Norfolk City Council voted to move Broadway shows from Chrysler Hall to Harrison Opera House to make way for renovation of Chrysler Hall. Rip it.
City of Norfolk leaders decided to pay H&M $1.5 million to terminate their MacArthur Center lease early in anticipation of the building’s future closure. Rip it.
The MacArthur Center is scheduled to close by June 30 in order for the city to redevelop the center with housing, hotels, retail, and reconnected streets. Rip it.
Bills (called Housing Near Jobs bills) that could allow by-right zoning for apartment buildings, townhomes and mixed-use developments in certain commercial corridors have cleared the House and Senate. Rip it.
Forthcoming Norfolk Public Schools superintendent Jeff Rose used a press conference to detail his plans for the school division. Rip it.
Virginia legislators representing Norfolk will host a mid-session virtual townhall at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rip it.
President Donald Trump recently signed a spending package that includes $500,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers to reevaluate extending the flood wall to the southside. Rip it.
An ongoing legal dispute between the City and the individuals that it sold land to in the Pretty Lake part of Norfolk could end up going to the Supreme Court. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Transit received $850,000 for paratransit fleet expansion across the region. Rip it.
Homeowners in Willoughby Spit could get access to a $25 million in funds to help raise homes or fill basements. Rip it.
A bill has been introduced in Virginia to ban a controversial herbicide that’s already banned in 70 countries around the world. Rip it.
A new study by researchers at Virginia Tech has determined how fast the land is sinking in the Chesapeake Bay area. Rip it.
Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi said this week that he will prosecute federal agents if they commit crimes in Norfolk. Rip it.
The Maury High School project has transitioned from early site preparation to the initial stages of constructing the new four-story school building. Rip it.
More than 300,000 Virginians could become uninsured thanks to changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Rip it.
Emergency department visits linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) have increased nearly 29% over a five-year period in Virginia. Rip it.
The SPCA animal shelter at the corner of Ballantine and VB boulevards has seen a complete turnabout since it was empty in December; it’s now filled to capacity with dogs waiting for a new home. Rip it.
he Norfolk-based USS Truxtun and a supply ship were involved in a collision in the Caribbean Sea this week. Rip it.
Norfolk State baseball opens next week with a home game against Towson. Rip it.
ODU Basketball is lighting up the Chartway Arena this weekend. Rip it.
Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy with this upcoming workshop at the Hermitage. Rip it.
Kelo Soul has gone viral after rapping for J Cole while he was stopped at Waterside Drive. Rip it.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert comes to Chrysler Hall on February 27-28. Rip it.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, is a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing works by two pioneering female artists on view from February 19–May 31 at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
The Hermitage Museum has announced it’s 10th Annual Immersive Series: “What Remains” with Rouge VA, opening March 19th. Rip it.
Starting January 28th, the Va Stage Company performs “Wait Until Dark” at the historic Well’s Theater. Rip it.
Live from the Music Room, an exclusive Hermitage Museum series, is back this spring. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Tapio Wirkkala: Still at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Nam June Paik: Electric Television at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Merged: A National Juried Exhibition of Collage & Assemblage at d’Art Center. Rip it.
ImPRESSion: A National Juried Exhibit of Printmaking at d’Art Center. Rip it.
“What is Time” by Glennis Lofland at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Seasonal Impressions by Rachel Vredenburg of That Hippie Painter at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Elizabeth Ruth Art at Zeke’s. Rip it.
The Interim Gaming Hall, the 7,200-square-foot tent-like-looking transportable building, is expecting to break even on casino operations. Rip it.
The State of Virginia committed $14.5M yearly for new a paid internship program, called InternshipsVA. Rip it.
Norfolk Coffee & Tea, founded in 1919, is facing tariff headwinds as imports from Brazil face a 50% tariff. Rip it.
Another Federal shutdown is looming with potentially substantial impacts on the local economy. Rip it.
Legislation is proceeding that would make new data centers shoulder the burden of power rate increases. Rip it.
As energy demand is expected to spike, legislators are scrambling to bring on more supply and increase the capacity of the current grid. Rip it.
Carnival Cruise Lines had delayed debarkation and embarkation processes this week following IT issues. Rip it.
757 Accelerate announced its 9th cohort of startups, including FirX, Mercurial AI, Joy of Wine Company and more. Rip it.
The Norfolk Innovation Corridor hosts “Innovators Invite” speaker series starting later this month. Rip it.
Own a business in OV? Don’t miss the next Ocean View Business Association meeting. Rip it.
House Revival Project returns on February 28th with DJ Class. Rip it.
Waterside is going full Mardi Gras madness this weekend. Rip it.
Calling all Honky Tonk-ers, Ramon and the Holy Smokes are ready to show you how to hoedown. Rip it.
Fri Feb 13
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Friday 13th/Valentine Flash Event at Colley Ave Tattoo. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Ikea Game Night! at IKEA. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
70s/80s Karaoke Night at East Ocean View Community & Senior Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
The 13th Page Market at Maker's Craft Brewery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Tap Into Virginia Opera at Harrison Opera House. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Cabinet of Curiosity: Wonders & Relics at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Dinner at Varia. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday MixxedFit Class at Granby YMCA. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
You + Me + Your Friends Create Club at Wands Books. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Romantasy Trivia with Bar Trivia Live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Pop-Topic - Galentine's Vol. III at The Annex. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Broken Hearted Beer Dinner Featuring Bell's Brewery at Grain. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Dreal's Mardi Gras at the Pagoda at The Pagoda. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Princess Bride in Concert: Film with Orchestra at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
IPWA Presents NO LOVE LOST at The Iconic Pythian Castle. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
13 Going on 30 2026 Galentine's Day at Naro Cinema. 7:45 pm. Rip it.
Styles P + Beanie Sigel at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The R&B Lovers Tour at Norfolk Scope. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Crush and Cork Galentines Party at Mona Lisa Restaurant & Bar. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: Dragons After Dark at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Seth Logan performs live at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Keith Sweat Tickets at Scope Arena Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Alec Edmonds performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Cupid After Hours Party at DaaBIN Store Norfolk. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
A Very Good Friday live at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Feb 14
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.
Garden Artists: Valentine's Day Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Great Backyard Bird Count at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
African American Scientists & Inventors Day at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Galentine's Day Drag Brunch at Waterside District. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Cupid's Closet Community Clothing Swap at Keep Norfolk Beautiful. 10:00 am. Rip it.
USO Norfolk Spouses Galentines Day at Starbucks. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Sea Glass Valentine's Workshop at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Lá Fhéile Vailintín Sona Duit at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Love Local Valentine's Day Market at Wasserhund Brewing Company. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Galentine's Crystal Bracelet Charm Bar: Spicy Meets Sparkly at Nuland Hot Sauce.
Valentine's Day Winter Market at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
A Valentine's Tea at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Selden Is For Lovers Market at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Partner Yoga NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co.. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Galentine's Day Drag Brunch at Waterside District. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm.. Rip it.
Pups and Kisses at Afterglow Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Love is Blind, Total Blackout! at Spooky Acres. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Valentines Jazz Dinner with Woody Beckner at Syd’s Fish Pig Cafe. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Dinner at Hilton Norfolk. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Day Dinner at Saltine. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Danielle Roby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Day Paint 'n' Sip at Downtown Norfolk. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Eternally Yours: A Dark Fantasy Ball at Maker's Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mardi Gras Live! Norfolk at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Day Cacao Ceremony and Floating Sound Bath Meditation at Flourish. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Greensboro Gargoyles - Women in Sports at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm.. Rip it.
The Porch Cats at Cafe Stella at Cafe Stella. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
A Valentine's Tribute to Luther at Norfolk State University. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Andrea Lisa at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Cosmic Princess Anime Rave at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Full Band- American Legion at American Legion Tidewater Post 327. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Love Sucks Karaoke for Suicide Prevention Hotline at OG Cogans. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Love Ain't Blind | Valentine's DJ Night at Hilton Norfolk the Main. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
LOVE GALORE w/ Social Supply at The Annex. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Puppy Love at MJ's Tavern at MJ's Tavern. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Love Ain't Blind | Valentine's DJ Night at Hilton Norfolk The Main. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturgay w/ DJ West & DJ Genki at the Wave. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Emo After Dark: Emo Dance Party with DJ Paul! at 37th and Zen. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Hey Ma! All R&B All Luv at Chicho’s Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Feb 15
Flow & Glam at Moonrise Jewelry. 9:45 am. Rip it.
Great Backyard Bird Count 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.
Sweet Hearts Pop Up at Locals Marketplce. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Black Cup Table Talk at Pure Lagos. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Love is Blind, Total Blackout! at Spooky Acres. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Self Care Sunday Breathwork & Soundbath at Ocean View Yoga. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Beads, Bites and Brews: Mardi Gras Market at The Ghent Rooftop. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Gents Hour 757 at Selden Market. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Greensboro Gargoyles - Sunday Family Funday at Norfolk Scope Arena. 3:05 pm. Rip it.
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' at Harrison Opera House. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Live Music Bingo! with Nate Sacks at The Annex. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Wooli Presents: Synapse at The NorVA. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Chelsea Handler: The High And Mighty Tour at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
“On The House” at Blue Moon Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Vessel now has breakfast burritos. Rip it.
Don’t walk, run to get a Toast chopped grinder. Rip it.
Union Taco is hosting a Burn Book menu this weekend with some fetch looking cocktails. Rip it.
Things are finally heating up over at Torch as they roll out all the Val Day specials. Rip it.
Real love is shrimp and black truffle mac and cheese in a grilled cheese. Rip it.
Stockpot stays …stocked with the special drink menus. Rip it.
The winter olympics are coming to Dirty Buffalo with Italian-inspired goodies like the tiramisu martini. Rip it.
Nobody does crab cakes like the Ten Top: blackened and loaded with crab meat. Rip it.
The crowd favorite lemon pesto pizza has returned to Sour Street. Rip it.
