Arts and Entertainment

EdTalk: Profiles of Visionaries -- America’s First Aircraft Carrier

July 10 2025

12PM
Nauticus 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Included in General Admission

Profiles of Visionaries: America’s First Aircraft Carrier

USS LANGLEY and the Dawn of US Naval Aviation

Wednesday, July 10 | 12:00PM
📍 Shipshape Showdown Theater at Nauticus | Included with General Admission

Spend your lunch break with us at Nauticus for a fascinating EdTalk featuring Dr. David F. Winkler, USNR (Ret.)—renowned naval historian, author, and Smithsonian scholar. Learn how a converted coal ship named USS LANGLEY launched America into the era of naval aviation and changed the course of military history.

This special talk is included with general admission, but reservations are required in advance. Space is limited!

🎙️ About the Speaker:
Dr. David F. Winkler is a retired Navy commander and award-winning author who has spent his career preserving and interpreting maritime history. With a Ph.D. from American University, he has taught at the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval War College, served as historian at the Naval Historical Foundation, and was the Charles Lindbergh Chair at the Smithsonian. His most recent book, America’s First Aircraft Carrier, was published by the Naval Institute Press in 2024.

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Massage For Yoga Teachers

July 13 2025

12PM
Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 115 W 25th Street Suite A, NFK 23517 events@skysthelimityogaco.com Price: $45 with code "teachermassage25" before 7.1 || $65 after 7.1

Join our very own Alli Boudreau, yoga teacher and massage therapist for a workshop which gives yoga teachers the tools to feel more comfortable with hands on assists + massage. Yoga teachers can earn 2 Yoga Alliance CECs with completion of this course.

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Pub Quiz

June 9 - August 25 2025

12PM
Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant 211 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Come down to Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant for the weekly Pub Quiz. It’s free to play with prizes.

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Spice Blend Class

June 6 - June 29 2025

12PM
Selden Market 208 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510

Come join us for a fun and flavorful SPICE BLEND CLASS at Selden Market! Learn how to create your own unique spice blends from scratch with our expert instructors, Social Media Influencers and former MasterChef contestants Derak & Anita of Cooking With Greens. Discover the secrets behind balancing flavors and enhancing your dishes with the perfect blend of spices. This hands-on class will leave you feeling like a master chef in no time!

About the Instructors:

Derak and Anita Green have been developing a unique line of healthier alternative spice blends for over 7 years. They have cooked online for their over 200k followers almost nightly. As self-published cookbook authors, they have created unique recipes high in flavor using their products. Their passion is to teach others the importance of healthy eating. With early introductions to the foodservice industry, both home chefs have always enjoyed creating flavorful profiles for family and friends. In 2024, Chef Derak made his national TV debut on the Fox Network Show Masterchef (Season 14), where he wowed Chefs Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez, Joe Bastianich, and Lydia Bastianich with his take on an elevated breakfast for dinner. Derak and Anita continue to be inspired by the power of food to connect people and create lasting memories. They stress the importance of cooking with “love” and intention. When not teaching or cooking online, they enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and relaxing.

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PHOTO PHONICS - Pop-Up Photography Exhibit + Live Music Experience

June 7 2025

12PM
aLatte Cafe 321 Granby St, Norfolk, Va, 23510

Lovers of PHOTOGRAPHY and LIVE MUSIC – you won’t want to miss this!

Join us as we adorn aLatte Cafe in downtown Norfolk full of the captivating nature and cityscape photography of 15 year-old photographer & entrepreneur Kyler Morton of Leevisionz Photography while listening to the tunes from Governor’s School for the Arts student 18 year-old jazz pianist McQuay Morton.

PHOTOGRAPHY + LIVE MUSIC + FOOD & DRINKS

Enjoy this one-of-a-kind, art + music fusion experience while sipping on your favorite coffee, tea, ice cream, and breakfast or lunch sandwich or salad. This is the 3rd installment of Kyler’s Leevisionz Photography tour around Hampton Roads cafe’s showcasing his photography – first in Suffolk, then Virginia Beach, now in Norfolk! Framed and unframed prints and other related items will be for sale.

Come out and enjoy the creative energy and good vibes of this event, while also supporting youth entrepreneurs and a local Norfolk business – we look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details:
– Saturday, June 7, 2025, 12:00-3:00pm
– aLatte Cafe, Downtown Norfolk, VA – 321 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
– Admission: Free

We have lots in store, so let us know you plan to attend – RSVP today using the Eventbrite link to let us know you are coming! 🙂

About Kyler L.V. Morton:
Kyler L.V. Morton is a 15-year-old photographer and entrepreneur from Virginia Beach, VA. Currently a freshman at Tallwood High School, he is the founder of Leevisionz Photography and specializes in nature and cityscape photography. Kyler launched his business in 2022 after winning a $1500 grant in a youth entrepreneur pitch contest sponsored by Senator Louise Lucas and since then, has been growing his brand through vendor events and pop-up exhibits across Hampton Roads.

For the first 2 years of his business, Kyler took all of his photography on his iPhone, first using an iPhone 7 and later upgrading to an iPhone 13 Pro to get a higher-quality camera. He currently uses an iPhone and a traditional camera to capture images. In addition to photography, Kyler loves fashion, modeling, black history, and art.
– Leevisionz Instagram: @leevisionz

About McQuay D.T. Morton:
McQuay D.T. Morton is an 18-year-old pianist, arranger, and composer from Virginia Beach, VA. A classically trained musician and student at the Governor’s School for the Arts, McQuay performs jazz, R&B, gospel, and classical music across Virginia and the DMV area as a solo pianist, in duos and trios, and in several bands. He has been gigging professionally for over 4 years. He is currently a senior at Tallwood High School and will attend The New School in New York City in the fall to continue his musical studies.

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Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn

June 6 - July 11 2025

12PM
Offsite Gallery 300 Monticello Ave Suite 287, 23510

Explore the blurred boundaries of memory and perception in Wish You Were Here, a solo exhibition by local artist and educator Derek Munn. Featuring abstract photographs that reflect on the unreliability of recollection and the emotional weight of imagined places, this thought-provoking show invites viewers to reflect on what’s real, what’s remembered, and what’s lost in between.

Opening Reception:
Friday, May 16, 5–7pm
Free and open to the public

On View:
Now through Friday, July 11, 2025
Monday–Thursday: 10am–7pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am–8pm
Sunday: Noon–6pm

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The Movement Experience

June 7 2025

12PM
Slover Library 235 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510

It’s More Than An Event…It’s A Movement!

Join us for The Movement Experience, a transformative wellness event designed to reignite your energy, restore your mind, and reconnect with movement—all while supporting a meaningful cause! We’re on a mission to raise funds to support movement-based initiatives in our community! Help us reach our goal while enhancing your physical and mental well-being through intentional movement.

Saturday, June 7th, 2025
📍 Slover Library – Norfolk, VA
Event Schedule:

👟 1 Mile Walk & Intention Setting | 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
💪 Bodyweight Workout | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
🍽️ Lunch & Panel Discussion | 12:00 PM – 1:10 PM
🧘 Restorative Pilates, Guided Meditation & Implementation Setting | 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

The Movement Experience is hosted by the T2 Fitness Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to assist high risk individuals in our community learn how to practically lead a healthier lifestyle given one’s budget and busy schedule. 100% of the proceeds support the T2 Fresh Start Initiative, a free 12 week comprehensive wellness program that provides fitness training, life coaching, healthy cooking classes, food based mental health group therapy and healthy monitoring for individuals diagnosed with hypertension in Norfolk, Va. The Movement Experience is sponsored by Fabletics, Reese Family Services, PRA Group, the American Diabetes Association, and Crunchy Hydration. Join us!

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Movies at the Museum: Saving Private Ryan

June 6 2025

12PM
MacArthur Memorial 198 Bank St Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Free

To commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, the MacArthur Memorial will host Dr Tim Orr, Associate Professor of History at Old Dominion University, who will present on the differences between real and “reel” history in a special presentation and screening of the film Saving Private Ryan.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required to attend.

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In Defense of Art Making: Stories from Women Artists

June 26 2025

12PM
The Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: $16.00

On Thursday, June 26th at 7:30 PM, the Push Comedy Theater will be transformed into an elegant art gallery, where women artists take the stage to share their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the world of art.

Through live storytelling, these incredible women will offer intimate glimpses into their creative processes, struggles for recognition, and the ways they’ve used art to speak their truths. In addition to the storytelling, the theater will feature an exclusive exhibition of artwork by women artists, giving attendees the chance to engage with pieces that reflect the passion and vision behind each story.

To accompany the evening’s rich narrative and visual experience, enjoy a selection of wine, charcuterie, and lively conversation with other art lovers.

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Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

June 21 2025

12PM
The Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: $16.00

Get Transported to the World of Dungeons and Dragons… Push Comedy Style! Pushing Dragons mixes improv comedy, cosplay, and D&D for an outrageous night of fun and adventure.

The Push Comedy Theater is playing Dungeons and Dragons. And you’re invited to play along. This is a live show where we take everything great about improv comedy and everything great about D&D and merge them together.

Members of the Push Comedy Theater will go on an improvised adventure, using stripped-down D&D rules (5th edition). With a giant, 20-sided die… you the audience will help determine the outcome.

Unlike other live plays, we don’t sit around the table. Our game is performed on a stage with the players and monsters often venturing into the audience. It is an exciting and energetic experience.

Pushing Dragons is one of the hottest shows at the Push. Tickets are $15 in advance.

Whether you’re a die-hard D&D fan or you just know about it from Stranger Things, this show will have something for everyone.

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