This Week's Upcoming Portsmouth Area Events

Portsmouth VA

23 August, 2021

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PORTSMOUTH, VA — Curious about what to do in the Portsmouth area? See what's new on your Portsmouth Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a board game night, 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: New Teacher Institute - Churchland High When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Churchland High What: Event listing from Churchland High: Tuesday, August 24 through Thursday, August 26 Learn More Virtual Luau - Slover Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Slover Library What: Event listing from Slover Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:00 PM to 2:59 PM Journey across the Pacific Islands of Tahiti, Hawaii, and Samoa for a virtual luau. There will be music, dancing, and fire performances. Watch as it premieres with us, and or view on demand from our Face... Learn More Write Now! with The Muse Writers Center When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Tuesday, August 24 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, and ... Learn More Auditions: Commedia Rapunzel - Little Theatre of Norfolk When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Little Theatre of Norfolk What: Event listing from Little Theatre of Norfolk: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Performance Cindy & Shelly "Youâ��re Such a Character" - Churchland Branch When: Wednesday, August 25th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Kids What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Kids: Wednesday, August 25 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5146 Learn More Performance Cindy & Shelly "You're Such a Character" - Churchland Branch When: Wednesday, August 25th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Kids What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Kids: Wednesday, August 25 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5146 Learn More Teacher Work Day - Norfolk When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Norfolk What: Event listing from Norfolk: Wednesday, August 25 (all day) Learn More Red Cross Blood Drive - Downtown Norfolk Council When: Thursday, August 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Downtown Norfolk Council What: Event listing from Downtown Norfolk Council: Thursday, August 26 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMThere's no substitute for blood. When a patient receives blood, it was given in advance by a generous donor. Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, he... Learn More Open Mic Night - Little Theatre of Norfolk When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Little Theatre of Norfolk What: Event listing from Little Theatre of Norfolk: Thursday, August 26 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Sunset Thursdays at High Street Landing: Blaque Velvet Band When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Thursday, August 26 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 Sunset Thursdays presents Blaque Velvet Band When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Portsmouth Parks & Recreation: Thursday, August 26 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMDetails Disco, country, R&B. Bring your chairs to High Street Landing. Don't block the walkways. Food and beverage available for sale. Concert is free. https://www.facebook.com... Learn More Rachel Yurko Book Launch and Q&A - The Muse Writers Center When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin The Muse Writers Center for a reading by Rachel Yurko from her latest children's book, Emma's Anchor, followed by a Q&A. This event will be held over Zoom and there will be a record... Learn More All 10-mo Employees Return - Churchland High When: Friday, August 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Churchland High What: Event listing from Churchland High: Friday, August 27 (all day) Learn More Romonta Band at Roger Brown's - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Friday, August 27th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Friday, August 27 at 9:00 PMJoin us for live music from Romonta Band! While you're relaxing to the music, enjoy the delicious dinner and drinks menu at Roger Brown's!  Learn More Yoga on Lake Ballard - Portsmouth Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Portsmouth Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMStart your weekend with a tranquil yoga practice to unite your mind, body & spirit. Yoga can reduce anxiety & stress, help improve balance & strength, remind you of th... Learn More Yoga at Hoffler Creek - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMThe word yoga means to unite. Come practice uniting your mind, body & spirit! Join Juniper and experience a flow to help your body find new rhythm while doing yoga outdoo... Learn More Watercolor Painting Class at The Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMLearn new watercolor painting techniques in this class taught by accomplished watercolor artist Pamela Barcita. Saturdays, August 28, September 4, and September 11. For info... Learn More Gear Up 4 School - $7.57 Admission - Nauticus When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Nauticus What: Event listing from Nauticus: Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMDetails We're celebrating the new school year with $7.57 admission on August 28! Join us for a day filled with STEM to STERN based activities… More https://www.facebook.com/events/249737906966442 Learn More The Community Connect Resource Expo - Northside Middle School When: Saturday, August 28th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Northside Middle School What: Event listing from Northside Middle School: Saturday, August 28 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PMWhat:The Community Connect Resource ExpoWhen: Saturday, August 28, 2021 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: 2600 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA 23504 (the former Dreamkeepers Academ... Learn More Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Hampton Roads Meeting When: Saturday, August 28th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Saturday, August 28 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMNOW ONLINE! We're speculative fiction writers (science fiction, fantasy and more). We share our experiences and adventures in reading, writing, craft development and publishing with each oth... Learn More 757 Comic and Cartoon Creators - The Muse Writers Center When: Saturday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Saturday, August 28 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 Mike Proffitt on the Foggy Point Patio at the Renaissance Hotel When: Saturday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 28 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMEnjoy live music on the patio at the Foggy Point Patio at the Renaissance Hotel! Come for the music and river views and stay for drinks and dinner by our fire pits! Learn More Guided Sunset Paddle at Hoffler Creek When: Saturday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, August 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin our experienced guides for a kayak tour of Hoffler Creek as the day winds down. Wrap up the evening by catching the sunset over the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel from th... Learn More Guided Sunset Paddle - Portsmouth Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Portsmouth Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails Join our experienced guides for a kayak tour of Hoffler Creek as the day winds down. Wrap up the evening by catching the sunset over the… More https://www.facebook.com/even... Learn More Boating Safety Course at Hoffler Creek When: Sunday, August 29th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Sunday, August 29 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMHoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation will host a Virginia Boating Safety Classroom Course, courtesy of the Va. Dept. of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and led by Mike Reiss, a certified ... Learn More Padraig Regan Reading and Q&A - The Muse Writers Center When: Sunday, August 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Sunday, August 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin The Muse Writers Center for a virtual reading with Irish writer Padraig Regan, followed by an audience Q&A. This event will be held via Zoom webinar and a recording will be availabl... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.