This Week's Upcoming Portsmouth Area Events

Portsmouth VA

13 September, 2021

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PORTSMOUTH, VA — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Portsmouth. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a board game night, or a conference, 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 a few events happening this week throughout Portsmouth: Softball Tryouts - Norview Middle School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Norview Middle School What: Event listing from Norview Middle School: Tuesday, September 14 (all day) Learn More Girls Soccer Tryouts - Norview Middle School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Norview Middle School What: Event listing from Norview Middle School: Tuesday and September 14 (all day) Learn More Teddy Bear Story Time - Main Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Kids What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Kids: Tuesday and September 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5142 Learn More Red Cross Blood Drive at Monumental United Methodist Church When: Tuesday, September 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Tuesday, September 14 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMGive the gift of lifesaving blood this holiday. Schedule your appointment to donate at Monumental United Methodist Church on September 14 from 11 am to 4 pm. Visit redcross... Learn More Write Now! with The Muse Writers Center - for Kids & Teens! When: Tuesday, September 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Tuesday, September 14 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? Wel... Learn More Writers Group - Churchland Branch - Portsmouth Public Library - Adults When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Adults What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Adults: Tuesday, September 14 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5148 Learn More Thought Radio For Adults: A Songwriting Experience When: Wednesday, September 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Wednesday, September 15 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMThis is a free online program for adults with Skye Zentz in partnership with the Slover Library.You can register for the event here.In a busy world of technological connectivity, we are ... Learn More Football vs. Ruffner @ Norview High School When: Wednesday, September 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Norview Middle School What: Event listing from Norview Middle School: Wednesday, September 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Jacox Open House - Jacox Elementary School When: Thursday, September 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Jacox Elementary School What: Event listing from Jacox Elementary School: Thursday, September 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Coast Guard Cutter Eagle open for tours When: Friday, September 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Friday, September 17 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, "America's Tall Ship," is scheduled to arrive in Portsmouth, Sept. 17, 2021.Eagle will be moored at High Street Landing September 17 – Sept... Learn More September Student Reading #1 - The Muse Writers Center When: Friday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Friday, September 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin The Muse Writers Center as we celebrate the work of our Summer 2021 students as they share their writing from the past session! This event will be held via Zoom webinar. Register to WA... Learn More The Strong Women of Norfolk - Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space When: Friday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space What: Event listing from Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space: Friday, September 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMDetails Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he takes you on an exploration of Norfolk from the perspective of the women who helped shape Norfolk… More https://www.facebo... Learn More Rocket League Esports Tournament - Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space When: Friday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space What: Event listing from Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space: Friday, September 17 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMDetails After a nice summer break, we are back with another fun-filled FREE Esports tournament! With our partners over at GamerBus and GameOn Gaming… More https://www.fac... Learn More James McMurtry at North Shore Point Downtown When: Friday, September 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Norfolk Arts What: Event listing from Norfolk Arts: Friday, September 17 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PMDetails This show is in the Virginia Arts Festival Outdoor Courtyard, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center, located under the big tent. No one… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1127643167447039 Learn More Featured Event: AARP Boomers and Beyond Academy When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Zoom What: Join AARP Virginia and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University (OLLI Mason) for the Boomers and Beyond Academy! A special three-day virtual event designed to help you make plans for better living. Learn about the positive powers of lifelong learning, t... Learn More Featured Event: AARP Boomers and Beyond Academy (A N) Paradise Creek Summer Bird Walk - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Saturday, September 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, September 18 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMJoin our Master Birder and observe some of the many birds that stop at our park. More than 160 species of Birds have been identified at Paradise Creek. Target age: 16 and ... Learn More Summer Bird Walk - Paradise Creek When: Saturday, September 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Paradise Creek What: Event listing from Paradise Creek: Saturday, September 18 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More Kane Chronicles Celebration - Main Library When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Teens What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Teens: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5199 Learn More Family Nature Walk - Paradise Creek When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Paradise Creek What: Event listing from Paradise Creek: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Fall into Fitness Walking Group at the Main Branch Library When: Saturday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, September 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMGet a head start on your fall fitness goals our Walk This Way group! Join us at Main on Saturday, September 4 and 18  to walk and talk! Call 757-393-8501 for more informa... Learn More "Walk this Way" Walking Meet-Up - Main Library When: Saturday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Adults What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Adults: Saturday, September 18 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5159 Learn More Family Nature Walk at Paradise Creek Nature Park When: Saturday, September 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, September 18 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMDiscover the wonders of Paradise Creek! Take a walk through the park with Ranger Seana to learn about our birds and look for signs of wildlife. Wear comfortable shoes and ... Learn More 20/30 Writers Club - The Muse Writers Center When: Saturday, September 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Saturday, September 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMThe 20/30 Writers Group is a writing group for young adults sponsored by The Muse Writers Center in Ghent, Norfolk. Each meeting, we spend time chatting about writing, craft, current proj... Learn More Guided Sunset Paddle at Hoffler Creek When: Saturday, September 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, September 18 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLaunch onto Hoffler Creek with our knowledgeable guides. Wrap up the day by catching the sunset over the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel from the James River. Beginners and ... Learn More Vintage Sunday - Fall Edition at Selden Market When: Sunday, September 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Selden Market What: Event listing from Selden Market: Sunday, September 19 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMDetails Presented by Selden Market and Kor Vintage, Vintage Sundays brings you the region's best retro, vintage and secondhand finds. Each quarter,… More https://www.facebook.com/events/977971869646... 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.