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.

Jul122025

Second Saturday Stand-up Comedy

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Membership Swap: Elation Brewing

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Jul122025

Behind the Scenes: A Downtown Walking Tour

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Jul122025

Adult Night (Summer Edition)

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Jul122025

Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates

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Jun162025
Aug082025

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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May032025
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Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Jun132025
Sep012025

The Last Battleship

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May152025
Aug282025

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Jul122025

COVA’s Gone Country!

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Jul122025

ERT X NKR Group Paddle

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Jul052025
Aug022025

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

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Jul122025

The Unusual Suspects: A Wild Murder Mystery

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May032025
Nov222025

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Jul122025

Adult Night- Virginia Zoo

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Jul122025
Jul262025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jul052025
Aug022025

The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

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Jul052025
Jul262025

Jr Master Gardeners July Series

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Apr162025
Oct152025

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Mar072025
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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Jun132025
Jun122026

Secrets of the Sea

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Jun242025
Aug092025

Sail Voyagers

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Jul042025
Jul252025

Spice Blend Class

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Jul122025

Fuse Fest 2025

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Jun092025
Aug182025

d’Art Pottery Camp

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Jul122025

Family Fun Day

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Jul122025

Indigenous Crafts on the Elizabeth River

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Jul132025

Massage For Yoga Teachers

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Jul132025

The Push Book Club: Classics Retold

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Jul132025

Powerman 5000 + Ill Nino

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Jul132025

Bhav at Sky’s The Limit Yoga NFK

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Jul132025

Massage For Yoga Teachers

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May042025
Nov022025

Tour de ORF

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Jul142025

Little Zoo

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Jun092025
Aug252025

Pub Quiz

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Jun162025
Dec222025

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

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May052025
Sep292025

Run Your Best Mile

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Jun092025
Aug222025

Summer Art Camp

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Jul072025
Jul282025

Garden Artists July Series

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May202025
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Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jul012025
Jul292025

Critter Club July Series

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Jun252025
Sep102025

Trivia Night

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Jul022025
Jul302025

Wonder Wednesdays Series

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Jul312025

July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

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Jul172025

Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo

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Jul172025

Five Dollar Comedy presents Harold: A Comedy in Three Parts

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Jul172025

Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper at The Annex

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Jul172025

49 Winchester

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Jul172025

Surviving Through Mental Health

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Jul182025

Sexbruise, Grief Cat at The Annex

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Jul182025

Lauren Watkins at Waterside

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Jul182025

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Lauren Watkins

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Jul032025
Aug142025

Summer Fun Thursdays at MacArthur Center!

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Jul182025
Aug032025

Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne at the Generic Theater

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Jul182025

80s/90s Decades Party

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Jul252025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jul182025

Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show

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Jul252025

Outdoor Artists July Series

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Jul192025

Big Boogie at The NorVa

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Jul192025

Padfoot 10 year anniversary at The Annex

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Padfoot 10 year anniversary at The Annex

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Jul202025

Heroes, Villains, and Virtuosos: Symphony Under the Stars

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Jul202025

Ocean Alley

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Jul202025

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park

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Jul212025

Little Zoo

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Jul222025

The Forgotten War: Teaching Korea in the Classroom Teacher Institute

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Jul222025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jul232025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jul232025

GLOM + DROOK at The Annex

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Jul242025

Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party!

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Jul242025

Bombargo at The Annex

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Jul242025

Member Night- Tango’s Birthday Party

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Jul252025

An Evening with Artist Walker Babington

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Jul252025

The Lawn Boys (Phish tribute) at The Annex

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Jul252025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jul252025

Crush Night

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Jul252025

Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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Jul262025

ERT Botanical Bike Tour: Urban Agriculture

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Jul262025

NEON District Public Art Tour

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Jul262025

River Star Homes Native Plant Design Workshop

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Jul262025

Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

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Freedom Hawk, Runestoner at The Annex

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Jul262025

River Star Homes Native Plant Design Workshop

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Jul262025

🧜🏻‍♀️Norfolk Day🧜🏻‍♀️

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Jul262025

Yoga at the Plot, Bhav Brigade

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Jul262025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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The Latest

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Restaurants

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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.

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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