upcoming events
book clubs
meet-ups + study groups
Abolition Studies & Pen Pal Letter Writing with HBB
Abolition Study Group & Pen-Pal Letter Writing w HBB at the People’s Free School Nfk, 6:30-8pm, in person at Eleanor’s Norfolk
Join us for our monthly abolition study group and pen-pal writing session! Whether you’re just starting to learn about abolition or you’re a seasoned vet, let’s get together, dream, scheme, and perform the direct action of forming friendships with our incarcerated comrades.
Humanities Behind Bars is a grassroots abolitionist collective of teachers, students, activists, and artists committed to creating networks of care in the larger movement to end systems of punishment.
Hampton Roads Bookstore Crawl
Set off on a bookish adventure & build community during the Hampton Roads Bookstore Crawl!
Radical Studies Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on community and change!
Queer Storytellers Workshop
This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing.
Intersectional Feminist Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on intersectional feminism!
Hampton Roads Mutual Aid Network
Meet up with other local do-gooders who are focused on building community based on the principles of mutual aid and solidarity.
Meetings are now at 4pm; come ready to plan and organize!
Radical Studies Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on community and change!
Abolition Studies & Pen Pal Letter Writing with HBB
Abolition Study Group & Pen-Pal Letter Writing w HBB at the People’s Free School Nfk, 6:30-8pm, in person at Eleanor’s Norfolk
Join us for our monthly abolition study group and pen-pal writing session! Whether you’re just starting to learn about abolition or you’re a seasoned vet, let’s get together, dream, scheme, and perform the direct action of forming friendships with our incarcerated comrades.
Humanities Behind Bars is a grassroots abolitionist collective of teachers, students, activists, and artists committed to creating networks of care in the larger movement to end systems of punishment.
Queer Yoga with Bhav Brigade
Bhav Brigade, a grassroots and entirely donation-based, pop-up platform that brings affordable, accessible, philanthropic yoga and wellness out in the community is hosting LGBTQ+ Yoga at the shop.
Join co-founder & teacher, Danielle Stern, for an LGBTQ+ inspired, donation based community practice. Students do not need to identify as LGBTQ+ to join, but please know this is queer affirming space, with class themes specific to LGBTQ+ affinity communities. Please bring your own mat and any props that will make your practice more comfortable, and attend class only if you have no signs of illness.
Radical Studies × Repro Freedom Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on community and change!
Hampton Roads Mutual Aid Network
Meet up with other local do-gooders who are focused on building community based on the principles of mutual aid and solidarity.
Meetings are now at 4pm; come ready to plan and organize!
Intersectional Feminist Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on intersectional feminism!
Queer Yoga with Bhav Brigade
Bhav Brigade, a grassroots and entirely donation-based, pop-up platform that brings affordable, accessible, philanthropic yoga and wellness out in the community is hosting LGBTQ+ Yoga at the shop.
Join co-founder & teacher, Danielle Stern, for an LGBTQ+ inspired, donation based community practice. Students do not need to identify as LGBTQ+ to join, but please know this is queer affirming space, with class themes specific to LGBTQ+ affinity communities. Please bring your own mat and any props that will make your practice more comfortable, and attend class only if you have no signs of illness.
Queer Storytellers Workshop
This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing.
Abolition Studies & Pen Pal Letter Writing with HBB
Abolition Study Group & Pen-Pal Letter Writing w HBB at the People’s Free School Nfk, 7-8pm, in person at Eleanor’s Norfolk
Join us for our monthly abolition study group and pen-pal writing session! Whether you’re just starting to learn about abolition or you’re a seasoned vet, let’s get together, dream, scheme, and perform the direct action of forming friendships with our incarcerated comrades.
Humanities Behind Bars is a grassroots abolitionist collective of teachers, students, activists, and artists committed to creating networks of care in the larger movement to end systems of punishment.
Radical Studies Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on community and change!
free school office hours
meet a facilitator & ask all your qs about the free school!
the people’s free school at eleanor’s is a volunteer-run & community funded project.
it is a grassroots effort to continue the long history of freedom schools; building community through free access to adult education outside of imperialist systems.
Romance Book Club
Our first community led book club has arrived! Hang out with folks and talk all things relationships & romance.
Slow Flow Yoga & Wine Tasting with Sky's The Limit
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month for a class that is slow but sweet to leave you with all the feels. Class is open to all but space is limited! Please snag a spot and get ready for fun on and off the mat! Book your spot here!
Hampton Roads Mutual Aid Network
In February, the monthly meeting will be at 4pm at the Village Knittery.
Meet up with other local do-gooders who are focused on building community based on the principles of mutual aid and solidarity.
Meetings are now at 4pm; come ready to plan and organize!
Intersectional Feminist Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on intersectional feminism!
Queer Yoga with Bhav Brigade
Bhav Brigade, a grassroots and entirely donation-based, pop-up platform that brings affordable, accessible, philanthropic yoga and wellness out in the community is hosting LGBTQ+ Yoga at the shop.
Join co-founder & teacher, Danielle Stern, for an LGBTQ+ inspired, donation based community practice. Students do not need to identify as LGBTQ+ to join, but please know this is queer affirming space, with class themes specific to LGBTQ+ affinity communities. Please bring your own mat and any props that will make your practice more comfortable, and attend class only if you have no signs of illness.
Queer Storytellers Workshop
This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing.
Abolition Studies & Pen Pal Letter Writing with HBB
Abolition Study Group & Pen-Pal Letter Writing w HBB at the People’s Free School Nfk, 6:30-8pm, in person at Eleanor’s Norfolk
Join us for our monthly abolition study group and pen-pal writing session! Whether you’re just starting to learn about abolition or you’re a seasoned vet, let’s get together, dream, scheme, and perform the direct action of forming friendships with our incarcerated comrades.
Humanities Behind Bars is a grassroots abolitionist collective of teachers, students, activists, and artists committed to creating networks of care in the larger movement to end systems of punishment.
repro freedom book club social
we’re partnering with our friends at hampton roads reproductive justice league, aclu virginia, and the village knittery to bring you a quarterly book club focused on building power through the concepts and direct action of reproductive freedome and justice.
join us for a social to get to know one another, learn about the books we’ll be diving into, and build community!
Free Palestine Study Group
“We can not fight for our rights and our history as well as future until we are armed with weapons of criticism and dedicated consciousness.” - Edward Said
it’s past time we turn these words into action. whether you’re already in the fight for Palestinian liberation or are just starting to wake up, we’re getting together to share resources, discuss what we’re reading, and learn from each other.
Radical Studies Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on community and change!
free school office hours
meet a facilitator & ask all your qs about the free school!
the people’s free school at eleanor’s is a volunteer-run & community funded project.
it is a grassroots effort to continue the long history of freedom schools; building community through free access to adult education outside of imperialist systems.
wise words storytellers workshop & social
for storytellers in their 40(ish)+ era
bring your pens & paper or laptop or pad bc writing is better together.
monthly on saturdays, no sign up required. <3
feedback mic
a feedback space for artists by artists hosted at Eleanor’s norfolk every 3rd wednesday.
Hampton Roads Mutual Aid Network
Meet up with other local do-gooders who are focused on building community based on the principles of mutual aid and solidarity.
Meetings are now at 4pm; come ready to plan and organize!
Intersectional Feminist Book Club
Join us for a book club and discussion group focused on intersectional feminism!
Slow Flow Yoga & Wine Tasting with Sky's The Limit
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month for a class that is slow but sweet to leave you with all the feels. Class is open to all but space is limited! Please snag a spot and get ready for fun on and off the mat! Book your spot here!
Queer Yoga with Bhav Brigade
Bhav Brigade, a grassroots and entirely donation-based, pop-up platform that brings affordable, accessible, philanthropic yoga and wellness out in the community is hosting LGBTQ+ Yoga at the shop.
Join co-founder & teacher, Danielle Stern, for an LGBTQ+ inspired, donation based community practice. Students do not need to identify as LGBTQ+ to join, but please know this is queer affirming space, with class themes specific to LGBTQ+ affinity communities. Please bring your own mat and any props that will make your practice more comfortable, and attend class only if you have no signs of illness.
Queer Storytellers Workshop
This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing.
Abolition Studies & Pen Pal Letter Writing with HBB
Abolition Study Group & Pen-Pal Letter Writing w HBB at the People’s Free School Nfk, 7-8pm, in person at Eleanor’s Norfolk
Join us for our monthly abolition study group and pen-pal writing session! Whether you’re just starting to learn about abolition or you’re a seasoned vet, let’s get together, dream, scheme, and perform the direct action of forming friendships with our incarcerated comrades.
Humanities Behind Bars is a grassroots abolitionist collective of teachers, students, activists, and artists committed to creating networks of care in the larger movement to end systems of punishment.
Free Palestine Study Group
“We can not fight for our rights and our history as well as future until we are armed with weapons of criticism and dedicated consciousness.” - Edward Said
it’s past time we turn these words into action. whether you’re already in the fight for Palestinian liberation or are just starting to wake up, we’re getting together to share resources, discuss what we’re reading, and learn from each other.