Arts and Entertainment

NEON Public Art Tour: NEON Festival Special Edition

October 16 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510 Price: Free

Free & Open to the Public!

Join free evening tours during NEON Festival to explore the district’s evolving public art from early murals to today’s recent installations

NEON Public Art Tour: NEON Festival Special Tours
Join Norfolk Tour Company for a special evening tour during the 10th Annual NEON Festival. These free walking tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at the district’s public art evolution—from early mural campaigns to the latest additions transforming the neighborhood today.

Meet Your Guide: Charles Rasputin

Leading this special edition of the tour is Charles Rasputin , a dynamic creative force with deep roots in the NEON District’s evolution. As an artist, curator, and community builder, Charles has played a major role in shaping the district’s identity through bold visuals and boundary-pushing ideas. His firsthand experience and passion for cultivating creative spaces offer a unique lens into NEON’s transformation, making each tour both insightful and inspiring.

About the NEON District:

The NEON District is Norfolk’s first official arts district, blending creativity, culture, and community in the heart of downtown. We host events that celebrate public art, performance, and local businesses, inviting all to experience the New Energy Of Norfolk. Find events and resources at www.NEONnfk.com and follow @neonnfk on Instagram and 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. Find tour schedules and details at https://www.toursofnorfolk.com/.com on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ToursofNorfolk/events

Arts and Entertainment

NEON Public Art Tour: Celebrating Women's Impact on Norfolk's Arts Scene

September 20 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Plot 776 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Free

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Free & Open to the Public!

Discover murals, sculptures & spaces shaped by the women who power NEON’s art scene—artists, entrepreneurs & trailblazers alike.

NEON Public Art Tour: Exploring the Creative Force of Women in Norfolk’s Arts District
The women of the NEON District, from artists to business owners, have left a powerful mark on Norfolk’s creative scene. This tour spotlights their contributions to public art and culture, featuring stunning murals, sculptures, and creative spaces led by female artists and entrepreneurs. Explore how their work has helped shape NEON’s identity and brought new perspectives to the district’s ever-growing art scene.

Meet Your Guide: Corinna Sayward
Leading the NEON District tours is Corinna Sayward , a talented local muralist and freelance artist with deep ties to Norfolk’s creative community. With extensive experience in mural creation and public art, Corinna offers insider knowledge about the district’s most stunning works, sharing the stories, techniques, and inspirations behind them. Her passion for community-driven art and firsthand perspective as a practicing artist make each tour an engaging and immersive experience.

About the NEON District:
The NEON District is Norfolk’s first official arts district, blending creativity, culture, and community in the heart of downtown. We host events that celebrate public art, performance, and local businesses, inviting all to experience the New Energy Of Norfolk. Find events and resources at www.NEONnfk.com and follow @neonnfk on Instagram and Facebook.

Arts and Entertainment

James McMurtry (full band) with Betty Soo at The Annex

September 21 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Standing GA – $27; Reserved Seat – $37

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North Shore Point House Concerts Presents:

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at The Annex

James McMurtry (full band) with Betty Soo

One critic says that James McMurtry writes as though he has spent time eavesdropping on conversations in every Dairy Queen in America. Stephen King, who owns a classic-rock station in Maine, has written that he “may be the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation.”

Longtime critic Robert Christgau declared McMurtry’s “We Can’t Make It Here” the best song of the 2000s.

He will be touring behind his first album in four years, “The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy.” The 10-song collection was co-produced by McMurtry & Don Dixon (R.E.M., The Smithereens).

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Ty Myers

October 30 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The NorVa 317 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510

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Born just outside of Austin, Texas, Ty grew up on a cattle ranch owned by his family for more than six generations. He clung on to music as a kid and never let go, obsessing over an expansive range of artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Withers, and Otis Redding to Chris Stapleton and George Strait. Devoting every waking minute to writing songs and playing music, he gave up baseball and football and opted for homeschooling in order to wholeheartedly pursue his dream. During 2023, he made waves with his debut single “Tie That Binds,” gaining traction organically and generating over 11 million Spotify streams. On its heels, “Drinkin’ Alone” exploded with over 26 million Spotify streams and counting. Between packing houses in his home state and sharing the stage with Willie Nelson, he has performed countless sold out shows across the states and wrapped up dates on Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers Band’s Hold My Beer Tour before embarking on his headline run

Arts and Entertainment

Elf Doors: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

December 6 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Selden Market 208 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Free

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**Free & Open to the Public**

Join a festive scavenger hunt through Downtown Norfolk in search of tiny, magical elf doors!

Elf Doors: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour
A little holiday magic is hidden in Downtown Norfolk—tiny elf doors appear at local businesses each December! Join us on this whimsical scavenger hunt, discovering the businesses, stories, and festive surprises behind this unique Norfolk tradition.

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Virginia International Tattoo

April 16 - April 19 2026

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Scope Arena 201 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: $25 - $100 plus applicable fees

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For centuries, the cry “Tattoo” echoed throughout Europe — first a call by to innkeepers to “Turn off the taps!” — and then as the name for a grand display of military bands and drill teams. The legendary Tattoos of Edinburgh and Nova Scotia are now rivaled by the largest Tattoo in the U.S. — our own Virginia International Tattoo. Mounting a mighty spectacle that changes every year, the Virginia International Tattoo summons more than 1,000 performers including fife and drum corps, bagpipers, military bands, precision drill teams, and performing ensembles ranging from step dancers to motorcycle stunt drivers.

A salute to international friendship and an emotional call to the love of country in us all, the Tattoo is an unmissable celebration. See the show that America’s premier tourism organization has named the Number One U.S. destination for travelers (American Bus Association Best of the Top 100 Events in North America).

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Wheatus – 25th Anniversary Tour

October 14 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Tickets: $25 adv // $28 day of show

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25th Anniversary Tour playing the debut album in full, including “Teenage Dirtbag”

Arts and Entertainment

True Crime: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

October 25 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Slover Library 235 East Plume Street,Norfolk,23510 Price: Free

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**Free & Open to the Public**

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

True Crime: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour
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. Find tour schedules and details at https://www.toursofnorfolk.com/.com on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ToursofNorfolk/events

Arts and Entertainment

LGBTQ+ History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

September 27 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Selden Market 208 East Main Street,Norfolk,23510 Price: Free

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**Free & Open to the Public**

Uncover the rich LGBTQ+ history of Downtown Norfolk with scholar Dr. Charles Ford.

LGBTQ+ History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour
Discover the untold stories of Downtown Norfolk’s LGBTQ+ community on this special tour led by Dr. Charles Ford, a leading scholar of LGBTQ+ history. Explore the significance of the city’s LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs, their role as safe havens, and the challenges they faced under discriminatory obscenity laws.

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. Find tour schedules and details at https://www.toursofnorfolk.com/.com on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ToursofNorfolk/events

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Houses of Worship: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

November 22 2025

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 201 Saint Pauls Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Free

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**Free & Open to the Public**

Discover the stories and architecture of Norfolk’s historic churches, temples, and synagogues.

Houses of Worship: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour
Norfolk’s historic churches, temples, and synagogues have played a key role in shaping the city’s cultural and architectural landscape. This walking tour explores their stunning design, rich history, and community impact, offering a deeper look at the congregations that have stood the test of time.

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September 21 2025

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Ty Myers

October 30 2025

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Virginia International Tattoo

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September 27 2025

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November 22 2025

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