Mayor Kenny Alexander delivered his 2026 State of the City address, highlighting crime reduction, business investment, housing, and development with a rallying cry of "Let's go, Norfolk!" Rip it.
The swimming pool has been nixed from the design of the new Maury High School. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Transit broke ground on a Norfolk transit center named after civil rights leader Evelyn Butts. Rip it.
Studies find widening roads often doesn't ease traffic — but VDOT says the HRBT expansion is different. Rip it.
About 1,000 Norfolk homes are eligible for floodproofing through a city program. Rip it.
Norfolk will close westbound Norview Avenue near the airport for six months for construction. Rip it.
The U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. during a ceremony in Norfolk. Rip it.
The USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment has set a record, with another deployment coming soon. Rip it.
A Norfolk sailor says he found a dead rat in his Monster Energy drink. Rip it.
As Black Maternal Health Week wraps up, a Sentara midwife is highlighting ongoing risks for Black mothers. Rip it.
Hampton Roads ForKids hit a $2 million fundraising threshold — 100 times what it raised at its first event. Rip it.
Gov. Spanberger amended bills that shift costs onto data centers; critics say her tweaks weaken them. Rip it.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is suing the Trump administration over the rollback of climate pollution protections. Rip it.
With federal funding becoming scarce, Chesapeake Bay communities are digging for money to keep channels open. Rip it.
Officials are going on "Osprey Watch" to track Hampton Roads' birds of prey. Rip it.
USA Today nominated Norfolk Botanical Garden for the #1 Best Butterfly Garden in the U.S. Rip it.
After a win against Durham on Thursday, the Tides are 7-11 for the season. Rip it.
A local musician and protégé of Marvin Gaye is using music to combat gun violence in Norfolk. Rip it.
The Spirit of America Celebrate 250: Virginia International Tattoo is coming to Norfolk. Rip it.
Tattoo performers brought music to patients at CHKD. Rip it.
An Irish dancer says the Virginia Tattoo experience will be a "full circle" moment. Rip it.
Virginia MOCA opened its new building with a bold show, "The Pursuit of Happiness." Rip it.
Two legends. One kitchen. One moment that could change everything. Catch the world premiere of “ Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem” at the historic Wells Theater. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Blueprint: Media Work and the Twelfth Annual Wearable Arts Exhibition 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.
Glass Immersed 2026: Dual Glass Installation at at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
A Larger Than Life Bauhaus Inspired Tryptich by R.V. Gusentine on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Elizabeth Kijowski at Zeke’s. Rip it.
Virginia is raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2028 under a newly signed law. Rip it.
Virginia and other states are making it easier for physician assistants to practice. Rip it.
Advocates are reacting to Spanberger's marijuana marketplace amendments. Rip it.
Cannabis testing challenges persist as Virginia's retail market nears. Rip it.
A 2025 Virginia audit flagged IT and grant monitoring issues. Rip it.
Hampton Roads businesses and banks are preparing for a scarcity of pennies. Rip it.
The Flashfood app has expanded to Hampton Roads, offering shoppers a way to find affordable groceries nearing their best-by date. Rip it.
Norfolk's new Raising Cane's is open, featuring locally inspired decor — and a PETA protest greeted the grand opening. Rip it.
The Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival returns to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on May 2 and 3 with 150+ wines, live music, and a new VIP experience. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum of Art is embracing the Haitian Carnival vibes in their latest igNITE event. Rip it.
Fri Apr 17
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Tee Off for Testicular Cancer 2026 at Sewells Point Golf Course. 8:30 am. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. New Haven at Marty L. Miller Field. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Family Bingo Night at Berkley Community Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Opening reception: "Rhythm of the Stage" at Attucks Theatre. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Felicia Hoyos performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Eric Staab performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Baseball vs Georgia Southern at The Bud. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Flow with Live Body Brave at Live Body Brave Studio. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Corey Pavlosky performs live at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
3rd Annual Night of Magic Gala at 600 Church St. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Jay Webb performs live at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Slow Jams: R&B Flight Night at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Goodfriends 7: "Summer Warm-Up" Arts Social at Glow Juice Bar. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem | Co-World Premiere at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mann Live at Boss Queens at Boss Queens Restaurant & Lounge. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jam: Black Women's History Month at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Sharks Sports Bar & Grill at Sharks Sports Bar & Grill. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Nevemore! A Poe Comedy Show at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Pinardi performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Teacher's Pet - Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Apr 18
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Lambert's Point Open Space Tour at Lambert's Point Open Space. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Ushers & Greeters Conference at Second Calvary Baptist Church. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Bike Rodeo Volunteers: St. Patrick's Catholic School Norfolk at Patrick Saint Catholic School. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Poke Fest at Norfolk Masonic Temple. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Live Green Norfolk: A Celebration of Community & Sustainability at Lafayette Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Voyage of Life: Korean War Photography Exhibition at MacArthur Memorial. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Garden Artists: Beaded Rain Mobiles at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Intro to Cake Decorating Class at Wine & Cake Hobbies, Inc. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Spring Chickens: Pottery Hand Building at d'Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
TA Gatling performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Youth Council 2026 Teen Expo at Norview Recreation Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Dressed to the CANINES: Rescue on the Runway at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Groovy Dance Fitness at Norview Community Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk NATO Festival Parade of Nations at Downtown Norfolk. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Yogi Flight Club || Inversion + Arm Balance Workshop at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co.. 12:15 pm. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. New Haven at Marty L. Miller Field. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk NATO Festival International Village at Town Point Park. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem | Co-World Premiere at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Psychic Development Workshop at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Baseball vs Georgia Southern at The Bud. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Delta Queen Band performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
World Circus Day Celebration at Bay Oaks Park. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
City Girls Walk Meetup at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Anime Bazaar: The Otaku Orchard at The Norva. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
After The Flow: Yoga & Dinner With WLW Strangers at Ocean View Yoga. 5:45 pm. Rip it.
Better By Tuesday performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Opera by Design | Norfolk at Harrison Opera House. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Petals & Purpose floral therapy workshop at Waters Edge Winery Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Cabaret Dinner Theater Dungeons and Dragons Edition! at 37th and Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Sound Bowl Healing Experience at Botanica Ade Okan. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke at Benchtop Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem | Co-World Premiere at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Virginia International Tattoo at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Magic of Motown at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Druid Stone, Foehammer, SEID, Anastasia at Chicho's Backstage. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Swamp Dogg performs live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Raspy Soul Experience feat. The Unknown at Boss Queens Soul Cafe. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP Performing Live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Off The Record at 80/20 Burger Bar. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch spins live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sun Apr 19
Salty Dog Beach Walk 2026 at COVA Brewing Company & Coffee House. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Reelin' Rangers at Chesterfield Heights Fishing Pier. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Joe Heilman performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea Market at Waterside District. 11:00 am. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. New Haven at Marty L. Miller Field. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
SUPERHIGH MARKET at The Annex. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Pickleball for the Kids at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Baseball vs Georgia Southern at The Bud. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Rob De performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
"Earth Day" Market at Locals Marketplace. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem | Co-World Premiere at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic at Selden Market. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Trad Celtic & Old Time Session at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Virginia International Tattoo at Norfolk Scope Arena. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Jimmy's Buffet at Norfolk Collegiate. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Bon Jovi's 'Slippery When Wet' at Harrison Opera House. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Set Apart Sundays Open Decks at Baxter's Sports Lounge. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Earth Day Fashion Trashion Witch Walk Runway at AJ Gator's - East Beach. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Makers Spring Concert at The Annex. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Yoga Nidra NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co.. 6:45 pm. Rip it.
757 Spring Fest: Monaleo & NoCap at Chartway Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Hippie Sabotage: Give and Take Tour at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE NIGHT | Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Johnny Smallwood 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.
Nothing says beautiful weather quite like a mimosa flight. Rip it.
Calling all Reese’s fans, you got to try the chocolate peanut butter tart at 219. Rip it.
It might be messy but a burger with teriyaki glazed pork belly, a sunny egg, and Sichuan chili crisps is totally worth it. Rip it.
If you’re looking for beef, the Byrd is still place to go. Rip it.
Stella still stocks the classics, like the perfect coffee crumb cake. Rip it.
The grooviest thing to do is loading up on clams, mussels, and oysters. Rip it.
The great minds of Ilo Bistro and Four Eleven York are teaming up for “On the Block,” a special wine dinner in the courtyard. Rip it.
Star spangled baked goods by your favorite neighborhood French folks. Rip it.
Ramp season is ramping up down at Legrand. Rip it.
