FirstEvents in Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA

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.

 For additional information about this weekend's events, go to A New Day in Olde Towne by David Cartier  and PortsVaEvents

June 4

First 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.

June 4

Olde Towne Farmer's Market

5 - 8 p.m., Courthouse Galleries Parking Lot - The Olde Towne Farmer’s Market has items for sale including fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, canned goods, baked goods, jams, breads, honey, and more!

Check out the Portsmouth Farmer's Market Blog for the latest news at Portsmouth Farmers Market

June 4

THE KEELS OF VICTORY: The City & the Shipyard, 1921-1945

5 - 8:00 p.m. - The museum's newest permanent exhibit, The Keels of Victory, will discuss the history of Portsmouth and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard during the 1920’s and the Great Depression. The exhibit will also examine the role of the city and the shipyard during World War II. Topics highlighted in the exhibit will include warship construction, Portsmouth’s wartime homefront, and the shipyard’s “Rosie the Riveters.”

Enjoy refreshments, living history, and World War II era music while touring our newest exhibit. Admission is FREE.

Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

2 High St.
757-393-8591
http://www.portsnavalmuseums.com/

June 4

Hot-Time in Olde Towne

5 - 8:00 p.m. - Offering demonstrations in the courtyard and galleries. Featured are hot wax make-n-take demonstration with printmaker and art educator Martine Strohmeyer and hot glass demonstration with master glass artist Ed Francis of the Visual Arts Center at Tidewater Community College. Adult beverages and light refreshments offered.

Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth

757-393-8543
http://www.courthousegalleries.com/

June 5

First Saturday

The 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

757-405-3500

June 5

Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmer's Market

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Open on the first Saturday of the month through November 7. 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.

June 5

THE KEELS OF VICTORY: The City & the Shipyard, 1921-1945

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Discover the rigors of shipbuilding through hands-on activities, talk with costumed World War II soldiers & sailors, and learn about the role of lightships during the war as you walk the decks of the Lightship Portsmouth. Admission is FREE.

Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

2 High St.

757-393-8591

http://www.portsnavalmuseums.com/

June 6

First 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