Vern Riffe Center for the Arts

05/30/2026

One week until Noreen's School of Dance presents ‘Fire & Ice’ at the VRCFA! 🔥🧊

June 6 | 5:00 PM

Visit vrcfa.com/events/noreens-school-of-dance-presents-fire-ice to grab your tickets!

05/28/2026

Join us this weekend, and celebrate 25 years of performances, memories, and artistry at ‘Around Cirque D’Art in 25 Years.’

The Cirque d'Art Theatre invites all alumni to stick around for a special group photo after the Saturday show at 7:00 PM! 📸

May 29 | 7:00 PM
May 30 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
May 31 | 2:00 PM

🎫 » vrcfa.com/events/around-cirque-dart-in-25-years

05/23/2026

Two weeks from today! 🔥🧊

Join us at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts as Noreen's School of Dance presents ‘Fire & Ice.’

June 6 | 5:00 PM

Visit vrcfa.com/events/noreens-school-of-dance-presents-fire-ice to grab your tickets!

Noreen’s School of Dance Presents FIRE & ICE June 6th 5pm Get ready for cool moves and hot energy! The stage starts icy with sparkling Icicles, smooth steps that Slip Slide Away, and refreshing Ice Cold Lemonade vibes. Then… Here Comes the Firetruck! Fire brings TNT energy, bold moves, and a lit...

05/22/2026

One week from today! 🎪✨

‘Around Cirque D’Art in 25 Years’ is a celebration of the performances, artists, and memories that have filled The Cirque d'Art Theatre over the last 25 years.

All Cirque alumni are invited back for a special group photo after the Saturday show at 7:00 PM! 📸

May 29 | 7:00 PM
May 30 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
May 31 | 2:00 PM

🎫 » vrcfa.com/events/around-cirque-dart-in-25-years

05/20/2026

“Jewels” opens tomorrow at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts! 💎

Join the Shawnee State University Performing Arts Academy for a beautiful evening of dance inspired by the iconic works of Balanchine.

May 21 & 22 | 6:00 PM

🎟️ » vrcfa.com/events/performing-arts-academy-presents-jewels

05/14/2026

One week from today! 💎

Shawnee State University Performing Arts Academy presents Jewels. A stunning Balanchine inspired dance production you won’t want to miss.

May 21 & 22 | 6:00 PM

🎟️ » vrcfa.com/events/performing-arts-academy-presents-jewels

05/08/2026

Tomorrow night at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts 🎺✨

Join the Portsmouth Wind Symphony for "Bold Brass, Hot Rhythms & Cool Vibes," a lively evening filled with bold brass, energetic rhythms, and great music to close out the season.

Saturday, May 9 | 7:00 PM

🎫 » vrcfa.com/events/portsmouth-wind-symphony-bold-brass-hot-rythyms-cool-vibes

05/07/2026

Safe to say Emily Ann Roberts felt right at home on our stage last night! 🏠 👠♥️

05/06/2026

Last night at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts was one to remember! 🎀🪩✨🎤

Huge thank you to Emily Ann Roberts and Ian Harrison for an incredible night of country music, and to everyone who came out to be a part of it!

05/05/2026

A special thank you to Fred's Pizza Express Portsmouth for keeping everyone fueled and ready to go! 🍕

We’re grateful for their generous catering for Emily Ann Roberts, Ian Harrison, and their teams ahead of tonight’s concert at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.

Great food, great music, and a great night ahead! Thank you for being part of it!

05/04/2026

Emily Ann Roberts. Live in concert. Tomorrow night. 🎸🪩

Join us at the VRCFA on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 PM for a great night of country music as Emily Ann Roberts takes the stage, joined by special guest Ian Harrison.

🎟️ Seats are almost full, don’t miss your chance to be there:
vrcfa.com/events/emily-ann-roberts-with-special-guest-ian-harrison