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Norfolk VA is home to intriguing historical attractions, world-class museums, delicious restaurants, and unique retail shops. Visitors will find it easy to reach all that Norfolk VA has to offer; most places are within a short walking distance, car or train ride! 

The Annex

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Offsite Gallery

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Myers House

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Monticello Arcade

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Martin Luther King Monument

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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First Baptist Church

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Festivals of Festevents

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Elmwood Cemetery

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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Push Comedy Theater

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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d’Art Center

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Hurrah Players

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Community Beach Park

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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Ocean View Station Museum

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Ocean View Golf Course

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Ocean View Beach Park

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Northside Park

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Armed Forces Memorial

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The Attucks Theatre

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Harbor Park

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Scope Arena

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Schooner Virginia

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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Meet@319

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MacArthur Memorial

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Harrison Opera House

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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The NorVa

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Chrysler Hall

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Chartway Arena

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Slover Library

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Mermaid Factory

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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The NEON House

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Town Point Club

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Trail of Honor

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Old Dominion University

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Elizabeth River Trail

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The Cannonball Trail

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Waterside District

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Virginia Zoo

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Town Point Park

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The Generic Theater

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Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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VR64

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Wells Theatre

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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The New Saint James Holiness Church of Christ Disciples (St. Peter’s)

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Board & Brush

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Pinot’s Palette

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Color Me Mine

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Assembly

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Barry Art Museum

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Norfolk State University

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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Norfolk International Airport

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Plum Point Park

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The Tide Light Rail

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Savarnas

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Electrified Marina

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The Wave

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Sail Virginia

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Send it Climbing

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Kate Thomas Art

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Norfolk Boxing Center

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Lotus Day Spa

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Letoile Day Spa

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Get Well Soon

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Float Norfolk

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Enrich Spa

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Elite European Day Spa

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Changes Day Spa

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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The Harbor Gallery

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The Perry Pavilion

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Virginia Opera

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Bay Point Marina

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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Little Creek Marina

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Waterside Marina

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Virginia Stage Company

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Cobb’s Marina

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Windows on History

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Virginia Symphony

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Virginia Arts Festival

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TowneBank Building

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East Beach Marina

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Cutty Sark Marina

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Thank You Gallery

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Homage Hall

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Gallery 21

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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The Venue on 35th

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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E-Bike Alley | Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Goode Theatre

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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Chandler Recital Hall

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Brock Commons

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Sail Nauticus

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Fort Norfolk

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Featured

It’s Happy Hour

Whether you’re meeting up with friends, conference attendees, colleagues after work or just looking for a good place to snag a discount, our list of Norfolk’s top food and drink happy hour specials will help you find the perfect spot.
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Explore Norfolk’s History

History courses through Norfolk’s veins, and thankfully much of it can still be enjoyed today. Norfolk’s history dates back more than 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the United States.
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Top Coffee Shops in Norfolk

Coffee is an essential part of our daily routines, so we’ve rounded up the best places to get your caffeine fix in Norfolk. Whether you’re energizing to explore the city or simply want to enjoy catching up with a friend, these are our go-to Norfolk coffee shops.
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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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Elizabeth City State vs Norfolk State- Men’s Basketball

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Jan132026
Feb072026

ImPRESSion: A National Juried Exhibit of Printmaking

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Jan192026

ERT – MLK Day of Service 2026

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Secrets of the Sea at Nauticus

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Pub Quiz at Grace O’Malley’s

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Jan192026

A Celebration of Unity & Freedom in Song

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Aug102026

Mondays Are a Joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Feb072026

Merged: A National Juried Exhibition of Collage & Assemblage

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Jan132026
Feb282026

African American Military History at MacArthur Memorial

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Jan202026

Yoga Teacher Training 200hr @ STL

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Images of Occupied Japan at MacArthur Memorial

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Jan212026

ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Troy

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ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Troy

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Jul152026

Barbells and Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jan212026

Trivia Theme Nights @ Hank’s

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Jan222026

Film Break Society: PERFECT BLUE (1997) & ANGEL’S EGG (1985) Double Feature at Naro Cinema

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Jan222026

Wild Kratts Live 2.0

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Jan222026

Norfolk State vs Morgan State- Women’s Basketball

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Jan222026

Opening Reception: Queer’D – Works by Contemporary LGBTQ Graphic Designers

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Jan222026

Thirsty Thursday – Improv Comedy

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Mar122026

CLUBWAKA Cornhole Thursdays at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jan222026

Game Night with Card Again Games at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jan232026

Spartacus Fartacus: An Idiotic Journey Through History

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Jan252026

Norfolk Admirals vs. Worcester Railers

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Jan232026

BADFISH- A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME at The NorVa

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Jan232026

CLUB XCX: ICY NIGHTS ❄️

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Jan232026

Live From the Music Room: Artel Carter

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Feb012026

Desperate Measures at the Generic Theater

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As You Like It at Little Theatre of NFK

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Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

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Jan242026

EdTalk: Old Ironsides

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Jan242026

Wookie Winter Winderland Market

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Jan242026

Winter Market at Afterglow Brewing

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Jan242026

Coppin State vs Norfolk State – Men’s Basketball

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Jan242026

Emo Night Karaoke @ The NorVa

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Jan242026

Volunteer Litter Cleanup 1-24-2026

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Jan242026

Eric Penn & Friends, Khi Infinite, Bandup Gotti

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Jan242026

Norfolk State vs Coppin State – Women’s Basketball

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Jan242026

ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Louisiana

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ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Louisiana

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Introduction to the World of Watercolor for Youths

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Jan252026

25 on the 25th

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Jan252026

As You Like It at Little Theatre of NFK

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Jan252026

High Wire Act: Stand-Up Comedy without a Net

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Jan252026

Worcester Railers @ Norfolk Admirals

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Jan262026

Norfolk State vs Morgan State – Men’s Basketball

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Feb012026

Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week 2026

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Jan272026

15th Director of the National Institutes of Health Author, Disease Knows No Politics: Dr. Elias Zerhouni, M.D.

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Jan282026

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prime * At The Naro*

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Jan282026

ODU Women’s Basketball vs. ULM

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Jan282026

Toddler Time

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Jan282026

ODU Women’s Basketball vs. ULM

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Wait Until Dark at Wells Theatre

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Jan282026

Member Perk: Wild Wednesday

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Jan292026

Opening Reception: Samiel Kahn, Ph.D. + Friends

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Jan292026

Collie Buddz @ The NorVa

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Jan292026

Seed Keepers: Seed Processing Workshops Share

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Jan302026
Feb012026

Intelligence

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Jan302026

Phil Hanley at Attucks Theatre

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Jan302026

IgNITE: Mad Hatter

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Jan302026

J Dilla Tribute w/ DJ BEE

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Jan302026

ODU Men’s Tennis vs Norfolk State

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Jan302026

The Improv Riot Allstar Improv Comedy Show

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Jan302026

Plot Party! High Octane Improv Comedy!

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Jan302026

ODU Men’s Tennis vs Richmond

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Jan302026

The Legwarmers at The NorVa

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Jan302026

J Dilla Tribute w/ DJ BEE

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Trois-Rivières Lions @ Norfolk Admirals

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Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions

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Jan312026

The Movement @ The NorVa

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Jan312026

ODU Women’s Basketball vs. Southern Miss.

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Jan312026

 Anime Bazaar: Gamer Edition

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Jan312026

ODU Women’s Basketball vs. Southern Miss.

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Jan312026

Improvageddon: The Ultimate Improv Competition

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Jan312026

Low Country Oyster Roast

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Jan312026

Pearloid Album Release, Celler Dwellers, Lopatoskis, Captive Birds

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Jan312026

Toddler Time

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Jan312026

The Dirty Sketch Show

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Jan312026

Pearloid Album Release, Celler Dwellers, Lopatoskis, Captive Birds

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Feb012026

Wait Until Dark at The Wells Theatre

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Feb022026

World Wetlands Day: Wetland Ecology Pub Science Night

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Feb082026

Shucked

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Elizabeth River Trail with Kindra Mcdonald Green, Executive Director, Elizabeth River Trail Foundation

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Vibrant Virginia Cities and Towns You’ll Want to Visit Again & Again

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New Holiday Marina Experience Highlights Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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Destination Marketers want to Manage Tourists, Not Just Sell to Them

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VisitNorfolk Unveils Remodeled Visitor Center

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Where to Go and What to Drink in an Emerging Virginia Wine Region

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Visiting wall art in the NEON district

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Family Fun in Norfolk, Va.

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Guides & Itineraries

Follow us to Norfolk’s best restaurants, attractions and more!

Waterways to Freedom

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Norfolk Rack Card

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Virginia International Tattoo

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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Must Seas: Quick Getaway Edition

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Must Seas: Nightlife Edition

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Must Seas: LGBTQ+ Edition

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Must Seas: Sports Edition

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Must Seas: Shopping Edition

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Must Seas: Multicultural Edition

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Must Seas: Perfect Dates Edition

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Must Seas: Being on the Water Edition

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Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Norfolk Coloring Sheet

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Must Seas: Vacation Edition

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Must Seas: Staycation Edition

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: History Edition

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City Guide

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