SERIOUS STEAMPUNK Artist: Ellen Bible. Welder: Chris Goodwin. Located at 900 High Street
History Tours of Olde Towne Portsmouth Looking to discover something new? Are you up for a challenge, or looking for an excuse to exercise? Did you know that Olde Towne Portsmouth not only features a rich history and variety of attractions, but you can have it your way by choosing from one of six different …
Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia Don’t miss this Coastal Virginia treasure with its collection of antique homes spanning three centuries, its eclectic assortment of hip shops, edgy nightlife, and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Olde Towne is walkable, from the Children’s Museum of Virginia to the historic park at Fort Nelson and everywhere in between. Just park the car …
Located in the Cradock community, the Portsmouth Skate Park sits inside Geroge Washington Park. It’s good fun for skateboarders of any skill level and features half pipes, quarter pipes, fun boxes, and wedge ramps. The equipment includes murals provided by Support Portsmouth Public Art.
M Rae’s Chicken & Seafood. Mama Rae – Miss Rae – Minerva Rae was known for feeding the community around her throughout the City of Portsmouth. The known cook of The New First Baptist of Taylorsville, she filled Gods house with her southern cooking.
Vietnam 81 is an authentic, family owned Vietnamese Restaurant specializing in noodle bowls and pho. No frills restaurant. It’s all about the food. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch only – 10AM – 5 PM.
Hard Times Go Skate Weekend June 19 and June 21, 2021 at the Cradock Skatepark The Hard Times Skateshop located in Historic Cradock, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, hosts a Go Skate Weekend in conjunction with the Juneteenth holiday weekend. Â June 19th is recognized officially as Juneteenth, a day to celebrate freedom for all people …
New Hours, New Exhibits, and New Stories Portsmouth’s Naval Shipyard Museum opened its doors in 1949 on the grounds of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. During the Cold War, when the need to keep the shipyard secure increased, it moved to its current location at 2 High Street in Olde Towne Portsmouth in early 1963. The …
Children’s Museum of Virginia re-opens The Children’s Museum of Virginia re-opens post quarantine on June 9, 2021, with new exhibits and a new schedule. Make reservations and purchase tickets online. Open Wednesday through Sunday, the museum offers tickets for a morning or afternoon session. The museum closes on Mondays and Tuesdays. Ticket Times and …
Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June 19, 2021 Noon to 6 p.m. JuneteenthVA is delighted to be celebrating the second Juneteenth as a state holiday on Saturday, June 19th from 12 noon to 6 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church located at 500 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. All are welcome. This year’s official Juneteenth Festival of Virginia …
Statewide Watercolor Exhibition in Hampton Roads Virginia Watercolor Society 2021 Exhibition Note: Â Due to HVAC issues at the historic 1846 gallery, the exhibition is on hiatus until the end of July. Â Sorry for any inconvenience. Portsmouth, VA: The Virginia Watercolor Society announces that their 42nd Annual Watercolor Exhibition is returning to Portsmouth, VA for the …
VA Arts Festival and Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion Partner on Concert Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion in Portsmouth, Virginia TICKETS ON SALE NOW PORTSMOUTH, Va. — In a spring season loaded with performances of all kinds, this Virginia Arts Festival concert promises to be a spectacular return to live music, …
Portsmouth Community Concerts has been bringing quality performances to the region each year since 1938. The non-profit produces a season of music from September through May featuring internaltionally renowned artists. Guests enjoy music from opera to jazz and orchestral to avant garde. The concerts are held at the newly renovated Churchland High School Auditorium. Proceeds …
Healing the Wounds of Slavery Without Shame or Blame Press Contact: Sheri Bailey For Immediate Release Email: juneteenthVA19@gmail.com Phone/Text: 757.606.0569 Portsmouth, VA (www.juneteenthva.org) – The Portsmouth Theatre Academy will hold auditions and interviews 12noon – 4pm on Friday, April 30th, Saturday, May 1st, and Sunday, May 2nd in the Parish Hall of Trinity Episcopalian Church …
Take the ferry to Harbor Park for an exciting game of baseball. Â A dedicated ferry runs from the North Landing in Olde Towne Portsmouth directly to Harbor Park stadium during every home game. Â It begins an hour before start time and runs every 30 minutes until shortly after the game ends. Â The beautiful waterfront stadium …
Take the ferry to Norfolk and walk less than 10 minutes to Pedigo Bikes. Â Pedigo specializes in electric bike sales, rentals, and tours. Â You can explore the trails around Norfolk and bring the bike back across on the ferry and ride all around Portsmouth. Â Don’t have a car, this is a great way to explore …
Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Norfolk and a five minute walk to Nauticus. Located next to Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Otherwise known as the “Wisky,” this ship is a Virginia historical site and served in the Pacific during World War …
Norfolk Naval Base is the world’s largest naval base, so what better way to see it than from the sea? The Victory Rover Naval Base Cruise offers regularly scheduled tours departing from the Waterside District throughout most of the year. The narration is both entertaining and educational. While cruising the smooth waters of the Elizabeth …
The Olde Towne Civic League presents Doors, Porches, and Gardens May 15, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia draws visitors from all over the world. They come to experience first-hand over three centuries of architecture and history, where dwellings are maticulously restored and tales from long ago are passed down …