Arts and Entertainment

Dessert Passport Tour – Norfolk Dessert Tasting Experience

April 4 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Ghent 319 West 21st Street #Suite A Norfolk, VA 23517, Price: From $25.50

Taste desserts from local vendors, collect passport stamps, vote for favorites, and enjoy music, games, and raffle prizes.

Dessert Passport Tour

Get ready for a sweet tasting adventure at The Ghent Rooftop.

The Dessert Passport Tour is a curated dessert tasting experience featuring local dessert vendors. Guests will travel through a delicious dessert experience sampling treats while collecting stamps in their Dessert Passport.

At the end of the tour, guests will vote for their favorite desserts and enter raffles for sweet prizes.

Bring your friends, family, and your sweet tooth for an afternoon filled with desserts, music, games, and fun.

✨ What Your Ticket Includes

• Dessert tastings from local dessert vendors
• Dessert Passport booklet to collect stamps
• Guest voting for favorite desserts
• Entry into raffle prizes
• Music & games throughout the event
• Family-friendly atmosphere

VIP Sweet Tooth Ticket Includes

• Early entry at 11:30 AM
• Dessert Passport souvenir cup
• Extra raffle entry
• First access to dessert vendors

📍 Event Details

Location
The Ghent Rooftop
Norfolk, VA

Date
Saturday, April 4

Time
VIP Entry – 11:30 AM
General Admission – 12:00 PM
Event Ends – 5:00 PM

Additional Items Available

• Drinks available for purchase
• Food available for purchase

Perfect For

• Dessert lovers
• Date nights
• Families
• Friends day out
• Foodies

Arts and Entertainment

2026 R.I.S.E Women's Conference

April 17 - April 18 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monticello Avenue 2801 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: From $55.20

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RISE Women’s Conference Apr 17–18, 2026: Healing, worship, empowerment. Carry it all to the Cross and rise into freedom.

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Sip & Frost: Fake Cake Decorating Experience

May 7 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Water's Edge Winery 6464 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: $50 - $93.50

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Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll decorate your own frosting-style heart mirror while sipping wine in a styled setting.

Sip & Frost

A Faux Cake Decorating Experience

Join us at Waters Edge Winery for a creative night of frosting, sparkle, and wine.

In this guided workshop, you’ll decorate your own heart-shaped faux cake mirror using piping techniques, paint, and curated embellishments.

No baking. No calories. Just creativity.

What You’ll Create

• One heart-shaped faux cake mirror
• Frosting-style piping detail
• Decorative toppings and embellishments
• A finished piece ready to display in your home

Every mirror is unique your color choices and decorations make it completely yours.

What’s Included

• All decorating supplies
• Step-by-step instruction
• Use of tools and materials
• A beautifully styled creative environment

No experience is necessary beginners are welcome.

Wine & Venue Details

-This workshop is hosted at Waters Edge Winery.
-Includes a complimentary glass of wine

Make it a girls’ night, a date night, or a creative solo treat.

Who This Is For

• Girls’ night out
• Creative date nights
• Birthday celebrations
• Anyone who loves dessert-inspired decor
• Anyone who’s ever said “I wish this cake was permanent”

Important Notes

• Workshop runs approximately 2 hours
• Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in
• Mirrors will need to remain flat while curing after the workshop

Spots are limited.

Come sip. Come frost. Leave with something sweet that won’t melt.

Arts and Entertainment

Mindful Meditation Circle

April 13 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Memorial Spiritualist Church 307 37th Street Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: $13.76

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Cultivate inner stillness, expand awareness, and strengthen your connection with Spirit through guided meditation and mindfulness.

Strengthen your mind. Deepen your spiritual connection.

Mediumship doesn’t rely on technique alone — it also depends on a quiet mind, emotional steadiness, and an open channel to Spirit. Meditation helps train the brain to reach those states more easily, creating the inner conditions needed for clearer spiritual connection.

Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month for our Mindful Meditation Circle — a dedicated time to build focus, calm, and spiritual sensitivity.

Led by experienced facilitators, each session includes:

Breathwork and mindfulness to anchor your awareness
Visualization techniques to activate intuitive perception
Energy alignment practices to fine-tune your connection with Spirit

Whether you’re developing mediumship or simply seeking greater presence in daily life, this circle offers a supportive space to practice, explore, and grow.

Cuisine and Cocktails

Supper Club with Topic & Discussion!

April 15 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Memorial Spiritualist Church 307 37th Street Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: $13.76

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This is a monthly event where you can come enjoy great food and good fellowship. This meal is followed by an inspirational discussion.

This is a monthly event where you can come enjoy great food and good fellowship. This meal is followed by an inspirational discussion and spiritual messages. Feel free to sign up there or RSVP here by emailing Teri (her info is below!)

Come out and enjoy a great night!

Please RSVP to Teri by email at terid@mscva.org or call 757-402-0069. All dinners must be pre-paid by the Tuesday before the event.

Arts and Entertainment

May Day at Hermitage

May 3 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 North Shore Road Norfolk, VA 23505, Price: This event is free to all

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Join the Hermitage Collective to welcome the warm weather and enjoy an afternoon of spring-inspired activities!

Featuring:

Activities from the Norfolk Master Gardeners, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation, and other partners
A May Pole!
Tunes by DJ lilshshn and guitarist Liam Ritter
Friendship bracelets + bubble station + chalk art
Spring Themed Art Activities
Pop-ups with The Fairy Hair Company, The Little Meadow and Miss Sean Paints
Swing Dancing with Harbor City Swing
A family yoga session with Cat Cow Yoga at 2:00 pm
*Please bring a yoga mat or blanket + water
Spring Garden Tour
The opportunity to visit the museum galleries and participate in a scavenger hunt
Grab a bite from our food vendors including JMT Vegan Eats and more
Purchase a bloody Mary, mimosa, craft beer and kid-friendly beverages from the bar.

This event is free to all – Please consider making a donation at the entrance!

This event features activities located throughout the museum and back lawn.
*Please note that on site parking is limited. Once the parking lot is full, guests will need to utilize public street parking throughout the surrounding neighborhood and walk in.

Event

Norfolk Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale

April 16 - April 17 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 North Shore Road Norfolk, VA 23505, Price: This event is free to all

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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; INDIVIDUAL PLANTS FOR SALE

Join us for a celebration of plants, gardening, and expert knowledge! Shop a wide selection of annuals, perennials, houseplants, native plants, trees, and more!

Located in the millstone courtyard.

*Payments accepted: cash, check, credit card & Venmo.

All tickets and sales are non-refundable. Program admissions help support the mission of the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. We thank you for your purchase and support.

Arts and Entertainment

SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

June 5 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 North Shore Road Norfolk, VA 23505, Price: $15 Non-Members / $12 Members / $5 Children (Under 10 years old)

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SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey into hidden corners and untold stories of the museum. Led by our expert docents, this immersive experience will take you beyond the gallery walls and into the heart of the Hermitage’s most intriguing spaces.

Unless otherwise noted, tours begin at 11am and last 2 hours.

TOUR DATES: June 5th / August 7th / October 2nd

$15 Non-Members / $12 Members / $5 Children (Under 10 years old)

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Arts and Entertainment

SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

August 7 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 North Shore Road Norfolk, VA 23505, Price: $15 Non-Members / $12 Members / $5 Children (Under 10 years old)

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SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

Unless otherwise noted, tours begin at 11am and last 2 hours.

TOUR DATES: June 5th / August 7th / October 2nd

$15 Non-Members / $12 Members / $5 Children (Under 10 years old)

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Arts and Entertainment

SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

October 2 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 North Shore Road Norfolk, VA 23505, Price: $15 Non-Members / $12 Members / $5 Children (Under 10 years old)

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