Nightlife in Norton

Dinwiddie Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Hopewell Library

Join us at the Dinwiddie Library for a lively and interesting discussion. All genres are read throughout the year, so there is something for every reader. The book group meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.

University Symphony Orchestra

In 2 weeks · Apr 22 – Apr 24 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall

Picking Daisies: The Poetry of Folk Music

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Picking Daisies: An April Celebration of the Poetry of Folk Music featuring Bicyclist Blues MRSPL is closing out Poetry Month with a special folk concert! Enjoy traditional and contemporary folk ballads performed by local musicians Susan & Rob of Bicyclist Blues. Their program will include British..

The Art of The Cocktail: Milk & Honey

In 1 week · Apr 14 – Apr 16 · Virago Spirits

Chamber Ensembles

In 1 week · Apr 20 – Apr 22 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall

Sugar Hill Brewing Company

Sugar Hill Brewing Company

Brewpub in Saint Paul, VA.

Bristol Station Brews & Taproom

Bristol Station Brews & Taproom

Microbrewery in Bristol, VA.

Studio Brew

Studio Brew

Brewpub in Bristol, VA.

Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:05 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium

MiLB Single-A: Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals at Virginia Credit Union Stadium

Richmond Book Festival

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary

Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art

Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM UTC · Bank of the James Stadium

MiLB Single-A: Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers at Bank of the James Stadium

Art & Architecture Walking Tour – Both Sides of the Track: April 25

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Taubman Museum of Art

Champions

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 25 · Coalition Theater

Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:05 PM UTC · CarMax Park

MiLB Double-A: Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park

Open Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

The Story of a Black Founding Father: A Talk by Dr. Sesha Joi Moon

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 19 · St. John's Church Foundation

Book Talk with Katherine Ridgway | The Buried Cause

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Conference Rooms

Drop-In Craft

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main

Drop in any time between 10 am and 12:30 pm to make a themed craft curated by our Adult Services staff. All supplies are provided!

Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:35 PM UTC · Harbor Park

MiLB Triple-A: Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park

Spring Artisan Market

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Bingo Beer Co

Book Bling: A DIY Glow-Up

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Book Bling is a craft night for teens who want to create, hang out, and personalize a book cover with fun materials like gems and washi tape. Teens are welcome to bring their own books if they can, or may use donated books we have on hand. No experience needed—just show up and make something cool!

Best Buddies Richmond Friendship Walk

In 1 week · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · Richmond Kickers

Monacan Pottery Traditions with Victoria Ferguson

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

Victoria Ferguson, enrolled member of the Monacan Indian Nation of Virginia, will discuss the history and culture of Monacan Pottery and lead demonstrations of the craft. Ferguson is a founding elder

Budget Bites! Free Program from the Virginia Cooperative Extension

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library

$40. 4 Nights. Family of Four. Can It Be Done? Join us for a hands-on, interactive cooking experience to prepare and plate four complete dinners on a total grocery budget of $40. Participants will learn practical budgeting strategies, smart shopping tips, and cost-saving meal planning techniques...

Watercolor + Flowers

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 PM–12:00 PM UTC · Benchtop Brewing Co.

Kids Run Trains

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Come see the Kids Run Trains interactive modular layout and try your hand at operating the trains! Registration is not required. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

Teen Pour Paint Coasters

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Prince George Library · Ages 10–17

Unleash your creativity and create stunning, one-of-a-kind coasters using the vibrant and fun technique of pour painting! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to mix acrylic paints and a pouring medium to craft colorful, abstract designs that make your coasters both functional and artistic...

April - May Exhibits

In 3 weeks · Apr 25 – May 17 · Art Works

The Lab

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 18 · Coalition Theater

Opening Reception Pivotal Introspection

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

Join us for the opening of Randolph College’s studio art seniors’ capstone exhibition. Reception.

Tiny Builders (Ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main

Bring your imagination to Tiny Builders at the Miller Center! This program will feature Mega Bloks, KEVA Planks, MAGNA-TILES, and more! For children ages 3-5 and their parents/guardians.

4th Friday Art Shows Opening Reception

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Art Works

Poetry Night for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

In celebration of National Poetry Month, children in grades 3-5 are invited to attend Poetry Night! We will read several poems, then participants will have the opportunity to write their own poems in several creative formats. Anyone who participates will be encouraged to submit their favorite...

Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly Funny!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Join us for Unexpectedly Funny, an exhilarating improv workshop with Nikki Frias! Discover the joy of spontaneous creativity while exploring the fundamentals of improvisation in a fun and supportive environment. Through engaging games, exercises, and group activities, participants will sharpen...

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)

Big Girl Blitz Launch with Danielle Allen

In 1 week · Apr 14 – Apr 15 · Fountain Bookstore, Inc.

Southside from the Heart- Hopewell Evenings

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library

Southside From the Heart is a local arm of From the Heart, a charitable organization based in Richmond VA that creates and donates knitted and crocheted objects to various groups. Looking to improve your skills? Everyone in your family already well decked out in scarves? This is the place for you!

Anniversary Party!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art

'Bad' Art Night: Acrylic & Watercolor

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library

This month's artistic mediums are acrylic paint and watercolor paint.

Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Branch Museum of Design

STEAM Team (Ages 6 to 10)

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 8:30 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main

Kids ages 6 to 10 are encouraged to join us for STEAM Team! Each month's program will focus on one or more STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) elements through fun, hands-on activities and experiments. April: Morse Code Creations (TECHNOLOGY) Space is limited and is available on.

From Page to Planet

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Adults. Join us for a hands-on program designed to create beautiful wildflower seed globes with discarded book pages and decorative tealights using glass jars, wire, and beads. Like books, seeds begin quietly—but given the right care, they can transform the world! This workshop blends eco-friendly..

Cat Lounge

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Prince George Library

Looking to destress and unwind? Thinking about getting a cat? Love kitties, but have a family member who is allergic? Join us at the Hopewell Library for a cat lounge! An entirely free visit to meet and greet kitties from the Prince George Animal Shelter. We will be taking over our Non-Profit...

Luke Bobbit and The Crocodilians

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Downtown

Cuban Spectacular: Do You Know What it Means to be in New Orleans?

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 25 · University of Richmond, Alice Jepson Theatre

“The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang, Candid Photos of John Lennon”

In 2 weeks · Apr 21 – Apr 23 · Anne's Visual Art Studio gallery

Teen Mermaid Tail Macramé Keychain

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · Ages 10–17

Teens will learn basic macramé knotting techniques while creating a stylish mermaid tail keychain using colorful cord and beads. This hands-on program encourages creativity, patience, and self-expression as participants design a functional accessory they can clip to backpacks, keys, or bags.

Toddler Tales

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. The program is designed for children to experience literature through interactive play, songs and books while providing early literacy information to parents and caregivers.