Things To Do In Norfolk, VA July 12, 2013

The 2013 season will be the Tides’ 45th season at the Triple-A level and 21st season at Harbor Park. It will also be Norfolk’s seventh season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. [+] PREVIEW VIDEO...

Tompkins Harrison Matteson, The Spirit that Won the War, oil on canvas, 1855.">Tompkins Harrison Matteson, The Spirit that Won the War, oil on canvas, 1855.">Come experience more than 50 of Chrysler Museum's best American paintings and sculptures--includi...

Relive the past with enormous gun devices, tools, and personal mementos from Norfolk's own Battleship Wisconsin. This exhibit includes a 2,400 pound military analog computer, a 12-foot long optical range finder, WWII racks (bunks), galley equipment, shell...

'Reflections of Nature' is a collection of thirty glass sculptures that artist Craig Mitchell Smith has created exclusively for Norfolk Botanical Garden in celebration of its 75th anniversary. These garden-inspired sculptures will embellish locations...

The Butterfly House at Norfolk Botanical Garden opens June 14, 2013 and runs through September 21, 2013. The enclosed house provides an unbelievable opportunity to observe butterflies as they circle and land on their favorite nectar flowers providing guarante...

Summer brings the return of the popular Friday after-work music series, 'Thank Goodness It's Ocean View' (TGOV) Beach Music Concert Series at Ocean View Beach Park on the Chesapeake Bay. The TGOV Beach Music Concert Series is a great way to start...

Sail through Naval history as you participate in a variety of hands-on activities and fun for the entire family! Receive a passport, complete the activities, and win a prize when completed....

Explore previously sealed off areas of the Battleship Wisconsin during this fascinating guided tour. Includes the Administration area, radio room, main deck enlisted berthing, captain's cabin and sleeping quarters, flag bridge and combat engagement center...

Visitors will be able to explore even more of the Battleship Wisconsin's interior with a brand new guided tour, which focuses on 'Life at Sea' for a wartime sailor. This 60 minute guided experience will include the ship's laundry, tailor shop,...

The Norfolk Tides are the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and a member of the International League. Grab some cracker jacks and come to Harbor Park to watch the Norfolk home baseball team play. Visit the website for full pricing details....

The Glass Studio welcomes Beth Lipman as the first artist in our annual residency program. The Resident Artist program is designed to bring in world-class artists to work in our Norfolk Studio to create new works inspired by our community. Watch Beth Lipman w...

Every Wednesday through Sunday, Chrysler Museum Glass Studio holds free glass demonstrations at noon. So, pack a sandwich and come check out the Hot Lunch Special. If you like what you see, classes or workshops are available to get hands on fun with glass blo...

The comedy, horror, musical-turned cult classic stars Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. All shows feature live cast performances by Norfolk's own Fishnet Inc. No props allowed--throw your imagination! Proceeds benefit Fishnet Inc....

Every Friday at noon, drop by our Selden Arcade Gallery for a midday break. Pack your lunch or pick up something delicious at a nearby eatery. Little 'bites' of art from the Chrysler Museum staff will help you get your fill of creativity....

In the tradition of past d'ART Center Summer invitational exhibits, the 2013 summer show will not disappoint. The title and theme of the exhibit will be 'Local Matters'. Artists explore this theme from whatever angle relates to them; in their work...