After several delays, Norfolk School Board is now set to vote on a closure plan on October 15th. Rip it.
Two Norfolk City Council members expressed frustration with the Norfolk School Board over the ongoing work to create a plan to close and consolidate city schools. Rip it.
Scope and Chrysler Hall, formally the Norfolk Cultural and Convention Center, have been added to the Virginia Landmarks Register as notable historic sites. Rip it.
A new berm project in Larchmont-Edgewater is already helping to reduce nuisance flooding that often makes roads impassable. Rip it.
It’s only just October but the City of Norfolk is already prepping snow plows. Rip it.
Total fundraising for this gubernatorial race is substantially down from other recent elections, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. Rip it.
In an effort to address the housing shortage, one lawmaker wants Virginia to repeal parking requirements on new development. Rip it.
The rate of children without health insurance grew in Virginia and across the country, hitting its highest levels in more than a decade, according to a new study. Rip it.
Local food banks are worried that the federal government shutdown may make it even harder to deliver food. Rip it.
The State Board of Education moved to toughen proficiency standards in English and math this week. Rip it.
The President is expected in Norfolk today to discuss “the country’s great Naval assets.” Rip it.
Students are tagging and tracking migratory monarch butterflies with tiny trackers at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Rip it.
A Carnival cruise meant to depart Norfolk this week for the Bahamas had to divert to Canada instead due to hurricanes in the Atlantic. Rip it.
Virginia has lost nearly 50,000 acres of tree canopy in its portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed to development over just seven years. Rip it.
Drastic declines in osprey populations are being reported around the Chesapeake Bay due to lack of food sources, particularly in saltier water areas. Rip it.
NSU Football is 1-4 under new coach Mike Vick, as they head into the “Battle of the Bay” against Hampton. Rip it.
A group of local artists are bringing a floating art exhibition to the Hague Sunday called The Hague Parade. Rip it.
Fresh _dkane murals popped up at Vessel Craft Coffee in Chelsea. Rip it.
A new flower at the Norfolk Botanical Garden has a reputation for stinking up the place. Rip it.
Sneak peek into Beethoven's Choral Fantasy with Albert Cano Smit before this weekend! Rip it.
Kate Hamill's adaptation of the Jane Austen matchmaking classic, Emma, is taking the stage at Virginia Stage Company. Rip it.
The Virginia Arts Fest is hosting Kayce Laine for an elevated sound bath experience featuring crystal bowls, gong, ocean drum, synth bass, and live ambient vocals. Rip it.
Walk the wetlands, learn about compost, and climb into Walker Babington's lBurden of the Beast this Sunday. Rip it.
Local musicians are popping up in ORF during October as part of the Live From The Lobby series. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
JJJJJerome Ellis: Contradictions at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Tapio Wirkkala: Still at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
VIVID: Annual Juried National Exhibition of VIBRANT, BOLD & LOUD Artworks at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The Vault – ¡Presente!: A Juried National Exhibit of Contemporary Hispanic Folk Art in
Calligraphy, A Journey Without Destination at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
River of Earth: Meaning and Material in Self-Taught Art From Appalachia at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
The Burden of the Beast at the Hermitage Museum. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Works by the Artists of d'Art Center in honor of Kim Keene at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
GO Virginia is making a $770K investment in the region to support advanced manufacturing and the HR Regional Investment Playbook. Rip it.
A Norfolk left one woman was left with non-functioning panels and thousands in debt by a solar panel installer that shut down shortly thereafter. Rip it.
Navy Federal customers have been affected by a widespread scam involving strangers taking loans out in their name. Rip it.
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority began tracking sales this summer, tracing $30 million in medical marijuana sales and just over 256,000 transactions between the months of July and August. Rip it.
Local business professors calmed fears about long term economic impacts in the wake of the government shutdown. Rip it.
A new command is running the support facilities at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in order to speed up maintenance. Rip it.
Meet Bold Mariner’s Evan Lantry, the brewmaster showcasing both technical precision and creative flair. Rip it.
Virginia’s Attorney General and attorneys general from other states filed an antitrust lawsuit against real estate tech companies Zillow and Redfin, arguing that the two entered into an unlawful $100 million agreement to not compete. Rip it.
The ODU Dragas Center is set to release the 26th State of the Region Report on October 7th. Rip it.
NSU joined forces with the University of Michigan’s Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) Summer Program to expand access to advanced training in quantitative research for NSU students and faculty. Rip it.
The LAVA Halloween Extravaganza line up dropped and you’ve got to see this. Rip it.
The 10th Annual NEON Festival is lighting up the city on October 16th & 17th. Rip it.
The Admirals home opener will be October 24th vs the Worcester Railers. Rip it.
Get outside, enjoy the weather, and see the city by bike with the weekly Tour de Orf. Rip it.
Fri Oct 3
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Fairways to Homes Golf Tournament for The Union Mission at Ocean View Golf Course. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Garden Artists: Cornhusk Scarecrows at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
2025 Fall Tree & Shrub Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Kittenpalooza & Bonus Days at Catnip Cat Cafe. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Kids Consignment Sale at Ghent United Methodist Preschool. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Pumpkin Kisses Market at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Zoovies at The Virginia Zoo. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Skylark, Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm Rip it.
Alumni Weekend 2025 at Old Dominion University. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Kick Off: Hampton Roads 48 Hour Film HORROR Project 2025 at Fr8 House Coffee. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Oktoberfest Oompah Band performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: Meteor at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Nights of Encounter at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm Rip it.
IgNITE: Lagoon at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm Rip it.
Lawn Boys: A Tribute to Phish at Smartmouth Beer. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
An Evening with Chrystal E. at The Governor's School for the Arts. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Young Musicians of Virginia Concert at LarchmontUMC. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
31st Annual Spooky Acres Haunted House at MacArthur Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Bordeaux Varieties Comparison Class at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Patio Parties at PBR Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Skylark, Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Addams Family at Wells Theatre. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Pitch-A-Friend at Cova Brewing. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Clyde's at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Cloakroom, Jivebomb, Destiny Bond, & Spikepit perform live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
GirlProv at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Cody Stageberg performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm Rip it.
United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm Rip it.
Spooky Cinema: "They Live" at Naro Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sat Oct 4
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.
Fall Shred Day & Donation Drive at Military Circle Mall. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach / EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
October Warehouse Sale at The Industrial Cottage. 9:00 am. Rip it.
2025 Virginia Children's Festival at Town Point Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Chesapeake Bay Art Association Annual Fall Art Festival at Lakewood Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Grain. 11:00 am Rip it.
Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock 'n Roll Chess Riot IV at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Lager World at The Veil Brewing Co.. 12:00 pm Rip it.
Oktoberfest at The Bold Mariner. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Petition Granted: Chrome Saints Collection Pop-Up Shop at Secret Location. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Home Buying Seminar at Jordan-Newby Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Saber Tag Extreme at East Ocean View Community Park. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Compact Canine Rescue's 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Fest at Maker's Craft Brewery. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Tales of the Pushing Dragon with guest Dungeon Master George Nelson at Push Comedy Theater. 4:00 pm Rip it.
Fall Migration & Movie Night at East Ocean View Community Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Paint the Block Pink for Kim Keene at Starving Artist Cafe. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Plight, Lil, Feminine Death, Captive Birds at The Annex. 5:45 pm Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Blue Lotus Paint & Sip Party at The High Cup. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bordeaux Varieties Comparison Class at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Turncoat Syndicate Album Release at The Taphouse Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Beethoven's Choral Fantasy and Sibelius's Second Symphony at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Miami vs Florida State Game-Watching at Blue Moon TapHouse. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Clyde's at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Back & Forth with Rylo & Mickey Slicks at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Legwarmers perform live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Death Harvest "Pale Rider" EP Show with Thunder from Heaven and The Cemetery Boys at Chicho's Pizza Backstage. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm Rip it.
DJ Mikealis performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Spooky Cinema: "The Ring" at Naro Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 at Waterside District. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Oct 5
Brunch Karaoke performs live at Grain. 10:00 am Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am Rip it.
48th Annual ODU Literary Festival: Suspend Your Disbelief at Old Dominion University. 11:00 am Rip it.
Rising Tides, Resilient Minds on the ERT at Larchmont Library. 11:00 am Rip it.
LGBTQ+ Yoga at Eleanor's Norfolk. 11:00 am Rip it.
48th Annual ODU Literary Festival: Suspend Your Disbelief at Old Dominion University. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Brunch with Hot Ice at Brothers Norfolk. 11:00 am. Rip it.
DJ Retro P performs live at Baxters. 12:30 pm Rip it.
Sunday Game Day Watch Party at Waterside District. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Volleyball vs. Delaware State at Gill Gymnasium. 1:00 pm Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Clyde's at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm Rip it.
The Hague Parade: Floating Art Exhibition at the Hague. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Bingo, Brats, & Brews at LarchmontUMC. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Sandworm Souk at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Live Music Bingo with Nate Sacks at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tim Bakner performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm Rip it.
Pumpkins are popping up at Yorgos, bringing pumpkin bagels and cream cheese with them. Rip it.
Learn the esteemed varieties of Bordeuax in this series from Vino Culture. Rip it.
Thinly sliced tuna, crispy capers, egg yolk jam, and herb pangrattato, The Tuna Tonnato Carpaccio is the perfect way to begin your dining experience at Varia. Rip it.
Definitely treat yourself to a Kobros maple tahini craft latte — now at Toast. Rip it.
Galaxy, Nelson & Mosaic hops shine with notes of melon, grape, orange & pineapple in the Veil’s Dirt Nap Hazy DIPA. Rip it.
Few things are as delightful slurping up the ramen night at Stockpot. Rip it.
We love a local collab. Bakehouse focaccia is holding up “The Don” at the Grilled Cheese Bistro. Rip it.
