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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dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Prenatal

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MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit

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Jan232025

Black Jacket Symphony: The Beatles’ Abbey Road

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Choir Boy

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Jan242025

Live from the Music Room at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

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A Great Wilderness

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A GREAT WILDERNESS

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Toddler Yoga

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Notcher Beer Crawl

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Winter Market at Afterglow

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Jan262025

High Wire Act: Stand-Up Comedy without a Net

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Jan262025

NFL Championship Sunday with Drinks & Halftime Prizes at Cogans

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Yoga Alignment – 5 Week Pose Breakdown Workshop

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Virginia Chorale Event

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Jan282025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Fat Ham

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Jan302025

Renewable Energies Exhibition Opening Reception

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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Sullivan King

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North Bloom, Hippie Love Party, Dietz and the Dilemmas, Warrington

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Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown

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The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show

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Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown

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Feb012025

Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Frozen Yoga With The Norfolk Admirals

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Feb012025

ODU Women’s Basketball vs. James Madison

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Saved by the 90s

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Self Care Sunday

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Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone

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Prenatal

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Feb092025

MJ THE MUSICAL

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Recently Opened in Norfolk

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Decks of Historic Virginia Battleship Transformed into Holiday Wonderland

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Virtual Museum Experiences

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Top Video 2020: No Airplane is Needed to Visit the Beaches & History in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

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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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