May Events

Vision in Clay: CDA Artists

Through May 28, 2012, Entrance Galleries - The exhibit promotes the exploration of the ceramic arts from functional ware to large scale sculptures.

Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543

Outdoor Sculpture

Through October 14, 2012 - Visit the garden setting to relax and enjoy the seventh year of this outdoor exhibit.

Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543

Anecdotes and Parables

Through July 1, 2012 - This exhibition features lithographs, sculptures and paintings by Georgeanna Fellio and Heather Bryant, two artists who explore the animal narratives in their work.

Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543

Atlantic Coast Kite Festival

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Portsmouth City Park, this two-day event brings performance kite flyers to Virginia Beach on Saturday and Portsmouth on Sunday. Sponsored by the Jackite, Inc., Portsmouth Museums and BeachEvents. Free and open to the public.

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) | 393-8543

Hoffler Creek Volunteer Work Day

10 AM - 2 PM - Put on your work gloves and join in to maintain the preserve's trails and facilities.

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684

Annual Steeple To Steeple church and synagogue tour

9 AM - 2:30 PM - This tour takes you inside seven of Hampton Roads most interesting and beautiful churches as well as the Chevra T'helim synagogue. It starts at St. Paul's Catholic Church on the corner of Washington and High streets.

Tickets sell for $20 in advance and $25 at the door (limit 100 people). For tickets contact Dean Burgess at (757-393-0973, or at redlion3@juno.com, or send your check to Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, P. O. Box 126, Portsmouth, VA 23705-0126 (checks made out to Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth).

For more information visit the Steeple to Steeple tour website.

Gosport Arts Festival

Sat - 10 AM - 6 PM / Sun - 10 AM - 5 PM - The show consists of approximately 150 juried artists and artisans displaying both two-dimensional and three-dimensional work.

www.gosportartsfestival.com | 757-622-4262

All About Turtles

10:30 AM - Noon - Program includes a nature walk through Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve to spot turtles. Take home crafts for kids, and an opportunity to see turtles close up. Admission is free; donations welcome.

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684

Maureen's School of Dance 38th Annual Dance Recital
Willett Hall

4:30 PM Awards Ceremony; 5 PM Dance Recital Starts.
Tickets ($15) available through Ticketmaster or (800)745-3000 or the Willett Hall Box Office, 3701 Willett Drive.

Maureen's School of Dance 38th Annual Dance Recital
Willett Hall

1:30 PM Awards Ceremony; 2 PM Dance Recital Starts.
Tickets ($15) available through Ticketmaster or (800)745-3000 or the Willett Hall Box Office, 3701 Willett Drive.

22nd Annual Umoja Festival

Sat - 10 AM - 6 PM / Sun - 10 AM - 5 PM - Come celebrate Portsmouth's 22nd Annual African-American Culture and Heritage Festival promoting cultural diversity and unity. Live music, vendors, food and much, much more.

nTelos Wireless Pavilion and Festival Park
• Friday: 5:30 – 11 PM
• Saturday: Noon – 7:30 PM
• Sunday: Noon – 7 PM
www.umojafestportsmouth.com | 757-393-8481

Hoffler Creek Early Bird Tour

8 - 10 AM - Join Clark White to see the birds of summer. FREE admission, but as always donations are appreciated.

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum:
Letters for our Heroes!

10 AM - 5 PM - Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum | 757-393-8031
206 High St. - Portsmouth, VA 23704

Memorial Day Parade

11:00 AM - A tradition since 1884, the City's Memorial Day Parade is the nation's oldest. Call for route. (757) 393-8639