Thousands of onlookers packed the downtown waterfront to welcome more than 25 international tall ships for Sail250, including an Ecuadorian vessel flying a flag so massive it drooped into the water. Rip it.
A fleet of 20 international tall ships, including the USCG Cutter Eagle, began departing Norfolk after drawing crowds to the waterfront for Sail 250. Rip it.
MacArthur Center permanently closes this Saturday, ending a 25-year run as Norfolk prepares to demolish the quiet mall and build a walkable, mixed-use downtown district. Rip it.
State Superintendent Jenna Conway recently toured the region, hearing local praise for classroom cell phone bans, concerns about state testing, and the unique needs of transitioning military families. Rip it.
Norfolk's emergency shelter on Tidewater Drive secured $850,000 in federal funding to build an onsite commercial kitchen, a move expected to save the city $600,000 annually in outsourced meal costs. Rip it.
Part of a $35.2 million statewide distribution, new opioid settlement grants fund jail-based treatment, mobile outreach, and youth prevention programs across Hampton Roads, including Norfolk's Operation STOP initiative. Rip it.
Liberty Military Housing opened Mariner's Row, a new 64-townhome community near Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, ahead of plans to renovate 3,000 military homes across Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Rip it.
Spain's 26,000-ton amphibious assault ship, the Juan Carlos I, was operating out of Naval Station Norfolk for the multinational FLEETEX250 training exercises. Rip it.
State Senator Lashrecse Aird criticized ODU for blaming a 2021 "second chance" law to justify its mass criminal history survey following the March campus shooting. Rip it.
Crews are turning 100,000 tons of concrete rubble from the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion into artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay. Rip it.
Early morning commuters on the Tide Light Rail must board shuttle buses between the Newtown Road and Norfolk State stations through Saturday, June 27, while HRT conducts track maintenance. Rip it.
The Stop the Violence Team hosted its annual Juneteenth parade through Diggs Town, marching to the Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library for a day of food, entertainment, and cultural exhibits. Rip it.
The 757 Sober Ride Program offers free Lyft rides up to $15 across Hampton Roads from July 3 through July 6 to keep holiday travelers safe. Rip it.
Virginia legislators advanced a $205 billion budget featuring 4% teacher raises, a retail cannabis marketplace, and a new energy tax on data centers that penalizes noisy facilities $32,500 per day. Rip it.
A new Virginia budget compromise could re-criminalize public marijuana use by raising the civil fine from $25 to $250 and introducing criminal penalties for repeat offenses starting next summer. Rip it.
A new state budget proposal could give Norfolk residents the power to vote on a local 1% sales tax increase dedicated entirely to funding public school construction and maintenance. Rip it.
The federal government is scouting interest from mining companies to lease a swath of ocean floor off Virginia's coast for mineral extraction, drawing immediate environmentalist pushback. Rip it.
The ACLU of Virginia filed a motion to compel state election officials to immediately register eligible voters with past felony convictions, accusing the state of violating a recent court order. Rip it.
Despite severe statewide drought, Norfolk rarely needs water restrictions because the city hosts no water-intensive data centers. Rip it.
The Norfolk Tides stumbled into the second half of the season, dropping a home doubleheader to the Durham Bulls 6-4 and 5-3 at Harbor Park. Rip it.
Norfolk State University is launching a women's varsity flag football program next spring under inaugural head coach Darryl Bullock, making the Spartans the second collegiate team in Hampton Roads. Rip it.
Naro Cinema is bringing the full Lord of the Rings trilogy to the screen in July. Rip it.
Second Saturdays and Sundays are FREE at the Hermitage all summer. Rip it.
Coming in July to the Chrysler Museum of Art: Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry from the Dallas Museum of Art. Rip it.
A Downtown Norfolk Council public art initiative is adding more color and creativity to downtown streets. Rip it.
The Barry Art Museum has announced their 6th Annual Public Arts Festival will be “Helios” with a new work from Luke Jerram. Rip it.
Josh Groban will perform with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on August 16. Rip it.
The seasonal butterfly exhibit is back at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Wilderness Photography Foundation’s Traveling Exhibit, Nature’s Generosity at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Metal Transformed: A National Exhibit Featuring Fine Art Metalsmithing at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Handwork at the Hermitage at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
The Sloane Collection at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
We The People, A Series of Collages by Jay Brown Jr. of Still Jaybird Photography on display at The Gallery at Elation. Rip it.
Norfolk's 'trilogy' weekend of Harborfest, Sail250, and Juneteenth drew nearly 500,000 visitors to the waterfront, generating $50 million in tourism revenue and setting an attendance record at Town Point Park. Rip it.
Old Dominion University launched its National Security Institute to research cyber threats, AI, and maritime operations, joining about 12 other universities nationwide. Rip it.
Virginia's Commonwealth Transportation Board approved a $28.5 billion six-year improvement program to fund major highway, rail, and transit projects across the state. Rip it.
Three local favorites reopened in Norfolk: Ghent's fire-damaged Crudo Nudo, My Mama's Kitchen on East Little Creek Road, and Virginia Beach transplant Blackeyed Peas Restaurant on Granby Street. Rip it.
NFL all-time sack leader Bruce Smith opened his restaurant, the 200 Sack Club, inside Concourse B at Norfolk International Airport. Rip it.
ODU's Dragas Center midyear forecast pegs U.S. consumer sentiment at its lowest in six decades, projecting $5 Hampton Roads gas this summer as 56% of area renters remain cost-burdened. Rip it.
Crews are making progress on the new Norfolk State University Science Building by SB Ballard. Rip it.
The Norfolk Innovation Corridor has a slate of new board members. Rip it.
City of Norfolk employees are taking the stage in Denver for the 2026 All-America City Awards this week. Rip it.
There’s an RFQ out for the Norfolk CSRM project. Rip it.
The Hampton Roads Maritime Training System (HRMTS) is building a coordinated workforce ecosystem around the trades like shipbuilding, submarine manufacturing, welding, machining, electrical, and more. Rip it.
Norfolk-based S.L. Nusbaum Realty brokered its third Virginia land deal for Buc-ee's, a $14.8 million sale of 35-plus acres off I-95 in Stafford County slated for a 74,000-square-foot travel center. Rip it.
The Norfolk Industrial market has been shifting from a tightly-supplied environment to one defined by rising vacancy and softer demand. Rip it.
JLL Capital Markets announced the sale of the Port of Virginia Shallow-Bay Portfolio, a four-building industrial portfolio totaling 655,852 square feet on the Elizabeth River. Rip it.
Grab free coffee and make business connects at Collision Coffee, a Work From Downtown event on July 8th. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Pride Weekend returns June 26–28, featuring a Downtown block party, PrideFest and Boat Parade at Town Point Park, and a beach party. Rip it.
Sunset Sessions are coming to Waterside in this summer. Rip it.
Jacoozy is landing at Benchtop with a free 3 hour show on July 18th. Rip it.
Fri June 26
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at The Pagoda. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Day at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Field Trip on the Learning Barge at Dominion Energy Learning Barge. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Career Fair at Hampton Roads Transit. 10:00 am. Rip it.
All Summer Long: Fresh with PRIDE! at Lafayette Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
World Cup Norway vs. France Watch Party at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Idio Mag & Colley Community Center Presents: Feel Good Friday at Colley Community Center. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Sadhana & Selfcare Retreat at Ocean View Yoga. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Monthly Wine Tasting at The Green Onion. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
The Float: A Sound Bath Experience at Kroc Center Hampton Roads. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Louie Latour Iconic Burgundy Dinner at Todd Jurich's Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan Performing Live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Mollie Pop performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
13th Annual Pride Block Party at Town Point Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Latitude Luau at Latitude Climbing + Fitness. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Pre-Regional 5 Game Sweeper at AMF Bowling Co.. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Confident Lead - Chicago Stepping - Men's Program at Gethsemane Community Church. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Outta Pocket at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher Performing Live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Charlton Phaneuf/ The Charltones Performing Live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Pride After Party | Vid Room at The Wave. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly Performing Live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Plot Party! High Octane Comedy at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Frequency at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Pride Block Party Afterparty at Waterside District at Waterside District. 11:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Jun 27
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Coaster Coffee. 7:15 am. Rip it.
2026 ARRL Field Day Exercise at 705 Lesner Ave. 8:00 am. Rip it.
2026 ERT Botanical Tours at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
BBSA "Broad Bay" & NYCC "Wolcott Memorial" Regattas at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Garden Artists: Clay Mosaics at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Summer Standoff! Week 2: Kickball at Tabernacle Church. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Boombox Rides at MacArthur Mall Green Space. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Miles Mulkey Performing Live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Blush & Bloom Kawaii Market at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it.
38th Annual Hampton Roads PrideFest & Boat Parade at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Disney Lorcana: Wilds Unknown Set Championship - Norfolk at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
38th Annual Hampton Roads PrideFest & Boat Parade at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Pride at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Throwback Flow: 90s Hip Hop + R&B Yoga at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar & More. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Drag Queen Bingo! at The Slover. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Anime Bazaar: One Piece at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan Performing Live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dude Perfect at Chartway Arena. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Nick Franzitta performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Lovves performs live at at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools High School Graduation at Chartway Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation with Carly at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
American Legion Tidewater Post 327 at American Legion Tidewater Post 327. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Wilderado with Sam Burchfield at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Unity Gain: Live Electronic Music feat: Hindu Pez, ear_canal, Chaka Benson, nested for rest, FÄWN at The Taphouse Grill. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Rylo & Friends at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly Performing Live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Ian Foutz Performing Live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology Performing Live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
IMPROVAGEDDON: June 2026!!! at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Jun 28
Audiobook Walk with Cozy Cove Bookshop at COVA Brewing Company. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Brian Pinardi Performing Live At Grain at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Pokemon Mid-Year Celebration Tournament at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Vaughn's way 3rd annual community day at Lakewood Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Blessed Sacrament Violin Recital at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Songs of Freedom: Norfolk Sound - One Country; One Sound at First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Merci Football Club Pickup Soccer at Lafayette Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Big Bands on the Bay at Ocean View at Ocean View Beach Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Music on the Greenspace at 1101 Jamestown Cres. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Banquo's Slaps And Raps Event at Chicho's Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
High Wire Act: Comedy without a Net! at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic Night at The Bird at The Bird Cafe & Lounge. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
smokedope2016 at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Zane Shenk Performing Live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
LGBTQ+ Yoga at 301 Brooke Ave. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Yorgo’s has a special pride drink for brunch at topside. Rip it.
Nothing quite says summertime like a chilled rosé from your friends at Vino Culture. Rip it.
Taro-Misu lattes and macadamia nut cold brews are all the rage at Aeplu Island Cafe. Rip it.
New summer hours just dropped at aLatte in Downtown. Rip it.
The French might not approve of this French Onion burger but we sure do. Rip it.
Impress the whole cookout with Pendulum made hot dogs for Fourth of July. Rip it.
Cosmo & Wanda? No, it’s strawberry & matcha. Rip it.
Do they make their own mozz down at Mercato di Grazia? Yeah, of course they do and it looks delicious. Rip it.
Maker’s is spinning up rainbow beer flights for Pride month. Get ‘em while you can. Rip it.