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.

Jun182025
Jul052025

Victory Gardens Activity @ Activity HQ

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Jun262025

Underwater Mapping

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Jun062025
Jun292025

2025 Norfolk Theatre Festival

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Jun122025
Jun262025

Intro to Sketching Workshop with Jenn Hilliard

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Jun262025

Film Break Society: Adolescence of Utena (1999)

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Jun262025

Second Wind

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Jun132025
Sep012025

The Last Battleship

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Jun242025
Aug092025

Sail Voyagers

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Jun262025

The Supervillains, JWADI at The Annex

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Jun162025
Aug082025

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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Jun092025
Aug182025

d’Art Pottery Camp

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Jun092025
Aug222025

Summer Art Camp

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Jun182025
Jul052025

V-Mail Activity @ Activity HQ

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Jun262025

Tots on the Trail

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Jun262025

Sal Vulcano

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Jun262025

Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Franklin Arms

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Jun262025

Sal Vulcano Everything’s Fine Tour

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May302025
Jun282025

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

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Jun262025

Member Night – A Look Behind the Scenes

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May152025
Jun262025

Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May022025
Jun272025

Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies

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Apr162025
Oct152025

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Jun012025
Jun302025

Children’s Museum of VA- Membership Swap

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Jun042025
Jun262025

June Member Exclusive: Flower Fun

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Jun262025

In Defense of Art Making: Stories from Women Artists

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Jun192025
Jun292025

Topdog/Underdog- Norfolk State University Theater Company

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Jun262025

Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street

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Jun262025

Sal Vulcano: Everything’s Fine Tour

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Jun262025

River Star Homes Landscape Design Master Class

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Mar072025
Jul312025

Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Jun132025
Jun122026

Secrets of the Sea

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May152025
Aug282025

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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May302025
Jun282025

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

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Jun272025

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

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Jun272025

The Improv Riot Allstar Improv Comedy Show

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Jun272025

One Love Fest- A Bob Marley Celebration

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Jun272025

Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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Jun272025

Titustown Art Show

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Jun272025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jun062025
Jun272025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jun272025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jun062025
Jun292025

Spice Blend Class

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Jun062025
Jul112025

Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn

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Jun272025

Beach Floyd LIVE at The Annex

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Jun272025

Pride Night- Virginia Zoo

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Jun272025

Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Jun272025

Underwater Mapping

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Jun282025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jun282025

Exploring Fossils

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Jun282025

Daniel Neale

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Jun282025

Jr Master Gardeners June Series

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Jun282025

The Dirty Sketch Show

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Jun282025
Jun292025

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

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Jun282025

Korean War Commemoration Ceremony

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Jun282025

Dog Days of Summer Party

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Jun282025

Urban Design: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Jun282025

“Back to Basics” Watercolor Workshop

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Jun282025

Artist Show and Tell

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Jun282025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jun282025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jun282025

Comedy Murder Mystery on Granby Street

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Jun282025

CTRL ALT PLAY

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Jun282025

Yoga at the Plot, Bhav Brigade

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May032025
Aug022025

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Jun282025

Extravaganza Sale

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Jun282025

Sapphic Sounds

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Jun282025

ERT Botanical Walking Tour- Gardens of Hague + Chrysler Museum

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Jun282025

Dog Days of Summer Pawty with NACC

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May032025
Nov222025

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Jun282025

Succulent Driftwood Workshop

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Jun072025
Jun282025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jun292025

Kidd G at The NorVa

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May042025
Nov022025

Tour de ORF

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Jun292025

Norfolk Jazz Brunch Cruise

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Jun292025

DJ Nava Salsa Night

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Jun292025

Poppy’s 1st Birthday!

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Jun292025

Kelsey Waldon at The Annex

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Jun092025
Aug252025

Pub Quiz

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May052025
Sep292025

Run Your Best Mile

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Jun162025
Dec222025

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

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Jul012025

Story Time at COVA

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May202025
Aug192025

Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jul012025
Jul292025

Critter Club July Series

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Jul022025
Jul312025

July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

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Jun252025
Sep102025

Trivia Night

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Jul032025

Clean Beaches Week: Sunset Beach Clean Up

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Jul042025

Girl-Prov : A Girl’s Night Out with Improv Comedy

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Jul042025
Jul252025

Outdoor Artists July Series

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Jul042025

Military Family Appreciation Day

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Jul042025

Brews & BBQ Patio Party

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Jul042025

Military Family Appreciation Day: Finding Nemo Film Screening

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Jul042025

4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks

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Jul042025

4th of July at the Virginia Zoo

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Jul052025
Aug022025

Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks

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Jul052025

Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Jul052025
Aug022025

The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

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Jul052025
Jul062025

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

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Jul052025

The Comedy Sketchbook – A Night of Sketch Comedy

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Jul052025

Dress Like a Conductor Day

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Jul052025

Battle of the Sexes – adult game night at The Annex

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Jul052025

Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater

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Jul052025

Wild Tykes

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Jul062025

Glen Boswick & The Sounds of Swing

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Jul072025

Little Zoo at the Virginia Zoo

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Jul082025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jul082025

Wild Babies at The Virginia Zoo

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Jul082025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jul082025

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Jul092025

Korean War Teacher Institute

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Jul102025

EdTalk: Dr. Winkler

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Jul102025

EdTalk: Profiles of Visionaries — America’s First Aircraft Carrier

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Jul102025

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

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Jul102025

Five Dollar Thursdays presents: Attack of the Rookies

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Jul102025

Norfolk Kick Back (July)

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Jul252025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jul112025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jul112025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

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Jul112025

A tribute to the grateful dead

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Epic Norfolk Events And Christmas Lights You Can’t Miss

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Restaurants

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

The High Cup

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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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