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Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center

Cultural center

2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

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Upcoming Events (4)

The Write Now Lit Festival
Thu, Jul 30, 202610:00 AM$50 general admission, $10 slam only

Literary festival featuring workshops, game show, and poetry slam

The Lit Open Game Show
Thu, Jul 30, 202612:30 PMIncluded with festival admission

Interactive game show as part of The Write Now Lit Festival

Michelle Gillian Memorial Poetry Slam
Thu, Jul 30, 20266:00 PM$10 slam only or included with general admission

Poetry slam competition as part of The Write Now Lit Festival

6PM & Free to the public
Thu, Aug 13, 2026

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Recent Past Events at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center

Summer Movie SeriesTue, Jul 14, 2026
Summer Movie SeriesTue, Jul 7, 2026
Celebrate America's 250th - 100th Army BandTue, Jun 30, 2026
Summer Movie SeriesTue, Jun 30, 2026
Ticketing PolicySat, Jun 27, 2026
Summer Movie SeriesSat, Jun 27, 2026
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Missing Something?Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Event & Program CalendarSat, Jun 27, 2026
Acting Up! Teen Theater ClubTue, Jun 23, 2026
Finding Nemo Jr Theater CampTue, Jun 23, 2026
Summer Movie Series: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)Tue, Jun 23, 2026
DG Summer Theater Camp- Finding Nemo JRMon, Jun 22, 2026
Summer Theater Camp - Finding Nemo Jr.Mon, Jun 22, 2026
Ankara Print Fan WorkshopWed, Jun 17, 2026

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