September Events
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Lady Antebellum in concert
NEED YOU NOW is the title of Lady Antebellum’s second album, lifted from its leadoff track, which explores the desperate longings that make separated lovers yearn to reconnect in the wee small hours of the morning. But that “need you now” mantra isn’t just a refrain that exes leave on each other’s answering machines in the middle of the night. That message could just as easily serve as an SOS sent out to the group from fans and the music industry. >Read more
Showtime: 8:00 PM at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion
• Click here for concert details and ticket information (tickets on sale March 26 at 10 a.m.)
FirstEvents - Olde Towne Portsmouth
Held the first friday through sunday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's business community opens it's doors along High Street between Effingham Street and the riverfront. Events and activities include Arts to Antiques Flea Market, free museum admission, exhibit openings and art afternoons, and a lot more.
3First Friday in Olde Towne · 5 - 8 p.m.
12 Historic Squares of High Street
First Friday is a stage for local merchants & restaurants in Portsmouth's Historic Olde Towne and one of the city's most popular evening escapes. Held the first Friday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's thriving arts & antiques community opens it's doors along the 12 historic squares of High Street located between Effingham Street and the riverfront where crowds of casual browsers as well as serious buyers come to each festive event to visit our fine art galleries, quality antique shops and unique specialty stores, some host receptions and art exhibition openings.
First Friday is held each month, rain or shine, year round. There is no admission fee for First Friday - participating galleries are open to the public.
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-405-3500
4Annual Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Olde Towne Portsmouth
10am - 5pm
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-397-7173
4Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmer's Market
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Located in the first block of Middle Street, between High and Queen Streets, adjacent to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Items for sale will include fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, canned goods, jams, breads, honey and more.
To become a vendor (there are no fees or costs to participate) please contact Andrea Graham at 757-537-9482 or 757-397-2616 or via email at agrahamm11@cox.net.
4The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market
Conveniently located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Always Free Admission & Free Parking!
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-405-350
5First Sunday Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch
Participating Restaurants: A Taste of Culture, Brutti's, The Coffee Shoppe, The Deck, Flagship, Foggy Point Bar & Grill, Gosport Tavern, Logan Raye's Key West Grille, Longboards, Olde Towne Bakery & Cafe, Paddy O'Brian's, Starbucks, Starboards, Stove
63nd Annual Fish Bowl Classic
Parade Step-Off Time: 10 a.m.
Parade Route: London Blvd. (Portsmouth)
Pre-game Tailgate: 2 p.m. (William Price Stadium, Norfolk State)
Kick-Off: 4 p.m.
For more information, call (757) 375-6575 or visit the Arabia Temple No. 12 website
Monthly Book Sale
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Preview for members only is on Fridays from 1-6 pm. Membership to the Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library is available onsite.
Presented by the Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library | 757-393-8501
20th Annual UMOJA Festival - FREE ADMISSION*
A world of things to do. A continent of things to feel.
Umoja means Unity. Come celebrate it at Portsmouth's 20th Annual African-American Culture and Heritage Festival promoting Cultural Diversity and Unity. Parade - Exhibits - Marketplace - Ethnic Foods - Community Forum
National & Regional Musical Entertainers
*Admission free to all events except Saturday Night Concert featuring Angie Stone & Eric Benet @ nTelos Wireless Pavilion
Visit the official Umoja Festival website www.umojafestportsmouth.com for all the details.
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR at Hoffler Creek
5:15 - 7:15 p.m. September 18. 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Kayak Hoffler Creek at sunset on a tour led by Bill Spaur. Admission: $20, $10/Members. Kayak rental space limited. RSVP requested.
