Norfolk City Council and the Norfolk School Board held a rare joint meeting to discuss the state and future of Norfolk’s schools. Rip it.
Ocean View is getting ready for a packed parade day Saturday. Rip it.
Norfolk families are pushing back on rezoning that could displace ESL students from Mary Calcott Elementary. Rip it.
Old Dominion University’s Faculty Senate passed a vote of no confidence against President Dr. Brian Hemphill after a change to online courses. Rip it.
ODU officials say the recent no-confidence vote does not change the institution’s direction to strategically address workforce needs. Rip it.
Locals are saying their power bills have doubled or more since last year, despite Dominion Energy publicizing a $11.24 rate increase. Rip it.
Some Norfolk State students are being advised that if they don’t reduce their electricity consumption, they’ll incur additional fines. Rip it.
The state budget is stuck on whether or not to end a data center tax break that costs Virginia around $1 billion annually. Rip it.
The legal right for homes to plug-in their own solar panels is coming close to legislative approval. Rip it.
Starting in early March, HRT will host a series of pop-up events and open houses to talk with riders about the agency’s proposed System Optimization Plan, also known as SOP. Rip it.
The tunnel boring machine 'Mary' has been dismantled as the HRBT Expansion Project enters it’s next phase. Rip it.
The Norfolk-based USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to reach an 11-month deployment, according to a top Navy official. Rip it.
Some street signs in Colonial Place were misspelled. Rip it.
After years of lawsuits, rallies and legislative debates, Virginia is set to return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which helps fund coastal resilience projects. Rip it.
The local food bank is kicking into high gear, serving over 1000 meals for those effected by the partial government shutdown. Rip it.
After a 1-11 introduction to the Michael Vick era, Norfolk State and its fans are looking forward to some redemption in year number two of the head coach's tenure. Rip it.
Student journalists at Granby High in Norfolk have raised the funds to cover adoption fees for a 9-year-old dog named Granola. Rip it.
The MEAC Tournament has returned to the Norfolk Scope for its 14th year, drawing fans, community pride and a saxophonist with 25 years of tradition tied to the event. Rip it.
New 3D sonar images of the USS Monitor were unveiled this week, providing a high-definition look at local history. Rip it.
Aida, a four act romantic tragedy opera returns to Norfolk six years after it faced a COVID cancelation. Rip it.
Music Theory Studios started a Beats by Vets program, offers audio engineering classes for military veterans which can help ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Rip it.
The Virginia Arts Fest has officially kicked off and there’s plenty of shows in March to catch. Rip it.
The Virginia Stage Co.'s production of the Rice-Webber classic, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' opened this week at the Wells Theatre. Rip it.
The Black Jacket Symphony returns to the Harrison Opera House on April 19 with Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet.” Rip it.
The Hermitage Museums 10th Annual Immersive Series: “What Remains” with Rouge VA, opening March 19th. Rip it.
The Naro Cinema will screen a documentary on the U.S. military’s global environmental impact. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Blueprint: Media Work and the Twelfth Annual Wearable Arts Exhibition at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Tapio Wirkkala: Still at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Nam June Paik: Electric Television at 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.
Got Wax?: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks Created with Cold & Hot Wax Processes at d’Art Center. Rip it.
To Mother, with Red: Eloise Shelton-Mayo Solo Exhibit in The Vault at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Brand New Works by Visual Clamour on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Elizabeth Kijowski at Zeke’s. Rip it.
The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs, but the local economy will likely fare better than others. Rip it.
Despite the partial government shutdown effecting TSA, Norfolk International Airport is seeing no delays. Rip it.
Food trucks are getting hit hard by the spike in gas prices. Rip it.
The state is considering using autonomous technology to improve roadside safety in work zones. Rip it.
A bill that would ease some of the restrictions that cottage food producers face to sell products in the Commonwealth is on its way to the governor’s desk and could become law. Rip it.
A new William & Mary report shows the scope of China’s global maritime footprint, including some in Hampton Roads. Rip it.
MEAC returns to Norfolk in March and the Downtown Norfolk Council is bringing the hoops to your lunch break. Rip it.
Next week, step into What Remains—an immersive, audio-guided journey through a house alive with memory and myth at the Hermitage Museum. Rip it.
Waterside District hosts the Norfolk Street Food Festival next weekend. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest returns on April 11th. Rip it.
Fri Mar 13
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at It Can Be Coffee. 6:00 am. Rip it.
2026 Arthur Kaplan Memorial Orchid Show and Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
MEAC Womens Semifinals at Norfolk Scope Arena. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Work From Downtown Breakroom: MEAC Edition at MacArthur Square. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. Central Connecticut at Marty L. Miller Field. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Ikea Game Night! at IKEA. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Alpha After Work Day Party X at Harbor Club. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Family Twilight Trek (Raccoon Theme) at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Frank Sings Frank performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
MEAC Mens Semifinals at Norfolk Scope Arena. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Anna Leonard, Dominy, Abbi Jean, Work Wear at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Dvořák's New World Symphony + Gil & Orli Shaham at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Aida | Norfolk at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Capri performs live at Boss Queens Soul Cafe. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
3 on 3 Improv Tournament - Sweet 16 Eastern Region at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Max B Live in Concert at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Cody Stageberg performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Hot In Here: A 200’s Thing at Baxters. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Flashback Friday The Fifth Element at Naro Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it.
Night Strike at AMF Norfolk Lanes. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Official MEAC Friday Night All Black Affair at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Joseph Pride Night Afterparty: Drag Show with Vivian Valentine & Nairobi Chanel Ova Snow at Wells Theatre. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
3 on 3 Improv Tournament - Sweet 16 Western Region at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
HeyMa Al Rnb All Luv All Nite Meac Weekend at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Mar 14
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at TBA. 7:15 am. Rip it.
4th Annual St Paddy's Day Parade Party and Parking Lot Bash at the OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Kegs & Eggs 2026 at Mudita Cafe & Bar. 8:00 am. Rip it.
OVDSC's Saint Patrick's Day Party at Ocean View Democratic & Social Club. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Adult Pickup Roller Hockey at Lafayette Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
2026 Arthur Kaplan Memorial Orchid Show and Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Sail Nauticus: Open Harbor Day at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
The Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Garden Artists: DIY Paper Making at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Sails Up Workshop at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Plastic Eddie performs live for the Parade at Club 60. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Tie-Dye Suncatchers at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
St Baldrick's Foundation at Elation Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
St. Paddy's Weekend at Hank's Filling Station. 11:00 am. Rip it.
St. Paddy’s Day All Day Party at Afterglow Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Shave to Raise 2026 at Elation Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Winter Market at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Invasive Vine Removal at Weyanoke Bird Sanctuary. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Party at COVA Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Munchie Madness at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry at Park Place Multi-Services Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Party at the End OV the Rainbow at Mudita Cafe & Bar. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
After Parade Party at the Columbian Club of Ocean View. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
St. Patty's Paint Party at Kitchenfinity. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. Central Connecticut at Marty L. Miller Field. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
2026 MEAC Basketball Tournament Championships at Norfolk Scope Arena. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Scotch n’ Rye performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Breaking Down Binds NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 1:15 pm. Rip it.
Spring Cake Pops Class at Wine & Cake Hobbies, Inc. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Barricade performs live at Sharks Sports Bar & Grill. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Harlem Globetrotters at Chartway Arena. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Official MEAC Championship Day Party at The Harbor Club Waterside District. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Cats On The Blacktop perform live at Benchtop Brewing Company. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
We The New Old School All Black at The Slover. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Freddy Frazbears Pop-Up at Local’s Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Mollie Pop performs live at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Allen Hudson and the Halfmoons (Acoustic Trio Set) at Elation Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Virtual Book Talk: Taking Flight, The Nadine Ramsey Story at Virtual Event (Hosted by MacArthur Memorial). 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Unity Gain: Live Electronic Music feat: Baby Rain-a, Daniel D., Roger Spacebucks, & Trauma Mammal at The Taphouse Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Breaking the Fourth Wall at Dalis Black Box Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Anaïs Reno performs live at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Myra Smith and the Phoneix Collective perform live at Boss Queesn Soul Cafe. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
ATL TAKOVER: 2000s Crunk & Snap Party at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Butcher Brown performs live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
RnB Block Party at Norfolk Scope. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Sapphic Saturdays presents: Leather & Lace at 37th and Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Attucks Jazz Club: Anaïs Reno, vocalist at Attucks Theatre. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Gabrham Lincolnn performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Gaymer night with the Knight Hawks of Virginia at MJ's Tavern. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Mar 15
2026 Arthur Kaplan Memorial Orchid Show and Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Packed House Spring Market With Lomo Pizza at Packed House. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Rock & Roll Playhouse plays music of The Beatles & more for kids at The Annex. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. Central Connecticut at Marty L. Miller Field. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DIY Beaded Plants at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Trad Celtic & Old Time Session live at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Community Dance Workshop with Dance Theatre of Harlem at Va Arts Fest. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe Gosman Band performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
"Room 112 Tour" - 112, The Lox, Total & Case at Joseph Echols Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Best dang lineup of Paddy greens in town. Cova + Parades = ♥ . Rip it.
When you’re this close to the bay, there’s never a bad day for She Crab. Rip it.
Two new Za flavors at Benny’s for the month of March. Rip it.
Wine tasting is better with friends from Blanca. Rip it.
Refreshed menus at Capo Capo are turning some heads. Rip it.
He’s crashing on your couch, he’s blowing up your ‘buds, he’s the Visiting Fish. Rip it.
New happy hour to fix your afternoon crash. Rip it.
It’s simply the right time of year for Grace O’Malley’s. Rip it.
