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.

African American History in Norfolk

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Live Music

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Performing Arts

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Events

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

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Secrets of the Sea

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Tour de ORF

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Halloween Harvest Festival

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Succulent Holiday Wreath

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Emma

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology Show

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

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Thrice at The NorVa

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Ty Myers

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The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology Show

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Hippie Sabotage

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Nature in Focus: Youth Art Saturday School

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Emma

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Reflective Realities: Youth Art Saturday School

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The Thorn at The Chrysler Hall

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Norfolk Jazz Brunch Cruise

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Sensory Friendly Morning

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From Ashes to New

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Emma

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Little Zoo

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The Wiz

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Emma

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Operation Olympic Live Q&A

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Stitch And Bitch

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BUBBLE FEST: The Fifth Annual Public Arts Festival at Old Dominion University

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Cinderella

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The Elovators

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Ski Mask the Slump God @ The NorVa

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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