October 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for one of our most-highly anticipated events of the year, the Halloween UnHappy Hour, on Thursday, October 22nd!
Please check back in early October for more details and to reserve tickets.
September 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
LIFE IS A CABARET!
Presented by Crazy Rooster Brewing and Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia:
Join us at The Poe Museum for a Cabaret UnHappy Hour on Thursday, September 24th from 6-9PM! Live music by Please Don’t Tell, followed by Vexine! Live burlesque! Traditional or plant-based southern cuisine from 1115 Mobile Kitchen! Delicious brews from our sponsor Crazy Rooster Brewing, plus a curated assortment of wines!
It’s always a miserable time from 6-9!
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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
PARKING
The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot that fills up quickly. Free overflow parking is available at the Holocaust Museum’s parking lot, located one block away from the Poe Museum, accessible by 21st or Dock St.
FOOD & DRINK
Beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be for sale at a cash bar. We accept cash or card. If you plan on purchasing alcohol during the event, please bring a valid form of identification. To comply with our ABC license, we will check the IDs of ANYONE who plans to purchase alcohol – no exceptions. 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be for sale in the Poe Museum parking lot during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No food or drinks are permitted inside the museum buildings.
WEATHER
This event is outdoors, rain or shine.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:
1. Respect the Space
Please do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.
Keep your voices low while indoors.
Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop, or the Enchanted Garden.
Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.
2. Respect Others
Be courteous to other guests who are here to enjoy the event.
Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors, by following their instructions.
Please supervise children.
Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.
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For additional information or other inquiries please contact nicole@poemuseum.org.
August 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1996!
Presented by The Answer Brewpub: join us on Thursday, August 27th from 6-9PM at The Poe Museum for a totally tubular 90’s-themed UnHappy Hour, in celebration of WNRN’s 30th anniversary!
Rock out to live music by Deathcat. Enjoy traditional or plant-based southern cuisine from 1115 Mobile Kitchen and delicious brews from our sponsor The Answer Brewpub — plus a curated assortment of wines.
It’s always a miserable time from 6-9.
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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
PARKING
The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot that fills up quickly. Free overflow parking is available at the Holocaust Museum’s parking lot, located one block away from the Poe Museum, accessible by 21st or Dock St.
FOOD & DRINK
Beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be for sale at a cash bar. We accept cash or card. If you plan on purchasing alcohol during the event, please bring a valid form of identification. To comply with our ABC license, we will check the IDs of ANYONE who plans to purchase alcohol – no exceptions. 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be for sale in the Poe Museum parking lot during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No food or drinks are permitted inside the museum buildings.
WEATHER
This event is outdoors, rain or shine.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:
1. Respect the Space
Please do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.
Keep your voices low while indoors.
Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop, or the Enchanted Garden.
Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.
2. Respect Others
Be courteous to other guests who are here to enjoy the event.
Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors, by following their instructions.
Please supervise children.
Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.
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For additional information or other inquiries please contact nicole@poemuseum.org.
July 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for the July UnHappy Hour on Thursday, July 23rd.
Come on down to the Poe Museum on Thursday, July 23rd for a Westward Poe UnHappy Hour! This western themed evenin’ includes the musical stylings of Mary Moore, followed by HOTPANTS!
Visit the the saloon for delicious brews from this month’s sponsor, Kindred Spirit Brewing, plus a curated assortment of wines or N/A options. Satisfy your cravings with 1115 Mobile Kitchen, serving up traditional or plant-based southern cuisine.
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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
PARKING
The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot that fills up quickly. Free overflow parking is available at the Holocaust Museum’s parking lot, located one block away from the Poe Museum, accessible by 21st or Dock St.
FOOD & DRINK
Beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be for sale at a cash bar. We accept cash or card. If you plan on purchasing alcohol during the event, please bring a valid form of identification. To comply with our ABC license, we will check the IDs of ANYONE who plans to purchase alcohol – no exceptions. 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be for sale in the Poe Museum parking lot during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No food or drinks are permitted inside the museum buildings.
WEATHER
This event is outdoors, rain or shine.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:
1. Respect the Space
Please do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.
Keep your voices low while indoors.
Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop, or the Enchanted Garden.
Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.
2. Respect Others
Be courteous to other guests who are here to enjoy the event.
Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors, by following their instructions.
Please supervise children.
Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.
June 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a special Pride UnHappy Hour on Thursday, June 25th.
CALLING ALL DOLLS, DIVAS, GAYS AND THEYS…
Celebrate Pride Month at The Poe Museum with our annual Pride UnHappy Hour, presented by The Veil Brewing Co:
Dance to live music by Flora & The Fauna and Pleco! Show love for our amazing drag performers, Melanin Monroe and Jocito (don’t forget to bring cash)! Enjoy traditional or plant-based southern cuisine from 1115 Mobile Kitchen, beer from The Veil Brewing Co., plus a curated assortment of wines or N/A options!
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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
PARKING
The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot that fills up quickly. Free overflow parking is available at the Holocaust Museum’s parking lot, located one block away from the Poe Museum, accessible by 21st or Dock St.
FOOD & DRINK
Beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be for sale at a cash bar. While we accept cash or card, we may not be accept to Apple Pay. If you plan on purchasing alcohol during the event, please bring a valid form of identification. To comply with our ABC license, we will check the IDs of ANYONE who plans to purchase alcohol – no exceptions. 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be for sale in the Poe Museum parking lot during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No food or drinks are permitted inside the museum buildings.
WEATHER
This event is outdoors, rain or shine.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:
1. Respect the Space
Please do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.
Keep your voices low while indoors.
Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop, or the Enchanted Garden.
Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.
2. Respect Others
Be courteous to other guests who are here to enjoy the event.
Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors, by following their instructions.
Please supervise children.
Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.
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For additional information or other inquiries please contact nicole@poemuseum.org.
May 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
☮ PEACE, LOVE, AND POE ☮
Join us for 3 hours of peace and music at the Poe Stock UnHappy Hour on Thursday, May 28th from 6-9PM. Let the psychedelic sounds of Prabir and Sravani Kamaswari bring you to a higher vibrational plane where you can groove the night away. Chill out and sip some brewskis from Benchtop Brewing, or choose from an assortment of wines. Keep the good times rolling with traditional or plant-based southern cuisine from 1115 Mobile Kitchen. Bring your flower crowns and your sunglasses, leave your worries behind.
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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
PARKING
The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot that fills up quickly. Free overflow parking is available at the Holocaust Museum’s parking lot, located one block away from the Poe Museum, accessible by 21st or Dock St.
FOOD & DRINK
Beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be for sale at a cash bar. While we accept cash or card, we may not be accept to Apple Pay. If you plan on purchasing alcohol during the event, please bring a valid form of identification. To comply with our ABC license, we will check the IDs of ANYONE who plans to purchase alcohol – no exceptions. 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be for sale in the Poe Museum parking lot during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No food or drinks are permitted inside the museum buildings.
WEATHER
This event is rain or shine. Event will be cancelled in the case of severe weather such as thunderstorms.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:
1. Respect the Space
Please do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.
Keep your voices low while indoors.
Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop, or the Enchanted Garden.
Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.
2. Respect Others
Be courteous to other museum visitors who are here to explore Poe’s legacy.
Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors, by following their instructions.
Please supervise children.
Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.
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For additional information or other inquiries please contact nicole@poemuseum.org.
April 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Presented by Stone Brewing, join us on Thursday, April 23rd for a Space Age UnHappy Hour at The Poe Museum.
WELCOME, EARTHLINGS…
For the first UnHappy Hour of 2026, we’re leaving the stratosphere for a SPACE AGE themed dance party, presented by Stone Brewing. Out of this world drinks and eats from Stone Brewing and 1115 Mobile Kitchen. Ethereal sound waves from Rikki Rakki and Shera Shi. Exhibits remain open, so feel free to explore the Poe galaxy!
Outer-space inspired costumes are encouraged, but not required.
We hope to see you there, for a miserable time from six to nine…
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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
PARKING
The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot that fills up quickly. Free overflow parking is available at the Holocaust Museum’s parking lot, located one block away from the Poe Museum, accessible by 21st or Dock St.
FOOD & DRINK
Beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be for sale at a cash bar. While we accept cash or card, we may not be accept to Apple Pay. If you plan on purchasing alcohol during the event, please bring a valid form of identification. To comply with our ABC license, we will check the IDs of ANYONE who plans to purchase alcohol – no exceptions. 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be for sale in the Poe Museum parking lot during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No food or drinks are permitted inside the museum buildings.
WEATHER
This event is rain or shine. Event will be cancelled in the case of severe weather such as thunderstorms.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:
1. Respect the Space
Please do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.
Keep your voices low while indoors.
Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop, or the Enchanted Garden.
Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.
2. Respect Others
Be courteous to other museum visitors who are here to explore Poe’s legacy.
Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors, by following their instructions.
Please supervise children.
Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.
For additional information or other inquiries please contact nicole@poemuseum.org.
