Arts and Entertainment

Earth Month Kickoff: Inviting Nature Home

April 4 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Elizabeth River Project - Ryan Resilience Lab 4610 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508, USA, Price: Make sure to register!

Join the Elizabeth River Project for an Earth Day kickoff celebration: Inviting Nature Home!

Do you love monarchs, otters, osprey, and all the unique and amazing plants we have here in coastal VA? From 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, step into your own backyard of Elizabeth River wildlife to explore with conservation partners from around Hampton Roads how you can invite your feathered, winged, four-legged, and photosynthesizing neighbors to your home, business, school, or community center.

You’ll leave inspired to Do Something Beautiful as a steward of your local watershed.

Highlights of the Event:

Guided Tours of the Ryan Resilience Lab: Explore the innovative solutions and research dedicated to preserving the Elizabeth River and its surrounding ecosystems. Tours leave at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm.
Kayak Tours: Explore the Lafayette River and Knitting Mill Creek with Norfolk Kayak Rentals. Registration will be separate and first-come first-served, with more info to come!
River Star Home Sign-Ups: Take a step toward becoming a champion for environmental stewardship by signing up to be a River Star Home. Plus, take home a free garden flag as a symbol of your commitment!
Community Science Opportunities: Learn about oyster gardening with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Otter Spotters, and how to be a Seed Keeper.
Volunteer Opportunities: Explore upcoming volunteer opportunities to build living shorelines and help us restore the Elizabeth River!
Native Plant Sales: Shop through beautiful native plants that support the biodiversity you love and take them home with you!
Kids Activities: Meet some river critters and learn about your home river.
Learn about River Star Businesses: Discover how local businesses are adopting sustainable practices and contributing to the health of the Elizabeth River.
Eat your way across the EcoDistrict: Learn how you can be part of the EcoDistrict‘s movement towards a greener, more resilient community in the Highland Park Neighborhood.

Bring your family and friends to join in the fun and make a positive impact on your environment. Be sure to explore the local conservation partners who will be there to support your efforts to Do Something Beautiful by Inviting VA Wildlife Home:

Southern Branch Nursery
Tidewater Master Naturalists
Mermaid City Flowers
Cape Henry Audubon Society
Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge
Monarch Watch
Butterfly Society of VA

Free Parking Options:

Distinctly Real Estate, 4505 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience, 800 W 46th St, Norfolk, VA 23508
Street parking is also available on Colley Ave and its side streets

Arts and Entertainment

Clothing Swap: Dress Like the River Depends On It

April 25 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Elizabeth River Project - Ryan Resilience Lab 4610 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508, USA, Price: Registration Required

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Bring your gently used clothing items and exchange them for new-to-you treasures! Clothing swaps are a fantastic way to refresh your wardrobe sustainably, reduce textile waste, and minimize your environmental footprint. By participating, you’re contributing to a circular economy and promoting sustainable fashion practices.

Clothing Swap Guidelines:

What to Bring:

Gently Used Men/Women/Children Clothing items (5 items total MAXIMUM)
Please bring your clothing washed and pre-folded to assist event organizers
Accessories: Bags, Jewelry, Hats, Etc. (5 items total MAXIMUM)
A reusable bag to take home all your new finds! (Bags not provided)

How will it work?

Arrive and check in at the front desk
Exchange your clothing items with the front desk volunteer to hang up to receive your clothing ticket.
- 1 item (clothing/accessory) = 1 ticket
- Ex. You bring in 5 items of clothing, you will receive 5 tickets.
Peruse the clothing tables in the River Room. Once you’ve selected your pieces, return your tickets to the jar on the front desk.
- 5 tickets = 5 items to take home

Plus, discover local environmental initiatives and meeting eco‑friendly textile vendors, including Union Overall Co.

For event questions, please contact jmelvin@elizabethriver.org

Arts and Entertainment

Goode Center Drop-In Hours

April 3 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Goode Works on Paper Center - Chrysler Museum of Art 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free, registration not required.

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Stop by the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours to explore artwork from our paper collection that’s not currently on view. No appointment needed—just come in, make a request, and enjoy a closer look at rarely seen works!

Free, registration not required.

Arts and Entertainment

Midday Marbles at Perry Glass Studio

April 4 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Perry Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510, Price: $80 for Museum members, $100 for non-members

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Spend an afternoon at the Glass Studio melting solid glass rods over a torch to make marbles. Heat, gravity, and simple graphite tools bring your marbles to life. Once you have learned the basics of shaping clear glass, you can create colorful glass marbles.

Ages 12 +
$80 for Museum members, $100 for non-members
Groups should select timeslots that are sequential to avoid overlapping experiences.
We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment.
Class times are fixed, any arrivals 15 minutes or more after start time may not be accommodated.
Refunds will not be granted retroactively for missed classes.
A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel your registration.

Your 20% Member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble signing up for a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

Arts and Entertainment

St. Paddy's Weekend @ Hank's

March 14 - March 17 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hank's Filling Station 4301 Colley ave, Norfolk, VA, 23508, Price: Free entry

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Come spend your St. Paddy’s weekend with us.

We’re servin’ up:

Hank’s Reubens (Pastrami, Corned Beef, Turkey, Half Pastrami & Half Corned Beef, Combo Turkey & Corned Beef, Hank’s Reuben, Super Reuben, Hank’s Super Reuben)

car bombs

Irish shots

Jameson orange mules

Guinness

jello shots

Festivities roll through the weekend at Hank’s, March 14-17 (sat-sun-mon-tue).

Cuisine and Cocktails

NoCo Spring Wine Fest 2026

April 11 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hank's Filling Station 4301 Colley ave, Norfolk, VA, 23508, Price: $10.00 – $335.95

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Individual tasting ticket price is $39.95. VIP Table for 6 is $335.95. Non-tasting (DD) ticket is $10.

TICKETS: NOCOWINEFEST.COM

Saturday, April 11th, 12-5pm @ Hank’s Filling Station

The NoCo (North Colley) Spring Wine Fest gives you the opportunity to taste and order wines for all of your Spring and Summer festivities. Pricing will be the lowest in market so it will be a good time to come and make your selections or find your new favorite wine. Hank’s will be offering mixed case volume discounts, so you are not limited on deals. With 40 different wines spanning the globe, you will not find more selections to impress your family and friends this season. Our wine professionals will complete the experience by offering expert recommendations.

Proceeds from this event support the worthy efforts of Norfolk Crime Line.

TICKETS: NORFOLKWINEFEST.COM

Individual Wine Tasting Ticket. 21 years old and older. This is an event entry ticket @ $39.95

Non-tasting (DD) Ticket. This is an event entry ticket @ $10.00

VIP Table for 6. 21 years old and older. Includes admission + wine tasting for 6 people, charcuterie board, 2 bottles of wine, sommelier & server. This is an event entry ticket @ $335.95

ADD-ON: Charcuterie Board. This is an add-on to an admission ticket. This add-on alone does not permit entry into the event @ $24.95

TICKETS: NOCOWINEFEST.COM

Arts and Entertainment

Maker's Craft Brewery 7th Year Anniversary Party

March 21 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Maker's Craft Brewery 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Free entry

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Join us in celebrating 7 years of Maker’s Craft Brewery!

We can’t believe it’s been 7 years since opening and we want to celebrate with everyone who’s made it possible. Come on out for food, beer, and fun. This is a celebration!

The Michael Clark Band will be on 4-7PM.

Stay tuned for more information on food, games, prizes, and more.

Arts and Entertainment

Makers Craft Brewery Annual Adults Only Easter Egg Hunt

April 5 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Maker's Craft Brewery 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: $13.76

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It’s time for our Annual Adults Only Easter Egg Hunt! Tickets sell fast, so don’t wait! This is an ALL DAY extravaganza.

Get your tickets now! This is our annual Adults Only Easter Egg hunt event that allows the adults to play all day long and score some really sweet prizes!

What to Expect:

Easter Egg Hunt

Contests

Music

Food trucks

Prizes

The best ice cold craft beer, seltzers and craft sodas in Norfolk.

Tickets are only $10.00 and are non-refundable. There are only 180 tickets available. Tickets available online and at the door until sold out.

The taproom and event room open at 12PM for eating, drinking, socializing and merriment. Come dressed to impress!

Wristbands for each run are on a first come first serve basis starting at 12pm. There will be a total of three runs of 60 guests at a time in the yard, where you will hunt for eggs containing candy, toys, beer tickets, gift cards, knick- knacks and more!

There will be one golden egg for each group of runners for a grand prize Makers Easter Basket. There is also one grand prize Maker’s Easter Basket available for the person who collects the most eggs out of all 3 runs. Additionally we will have an additional prize for the best Easter Bonnet.

(Just in case you are wondering, an egg counting station will be set up in the Event Room. Bring your basket of eggs to the counting station and you will receive an official “I have been counted” sticker with the total number of eggs in your basket. You must have an official count to be eligible for the grand prize. Remember: no consolidation of eggs between friends and family.)

The day is broken into parts, come for the day or pick and choose when you wish to participate in.

12PM: Wrist bands are given out. You must have a verified ticket to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt. There will be a line so wear comfy shoes. Each group of 60 will have a different color wrist band.

1PM: 1st Easter Egg Hunt begins.

2PM: 2nd Easter Egg Hunt begins.

3PM: 3rd Easter Egg Hunt begins.

3:45PM: Overall Winner and Best Easter Bonnet Winner Announced

Being On The Water

Sails Up Workshop

March 14 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Nauticus 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: $15 members / $35 non-members

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Sails Up WorkshoP

Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10AM

Enjoy a one-hour intro sail aboard a Harbor 20 with an experienced instructor who will introduce you to the basics of sailing. No experience needed, just a love for the water! Max 4 guests per boat.

Date: Saturday, March 14

Time: Every hour from 10 AM through 4 PM, with 2 boats available each time

Cost: $15 members / $35 non-members
(Your ticket includes participation in the workshop activity, plus full access to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin.)
Children 5 and under: Free
(Please note: Children ages 3–5 require a general admission ticket to enter the museum.)

Participants: All ages welcome!
*Please note, workshop tickets are non-refundable

Questions: Contact us at info@nauticus.org
Members, make sure you are logged in to receive your discount!

Arts and Entertainment

Come From Away

September 2 - September 21 2026

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Virginia Stage Company 108 E Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD

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Come From Away
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
September 2-21, 2026

In a small town in Newfoundland, an ordinary morning becomes extraordinary when the world suddenly changes. On September 11th, 2001, thirty-eight planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers are diverted to the tiny town of Gander. As cultures collide and uncertainty fills the air, strangers open their homes, their kitchens, and their hearts.

This acclaimed Broadway hit tells the remarkable true story of kindness in the face of crisis. With a soaring score and an ensemble cast playing dozens of characters, Come From Away celebrates the generosity that can appear when we need it most. And reminds us how deeply connected we really are.

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