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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Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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EMO Night @ The NorVa

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The Spill Canvas + Mae

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Little Zoo

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

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& Juliet

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A Merry Little Christmas Carol

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A Sherlock Carol

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Bottle & Barrel Night d’Art Center Annual Fundraising Event

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Oyster Shell Decoupage

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A Merry Little Christmas Carol

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Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Holiday Marketplace

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Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market

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Elf Doors: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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A Jazzy Christmas Show

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Tour de ORF

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Florida Everblades @ Norfolk Admirals

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A Sherlock Carol

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A Merry Little Christmas Carol

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A Sherlock Carol

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Arts at the Attucks presents Novel Noel, A Consort Christmas

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Virginia National Ballet The Nutcracker

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The Best Christmas Pageant

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MacArthur the Engineer Live Q&A

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Killers of Kill Tony

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The Latest

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Restaurants

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

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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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