Featured Events in Newport News in March 2025 (August Updated)

A Poetry and Music Open Mic Art Social Get ready for a chill night at Asylum Sundays, where creativity, community, and culture come together! Join us at Paperbacks Ink bookstore for an evening filled with powerful poetry, captivating performances, and soulful music in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you're an artist, a lover of the arts, or just looking for a place to unwind and connect with like-minded souls, this is the perfect spot. Enjoy delicious food, a supportive audience, and the freedom to express yourself in a space that celebrates diversity and creativity. Sign up to share your work or come to appreciate the talent of others. Event Highlights: Open Mic: Share your poetry, music, or spoken word in a judgment-free zone. Good Vibes: Connect with a community that appreciates the arts and self-expression. Delicious Food: Enjoy a variety of tasty treats and beverages that are available for purchase. When: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 6-9 pm Where: 863 Cloverleaf Lane, Newport News, VA Don't miss out on a night of inspiration, creativity, and connection. Reserve your spot now and be part of the Audible Asylum experience! Information Source: Daeno Entertainment | eventbrite

The Free Hang Day Artist Meet and Greet is an opportunity for you to mingle with artists, discover what Downing-Gross has to offer, and learn to hang your art in a gallery (or, if you already know how, help others hang their art). You can also bring any works in progress and supplies so you can create amongst fellow artists. Refreshments will be served. Work that is hung in the gallery during Free Hang Day will be on display in the Newport News Community Gallery through April 12, 2025. Please RSVP via Eventbrite to let us know you're coming to the meet and greet. If you're interested in hanging your work in the Free Hang Exhibit, visit www.downinggross.org/free-hang-day to complete a submission form. Information Source: Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center | eventbrite

A Poetry and Music Open Mic Art Social Get ready for a chill night at Asylum Sundays, where creativity, community, and culture come together! Join us at Paperbacks Ink bookstore for an evening filled with powerful poetry, captivating performances, and soulful music in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you're an artist, a lover of the arts, or just looking for a place to unwind and connect with like-minded souls, this is the perfect spot. Enjoy delicious food, a supportive audience, and the freedom to express yourself in a space that celebrates diversity and creativity. Sign up to share your work or come to appreciate the talent of others. Event Highlights: Open Mic: Share your poetry, music, or spoken word in a judgment-free zone. Good Vibes: Connect with a community that appreciates the arts and self-expression. Delicious Food: Enjoy a variety of tasty treats and beverages that are available for purchase. When: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 6-9 pm Where: 863 Cloverleaf Lane, Newport News, VA Don't miss out on a night of inspiration, creativity, and connection. Reserve your spot now and be part of the Audible Asylum experience! Information Source: Daeno Entertainment | eventbrite

VIP Experience The Rodeo Get ready for the Biggest Rodeo Birthday Bash to hit the 757!!! It’s that time again for John Eley Birthday Bash!!! Friday March 21st we are taking over Taylor Smoke Cigar Lounge In Newport News !!! Western Wear is Mandatory!!! This will be one night you won’t forget!!! Due to the capacity of the venue tickets will Sale Out This Week!!! See you at the Rodeo !!! Grab your tickets now! Information Source: John Eley | eventbrite

Join us in the Ella Fitzgerald Theater for a free showing of this classic film in celebration of its 40th anniversary! Synopsis: Leroy Green, a young martial artist living in New York City, trains tirelessly to attain the same level of mastery as the great Bruce Lee. One night, his life changes forever when he rescues television personality Laura Charles from evil businessman Eddie Arkadian . Impressed by Leroy's bravery, Laura falls for Leroy -- but to keep her safe, he will have to defeat a gang leader named Sho'nuff, the self-styled Shogun of Harlem. The Last Dragon is rated PG-13 for language, innuendo, and some violence. Information Source: Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center | eventbrite