Virginia Arts Festival is hosting a stellar line-up on select Saturday nights from September—April with the Attucks Jazz Club series.
Day 1
Music is in the air at Norfolk Botanical Garden’s 30 themed gardens. Take a boat or tram through the seasonal gardens and discover more than 95 species of birds.
The Big Easy Oyster Bar on Granby Street in the heart of downtown Norfolk, is where seafood lovers can find great seafood. Have a drink at Gershwin's, a 1920's piano bar without the prohibition and a swanky speakeasy to enjoy long draws of decadent cocktails.
Day 2
We recommend brunch at No Frill Bar and Grill with their ever-changing menus of classic comfort food with an innovative twist.
Then connect with the Photo Booth Button Experiment in the Glass Projects Gallery at the Chrysler Museum of Art. Here's how it works -snap your own cameo-style picture and your portrait will be turned into a button. Maybe your photo will one day join Chrysler’s extensive photography collection of more than 4,000 photographic objects. Enjoy lunch at the Museum’s Wisteria Café, featuring a full menu complete with fine wines and craft beers.
Or grab a snack to go and head over the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. Where you can watch artists from around the world create handcrafted pieces from start to finish.
Before the Attucks's Jazz performance, relax with a glass of wine and dinner freshly prepared with a farm-to-table menu at Press 626 Café and Wine Bar.
Then head over for the Attucks Jazz Club Series presented by the Virginia Arts Festival. A state and national landmark, the Attucks Theatre is distinguished as the oldest remaining legitimate theatre in the nation that was completely financed, designed, constructed and operated by African- Americans. Jazz performances start at 8 p.m.
Day 3
Share breakfast tradition in Norfolk at Charlie’s Café. Then go antiquing in the Historic Ghent area. Some of the most popular hot spots are Le Marché, Morgan House Antiques Gallery and Three Swallows Imports. You can also find The Mermaid Winery, Rip Rap Brewing, Bold Mariners and O’Connor Brewing Company that all offer tours, tastings and entertainment.
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Last Updated: 05/12/2017
