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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Glassmaking Demo

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Holiday Pops!

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RNB Block Party

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Miracle Pop-Up!

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Dominion Energy Garden of Lights – Walk the Garden Aglow

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WinterFest on the Wisconsin

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Nauticus’ WinterFest on the Wisconsin

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Monarch Makes

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Yoga at Waters Edge Winery

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Holiday Movie Night

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Ghent Holiday Market

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Kat Timpf You Can’t Joke About That LIVE

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Josh Gates

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Naro Minded: [REDACTED] Secret Screening

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Nurse Blake

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Girl’s Night Out

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Huurah For The Holidays

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Elf in Concert

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Shark City Live presents “Drumming To America” A Drum Comedy

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Self Compassion On + Off The Mat

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A Very Merry Market with Reaver NFK!

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Luther Relives: A Musical Tribute to Luther Vandross

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STL Book Club – Remarkably Bright Creatures

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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STL x Local Bike Shop NFK Stretch & Ride

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One Night of Tina – Tina Turner Tribute Show

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Mark Normand

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Messiah

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A Jazzy Christmas Show

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James “Murr” Murray

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When you wish upon a star: A King’s Singers Christmas

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The Latest

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

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Hotel Check: Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Hummingbird Dessert Boutique

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350 Grace

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Norfolk Taphouse

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Waterside Seafood Company

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Blue Moon Taphouse

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Brothers Norfolk

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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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City Guide

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