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

Victory Gardens Activity @ Activity HQ

Underwater Mapping

2025 Norfolk Theatre Festival

Intro to Sketching Workshop with Jenn Hilliard

Film Break Society: Adolescence of Utena (1999)

Second Wind

The Last Battleship

Sail Voyagers

The Supervillains, JWADI at The Annex

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

d’Art Pottery Camp

Summer Art Camp

V-Mail Activity @ Activity HQ

Tots on the Trail

Sal Vulcano

Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Franklin Arms

Sal Vulcano Everything’s Fine Tour

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

Member Night – A Look Behind the Scenes

Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Children’s Museum of VA- Membership Swap

June Member Exclusive: Flower Fun

In Defense of Art Making: Stories from Women Artists

Topdog/Underdog- Norfolk State University Theater Company

Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street

Sal Vulcano: Everything’s Fine Tour

River Star Homes Landscape Design Master Class

Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

Secrets of the Sea

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights kicks off with Nashville Nights Band!

The Improv Riot Allstar Improv Comedy Show

One Love Fest- A Bob Marley Celebration

Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

Titustown Art Show

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

Spice Blend Class

Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn

Beach Floyd LIVE at The Annex

Pride Night- Virginia Zoo

Smell Like A Sturgeon

Underwater Mapping

Toddler Time at Nauticus

Exploring Fossils

Daniel Neale

Jr Master Gardeners June Series

The Dirty Sketch Show

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

Korean War Commemoration Ceremony

Dog Days of Summer Party

Urban Design: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

“Back to Basics” Watercolor Workshop

Artist Show and Tell

Toddler Time at Nauticus

Toddler Time at Nauticus

Comedy Murder Mystery on Granby Street

CTRL ALT PLAY

Yoga at the Plot, Bhav Brigade

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Extravaganza Sale

Sapphic Sounds

ERT Botanical Walking Tour- Gardens of Hague + Chrysler Museum

Dog Days of Summer Pawty with NACC

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

Succulent Driftwood Workshop