Arts for Learning Virginia
🔸 February 16th, 8:30pm
Dance, Ngoma, Baile
Blessed Sacrament Church, Norfolk, VA
Dance across the continents with Rita Cohen and be introduced to, and experience, dances from Africa, South America, Europe, and North America. From traditional to modern twists,
FREE
Little Theatre of Norfolk
🔸 Through February 26th – Performances every Friday & Saturday at 8PM and Sunday performances at 2:30PM
Iola’s Letter:The Memphis Crusade of Ida B. Wells
Iola’s Letter is a regional premiere that follows the journey of Ida B. Wells, a single woman and former school teacher as she launches the Free Speech newspaper in Memphis, Tennessee in 1892. This production explores the ideas and issues of her time, through journalism she uses her pen as a sword to fight for basic civil rights. The first staged reading of Iola’s Letter was produced in 1999 at Howard University under the direction of Vera J. Katz.
Tickets:
Advanced Tickets: $18
Ticket at the Door: $20
*Group Rates Available
Groups of 15-25 individuals: $14 per ticket
Groups of 26-50 individuals: $13 per ticket
Groups of 51+ individuals: $12 per ticket
Purchase online at link above or call the Box Office at 757-627-8557 to purchase your ticket today!
Hurrah Players
Black Girl Magic
🔸 February 17 – 19
An original show celebrating the history and accomplishments of African American women told through story and song. The Hurrah Players are proud to be presenting this one of a kind show. While not inappropriate, there may be content that younger children may not grasp. Ages 3 and up.
Tickets – Adult: $25 Child (3-18) $20
I. Sherman Greene Chorale
A Salute to Black Composers
🔸 February 18, 6-8pm
Norview High School
Tickets: $10 – $25
The Chorale has designated February as its tribute to Black History month by specifically performing chorale music composed and arranged by African American Musicians.
More ways to celebrate Black History Month in Norfolk:
Norfolk Botanical Gardens is offering FREE Admission on Thursdays throughout the entire month of February.
Norfolk State University James Wise Gallery
“Crowns of Glory: Ceremony, Culture, and Couture through Caps, Coiffures, and Coverings” on view through March 10th
Gallery hours: M-F, 10 AM – 4PM | Open to the Public
James Wise Gallery E. L. Hamm Fine Arts Building
Norfolk State University, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504
FREE
🔸 February 17, 7pm
Slover Library – Room 650
Go back in time and explore the MUSIC, DANCE, SPOKEN WORD, and CREATIVITY of Black Americans throughout history.
TRS Productions brings Broadway to Norfolk and is well-known for outstanding theatrical performances.
FREE
Other February events:
World Affairs Council
🔸 February 18, 10am-12pm
“War Crimes”
Norfolk Academy, 1585 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502
Free to students and educators / $10 Voluntary Donation
The Muse Writer’s Center
🔸 February 26, 4-6pm
Folk Music Jam
Gather together to play traditional folk music: Appalachian, Celtic, Old Time, World! The first hour is a beginner/slow jam where they focus on learning new tunes at a slower pace. The second hour is a veteran/fast jam where they roll through at tempo and tackle more difficult material. After that, stick around for an open mic / round robin hour!
Feldman Chamber Music Society
🔸 February 13, 2023, 7:30-8:30pm
Chrysler Museum of Art
Verona Quartet
FREE
Siren City Pipe Band
🔸 February 13, 6-8pm
Youth Piping and Drumming Open House
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk, VA
FREE
Tidewater Arts Outreach
🔸 February 14, 2pm
Mardi Gras Mask Making Event (LGBTQ & 50+)
The LGBT Life Center, in partnership with Tidewater Arts Outreach, presents a program from Creative Connections on making Mardi Gras masks at the New Hope MCC. Celebrate Valentine’s Day. They will have great refreshments and even better fellowship!
New Life Metropolitan, 1000 Sunset Drive, Norfolk, VA – RSVP to: Sid Neighbours sneighbours@lgbtlifecenter.org – 757.640.0929
FREE
https://lgbtlifecenter.org
Tidewater Classical Guitar
🔸 February 17, 7:30pm
Rene Izquierdo
Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center – VA Wesleyan University
General admission is $30 for a single concert. Discounted tickets for Seniors/Military/Educators for the season and $25 for a single concert. Student tickets are $10 per concert.
FREE LIVESTREAM PASS
Tidewater Winds
🔸 February 19, 2:30-3:30pm
Cupid Swings!
Enjoy the romantic antics of Cupid Swings with guest jazz vocalist Annamarie Smith-Butz all the way from Florida for this special concert at FXX Theatre in Virginia Beach.
FFX Theatre 206 16th St., Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Tickets: Adult $20 / Seniors $18 / VIP Child/Teen (17 and under) $16
Norfolk Chamber Consort
🔸 February 20, 7:30pm
The Art of Improvisation
Chandler Recital Hall – Diehn Center for Performing Arts at ODU
Features works based on improvisation from the written-out improvisatory passages of movements by Bach and Beethoven to modern times.
Tickets: $10-$25
d’Art Center
🔸 February 16, 5:30-7:30pm
Vivid Opening Reception
FREE
🔸 February 18, 11am-4pm
Art In Motion
Free and open to the public, visit the d’Art Center on the 3rd Saturday of each month anytime from 11am – 4pm and enjoy art demonstrations in a variety of mediums from Resident and Associate Artists!
🔸 February 25, 6-11pm
Birthday Bash
🎂Norfolk Arts grantee, the d’Art Center in the NEON District in downtown Norfolk, VA is celebrating their 37th Birthday 02/25 with a Birthday Bash & Dance Party.
🎟️20% ticket discount promo through 02/22/23:
$60 for the Bday Bash + $25 for the After party
Use code: 37DARTBASH
Virginia Children’s Chorus
🔸 February 26, 4-7pm “What A Wonderful World”
Concert and Silent Auction
After 2 years, their concert and silent auction returns in-person! Join them for wine, good food, and performances by the Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and their accompanist, Katherine Wright.
Shop their silent auction and take a chance on your favorite raffle items. Hot & cold hors d’oeuvres, sodas, wine & draft beer included with your ticket. Business casual attire.
🎟️Tickets are $55 in advance or $60 at the door. Come out to support quality music education for children in Hampton Roads!
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