17th Anniversary Concert
On October 11, join us as we celebrate our anniversary with New York’s Jazzy R&B duo Acute Inflections, featuring special guest opener Dominic Wright.
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.
Beetle Mania
Join us September 13, 2025, from 12-3:30pm for the opening reception which will feature a free movie showing of A Bug’s Life starting at 12pm, followed by an exclusive first look at the exhibition and meeting with the artist! Come dressed as your favorite beetle to win a themed gift basket. Free & open to the public. Light refreshments served. RSVP appreciated.
Come back on September 20, 2025 from 12-3pm for our free Family Day in the gallery.
More Than A Father’s Day Summit
November 1, 2025
A groundbreaking event meant to celebrate fathers and father figures, featuring performances by nationally-ranked spoken word artists Mr. Speaker and Khalil Houston.
Ticketing Policy
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