Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

Arts AND Entertainment

Norfolk’s thriving arts community will welcome you into their studios, galleries, and performance venues. From the working artists’ studios, to the beautiful Tiffany glass collection at the Chrysler Museum of Art, to live performances at the Harrison Opera house, Chrysler Hall, Wells Theatre, historic Attucks Theatre, Generic Theatre or NARO Expanded Cinema, you’ll find a multitude of opportunities to enrich your creative spirit.

Things To Do

Arts AND Entertainment

African American History in Norfolk

Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

Live Music

Museums

Public Arts and Galleries

Performing Arts

Festivals in Norfolk

Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

Events

2025 Norfolk Theatre Festival

Glitches in Reality

UniverSoul Circus

Moneybagg Yo

Father’s Day Dining Cruises

Virginia Poké Fest

Gilded: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks that Incorporate Gilded Elements

Free Father’s Day Train Rides

Children’s Museum of VA- Membership Swap

Naro Summer Kids Series: The Sandlot!

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

The Push Book Club: Classics Retold

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

Tour de ORF

Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies

Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

Affirm: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks from the LGBTQIA+ Community

Secrets of the Sea

Father’s Day Afternoon Sail

Second Wind at Nauticus

Butterfly Day with the Butterfly Society of Virginia

The Last Battleship

d’Art Pottery Camp

Summer Art Camp

Pub Quiz

Diva Bleach, 5ever, lolitslea, Ringpop! – Free Hugs Tour 2025 at The Annex!

Chesapeake Public Schools High School Graduation

Run Your Best Mile

Spend the Summer at Nauticus

Pop-Up Art Show Closing Reception: Expressive Arts for Veterans

Free Mat Pilates Class at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

Boots, Brews & Tunes Fundraiser at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Drayton Farley at The Annex

Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Professional Development Seminar

June Member Exclusive: Flower Fun

Juneteenth Trivia Night

Five Dollar Comedy presents Harold: A Comedy in Three Parts

Dinosaurs in the Garden

Latin Night with DJ Xtreme

Intro to Sketching Workshop with Jenn Hilliard

Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Volunteer Litter Cleanup

Topdog/Underdog- Norfolk State University Theater Company

Spice Blend Class

RnB Block Party

Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn

Pride Block Party: Neon Dreams

I fight Vampires EP release w/ Warrington, Infinite Bliss, Cosmic Strain, Blvckhndz at The Annex

RnB Block Party

The Jam: Pride-Teenth!

Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

First Look at Korea Live Q&A

African American History Tour on the ERT

Unlocking Homeownership, Wealth & Legacy Protection

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

Sam Barber

The Watch, Shagwuf, rockstarkiller, Nightwalks, Lil at The Annex

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

Fins on the Fantail at Nauticus

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

Mister Showtime

Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Cam Girl, Lifeline, No Agenda, Drunk Actually at The Annex

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery