The Norfolk School Board reviewed four draft plans aimed at closing and consolidating certain schools in the district this week. Rip it.
The Granby Street bike lanes, which were funded several years ago, will officially start construction on September 8th. Rip it.
This year’s state elections are entering their final sprint as the campaigns pass Labor Day. Rip it.
The voter registration deadline this year is October 24th. Early voting starts September 19th. Rip it.
Hundreds gathered at Town Point Park on Labor Day for a movement called “Workers Over Billionaires.” Rip it.
Amid complaints about substandard living conditions in military barracks, the Navy is considering a $1.3 billion plan to privatize barracks for junior sailors in Norfolk and the surrounding area, despite past problems with privatized military family housing. Rip it.
According to the Virginia Department of Education public schools had more than 3,200 unfilled teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year with the Tidewater region having the highest vacancy rates. Rip it.
ODU and a local school opened a new “lab school” this week to help students get hands-on experience before they apply to college. Rip it.
Virginia legislators are taking a look at possible AI laws ahead of 2026 session. Rip it.
Recent polling by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation found that the vast majority of people in the region would like to see more menhaden fish left in the water and less harvested. Rip it.
A new study from No Kid Hungry Virginia indicates that 45% of Virginians are going into debt due to rising food costs. Rip it.
VDH introduced the statewide sickle cell registry to health systems last month as part of the two-phase roll out and is strongly encouraging patients to participate. Rip it.
Faith-based organizations, higher-education institutions, and local governments could get new powers to build affordable housing if new federal legislation is passed. Rip it.
ODU Football returns for the first home game of the season this Saturday at Ballard Stadium. Rip it.
Virginia Stage Company is performing “Ain’t Misbehavin’” at the historic Wells Theater through September 21st. Rip it.
Saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, a DownBeat Critics Poll winner whose “brawny and full-bodied” sound can be heard in top clubs and in award-winning recordings, lands at the Attucks on September 20th. Rip it.
Meet the cast of Clyde’s, a show performed by the Generic Theater, ahead of their September 26th debut. Rip it.
The Virginia Queer Film Festival released it’s full schedule for the Sept 12- 14 events. Rip it.
Get your Plein Air on with paint sessions at the Hermitage. Rip it.
Bit Brigade is performing rock covers of NES/SNES soundtracks at the Annex featuring the likes of Super Mario World & F-Zero. Rip it.
Timbaland is taking over the Norva on October 18th as part of Timbaland Way Weekend. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Forging Paths: Grounded by Memory at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
JJJJJerome Ellis: Contradictions at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds at d’Art Center. Rip it.
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.
My Meanderings by Joe Smith of ISO Imagery at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
The Trump administration announced it is withdrawing over $39 million in funds meant for a Norfolk facility that, once finished, will support offshore wind projects. Rip it.
Rumors were confirmed this week that Target plans to open a store in Ward’s Corner with residents reacting positively and negatively to the news. Rip it.
Hearings are on-going to determine if Dominion Energy can raise customer bills by more than $10 per month. Rip it.
The state’s elected leaders are urging hospitals and healthcare companies to be more vocal about the impacts federal policies will have on patients. Rip it.
WTKR/WGNT, the Scripps-owned CBS affiliated television stations in Norfolk, has promoted news director Ed Reams to the role of general manager/news director. Rip it.
The Silver Care Dementia Center has officially opened Lashley Village, a non-traditional center, in Norfolk. Rip it.
Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) residential users could see their utility bills increase by an average of over $8 monthly, if state regulators accept the company’s current proposal to make an interim rake hike permanent. Rip it.
HRT is hosting a career fair later this month with a ton of openings available. Rip it.
The Port of Virginia is now accepting Pre-Applications for four high-impact Growth Incentive Grant programs. Rip it.
VMA25: International Trade Symposium—Forward is going down October 14-16th. Rip it.
Janice Hawkins, a nursing professor and vice provost for academic affairs at Old Dominion University, was recently named one of 10 finalists in the American Climate Leadership Awards. Rip it.
Cova Brewing is using markets to support small businesses and offer a hub to the community. Rip it.
Today’s the day! After work head to Granby Street for a massive block party. First Fridays features Cody Christian and DJ Jofroxi this month. Rip it.
West Ghent Neighbors are meeting up for a casual Happy Hour on Monday at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Festevent is putting on free movies at both Ocean View Beach Park and Five Points Park this weekend. Rip it.
Yellow’s Bright Sparks Live is back at Assembly next week for a conversation called “Rediscovering the Roots - Why the Basics Still Matter.” Rip it.
Fri Sep 5
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
First Fridays with Cody Christian and DJ Jofroxi in Downtown. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice Market at Local’s Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Chloe Youtsey performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
PC Duo performs live at Torch. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Cinema Movie Night featuring A Minecraft Movie. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: Critters at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides Home Game at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Vinyl Night at Smartmouth Beer. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
After First Fridays Game Night Presented by Build at Assembly. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
757 Makerspace First Friday Social & Open House. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Heather Edwards Band performs live at The OV Beach Tavern. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Pancho performs live at PBR Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents The Era of Yacht Rock at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Hot Country Nights: Celeste Kellogg at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Darkness performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
GirlProv at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Justin's Going Away Party at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Live! Music at Blue Moon Outdoor Stage at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at Goth Night. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Cactus Creek Band performs live at Shark’s Sports Bar. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe Grundmeyer performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ J Rok performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sat Sep 6
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.
Sky's the Limit Yoga at Neptune's Fury. 9:00 am. Rip it.
International Coastal Cleanup on the ERT at Water Street Open Space. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach / EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Storybook Tea Party at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Abstract Painting Workshop at d'Art Center. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am Rip it.
Paper Quilling at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Coastal Virginia Cigar Festival 2025 at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Black History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour at Norfolk. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Auditions: The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
COVA's County Fair at COVA Brewing Company. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm Rip it.
Delta Queen Live Music at Maker's Craft Brewery. 5:15 pm. Rip it.
Robbin King performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Football vs NC Central at Ballard Stadium. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Football vs. Virginia State at Dick Price Stadium. 6:00 pm Rip it.
Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder at the Bachelorette Party at The Venue at 259. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides Home Game at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Dry Land & Melanie Howdershell perform live at Cafe Stella. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Micah Spruill performs live at Just Birdies. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Cactus Creek Band performs live at American Legion on Tidewater Dr. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Ain't Misbehavin' | The Fats Waller Musical Show at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Swans w/ Little Annie & Paul Wallfisch at The NorVA. 8:00 pm Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Pony Bradshaw performing live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Improv Charcuterie (3 Shows in 1) at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Sep 7
Flow + Brunch at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. + Yorgo's. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Brunch Karaoke performs live at Grain. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Self Care Sunday at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Sunday Football w/ Slightly at The OV Beach Tavern. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxters. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Game Day Watch Party at Waterside District. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Kaboombox perfroms live at Blue Moon Outdoor Stage. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides Home Game at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Ain't Misbehavin' | The Fats Waller Musical Show at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Sip & Paint Bath Bombs at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at Chrysler Hall. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Matt Holloman performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Otter Lager and Tiger Trail Ale are fresh collab beers from Elation Brewery and the Virginia Zoo. Rip it.
Mimosas for $3, Hair of the Dog is getting serious. Rip it.
Handsome Biscuit has quite the sticky situation on it’s hands. Rip it.
Jack Brown's just dropped the Pickolas Cage, a pickle heavy burger. Rip it.
Pistaschio crepes have entered the chat. Rip it.
Meet The Bonfiglio! made with locally-distilled Beach Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and fig jam at Leone’s. Rip it.
Roasted sweet corn ice cream with corn bread cake pieces and strawberry jam is the latest loco creation to come out of Lolly’s. Rip it.
O’s Donuts just dropped a full fall lineup with much more than just some pumpkin spice. Rip it.
Nutella banana egg roll? Well roll up and try one. Rip it.
