Historic Black Beaches: Bay Shore Beach and Other Memorable Sands African Americans in many waterfront communities — denied access to public beaches — pooled resources to create their own coastal retreats. Many became vacation destinations featuring hotels, music halls and […]
February 10 - Dec 31 This interdisciplinary exhibition investigates the emotional qualities of automata and robots by pairing the Museum’s permanent collection with the work of contemporary artists and scientists. The exhibition opens with the Barry Art Museum’s collection of […]
FloodZone is Miami-based artist Anastasia Samoylova’s photographic account of the effects of sea-level rise and climate change along South Florida’s receding shoreline. Her images consciously develop a visual inventory of life in a sinking ecosystem, exposing the signs of unease and […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is pleased to partner with Old Dominion University’s Institute for Coastal Adaptation & Resilience (ICAR) to present Waters Rising: A View From Our Backyard. Communities across the Hampton Roads region routinely witness the adverse impacts […]
This exhibition, the first of its type outside of Japan, explores the evolution of traditional Japanese dolls into Gōyō’s larger vision, that of sōsaku-ningyō or “art dolls.” Using examples drawn from the Barry Art Museum collection and selected borrowings from […]
This 4-person exhibition features paintings and drawings influenced by contemporary Black Culture that traces its roots to Northern Africa, the Caribbean and beyond. Featured artists are Anthony Burks, Sr., Florida; Portsmouth native and now Florida resident, Ramel Jasir; Arthur Rogers, […]
This exhibition celebrates eight visual artists who are a part of the dynamic visual culture found in the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach. Our roots are in the talent and generosity of Virginia Beach artists. The Museum continues to […]
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March 24 - Aug 14, 2022 For hundreds of years, Jews used simple tapered wooden sticks to point the way through the text of the Torah without touching the fragile handwritten animal-skin parchment surface. These pointers are called “yads” – […]
Elementary and middle school students can use their artistic talents to express ideas, visions and thoughts about the Juneteenth theme of liberty, freedom, equality, and justice. Registration materials can be picked-up and posters dropped off at Grissom Library, Main Street […]
Visit the Gallery at York Hall to admire beautiful handcrafted quilts from the past and present all month long.
April 15 - Aug 28 Dutch artist Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972) is possibly the world’s most well-known graphic artist, but he once vexed an interviewer by referring to himself as a mathematician! Escher’s artistic output was considerable, and his mesmerizing […]
Maya Lin: A Study of Water continues the artist’s environmentally focused practice and brings together a selection of her interpretations of water with brand new, site-responsive works inspired by the Chesapeake Bay. The works evoke water’s many forms and patterns, including […]
Hampton Roads artists of all ages were invited to participate in our upcoming Open (C)all exhibition. This year asked for submissions inspired by the environmentally focused interactive project What is Missing? created by internationally-renowned artist Maya Lin and featured in the upcoming […]
Flourish: a National Juried Exhibition featuring Floral & Botanical Artwork Flourish is an exhibition of artworks that feature floral and botanical artworks from across the country. This exhibition is open to all functional, non-functional, 2D, 3D, fine art, and fine […]
Hanging Tree Guitars introduces the work of Freeman Vines, a luthier and material artist born in Greene County, North Carolina where his family sharecropped on plantations that once enslaved them. Freeman’s sisters are the Glorifying Vines Sisters, a touring gospel group with whom […]
WELCOME TO CITY CYCLING! City Cycling or STADTRADELN is an amateur cycling competition. It is a campaign of the European agency – Climate Alliance https://www.climatealliance.org/home.html . Teams of at least two (2) cyclists compete over a 21-day period to cover as many kilometers as possible. […]
Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show! Pick up a mini canvas and then create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to the library so it can be part of the show at the Central Library! There will be […]
This spring Suffolk Public Library invites you to take a walk. A StoryWalk®! Enjoy the the beautiful Virginia weather with your family as you share "Outside In," an award winning picture book from Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby. Complete fun outdoor […]
"Memories of Yorktown" The reception will be held on Saturday 7th, 2022 from 6:00PM-8:00PM Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm. Sunday 12-5pm.
In response to being closed to patrons and artists during the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff at The Charles H. Taylor Visual Art Center devised two seasons of virtual creative challenges in order to bring solidarity to the visual arts community […]
This exhibition celebrates eight visual artists who are a part of the dynamic visual culture found in the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach. Our roots are in the talent and generosity of Virginia Beach artists. The Museum continues to […]
Join us for an unforgettable 90-minute excursion aboard the Atlantic Explorer and experience an unforgettable journey in search of Virginia's most common and charismatic marine mammal, the bottlenose dolphin. If you are ready to find adventure, make memories, and inhale […]
Looking for a fun craft or activity to do? Stop by the Youth & Family Services Room anytime on Monday to participate in our weekly craft or activity station. Available while supplies last.
For the month of May, we’re encouraging youth to spread a little kindness! We’ve created a calendar with simple activities designed to teach young animal lovers that small actions can make a big difference in our community. Parents are encouraged […]
Come join the BBAA and Dr. Robert Hitt., Chesapeake Planetarium Director, at the Chesapeake Planetarium while we observed the total lunar eclipse. During this eclipse the Moon will come between the Sun and the Earth in just the right way […]
When visiting the Virginia Children's museum or you are just in Olde Towne Portsmouth, stop in That Art Store for Quick Crafts for kids. 5 to 15 minutes, most $5 and under.
Stop by the library every week for a fun new craft. Crafts are available at any time when the library is open!
Preschool Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Baby Storytime is a lapsit storytime program from Williamsburg Regional Library especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. It will include the same songs and […]
Provided in a modern-day field trip format, this 90-minute program is designed for the following: -Homeschool families & co-ops -Private and public schools -Social skills and therapy groups -Daycare centers Our aim is to create a supportive, accepting space in […]
PLAY TIME WITH A PURPOSE Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure, created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age […]
Join the Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society as they present a new exhibit, "The History of Education," featuring schools and educators spanning the years in Suffolk and old Nansemond County. Free
Whatever your medium, Drawing Day is the day dedicated to the artist inside all of us. Pack your pencil, charcoals or crayons for your visit to the museum today to sketch something on display. Share your creations with us on […]
Registration required, begins Apr 11. For ages 16-24 months with parent/caregiver. Designed to engage toddlers in gaining fine motor skills and tune musical ears while having fun! We will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and play & […]
Join us for a sensory-based play experience designed to stimulate the brain and develop fine and gross motor skills. For ages 6-23 months. Separate registration is required for each date this event is held, and begins April 18 at 10 […]
Come join us for Storytime! Ages 6 and under.
An informative educational seminar for family members and other caregivers providing care and support for youth living with anxiety and trauma. Please register online.
Make it Monday: A great way to start the school week, with low stress, open-ended creativity! Make It Mondays run after school 3 - 5 and are now walk-in only. Studio time is $12 an hour to make whatever you […]
Come every other Monday with your family and have fun playing our variety of board and card games. All board games are good for ages 5 and up!
Join Williamsburg Regional Library and drop in to work on a variety of crafts to spark your creativity, with something new every week.
Feeling stressed? Join us for an afternoon of slime-making, yoga, friendship bracelets, and zentangles - and watch the stress melt away! Teens, grades 6-12. No registration required. Just drop in!
Join us as we create art inspired by Louise Bourgeois! For grades K-5. Registration is required
Is your child interested in learning Chess, or are they looking for a safe place to play against someone? Look no further than Elementary Chess. Once a month at the Kempsville Area Library, your child will have the opportunity to learn […]
Enjoy a night of painting and creativity as you make artwork that will hang on display in the children's room. All materials are provided. Register to reserve your spot today. High school
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. […]
MAY BOOK: The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland June BOOK TBA Read a book selected last month by 3rd-5th graders, then join in a virtual meeting with other readers your own age to discuss […]
NOVICE NIGHT @ 5:00pm * Magic: Commander * Pokemon * YugiOh * -Are you a new player trying to play the game or just a bit rusty? Then come on out for NOVICE NIGHT and play with others just […]
BOARD GAME MONDAY's @ 5:00pm! Bring one of your own or try one of ours available for play! Board game meet up here every week & FREE to play!
Want to play board games but don't have anyone to play with? Come to our Board Games Mix & Mingle event! We'll match you up with others and get you setup to meet new people, make some friends, and have […]
Registration is required to attend, limited space available. (Note: These events are for girls who are NOT current Girl Scouts who would like to find out what kind of activities we do.) You already know that the power of friendship […]
NOVICE NIGHT: Dungeons & Dragons @ 6:00pm * Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons with us! Dungeon Master, characters, figures, dice & adventures provided! Play with other people learning how to play just like you! * Novice players ONLY […]
5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League is every Monday at the Tower. These are single session adventures that finish in 2-4 hours. New players are welcome; Adventurer League sessions are perfect for beginners wanting to learn the in's and […]
WWE brings Monday Night RAW to Norfolk for the first time in over a decade! See RAW Tag Team Champions RK-Bro vs. The Alpha Academy! Plus RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley! Plus Damien Priest, […]
