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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The Norfolk Tattoo Expo

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Nov142026

Attucks Jazz: Gabriela Allemana, vocals

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Nov172026

The Norfolk Forum Announces- David Baldacci

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Nov222026

U.S. Fleet Forces Rock Band at Attucks

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Glassmaking Demo

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Little Zoo

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NOV 8TH SPECIALTY BREAD CLASS

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Virginia Opera Presents Pagliacci

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FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

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PUTTING IT TOGETHER

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Sensory Friendly Morning

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Pumpkinpalooza

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Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Norfolk

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By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

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Nov092026

Little Zoo

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Nov102026

Madeon presents Victory Live

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Madeon Presents Victory Live

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THE BODYGUARD

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U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Drop Box

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The Art of Yoga at the Chrysler Museum

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Catch Your Breath

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Norfolk Historical Society Lecture:

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Veterans Day Ceremony

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Norfolk Historical Society Lecture: The Mathews Men, Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler’s U-boats

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Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Zoo Tales

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Zoo Tales

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Wild Wheels

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Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

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Boombox Rides

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May022026
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East Beach? EOV – The Farmers Market

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The Dragon Faire: A Tabletop Role-Playing Festival

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Nov142026

NACC Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry

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Yogi Flight Club || Inversion + Arm Balance Workshop

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Nov152026

Special Topics Tour: Gather ‘Round – Family and Community

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Sunday Night Sound Bath NFK

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Nov172026

Vinyl Night at Taphouse

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Wild Babies

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Lenny Pearce – Toddler Rave World Tour

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Jesse Cook Forever

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LNK Happy Hour

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Zoo Tales

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Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

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Nov202026

Benefit Concert for The Muse Writers Center

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Nov212026

Chocolate Craze at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Boombox Rides

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Gabriel Iglesias

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Run with the Mermaids

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Nov222026

Wage War

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Nov222026

Village Family Community Family Reunion™

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Wage War

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Little Zoo

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When Juneteenth became officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, it marked a pivotal moment in African…

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Restaurants

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

The High Cup

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Hell’s Kitchen

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Hank’s Filling Station

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Handsome Biscuit

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Grain

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Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

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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.

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