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06/03/2026

Now through October, First Weekends Portsmouth brings Olde Towne to life with live music, local culture, family-friendly fun, and more.

๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ“
๐ŸŽถ 5 โ€“ 8 PM | Concert in the Courtyard at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, featuring Blue Cowbell.

๐Ÿš€ Evening Planetarium Shows at the Children's Museum of Virginia:
6:15 PM | Mars 1001
7 PM | Virginia Skies

๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ”
๐ŸŽถ 11 AMโ€“1 PM | Music in the Courtyard, featuring the Elizabeth Riverboys.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Plus, enjoy local shopping, restaurants, galleries, and the charm of historic Olde Towne Portsmouth.

Stroll through town, discover something new, and make it a weekend worth repeating. Plan your First Weekends Portsmouth: https://brnw.ch/21x34jg

06/02/2026

This building was once the Norfolk County Courthouse and the decisions made here still echo today. Explore the history and controversy surrounding Confederate monuments, courtroom rulings and community memory in ๐ด ๐‘†๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐ฝ๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘๐‘’.

Learn more about the exhibit: https://brnw.ch/21x32tQ

06/01/2026

Join us Wednesday, June 3 from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard for free live music.

๐ŸŽค Featured Artist: Elizabeth Riverboys

Enjoy an afternoon of live music and unique performances from this Virginia homegrown duo โ€” bringing feel-good tunes to the heart of Olde Towne ๐ŸŒž

BONUS: FREE box lunches from Jimmy Johnโ€™s for the first 30 visitors!

FREE admission to:
๐Ÿ›๏ธ A Seat of Justice: The Courthouse That Shaped Portsmouth
โš™๏ธ Steel Seas & Sky Machines: The Dieselpunk Art of Tony Snipes

Bring your lunch, bring your friends, and enjoy great music in the heart of Olde Towne ๐ŸŽธ See you Wednesday!

Have a great Memorial Day everyone! Remember to take a moment and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
05/25/2026

Have a great Memorial Day everyone! Remember to take a moment and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.

05/22/2026

Donโ€™t miss this must-see exhibit! From the origins of Black History Month to Juneteenth, The Emancipation Oak and the Umoja Festival, discover how communities honor the past and build the future.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2KfX

05/22/2026

Head to the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard on May 23rd from 11am-2pm for Color Craze: Blooms, Bubbles & Brush!

May's creative activities:
๐Ÿซง Bubble Printing & Painting
๐ŸŒบ Watercolor Flowers

Perfect for all ages and completely free! Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2K47

Explore our exhibits for FREE as a part of the Umoja Festival:
๐Ÿ›๏ธ A Seat of Justice: The Courthouse That Shaped Portsmouth
โš™๏ธ Steel Seas & Sky Machines: The Dieselpunk Art of Tony Snipes

See you in the courtyard!

05/18/2026

Sound Bites concert series is back ๐ŸŽถ Join us Wednesday, May 20 from 11:30am โ€“ 1:30pm in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard for free live music.

๐ŸŽค Featured Artist: Jade Loving
Kick back and enjoy a beachy blend of feel-good favorites โ˜€๏ธ The perfect soundtrack for a sunny afternoon in Olde Towne.

BONUS: FREE box lunches from Jimmy Johnโ€™s for the first 30 visitors!

Bring your lunch, bring your friends, and enjoy great music in the heart of Olde Towne ๐ŸŽธ See you Wednesday!

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2zAL

Come out and experience the region's best Farmers Market! While you're there don't forget to spot the Special Performers...
05/15/2026

Come out and experience the region's best Farmers Market! While you're there don't forget to spot the Special Performers in the crowds.

05/13/2026

Big talent. Fresh perspectives. Local pride. The Portsmouth Senior Student Art Show showcases original work from graduating seniors across Portsmouth. ๐Ž๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•.

Come out, explore the exhibit, and show these young artists some love. Included with museum admission.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2t0K

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