Portsmouth Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Portsmouth VA

09 August, 2021

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PORTSMOUTH, VA — Looking for things to do in the Portsmouth area? Your Portsmouth Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a talent show, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Portsmouth: Johnny Bland and Don Hamlett at Baron's Pub When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMMonday acoustic sessions are back at Baron't Pub! Come in for a bite and some live music! Learn More Trivia Night at Gosport Tavern - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Monday and August 9 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMTrivia Nights are Mondays at Gosport Tavern! Come out to test your knowledge and enjoy the delicious dinner and drinks menu! Learn More Technology Tuesday - Churchland Primary & Intermediate School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Churchland Primary & Intermediate School What: Event listing from Churchland Primary & Intermediate School: Tuesday and August 10 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMTech Tuesday - bring your ideas and concerns as we move into teaching with technology. Learn More Virtual Rainbow Puppets Presents: Take a Giant Leap When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Slover Library What: Event listing from Slover Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:00 PM to 2:59 PM Calling all stargazers and space-traveling fanatics! We will use our imaginations to dream up creatures in the sky and take flight. Watch as it premieres with us, or view on demand from our Facebook ... Learn More Write Now! with The Muse Writers Center - for Kids & Teens! When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMFind The Muse and WRITE NOW!Do you wonder if you can write? Have you always wanted to write a story? Are you looking for a little inspiration? Do you need a little creative motivation? Well, ... Learn More Write Now! Kids and Teens Winter and Spring 2021 When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Norfolk Arts What: Event listing from Norfolk Arts: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMA talented and qualified Muse teacher will lead you through an easy, fun, and Creative workshop full of writing prompts and creative sharing Find The Muse and WRITE NOW! Do you wonder if you can write?... Learn More Performance Cindy & Shelly "Can You Spell Hippopotamus" - Main Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Kids What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Kids: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5144 Learn More Rec N' Roll Mobile Recreation Tour - Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space What: Event listing from Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space: Wednesday, August 11 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin us this summer for field games, [censored], kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, crafts and more! Activities are free and for children 5 to 17. About this event Rec ... Learn More Thought Radio Part III For Kids And Teens: Tune In To The Harmony When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMThis is a free online program with Skye Zentz and in partnership with the Slover Library. This event is only open to kids and teens. You can register for the event here.  In a busy world of... Learn More Storytelling For Me: Sarah Osburn Brady's Conscience, Stories, and Hope: Hans and Sophie Scholl's Wh... When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Slover Library What: Event listing from Slover Library: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 11:59 AMWhat was it like to grow up in Hitler's Germany, to be drawn in by his words and then to choose another path? In this program, meet Hans and Sophie Scholl, brother and sister whose ability to see l... Learn More Storytelling For Me Series: Sarah Osburn When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Norfolk Public Library What: Event listing from Norfolk Public Library: Thursday, August 12 at 11:00 AM through Saturday, August 14 at 12:00 PMDetails As part of the Adult Summer Reading Program Storytelling For Me Series, NPL presents Sarah Osburn Brady's "Conscience, Stories, and Hope:… More https://www... Learn More SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - Hodges Manor Elementary When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hodges Manor Elementary What: Event listing from Hodges Manor Elementary: Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMSCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 P.M. The general public can watch the meeting on the division's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live/ Learn More Sunset Thursdays at High Street Landing: Champagne Band When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMBring your chair to High Street Landing and enjoy the show! Concert is free. Keep walkways open. Food and beverage available for purchase. Learn More Business and More with Chaya Milchtein When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Slover Library What: Event listing from Slover Library: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 7:59 PM What does the press look for in a story.  Discover the industry tricks and tips in securing the press with Chaya Milchtein.  This is a virtual event. To join us click on the link below.  For passcod... Learn More Table Etiquette & Manners Workshop - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PMLinda Dyer of Finishing Touches will host a workshop for girls age 6 to 11 at The Little Shoppes on High. Each student will receive a gift from the shop, a tote bag, and a d... Learn More Night Moves: A Friday Night Market - Selden Market When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Selden Market What: Event listing from Selden Market: Friday, August 13 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PMDetails We're staying open late and hitting those happy hour, weekend kickoff, neighborhood bar vibes so you can enjoy an extra special night market… More https://www.facebook.com/events/40801785354378... Learn More Early Bird Walk at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:45 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 14 from 7:45 AM to 10:00 AMLake Ballard and Hoffler Creek have become home to an array of migrating waterfowl in recent months! Join us to see for yourself and take a stroll through the Preserve with l... Learn More Early Bird Walk - Portsmouth Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:45 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Portsmouth Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 14 from 7:45 AM to 10:00 AMTake a stroll around Lake Ballard and beyond with local birding experts (or by yourself) to identify birds in the area by sight and sound before the Preserve opens to the public. ... Learn More Volunteer Work Day at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMHelp us maintain the preserves' trails and common areas! Removal of invasive plants, raking, pruning, weed pulling and sweeping are part of our monthly workday. We love our v... Learn More Volunteer Work Day - Portsmouth Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Portsmouth Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMHelp us maintain the preserves' trails and common areas! Removal of invasive plants, raking, pruning, weed pulling, and sweeping are part of our monthly workday. We love our volun... Learn More Second Saturday in Olde Towne ~ Bike the Arts District When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 14 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PMCelebrate culture and art in Olde Towne Portsmouth on a 3-mile guided bicycle tour visiting new and historic landmarks, points of artistic interest and murals along the way.... Learn More Meet the Marsh Critters at Paradise Creek Nature Park When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin Paradise Creek Nature Park staff as we get close and personal with our marsh critters. Participants will be able to touch, feel, and observe marsh periwinkles, fiddler ... Learn More Meet the Critters - Paradise Creek When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Paradise Creek What: Event listing from Paradise Creek: Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Projects, Passions, and Possibilities Writing Group When: Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Saturday, August 14 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMThe All About You Writing Group: Projects, Passions, and PossibilitiesA Roundtable discussion open to all writers and generated by the interests of the participants to exchange and spread in... Learn More 757 Comic and Cartoon Creators - The Muse Writers Center When: Saturday, August 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Saturday, August 14 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM757 Comic and Cartoon Creators is a community group for local artists, specifically those interested in creating comics and animation. Currently we meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Satu... Learn More Blackberry Smoke at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 14 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMGet your tickets now to see Blackberry Smoke at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion!  Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Portsmouth Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.