This Week in NFK: Amtrak, Accreditation, Apple, Small Biz Saturday, Popup Shows, Kickbacks, and more

See how much City of Norfolk employees make in this data set that includes over a dozen people making over $200K. Rip it. 

The intersection of Lexan and Hampton Blvd is getting multi-million dollar remodel to alleviate nuisance flooding. Rip it. 

Norfolk can expect to see an extra 11 days with temperatures above 95 degrees thanks to climate change. Rip it. 

1.4 million Virginians are expected to be traveling this weekend, with Norfolk International already seeing a 10% increase in passenger traffic since last year. Rip it. 

Over 600 people traveled through Norfolk’s Amtrak station for this weeks holidays. Rip it. 

A study is considering increasing the frequency of trains running between Newport News and Richmond, but seemingly not from Harbor Park. Rip it. 

The first bills of the General Assembly session have been announced including constitutional amendments, weapons bans, and repeals. Rip it. 

Pharmacists are hoping that the upcoming General Assembly will pass bills to improve the dismal conditions at pharmacies. Rip it. 

The Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously to drop rules mandating districts meet federal accreditation standards. Rip it. 

The Virginia Association of Counties is pressing the General Assembly for better education funding. Rip it. 

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott held a round table Monday to discuss the cost of prescription drugs. Rip it. 

ODU Football is still bowl-eligible with a victory over Georgia Southern this past weekend. Rip it. 

Keon Davis is gearing up to Olympic boxing trials. Rip it.

Virginia Arts Festival announced the 27th season line up. Rip it. 

“Eyes Of The Storm,” an exhibition featuring the photography of Paul McCartney, comes to Chrysler Museum later this month. Rip it.

The Little Theater of Norfolk’s Holiday Cabaret kicks off next weekend. Rip it.  

The RNB Block Party returns for an indoor show at Scope on December 2nd. Rip it. 

This year will mark 30 years of the Virginia Stage Company performing  Merry Christmas Carol for the holiday season. Rip it. 

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is playing at the Harrison Opera House on December 3rd in a concert benefiting ForKids. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Charles Atlas: Selected Videos 1987–2015 at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Jaime Guerrero: Dendrolatry at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
2023 Artists/Educators Exhibit at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Glass at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Fashioning Innovation: Madame Alexander at 100 at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Nurture | Nature at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Papahanaumoku: A Panoply of New Island Cultures at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Works by Corrina Elise November at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
“A Look Within” a CAN Foundation collaboration at TCC Arts & Design Center. Rip it.
Selections from The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Artists of the November: Beth Heizer, Mario Tenorio & Shaina Cilimberg at Starving Artist Cafe. Rip it. Rip it.

Katoen Natie, located in the former Ford Assembly plant, will be adding 450K square feet of warehouse space and add 76 employees in a $59.9 million expansion. Rip it. 

Innovation advocates are concerned about federal changes to IP protections, worrying it could hurt the local economy. Rip it. 

A 728-passenger luxury cruise ship made its first ever port call to Norfolk this week. Rip it. 

Despite the cancellation of a major Siemens turbine manufacturing project and other east coast cancellations, the future of the wind energy industry in Virginia is in question. Rip it. 

Tolls are set to increase in the Downtown and Midtown tunnels in January. Rip it. 

Lake Taylor was named an Apple Distinguished School. Rip it. 

October’s home sales were 12% lower than October 2022. Rip it. 

Inflation is expected to play major role in local spending habits this year. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

Pop some tags Macklemore -style at Reaver Beach’s Vintage Market this Saturday. (NFK Currents Originals). Rip it. 

Looking for a list of every market happening for Small Business Saturday (and the rest of the holidays)? We got you covered. (NFK Currents Originals) Rip it. 

LAVA is bringing out a rad pop-up show to Packed House with Turnover, Berries, and The Hookz this Sunday. Rip it. 

Gabe Niles is rocking the next Norfolk Kickback on November 30th, this time at Selden Market. Rip it. 

The vinyl spinners are back at Only You with Rylo, 1-Hunndered, and Mano Emano taking over the mixers. Rip it. 

FRIDAY:
Lego Days at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 10:00 am. Rip it 
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Sale at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 10:00 am. Rip it 
Dark Art Fest at Smartmouth Beer. 4:00 pm. Rip it 
WinterFest on the Wisconsin at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it 
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs at Cova. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Red Stapler performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday the 24th Thanksgiving Celebration at Maker’s Craft. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Create Your Own Healing Bracelet at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions at The Scope. 6:05 pm. Rip it 
Steve Link performs live at Elation. 6:30 pm. Rip it 
Amanda and Roo perform live at Grace O' Malley's. 7:30 pm. Rip it 
Commonwealth Comedy Free Improv Show at Vessel Coffee. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comic. 7:30 pm. Rip it 
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comic. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
The Improv Riot: The Short Form Improv Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
The Weir at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it  
The Lox performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
Rylo & 1-Hunndered perform live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Flashback Fridays: Planes,Trains and Automobiles (1987) at Naro Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it 

SATURDAY:
Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it  
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it  
2nd Year Birthday at Sky’s The Limit. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Small Business Saturday Market at Cova. 10:00 am. Rip it
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it
Disney Lorcana League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Small Business Saturday Vintage Market w/ Hank’s Vintage at Reaver Beach. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Cornhole Tournament w/D&D Cornhole at Afterglow Brewing.  12:00 pm. Rip it 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it  
Monarch Makes at Barry Art Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Dark Arts Fest at Smartmouth. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
WinterFest on the Wisconsin at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it 
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Friends & Family Day Open House Tasting at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it 
Paganism 101 at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Nick Franzitta performs at Cova. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Paul Urban performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions at The Scope. 6:05 pm. Rip it 
Derek Smith performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it 
Saturday Night Yugioh at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it 
Mae performs live at Elevation27. 7:00 pm. Rip it 
A Merry Christmas Carol at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it 
Amanda and Roo perform at Grace O' Malley's. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
Foxymorons: A Sketch Comedy Blowout at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
The Nashville Nightbands perform at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
Mano Emano performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
IMPROVAGEDDON: Thanksgiving Thunderdome 2023 at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it 

SUNDAY:
November Beach Cleanup at Bold Mariner. 11:00 am. Rip it 
Mimosas And Heels Drag Brunch at The Public House. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Privateer Press Game Night at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
LAVA Presents: Turnover, Berries, & The Hookz at Packed House NFK. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
MTG Modern Sunday at  Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
A Merry Christmas Carol at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Sound Advice performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Music Bingo at Reaver Beach. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
NFK Cold Plunge Meetup at 28th Bay Street Beach. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
WinterFest on Wisconsin at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it 
Full Moon Ritual at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Fox and the Bear performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot at Cova. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga on Tap at Maker’s Craft. 6:00 pm. Rip it.

Cheesecake fans will be happy to know Norfolk Seafood Co has you covered with this delicious looking Bananas Foster Cheesecake. Rip it.

RedWood Smoke Shake makes tacos the right way, in slow motion. Check them out next Taco Tuesday! Rip it.

Smartmouth’s Woodcut Collection releases two bottles only available this Friday. Rip it.

Maker’s Craft has a new stout specially made for the holiday season, Grandma's Bourbon Fruitcake Bourbon Barrel. Rip it.

You haven’t lived till you’ve tried The Grilled Cheese Bristro. Just look at Pastrami & Swiss on Sourdough, perfect for dipping! Rip it.

Ever wonder how Kobros makes such amazing coffee? Check out this quick behind-the-scenes video they made! Rip it.

Never been to a silent disco? Waterside has you covered! Rip it.

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Shawna’s at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen, Big Belly & Weng’s Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Taqueria Los Bukys at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
In Between The Bunz at Benchtop. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Shawna’s at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Bumbling Bee, Sour Street Pizza & Daddy G’s Salsa at Cova. Rip it.
Flippin Hangry at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Bar-Q Desserts at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Ghost Kitchen at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries at Cova. Rip it.
Tone Bonez at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Munchies and Such at Benchtop. Rip it.
The Sloppy Dawg at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.