Ticketing Policy
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2025 Event Schedule
Open Mic Night
2nd Tuesday of Every Month @ 7:00 PM
Join host Quinton 'Q5' Jennings-Sherman in the Newport News Community Gallery at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center for an evening of creativity, community, and conversation. This is a free family-friendly open mic event.
The Last Dragon Free Movie Showing
Join us for a special showing of Berry Gordon’s film, The Last Dragon, in honor of its 40th anniversary of release! Wear your favorite Kung-Fu and/or 80s inspired outfits for some extra fun!
Ages 13+
DG CULTURE QUIZ
DG Culture Quiz is a FREE trivia-based game show that explores the music, movies, and television we grew up with. Join us to see who takes home the grand prize and bragging rights as the first ever winner of DG Culture Quiz!
April 5 | 7:00 PM
GreenBeats LIVE!
Join us for GreenBeats, Live!, a partnership with WHRO Public Media and Virginia Stage Company, featuring music written by Skye Zentz and Meredith Noel that was originally produced for WHRO Public Media’s GreenBeats.
In GreenBeats, Live! our hero Malia learns to make small changes to protect her neighborhood and the environment with help from Skip the Stray, Scoop Dog Sam and her other friends. Join her in earning your own Green Brigade Badge and get the green beat on your street!
April 11 | 10:30 am
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