Festivals

Norfolk Harborfest

June 6 - June 8 2025

Time may vary

Town Point Park 201 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, Va 23510 (757) 441-2345 Price: Free & Open to the Public!

America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, the iconic Norfolk Harborfest® enters its 49th year in 2025. For three memorable days along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 6-8, Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk & Hampton Roads a historic maritime & Naval community. On both land and sea, thrilling activities and live music take center stage at Harborfest, including the annual Parade of Sail featuring international tall ships, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, a mesmerizing drone show, interactive family games and activities, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, artisan foods and beverages, national and regional live entertainment, and much more. Mark your calendars for Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, 2025 for one of Hampton Roads’ biggest summertime events!

Friday: Noon – 11pm (Parade of Sail – Noon)
Saturday: Noon – 11pm (Fireworks 9:30pm)
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm

Arts and Entertainment

Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of her Smile

April 18 - April 20 2025

Time may vary

Virginia Stage Company 108 E Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 627-1234 Price: Price may vary

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At the age of eight, Ann Talman landed a dream role on Broadway, playing the daughter in Lillian Helman’s classic play The Little Foxes. And the actress playing her mom? Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor.

The show would go on to tour the world, during which time Taylor and Talman forged a loving friendship that would last a lifetime. In her critically acclaimed cabaret show The Shadow of Her Smile, Talman shares stories and songs from that friendship, with insights into Taylor’s life and loves.

Actress Kate Burton (Elizabeth Taylor’s stepdaughter after Taylor married Richard Burton) loved Talman’s show, calling it “beautiful, poignant, and funny. She nailed the gleaming and mercurial light that was….my stepmother! I laughed and cried in equal measure.” Rave reviews have followed the show in its engagements a New York’s 54 Below, San Francisco’s Feinstein’s at the Nikko, Davenport’s in Chicago and more. “Like Halley’s comet sailing across the deep dark sky, a wonder to behold, Ann Talman sails across the stage and into our hearts” (TheFrontRowCenter.com).

Arts and Entertainment

Native Plant Workshop- Members Only

April 27 2025

Time may vary

Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374 Price: Free for members

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Virginia Zoo Members are invited to join us for an Introduction to Designing with Native Plants—a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to create a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape that supports local wildlife and thrives in the Hampton Roads environment. We are thrilled to provide this workshop to Virginia Zoo Members Only for FREE as part of our new Habitat Heroes pilot program.

In This Workshop, You Will Learn:

The benefits of using native plants in your garden,
How to assess your landscape and choose the right plants,
Design principles to create a beautiful and functional garden,
Tips for sustainable gardening practices.
Handouts will be provided to take home and reinforce what you learn.

Bonus! Take home a native plant to add to your landscape!

Details:

Where: Virginia Zoo’s World of Reptiles Classroom
When:
🌿 4/27 – 11am
🌿 5/20 – 6pm
🌿 6/8 – 11am

Why Attend?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or enhancing an existing garden, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to design a landscape that’s both beautiful and environmentally friendly.

Cost:

This workshop is provided to Virginia Zoo Members for FREE thanks to a generous grant from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. Registration is required.

Arts and Entertainment

Realism to the Abstract: A Masterclass Series with Ken Wright

March 8 - March 15 2025

Time may vary

d'Art Center 740 Boush St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1502 Price: $275 (supplies not included, see registration link

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Realism to the Abstract: A Masterclass Series with Ken Wright

Two-Saturday Sessions
March 8th & 15th, 2025
11am-3pm (with a 30min break)
$275 (supplies not included, see registration link)
Ages: 16+
Skill Level: Intermediate to Master

Class Description:
Join nationally renowned painter Ken Wright in this two-part workshop as he helps you sharpen your brush skills, learn and recognize the abstract form in realism, and develop abstract paintings using color, shape, line and form. This workshop is best suited for ages 16+ who possess painting knowledge and skills ranging from an intermediate to an expert/master level.

Ken Wright is a former Arts Commissioner for the State of Virginia and has won over 300 awards and honors for his work. More recently, Ken’s work can be found in the collections of past Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who displayed his pieces in the White House. He enjoys sharing his passion for art with students from all backgrounds and skill sets.

Arts and Entertainment

Chef Fest

March 12 2025

Time may vary

Town Point Club 101 W Main St Ste 300, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 625-6606

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Chef Fest is a tasting event featuring food, desserts, wine & spirits from top Hampton Roads chefs, alongside a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Easterseals PORT Health’s Culinary Connections program for individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges.

Arts and Entertainment

Join us for a Kids Club event at MacArthur Center!

March 8 2025

Time may vary

MacArthur Center 300 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510

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Join us for a Kids Club event at MacArthur Center!

📚 Read a Book, Win a Prize! 🏆
📅 Date: March 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: MacArthur Center, 300 Monticello Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510

Theme: “Read Your Way” – Featuring Teddy Bear Reading! 🧸📖

Bring the kids for a fun-filled reading adventure and exciting prizes! Don’t miss out! 🎉

Arts and Entertainment

Breakfast Club - At Gather Norfolk

March 7 2025

Time may vary

Gather Norfolk 500 East Main Street #16th floor Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 418-0348

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Join us as we enjoy pancakes and get to know each other!
Bring your things if you’d like to stay with us!

Arts and Entertainment

Extracurricular: The Power of Creative Business

March 6 2025

Time may vary

Assembly 400 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 623-1757 Price: Free

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Join Antidote Agency and Aspire to Inspire for an evening where innovation meets entrepreneurship! This dynamic networking event will bring together a panel of visionary business owners and creatives to share stories, insights, and strategies on harnessing creativity as a driving force for success in the business world.

Arts and Entertainment

El Día de los Niños Festiva

March 30 2025

Time may vary

Chrysler Museum of Art 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510 757-623-1757 Price: Free

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As part of the Grand Opening Celebration of the Perry Glass Studio, the Chrysler Museum is hosting an early El Día de los Niños (Children’s Day) Festival. This block party will feature live performances by and for children, glass-making demonstrations and workshops, an art carnival, and large-scale printmaking inspired by the Oaxaca Central: Contemporary Mexican Printmaking.

Free, registration not required.

Arts and Entertainment

Glass & Glitz Grand Gathering & Auction

March 29 2025

Time may vary

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510 757-623-1757 Price: $125 per person, registration required

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Celebrate the Grand Opening of the newly expanded Perry Glass Studio at Glass & Glitz: Grand Gathering and Auction. This glamorous evening, presented by Dollar Tree, will feature glassmaking demonstrations and appearances from Dante Marioni, who captivated audiences at the original Studio opening, international duo de la Torre Brothers, Corey Pemberton, MiNHi England, Kimberly Thomas, and others. Enjoy glass performances with Kishi Bashi and live music by BJ Griffin, pop-up entertainment, brilliant libations, firey foods, a silent auction and more. Come dressed to impress on this glassy night!

Norfolk Harborfest

June 6 - June 8 2025

Time may vary

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April 18 - April 20 2025

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April 27 2025

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March 8 - March 15 2025

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March 12 2025

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March 8 2025

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March 7 2025

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March 30 2025

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