Portsmouth, VA Restaurant Week is a time for Portsmouth to show off its wide variety of gourmet specialties. Our local chefs are preparing menus that are guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Participating restaurants will offer special menus with options for 2 course lunches at $10 or $15 and three course dinners at $25 or $35.

Visit the Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market the first Saturday of each month and enjoy the eclectic collection of unique and antique wares. With more than 70 vendors, you will discover a great selection of antique and flea market items of all types – priced to sell! Shop for estate furniture, architectural salvage, china, silverware, art, sports gear, musical instruments, books and ephemera, hand-made crafts and toys, as well as decorative accessories and one-of-a-kind items. A favorite of locals and visitors alike, it is a treasure hunter’s dream come true!

The Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market is conveniently located in the County Street Garage and is held year-round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month.

Always Free Admission & Free Parking!

Call 757-405-3500 for additional information and vendor space rentals.

Great selection of books, movies and more – you never know what you will find! Enter in the side entrance of the Main Library.

The Portsmouth Winter Farmers Market has something for everyone! Come shop for seasonal fresh produce and more! Check the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmer’s Market website for weekly vendors.

Discover the wonders of Paradise Creek Nature Park. Take a walk through the park with a ranger to learn about our native plants and look for signs of wildlife that call the park home. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

FREE but online registration required: http://paradisecreek.elizabethriver.org/public-programs

“Women on the Warfront: African-American Women on the Battlefields of History”                    

Taniki Richards of Just to Inspire will take visitors on a video and photographic journey through history as she explores the roles African and African-American women played in history’s greatest military conflicts, including her own experiences as an officer in the  U.S. Marines Corps during the Iraqi War.

In its fifth season, the Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Libraries Black History Now series commemorates African-American heritage. Black History Now 2020 will include Saturday events of cultural dance, music, plays, military tributes and more as we celebrate Black History from West Africa all the way to today’s change makers.

Each film will include a brief introductory commentary by local authorities on Jewish-American culture

No children under 7. Admission is free. Museum donations are welcome

Join DJ Peep to reminisce as you enjoy the classic soul music of your youth while sipping your favorite wine! If you are feeling hungry you can also try a small plate or decadent dessert.  Stellar Wine is situated in a sophisticated space that strives to create a warm, casually upscale atmosphere.

Enjoy some great food and live music with local favorite Kevin Brinson!

Rudeboy Riddim’s Vince Lee will be debuting at The Bier Garden in Portsmouth VA. Come out for live music and an authentic German menu including over 400 biers!

Join us for the Biggest Super Bowl Party in the 757! Dress Code is your favorite team apparel. We have 27 televisions and stadium seating, so there’s not a bad seat in the house! Tickets are $5 at the restaurant before February 1. $7.50 on Eventbrite and $10 on Super Bowl Sunday. Come out for a raffle and food and drink specials. A Private Party rate of  $500 is available for up to 35 guests and includes wing buffet and non-alcoholic drinks. (Limit 2 private parties.)

Come out to Olde Towne Public House to watch the San Francisco 49th vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in this year’s Superbowl! Call to reserve a seat and enjoy: Touchdown shots, Interception domestic beers, Fumble well drinks.  Quarter specials will include: 1st- $1 Jello Shots; 2nd- $2 Fireball shots; 3rd- $3 well drinks; 4th- $4 Buffalo Chicken Dip. Raffle prizes will include: 2020 Madden, PS4, 2 NFL Jerseys and Swag!

Jazz night at Gosport with guitarist Fred Hibbard, drummer Emre Kartari and myself. Please come out and enjoy the music.

Rooted in blues tradition, Sammy Lee has a soul that wails. Cadence-driven, acoustically inclined, Motown folk is showcased in his performances. Come out to hear his unique sound and enjoy the delicious menu at Humboldt Steel Corporation!

Tuesday night is trivia at Olde Towne Public House! Come out and test your knowledge and enjoy taco specials along with the delicious drinks and dinner menu.

Jazz on the Waterfront in Historic Downtown Portsmouth. Dine, network and enjoy the best jazz musicians in the #757 at our after-work affair. Come Relax With Us.

This free program is guided by an art therapist. Participants meet in small groups to explore mindfulness art-making projects to decrease stress and support wellness. The Open Studio supports creative engagement and social interaction in community art spaces. Immersing into the art process allows participants to enter a meditative state where relaxation and unconscious expression can thrive. No prior art experience is necessary. Confidential environment. To register contact: Karen Bladergroen,  bladerka@evms.edu, 757-446-5895

For information.

Come out for karoke every Wednesday night at Olde Towne Public House! Enjoy the music and Olde Towne Public Houses’ delicious food and drinks.

Join Mandy as she serves up your favorite wine to go with your favorite vinyl sounds spun by our very own DJ, Bernard. Come in and let’s spin back in time on the turntable! Happy hour is from 4 pm-7 pm and we are open until 10 pm.

Come out for karaoke night and enjoy a game of pool, great tunes, and a tasty meal!

Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the East Coast’s favorite beach music band! Add that to the delicious food and excellent service at Roger Brown’s and you will have a memorable Saturday afternoon in Olde Towne!

Join us for an evening of wine and music!

Come out to learn more about Portsmouth at “First Saturday” at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. Enjoy free admission from 10 am – 5 pm.

Admission is free each month on the Saturday of the first full weekend of the month from February through November.

The Portsmouth Winter Farmers Market has something for everyone! Come shop for seasonal fresh produce and more! Check the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmer’s Market website for weekly vendors.

“Let My People Go: Moses Grandy’s Financial Fight for Freedom” 

Eric Sheperd of Diversity Restoration Solutions will take visitors on a video and photographic journey from West Africa to the Dismal Swamp Canal to tell the story of how his ancestor, Moses Grandy, used industry and thrift to purchase his freedom from slavery in the early 1800s.

In its fifth season, the Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Libraries Black History Now series commemorates African-American heritage. Black History Now 2020 will include Saturday events of cultural dance, music, plays, military tributes and more as we celebrate Black History from West Africa all the way to today’s change makers.

Join DJ Peep to reminisce as you enjoy the classic soul music of your youth while sipping your favorite wine! If you are feeling hungry you can also try a small plate or decadent dessert.  Stellar Wine is situated in a sophisticated space that strives to create a warm, casually upscale atmosphere.

After dark party open to public! With live music from New Band On The Block!

Great live music from local favorite NRVS System along with a delicious Baron’s burger will make your weekend memorable!

Great music and great food – the perfect combination to make the weekend special!

Join us on February 9 and have Karl Dornemann walk you through some amazing single malt scotches and delicious food. This is an excellent way to try something you’ve never had before or to revisit a scotch you haven’t had in a while!

For the five course menu.

Rooted in blues tradition, Sammy Lee has a soul that wails. Cadence-driven, acoustically inclined, Motown folk is showcased in his performances. Come out to hear his unique sound and enjoy the delicious menu at Humboldt Steel Corporation!

Tuesday night is trivia at Olde Towne Public House! Come out and test your knowledge and enjoy taco specials along with the delicious drinks and dinner menu.

Walk-In: Stampin’ Up! Stop In and Stamp Cards
Class host: Margaret Spencer
For any questions about the class, Margaret can be reached at 757-483-9361 or writer714@juno.com.

Join Class Host Margaret our Stampin’ Up! representative for a card class using bold, attractive papers and embellishments designed by Stampin’ Up! She provides all craft materials. This class is great for all levels of stamping experience, even those with no experience. If you are a paper crafter, bring along your favorite crafting tools. The first card is free; each additional card is $3.00 each. Let’s stamp!

Reservations are always appreciated, but drop in if you are in the neighborhood.

This free program is guided by an art therapist. Participants meet in small groups to explore mindfulness art-making projects to decrease stress and support wellness. The Open Studio supports creative engagement and social interaction in community art spaces. Immersing into the art process allows participants to enter a meditative state where relaxation and unconscious expression can thrive. No prior art experience is necessary. Confidential environment. To register contact: Karen Bladergroen,  bladerka@evms.edu, 757-446-5895

For information.

Come out for karoke every Wednesday night at Olde Towne Public House! Enjoy the music and Olde Towne Public Houses’ delicious food and drinks.

Join Mandy as she serves up your favorite wine to go with your favorite vinyl sounds spun by our very own DJ, Bernard. Come in and let’s spin back in time on the turntable! Happy hour is from 4 pm-7 pm and we are open until 10 pm.

Get a $5 Baron’s Burger and enjoy live music with local favorite Kevin Brinson!

Come out for karaoke night and enjoy a game of pool, great tunes, and a tasty meal!

Looking for a fun night out? Join us for an evening of love with our Valentine Dinner and a show by The Love Monster Band! A Prix Fixe 3 course menu is available for $39.99.

Enjoy the sounds of rock/pop/folk/acoustic artist Derek Smith with one of more than 300 beers on tap at the Bier Garden!

Enjoy some great food and music with DJ Tim!

Joe Fu best known for his Top 40, Dance, Remix and Mashup parties has definitely been labeled a Party Rocker. In 2009 he was declared as one of the top Mix Masters of the 757 in the Virginia Pilot.

Olde Towne Public House = great food + great fun!

Come join us as we welcome John Joyce, a local botanist, artist and volunteer at Paradise Creek, to tell us about plants and propagation methods.

Rain or shine inside the Beazley River Academy classroom.

FREE – RSVP Required here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basics-of-botany-registration-85183695727

The Portsmouth Winter Farmers Market has something for everyone! Come shop for seasonal fresh produce and more! Check the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmer’s Market website for weekly vendors.

Great live music from local favorite Aaron Fulcher!

Crowd-pleasing fare from stone fired pizza to crabcakes & filet mignon. Enjoy a selection of classic American appetizers, entrees, and southern platters inspired by coastal cuisines from New Orleans to Hampton Roads. Twenty taps, a curated craft beer list, and a wall of premium whiskey and spirits. Not into our collection of top-shelf whiskey and bourbon? Don’t worry. We’ve got Fireball and a PBR with your name on it.

Join DJ Peep to reminisce as you enjoy the classic soul music of your youth while sipping your favorite wine! If you are feeling hungry you can also try a small plate or decadent dessert.  Stellar Wine is situated in a sophisticated space that strives to create a warm, casually upscale atmosphere.

Great food & great Rock/Pop hits from the ’90s to today with Virginia Beach band, 95 Reserve!

Neighborhood Black History Tour & Costume Parade beginning at High and Green Streets

Wear your favorite costume representing an African-American hero, past, present, regional, national, or international. Walk or ride a shuttle bus to see significant African-American sites in Portsmouth, concluding at the Portsmouth Neighborhood Facility Recreation Center at 900 Elm Ave. To register contact Joyce White Tasby at 202-812-2804.  Registration fees are $10 for an individual and $50 for 10 or more people.  The line-up begins at 10:30 a.m. at High and Green streets. Target audience: Families, all ages

In its fifth season, the Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Libraries Black History Now series commemorates African-American heritage. Black History Now 2020 will include Saturday events of cultural dance, music, plays, military tributes and more as we celebrate Black History from West Africa all the way to today’s change makers.

Come out to Legend Brewing Depot for Celtic fiddlers sure to get your toes tapping!  Legend Brewing Depot is the only place in Olde Towne to hear lively Scottish music led by US National Scottish Fiddle Champions Sean Heely and Colin McGlynn. Kilts welcome!

Join Susan on Sundays for a one hour yoga session to re-calibrate the way your brain looks at the world. Sessions are held in the Art Annex Classroom through the gift shop. Donations welcome. Bring your own mat.

Rooted in blues tradition, Sammy Lee has a soul that wails. Cadence-driven, acoustically inclined, Motown folk is showcased in his performances. Come out to hear his unique sound and enjoy the delicious menu at Humboldt Steel Corporation!