Arts and Entertainment

An Underground River: African American History on the ERT

June 6 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

TowneBank Fountain Park 251 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: This tour is free, open to the public, with no registration required — just show up!

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Join Norfolk Tour Company on the Elizabeth River Trail as we explore African American history along the Elizabeth River. This free walking tour will in part cover Norfolk’s role in the slave trade, what is was like be enslaved in Norfolk, and some of the historic sites and heroes of the African American Experience in South Hampton Roads.

This tour is free, open to the public, with no registration required — just show up!

Meet by the Mermaid sculpture by the entrance to Waterside Marina, 333 Waterside Dr.

Check out more of our upcoming tours at https://www.toursofnorfolk.com/tours

Arts and Entertainment

True Crime: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

October 24 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

The Slover 235 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free & Open to the Public

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**Free & Open to the Public**

Explore Norfolk’s scandalous past through stories of crime, vice, and city-shaping drama.

This tour will focus on some of Downtown Norfolk’s most scandalous events, from red-light districts and murders to robberies and riots. From the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, Norfolk underwent turmoil and rebirth, and within all of that drama, criminal masterminds staked their claim. This tour will tell their stories.

About the Downtown Norfolk Council:
The Downtown Norfolk Council (DNC) is a private, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the economic vitality and cultural vibrancy of Downtown Norfolk through advocacy, collaboration, and programming. Find events, directories, and resources at www.DowntownNorfolk.org and follow @Downtown757 Instagram and @DowntownNorfolk on Facebook.

About Norfolk Tour Company:
Norfolk Tour Company offers engaging and informative walking tours that explore the rich history, vibrant culture, and unique neighborhoods of Norfolk, Virginia. Check out more of our available tours at https://www.toursofnorfolk.com/tours

Arts and Entertainment

Improv Comedy Alchemy

February 19 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

The Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510, support@pushcomedytheater.com Price: $6.00

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Improv Comedy Alchemy

Turning One Suggestion into Improv Comedy Gold

Witness the magic trick at the heart of improv.

Improv Alchemy begins with a single word from the audience. From that spark, the Push Comedy Theater’s top improvisers create an entire world…characters, scenes, surprises, and unexpected connections. All made up on the spot.

This show features The Harold, the legendary long-form improv format that inspired modern improv comedy. What starts as separate scenes slowly transform, collide, and weave together into something bigger, stranger, and more hilarious than anyone could have planned.

No scripts. No safety net. Just bold choices, big laughs, and that “wait… how did they do that?” feeling. It’s sure to get your week-end started off a little earlier.

Unpredictable, playful, and occasionally downright magical, Improv Alchemy is improv at its most exciting—where chaos becomes comedy and nothing turns into everything.

Improv Alchemy with Slippery Gills and The Boston Cream Pies, every third Thursday only at The Push Comedy Theater in Norfolk.

Arts and Entertainment

The Jam! Presents: Loud, Proud, and Seasoned 4

February 20 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

The Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510, support@pushcomedytheater.com Price: $16.00

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The Jam! Presents: Loud, Proud, and Seasoned 4

Happy Black History Month!

Push Comedy Theatre proudly presents Loud, Proud, & Seasoned IV! A high-energy variety show celebrating Black joy, creativity, and excellence. Produced by Lemon Pepper & Sazón Comedy in collaboration with the Push Comedy Theatre Diversity Council, this annual showcase features an entirely Black cast bringing together music and multiple forms of comedy for one unforgettable night.

Performances by:
Charlie Angel, Bri Antoinette, and Kundai Chibanguza

The Jam is a monthly collaboration between the Push Diversity Council and Lemon Pepper and Sazón Comedy highlighting diversity in improv every third Friday of the month. A portion of each show’s proceeds goes towards the Push Diversity scholarship.

Arts and Entertainment

Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show

February 20 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

The Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510, support@pushcomedytheater.com Price: $5.00

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Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show

The Students Become The Masters! Teachers and students will join forces for a good old-fashioned improv jam!!!

Don’t miss it! Some of the Push Comedy’s Theater’s funniest students share the stage with their teachers, The Pushers. Ordinarily, we frown upon fraternization between teachers and students… but for one night only all bets are off!!!

Arts and Entertainment

✂️✨ DIY Vision Board at The Veil ✨✂️

March 8 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

The Veil Brewing Co. - Norfolk 2314 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, Price: 🎟 $15 + tax/fees 

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✂️✨ DIY Vision Board at The Veil ✨✂️

Sip, cut, paste, and manifest your 2026 goals with us 🍻 
We’re teaming up for a DIY Vision Board workshop at our Norfolk location — a laid-back, creative Sunday with good vibes, good beer, and big intentions.

🗓 Sunday 3.8.26 ⏰ 12–3PM (Happy Hour 12–2 👀) 📍 The Veil Brewing Co. – Norfolk
🎨 All supplies included 🍺 One free drink on us 💭 A colorful, hands-on way to visualize what’s next
🎟 $15 + tax/fees 
Scan the QR code to sign up — spots are limited!

Bring a friend, grab a beer, and make something that inspires you every day. 🖍️💫

Arts and Entertainment

Shaping a Sustainable Stormwater Future

March 19 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Grandy Village Learning Center 2971 Kimball Loop Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Price may vary

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A look at Norfolk’s stormwater management in St. Paul’s Blue Greenway Park and the Ohio Creek watershed project.

Raffle prizes include three Norfolk Botanical Garden memberships!

Transportation assistance available:
Former Tidewater Gardens residents: (757) 390-4625
NRHA residents: (757) 202-4697

Arts and Entertainment

2nd Annual Housing & Neighborhood Infrastructure Contracting Symposium

March 18 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

ODU Chartway Arena 4320 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23529, Price: Price may vary

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2nd Annual Housing & Neighborhood Infrastructure Contracting Symposium

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

This is your opportunity to prepare your business for housing and neighborhood infrastructure projects. Get contract readiness resources and find networking opportunities. Want more information? Email ha.chau@norfolk.gov or angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov.

Arts and Entertainment

Little Free Library Installation at Kindred

March 7 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Reunion at Kindred 501 Wood Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Little Free Library Installation at Kindred

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Join us and the Elizabeth River Trail to decorate and install a Little Free Library at Reunion!

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Community Art Party

February 21 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Origin Circle at Kindred 451 Church Street Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: This event is free and open to all

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

The City of Norfolk is excited to welcome you to an afternoon of creativity, connection and community voice as we help shape the future of public art at Kindred. Meet the artists designing six public art projects and a mosaic for Kindred Share your ideas and memories to honor the legacy of St. Paul’s and Tidewater Gardens Connect with neighbors and enjoy light refreshments in a welcoming space Your voice matters — and this is your chance to help shape the art that will live in our community for generations.

RSVP by Feb. 20

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