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.
From Stage to Screen
December 6, 2025
10:00AM-3:00PM
Enchanted Map of Me
Saturday, December 6, 2025
12:00 PM 4:00 PM
Holiday Frost South Pole Summer
December 12, 2025
5:00pm-8:00pm
This year for our annual Holiday Frost, head to the South Pole with us, where it’s summer all season long!
Join us for a festive celebration packed with holiday games, sweet treats, giveaways, kids’ activities, live entertainers, tasty food, and so much more. It’s a night of holiday fun for guests of all ages!
Soulful Celebration Holiday Concert
December 19, 2025
7:00PM-9:00PM
Soulful Celebration is Downing-Gross' annual holiday concert. This year Svetlana and band will be joined by Ned Harris to celebrate the holiday season in the Ella Fitzgerald Theater.
Ticketing Policy
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