Fresh Fridays at NAC

06/27/2025

Join us this evening from 7 – 10 PM for a fun and inspiring night featuring comedy, music, and poetry. Bring your friends, grab a seat, and enjoy performances by talented local artists ready to make your Friday memorable. ❤️

✅ Free and open to the public
✅ Located in our beautiful gallery space

We can’t wait to see you here to kick off your weekend with creativity and connection. 🥳

06/13/2025

🎉 Garden Vibes kicks off TONIGHT at the Norfolk Arts Center! 🌿

Are you ready for an evening of smooth jazz, tasty bites, and summer vibes under the stars? 🎶✨

We’re starting things off at 5:00 PM with delicious food from Pier 402 — come hungry and grab dinner before the music begins!

🎷 The Jazz Experiment hits the stage at 7:00 PM in our Sculpture Garden, bringing their expressive, modern twist on classic jazz.

🪑 Bring a lawn chair or blanket
🍹 Drinks available (21+)
🎟 $5 admission | FREE for NAC Members
📍 Norfolk Arts Center Sculpture Garden

Let’s make it a night to remember — we can’t wait to see you!

06/11/2025

📢 Book Launch Party: Human Nature by Julie S. Paschold 🌍🎨

Join us Thursday, June 12 at the Norfolk Arts Center to celebrate the release of Human Nature, a stunning new poetry collection by Julie S. Paschold — Friend of Fresh Fridays and talented local author!

Human Nature dives deep into our emotional and ecological connections to the Earth. This special evening will also highlight Julie’s own visual art, with the cover featuring her original piece, “Veins” (crayon & watercolor).

🕕 Event Timeline:
6:00–6:30 PM – Social time & book sales
6:30–7:00 PM – Poetry reading
7:00–7:30 PM – Q&A
7:30–8:00 PM – Book signing & more sales

📚 Published by WSC Press | Audiobook by Atmosphere Press

✨ Come for the poetry, stay for the conversation! The event is free to attend and open to all. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/30/2025

It’s Fresh Fridays TONIGHT!
Join us at the Norfolk Arts Center for a fun, free, and family-friendly evening celebrating local creativity and community! We’ll have live music, local vendors, art activities, and more. The gallery and atrium are open, so swing through and check out the latest exhibits while you’re here!

It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend—and did we mention it’s FREE and open to everyone?

Are you coming tonight? Bring a friend (or two)!

07/12/2024

Fresh Fridays is back this evening!!! 🌌 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration at Fresh Fridays! Discover the diverse talents of our local community as they grace the stage at the Norfolk Arts Center. Join us for an evening filled with artistic marvels! 🎨🎭

05/31/2024

Fresh Fridays is taking June off. We will be back in July!

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04/19/2024

Join us tonight for Fresh Fridays! Don't miss talent like Restless Mind and more!

01/12/2024

Fresh Fridays is cancelled this evening. We will see you all in February!

01/06/2024

Kickstart the new year with us as we launch the very first Fresh Fridays of 2024! Join us next Friday for an incredible night celebrating music, poetry, art, and more at the Norfolk Arts Center! 🎶✨

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12/01/2023

Make sure to join us tonight for short stories, poetry, comedy, and music during Fresh Fridays at NAC