Arts and Entertainment

The Royal Tenenbaums at The Naro

April 11 2025

9:15 p.m.

Naro Cinema 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA (757) 625-6276 Price: Price may vary

The Royal Tenenbaums – A Salute to Gene Hackman!

Join us for a special screening of The Royal Tenenbaums, celebrating the legendary Gene Hackman in one of his most beloved roles! This 2001 Wes Anderson classic introduced audiences to the director’s signature style, blending humor, melancholy, and a visually stunning aesthetic.

Friday, April 11 at 9:15 PM
Tickets available now! Visit our website to reserve your seat.

Featuring an all-star cast—Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Danny Glover, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson—this unforgettable film follows a dysfunctional family’s journey through estrangement, regret, and reconciliation. Narrated by Alec Baldwin, it’s an early 2000s masterpiece that still resonates today.

Arts and Entertainment

Maritime Career Festival

May 18 2025

9:15 p.m.

Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-1000 Price: $1 in advance | $5 day of

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Weld it, Build it, Sail It!

A Reimagined Maritime Careers Festival at Nauticus Presented By Regional Maritime Training System

Join us on May 18 from 10 AM to 5 PM for an exciting day of maritime career exploration at Nauticus! Whether you’re a student, job seeker, or just curious about opportunities in the maritime industry, this event is your chance to connect with industry experts, learn about diverse career paths, and experience hands-on demonstrations that bring the world of maritime to life.

🔹 Meet professionals from across the maritime field
🔹 Explore interactive exhibits and career opportunities
🔹 Engage in family-friendly activities – coloring books, story time & more!

Admission: $1 when purchased online in advance. $5 at the door. As always, Nauticus members are FREE.

Don’t miss your chance to set sail toward an exciting future.

Special thanks to our event sponsors:

Regional Maritime Training System

Virginia Maritime Association

Wilson Pipe & Fabrication

Arts and Entertainment

Smell Like a Sturgeon

April 6 2025

9:15 p.m.

Nauticus - Third Floor - Norfolk in Time 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-1000 Price: Included in general admission

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Did you know 97% of Atlantic Sturgeon spawn in the exact same river they were born in? Would you also be surprised to find out that they navigate their way back to their home rivers by using their sense of smell! Come join us here at Nauticus for “Smell Like A Sturgeon”, an interactive floor program that tests your sense of smell to see if you have what it takes to sniff your way home like the Atlantic Sturgeon.

Smell Like A Sturgeon activity is included in general admission.

Arts and Entertainment

Abandon Ship

April 5 2025

9:15 p.m.

Nauticus - Third Floor - Creative Cove 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-1000 Price: Included in general admission

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Do you have what it takes to survive on the open ocean when your ship goes down? Join us for our interactive floor program as we discuss tools and methods that will help you survive adrift on the ocean.

This daily program is included in Nauticus’ general admission.

Arts and Entertainment

Rope Making

April 4 2025

9:15 p.m.

Nauticus - Third Floor - Design, Build, Sail! 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-1000 Price: Included in general admission

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Rope making is a chance to learn and create with your hands in an interactive way.

Discover how rope and rope making has been implemented on board ships for hundreds of years and how it impacted economic trade throughout the world’s oceans.

Rope making doesn’t just have to involve producing rope for sailing. Help craft your own colorful rope bracelet using technology our ancestors did as we dive into all these topics while spinning your way through history.

Arts and Entertainment

Abandon Ship

April 3 2025

9:15 p.m.

Nauticus - Third Floor - Creative Cove 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-1000 Price: Included in general admission

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This daily program is included in Nauticus’ general admission.

Arts and Entertainment

Operation Olympic Live Q&A

November 5 2025

9:15 p.m.

MacArthur Memorial 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510 757-441-2965

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Historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams discuss MacArthur’s planned role in the invasion of Japan that never happened in a video released on October 31st. Leave a question in the comments section and tune in on November 5th on Facebook for a live Q&A.

Holiday

Veteran's Day Ceremony

November 11 2025

9:15 p.m.

The MacArthur Memorial Museum 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510

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Join us for the City of Norfolk’s official Veteran’s Day Ceremony. This program includes special guest speakers and a wreath laying.

Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk Home and Garden Tour

May 1 2025

9:15 p.m.

Harborfront Garden Club and The Garden Club of Norfolk P.O. Box 11152 Norfolk, Virginia 23517 norfolk@vagardenweek.org Price: $45 advance and $55 day of tickets sold online

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Lakewood embodies the historic beauty of Norfolk, providing sweeping waterfront vistas, wetlands wildlife, and a canopy of towering trees. Situated on a peninsula between the Lafayette River and Wayne Creek, this hidden gem of a neighborhood features varied architectural styles and gardens, from traditional 1930s Colonial Revivals to 1950s Ranch houses. Visitors will enjoy a walking tour of five properties full of historic charm and modern updates for today’s families.

Tickets: $45 advance and $55 day of tickets sold online at VAGardenWeek.org.
Two-day Combo Tickets: Tour Wednesday in Virginia Beach and Thursday in Norfolk. $80 pp online only at VAGardenWeek.org by April 28.

Arts and Entertainment

Puppy Yoga

May 18 2025

9:15 p.m.

Citizen K9 Dog Training and Agility 2400 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23517 events@skysthelimityogaco.com Price: $20 || $15 for members

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Join us as we partner with our neighbors and get down with the dogs! Doggos are provided but please bring a mat along for the ride. Class is open to all and space is limited, so make sure to grab your spot in advance. Cancelation Policy :: Event cancelation policy applies – full refund to momence account if canceled 48 hour prior to event start PS :: Please bring your mat along for the ride!

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