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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Dinosaurs of Antarctica

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May Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots

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Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

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The Vault – Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere

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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Flourish: An Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks

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Between The Buried and Me- Protest the Hero

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15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies

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Bridge & Ferry Casual+ Ride

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May222025

Arts Fishing Club w/ Fox & the Bear at The Annex

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May222025

Norfolk Works: The Summer Employment & Career Series

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Studs and Buds at The Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Zemlinsky Quartet with Olga Kern, piano

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End of the Month Happy Hour at Gather Norfolk!

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Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Glow Patio Beer Party

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ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition

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Sugar We’re Goin Singing – Live Band Emo Nite Karaoke

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Cadette Night Owl Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Of Mice & Men

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Patriotic Festival: Old Dominion

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Motion and Mingle

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The Drop Featuring Sidepiece

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Memphis

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New! Garen Artists May Series

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Meower Shower: A Baby Shower for Kittens!

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The Psychic: The All-Improvised Journey into the Unknown

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East Coast Adventure Ride

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Patriotic Festival: Riley Green

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The Push Book Club: Classics Retold

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Botanical Gelli Prints

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Joe McMurray at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Figure Drawing Workshop

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Jr Master Gardeners May Series

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SMINO

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Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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ERT Botanical Bike Tour- Lafayette- Winona

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Rhythm Project Showcase

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Stuck Down, 2 To a room, Heavy Weight Champs, Rose Milk at The Annex

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Live Life Fresh Boom Box Ride

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Lil Poppa

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Beenie Man featuring Ruff Kutt Krews

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Tour de ORF

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High Wire Act: Stand-Up Comedy without a Net

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Bike Polo Pickup Games

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Patriotic Festival: Jordan Davis

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Run Your Best Mile

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First Responder Day

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Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Homeschool Garden Science May Series

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Community Dance Workshop with Birmingham Royal Ballet

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East Coast Road Rides

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Norfolk Public Schools High School Graduation

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Swamp Dogg

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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Suicidal Tendencies

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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

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

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Kidical Mass Bike Ride

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ELSEWHERE: Jo Froxi, Vega, Rayvon, Flood at The Annex

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World Otter Day

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Suffolk Public Schools High School Graduation

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COVA’s Rock the Beer Garden

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Beer Fest at Cogans Park

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The Biz of Local

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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Spirit Gun, Ward’s Pocket, The Soularites, Oceans

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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Yoga On The Lawn

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Wellness in the Garden

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Wellness in the Garden

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Rene Fleming: Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene

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Steve Earle

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Mayday Parade

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Guides & Itineraries

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