This Weekend's Portsmouth Area Events

Portsmouth VA

07 October, 2021

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PORTSMOUTH, VA — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Portsmouth. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a festival, a coat drive, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Portsmouth: ODU LitFest: Writing Workshop with Lisa Beech Hartz When: Thursday, October 7th at 12:30 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Thursday, October 7 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PMThis event will be hosted at ODU Virginia Beach Room 242, and simultaneously live-streamed on the ODU Literary Festival Facebook page.Inspired by and responding to a visual image, participa... Learn More Teen Movie Thursday - Whip It (2009) When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Teens What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Teens: Thursday and October 7 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5280 Learn More ODU LitFest: Live Virtual Reading by Kelli Jo Ford When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMThis event will live-stream on the ODU Literary Festival Facebook page.Kelli Jo Ford's debut novel-in-stories, Crooked Hallelujah, was longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel, and ... Learn More Girls Who Code (Grade 3 - 5) - Main Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Teens What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Teens: Thursday, October 7 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5250 Learn More SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING/PUBLIC WORK SESSION When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Woodrow Wilson High What: Event listing from Woodrow Wilson High: Thursday, October 7 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMSCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING/PUBLIC WORK SESSION 6TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:30 P.M. Documents for School Board Meetings are available in BoardDocs.  You can access BoardDocs at the following... Learn More Improv Night with Push Comedy Theater When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Neon District What: Event listing from Neon District: Thursday, October 7 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMJoin us every First Thursday as we host an improv team from Push Comedy Theater for a night of great beer and lots of laughs! Check out their Facebook for all upcoming events at the theater: https:... Learn More S95 Show 1 - TBD - Little Theatre of Norfolk When: Friday, October 8th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Little Theatre of Norfolk What: Event listing from Little Theatre of Norfolk: Friday, October 8 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More Rescheduled: Lauren Daigle World Tour - Norfolk, VA When: Friday, October 8th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Norfolk Council What: Event listing from Downtown Norfolk Council: Friday, October 8 at 8:30 PMDetails Hey Norfolk! Lauren Daigle is bringing her World Tour to SevenVenues! Go ahead and start making plans for you and your friends to join on this awesome night of worship! • • On Sale: NOW! https://w... Learn More Early Bird Walk - Portsmouth Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:45 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Portsmouth Parks & Recreation: Saturday, October 9 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 Komi Art Market - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMCome out Saturday mornings and shop for art at the Komi Art Market! Located directly across the street from the Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmer's Market and sponsored by Support ... Learn More Volunteer Service Day - Paradise Creek When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Paradise Creek What: Event listing from Paradise Creek: Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Museum Day in Portsmouth - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMSpend the day in Olde Towne Portsmouth and enjoy a full day in the Cultural Arts District. Here is a list of activities for the day:Portsmouth Naval Shipyard MuseumVisit our ... Learn More Volunteer Work Day at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, October 9 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 CBAA FALL ART CRAWL - ONE DAY ONLY - Neon District When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Neon District What: Event listing from Neon District: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMDetails Over 60 artists in 19 locations located in Norfolk, VA Beach and Chesapeake areas. One day. No crowds. Take a leisurely drive to visit local… More https://www.facebook.com/events/991376674962... Learn More Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library Book Sale When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMGreat selection of books, movies and more – you never know what you will find! Enter in the side entrance of the Main Library. Learn More Villains Drawing Class for teens at Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMAre you a fan of Marvel Monsters? This three-part class is for children ages 11 to 15. It teaches skills to create a super villain, focusing on proportion, composition, and ... Learn More Volunteer Work Day - Portsmouth Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Portsmouth Parks & Recreation: Saturday, October 9 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, October 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Saturday, October 9 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 Projects, Passions, and Possibilities Writing Group When: Saturday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Saturday, October 9 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 How to write a play: The basics of dramatic storytelling and more When: Sunday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Sunday, October 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMThe Muse and Norfolk Little Theatre are partnering to present a 4-week introductory course on the art of playwriting.  The course will focus on understanding basic dramatic structure: how do ... Learn More Patchwork Party: A Creative Play-Session for Writers, Artists and Musicians When: Sunday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Sunday, October 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMGrab your Crayolas and Moleskines for an afternoon of fun! In our modern world of social media and rapid sharing, it's hard to avoid imposter syndrome and the feeling that our art is only val... Learn More Jazz Night at Gosport Tavern - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Sunday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Sunday, October 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMJazz Nights are Sundays at Gosport Tavern! Come out, relax with live music, and enjoy the delicious dinner and drinks menu! Learn More DJ Flick at Baron's Pub - Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District When: Sunday, October 10th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Sunday, October 10 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMRelax with some great food and sing karaoke with DJ Flick! Learn More Johnny Bland and Don Hamlett at Baron's Pub When: Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Monday, October 11 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, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Monday, October 11 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 Homeschool Day at the Children's Museum of Virginia When: Tuesday, October 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District What: Event listing from Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District: Tuesday, October 12 from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AMIt's that time of year again! The museum is dedicating an autumn day to homeschool families. Educational activities, demonstrations, and planetarium shows will be available f... Learn More Write Now! with The Muse Writers Center - for Kids & Teens! When: Tuesday, October 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Muse Writers Center What: Event listing from The Muse Writers Center: Tuesday, October 12 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 Writers Group - Churchland Branch - Portsmouth Public Library - Adults When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Adults What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Adults: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5150 Learn More PSAT 8/9 / PSAT/NMSQ 10th Grade / SeniorFest When: Wednesday, October 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Norview High School What: Event listing from Norview High School: Wednesday, October 13 (all day)Dear Norview High School Family October 13 2021 will be a very exciting day at Norview High. During the morning portion of the school day 9th 10th 11th and 12th graders will be involved in special activitie... Learn More PSAT 8/9 (9th graders) and PSAT/NMSQT (10-11th graders) When: Wednesday, October 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Booker T. Washington High School What: Event listing from Booker T. Washington High School: Wednesday, October 13 (all day) Learn More Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) When: Wednesday, October 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Woodrow Wilson High What: Event listing from Woodrow Wilson High: Wednesday, October 13 (all day)Contact your guidance office for details Learn More Chair Exercise - Manor Branch - Portsmouth Public Library - Adults When: Wednesday, October 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library - Adults What: Event listing from Portsmouth Public Library - Adults: Wednesday, October 13 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5173 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.