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.
Trick or Treat
Join us at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center for trick-or-treating! Along with our community partners, we’ll be set up in the Banquet Room with candy, crafts, music, popcorn, and more. Trick-or-treating is free and open to the public!
All children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the event. Costumes are encouraged, but please no weapons!
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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Event & Program Calendar