Norfolk City Council approved a $1.6 billion FY2027 operating budget on Tuesday but delayed its Capital Improvement Plan vote to next week after east-side residents pushed back over how recreation-center funding is distributed. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools is hosting community meetings on Phase II of its closures and redistricting plan, which has drawn pointed concerns from parents about how the second round will reshape attendance zones. Rip it.
Norfolk has paused its LED streetlight conversion program — roughly 9,000 of the city's 30,000 lights have already been swapped — while Dominion Energy develops a warmer 2700-Kelvin fixture in response to resident complaints about glare, health, and wildlife impacts. Rip it.
The City Council is weighing a new ordinance requiring permits for drone takeoffs and landings on city property and banning them entirely at the zoo and city garages ahead of Sail250; a vote is expected June 9. Rip it.
The next phase of the St. Paul's redevelopment officially opened with Unity Place at Kindred, a 140-unit mixed-income apartment complex anchored by a returning McDonald's; nearly 50 units are reserved for former Tidewater Gardens residents. Rip it.
Norfolk is halfway through an eight-week Talent Accelerator audit of its hiring process, one of 12 cities nationwide trying to streamline the roughly 90 steps it takes to fill a single municipal job. Rip it.
A new report finds Norfolk's housing supply reinforces concentrated areas of poverty, with affordable options clustered in already-poor neighborhoods. Rip it.
The Norfolk City Jail's reentry programs pair inmates with job training, education, and counseling aimed at lowering recidivism after release. Rip it.
The Norfolk Community Services Board is hosting events this week to connect residents with mental-health resources during Mental Health Awareness Month. Rip it.
ODU's 144th commencement on May 15-16 features Hampton Roads Chamber CEO Bryan K. Stephens delivering the undergraduate keynote at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Rip it.
The family of Jahari George accepted a posthumous degree on his behalf at Norfolk State's graduation ceremony Saturday. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport's twice-yearly unclaimed-property auction this weekend features jewelry, cameras, and items left behind by travelers. Rip it.
ORF's new consolidated rental-car facility is nearing completion, with a multistory garage replacing the current scattered lot setup. Rip it.
A new local nonprofit is planting community gardens across Norfolk to address food insecurity and rising grocery costs. Rip it.
Demolished material from the HRBT Expansion Project is being repurposed as artificial reef habitat in the Chesapeake Bay. Rip it.
The USS Nimitz, the Navy's oldest active carrier, is rounding Cape Horn on its final deployment before ending its 51-year career at Naval Station Norfolk — where it was first commissioned in 1975. Rip it.
A year after federal moving-industry reforms snarled the peak military relocation season, local moving companies say the system has stabilized but still has gaps. Rip it.
Virginia became the first Southern state to mandate paid family and medical leave for workers, capping a years-long push at the General Assembly. Rip it.
A new state law will require Virginia colleges to ask incoming students whether they are parents, part of an effort to identify and support student-parents. Rip it.
More than 80% of Virginia is now under severe drought conditions, including all of Hampton Roads. Rip it.
House Revival Project hosts “The Funktion” an all day electronic music concert this Saturday and it’s free to attend. Rip it.
The original 16-inch guns from the World War II battleship USS Norfolk have returned to Naval Station Norfolk for display. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum's Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina — pairing two giants of mid-century abstract sculpture — closes May 31, with Beyond the Mountains: Danny Lyon's Photography in Haiti closing May 17. Rip it.
Art on loan from local collectors lines the walls of Norfolk's Brock Cancer Center, where staff says the rotating exhibition calms patients and brightens long workdays. Rip it.
The Patriotic Festival is returning to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for Memorial Day weekend 2027, three years after relocating to Norfolk over insurance and venue costs. Rip it.
Local Ashley Anne talks coming home for her slot in this year's Patriotic Festival lineup. Rip it.
T.I., Keyshia Cole, The-Dream, and Plies will headline the third annual Cousinz Festival at Norfolk Scope Grounds on September 5, with general ticket sales opening May 1. Rip it.
The 2026-2027 Season of the Norfolk Forum has been announced. Rip it.
All summer, the Naro Cinema is screening kids movies at daytime hours. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Beyond the Mountains: Danny Lyon’s Photography in Haiti at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Flourish: d’Art’s Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks at d’Art Center. Rip it.
On Point!: A National Exhibit Featuring Contemporary Embroidery at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Dark Subjects, Bright Hues by Surreally Real on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Applications are open for Selden Market storefronts from pop-up size to a 2,100 square foot anchor space. Rip it.
The Port of Virginia took delivery of the world's largest low-profile ship-to-shore cranes — the first of their kind in North America — built to handle taller container ships transiting the expanded Panama Canal. Rip it.
Fairwinds Landing, the eight-acre Norfolk port project that lost a $39 million federal grant tied to offshore wind, is pivoting to focus on shipbuilding and heavy-lift cargo. Rip it.
Dominion Energy proposed a slight monthly bill decrease tied to its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project as the first turbines come online. Rip it.
The Cavalier and its neighboring oceanfront hotels in Virginia Beach could go up for sale with rumors suggesting the capital from the sale would be used for Norfolk development projects. Rip it.
The Norfolk Greek Festival runs May 14-17 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral with souvlaki, spanakopita, and live Greek folk dancing each night. Rip it.
The Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music & Food Festival sprawls across Town Point Park Friday through Sunday with beignets, gumbo, étouffée, and an arts market featuring 30-plus New Orleans crafters. Rip it.
The Funktion, hosted by House Revival Project is rocking Waterside District this Saturday with an 8-hour lineup. Rip it.
Grilled Out, the backyard ban festival with plenty of glizzies is back at Toast & Perro Blanco next month. Rip it.
Fri May 15
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Bike to Work Day - Multiple Pit Stop Locations. 7:00 am. Rip it..
MEAC Track & Field Championship - Friday at Dick Price Stadium. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Mental Health Matters Community Event at Lafayette Park. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music, Food & Arts Festival at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Baseball vs James Madison at The Bud. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea After Dark Block Party Edition at Toast. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Free event "Arts at the Attucks" Riddick Dance presents: Queens at Attucks Theatre. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Business Bites - Part 2. with Howard Hesson at The Slover. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Danielle Roby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Daisy Dukes at The Banque. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Felicia Hoyos performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Torch Terrace Sessions at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Zach Desocio performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
She Kills Monsters at ODU Goode Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Iron & Wine performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Eddie 9V performs live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jam Presents Asian Zing: The Umami Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tagline (Duo) performs live at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Scott Free performs live at Chicho's Backstage. 9:00 am. Rip it.
DJ Mixology performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Bryan Dunn performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SoundStar Performing Live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Teacher's Pet - Improv Comedy Show (May) at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat May 16
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Cafe Mudita. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Weyanoke Monthly Nature Walk at Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower Sanctuary. 8:00 am. Rip it.
VFW Day of Service Poplar Hall Park Clean Up at Poplar Hall Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Party for the Planet at Virginia Zoological Park. 9:30 am. Rip it.
MEAC Track & Field Championship at Dick Price Stadium. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Intro Cake Decorating Class at Wine & Cake Hobbies, Inc. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Sidewalk Sale! at Fabric Hut. 10:00 am. Rip it.
2026 Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival at Stockley Gardens. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Used Book Sale & Parking Lot Fundraiser at Ghent UMC. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Mike Gombas (SOLO) performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
"Swap Your Shelf" Book Swap Event at 435 Monticello Ave. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Hip Hop R&B Yoga at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Glizzy Day Ft. Pendulum Hot Dogs at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Mother's Day Bingo at East Ocean View Community & Senior Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Rock 101 End of Season Showcase at The Annex. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Baseball vs James Madison at The Bud. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
ERT + NTC - Chelsea Neighborhood Walking Tour on the ERT. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Armed Forces Memorial Monument Rededication Ceremony at Wisconsin Square. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Elizabeth River Trail Walking Tour of the Chelsea Neighborhood. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: The Tidewater Comicon Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
The Funktion – 8 Hour House Music Minifest at Waterside District. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Bridgerton Market at Cova Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Live Music with JT Horne at Maker's Craft Brewery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
New Moon Market at Selden Market. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bayou Bon Vivant | Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience at Town Point Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Kristiana Jones Performing Live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Top Rank Boxing: Keyshawn-Albright II at Norfolk Scope Arena. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
The Glow Up at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar And More. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Wildcards Live: Movie Screening + An Evening with Leon at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Adrienne Warren, Tony Award Winner at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Psychic: The All-Improvised Journey into the Unknown at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Rugby afterparty at Chicho's Backstage. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Come Back To Earth: Mac Miller Live Band Tribute at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Unity Gain live electronic music at Taphouse Grill. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
CHAOS at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Dark Divas Return!!!! at 37th and Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Barricade performs live at Sharks Sports Bar & Grill. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ DEXX performs live at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun May 17
Base Sun Up Run at Ocean View Beach Park. 6:45 am. Rip it.
Hook, Line & Connect Mingle Fishing at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Weld It, Build It, Sail It! at Nauticus. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Sails Up Workshop at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
PBA Booster Club 8 Game Sweeper at AMF Bowling Co. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Swing Yoga - Donation Based at Ocean View Yoga. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Packed House May Market & Music at Packed House. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Spring Concert & Graduate Sunday Potluck at Larchmont United Methodist Church. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Mosaic Pollinator Watering Station Workshop at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Mike Demoss performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride at Sunrise Cycles. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Crochet Club at Ocean View Yoga. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Street Psalms w/Tim Seibles & Chris Brydge at Stockley Gardens Arts Festival. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Commander Games at Afterglow Brewery at Afterglow Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Trad Celtic & Old Time Session at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic at Selden Market. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Borderline Crazy at Mona Lisa Restaurant & Bar. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Night Sound Bath NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Matt Holloman performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Nascar Jones Show - Live Talk Show Comedy Extravaganza at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Rose is all the rage at Varia. Rip it.
Turkey Loco Moco now available at the Bird. Rip it.
The Bayou is stretching from Town Point all the way to Ten Top. Rip it.
Cowboy Syd just got a fresh batch of soft shell crabs. Grab ‘em while you can. Rip it.
Sourdough is the best way to get your pizza crust just right. Rip it.
Impress the whole cookout with the best burgers, dogs, and brats in town from Pendulum. Rip it.
Spring pies are Lomo are still going strong. Best get ‘em before summer. Rip it.
It’s “The Canary” but you don’t have to be in a coal mine to find it, just the Glass Light. Rip it.
Elation has two wine slushies that are ready to cool you off all summer long. Rip it.
Cherry rose cold brew? Yeah, that’s sure to Cure something. Rip it.
