Democrats swept Virginia’s three statewide races on Tuesday, claiming full control of the executive branch. Rip it.
Democrats won 64 of the 100 House of Delegates races on Tuesday, winning all competitive seats. Rip it.
Jodi Slaughter defeated Jason Inge in the race for Norfolk’s Ward 3 School Board seat. Rip it.
Norfolk had the lowest voter turnout of all cities in the region. Rip it.
In a party line vote, the General Assembly voted for a mid-decade redistricting. Rip it.
Civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit alleging election officials are illegally rejecting student voter registrations from campuses, including ODU and NSU. Rip it.
Fences are going up near Maury High School to start the construction of the new $230 million campus. Rip it.
As SNAP payments hit a wall in the government shutdown, Virginia is rolling out an emergency program to serve as a stopgap: the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance Program (VENA). Rip it.
Norfolk has the third most SNAP recipients in the state with roughly 20,195 households and 37,354 individual recipients in September. Rip it.
10 years ago “the Dutch Dialogues” spurred new energy for resilience. This week’s event is pushing the conversations further. Rip it.
Half of all local waste will be diverted from landfills if a new AI-enabled processing plant hits its goals. Rip it.
Tidewater Community College announced it would launch a men's and women's basketball program. Rip it.
Virginia is one of several states trying to tackle high prescription drug costs. Rip it.
Sentara has tripled its mobile mammography fleet from one to three 3D mammography vans, in an effort to create more access to care across the region. Rip it.
The owner of Norfolk’s MP Island Cafe is raising funds and non-perishables to aid his home country of Jamaica after a massive hurricane hit the island. Rip it.
ODU is headed to a bowl game after a 31-6 win against Louisiana-Monroe. Rip it.
College basketball season has officially started, with ODU and NSU both competing in their first games. Rip it.
The bubbles are going up at ODU ahead of the Barry Art Museum’s Bubble Fest, the latest in their series of public art festivals. Rip it.
Kate Hamill's adaptation of the Jane Austen matchmaking classic, Emma, is taking the stage at Virginia Stage Company. Rip it.
A Jazzy Christmas Show is coming to Attucks Theater on December 6th. Rip it.
A few movies and tv shows are casting for roles in Norfolk soon. Rip it.
Virginia Arts Fest just dropped the lineup for their 29th season, including Dance Theater of Harlem, Meow Meow, The Leila, and more. Rip it.
Chelsea Handler is coming to Chrysler Hall on February 15th. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Tapio Wirkkala: Still at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Infinite Editions: Printmaking for Connection and Exchange at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Reminiscent: A National Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Impressionism at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The Vault: Tiny But Mighty 4 - An Annual National Juried Exhibit of Small Artworks 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 CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
THUNDER PERFECT MIND by Rich Justis at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
Norfolk’s long-awaited casino opens Friday in a temporary facility called The Interim. Rip it.
An ODU economist says unemployment claims have been higher every week in 2025 compared to 2024 in Virginia. Rip it.
You Turn Residential’s new 24/7 mental health crisis facility has opened in the Poplar Hall area. Rip it.
Brother’s Restaurant, owned by NBA referee Tony Brothers, announced it would be closing due to the uncertainty around the future of MacArthur Mall. Rip it.
Dominion Energy says its massive Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project remains on schedule, despite final reviews revealing minor issues that have delayed the start of turbine installation. Rip it.
Catch a discount at 757 Makerspace if you’re a federal employee. Rip it.
A huge new sign is gracing Selden Market ahead of a packed holiday shopping season. Rip it.
Colonna’s Shipyard held a ribbon cutting to open their new 100+ acre full-service ship repair facility. Rip it.
The Port of Virginia rolled out Verizon 5G to support IoT devices and modern operations. Rip it.
Langley Federal Credit Union announced that Gaurav Bhatia will be its new president and CEO. Rip it.
The Push Comedy Dragon Faire: A Tabletop Role Playing Festival returns on November 8th with live music, comedy all day, cosplay, and more. Rip it.
The 4th Annual Glow Party is back on November 8th at Jeff Robertson Park along the glowing path of the ERT. Rip it.
The Hermitage Holiday Village is smorgasboard of holiday magic at one of Norfolk’s most beautiful spots. Rip it.
Fri Nov 7
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
USS De Wert FFG45 Reunion at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
NBG Member Exclusive Night at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Craft Beer & Oyster Fest at Sewells Point Golf Course. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Bubble Fest: The Fifth Annual Public Arts Festival at Barry Art Museum. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Rockabilly Bash at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Bikes and Bubbles: Ride to Bubble Fest at Smartmouth Beer. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
SOUL TIES at Smartmouth Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Frank Sings Frank performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Volleyball vs. South Carolina State at Gill Gymnasium. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Storm is Passing Over Stage Play at Kroc Center Hampton Roads. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Hooks & Hops meetup at The Veil Brewing Co. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Hot Tea and Hot Takes with SoVA Tea Company at Wells Theatre. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: The Earth Dies Screaming at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Lava Presents An Evening With Wolph! at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fox & the BEAR perform live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Six Shades of Gamay with Mia at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Adirondack Thunder at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs live at Emma at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Cinderella at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Gift of the Magi at University Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Alkey & Quasi spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Elovaters perform live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
THE WIZ at Chrysler Hall. 08:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Gombas performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sat Nov 8
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.
Stop-Motion Animations Mini Camp at d'Art Center. 9:30 am. Rip it.
The Dragon Faire: A Tabletop Role-Playing Festival at The Plot. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Charity Book Sale To Benefit the Feral Affairs Network at Book Exchange. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Play Dungeons and Dragons at Dragon Faire at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Coffee Painting Session at d'Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Free Water Sport Gear Swap at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Beer. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Basketball Training Clinic at Norview Recreation Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Beer Release: Nectaron of the Gods Hazy IPA at Maker's Craft Brewery. 11:30 am. Rip it.
War of the Wings (Day 1) at Waterside District. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Painted Pumpkin Collages at d'Art Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
THE WIZ at Chrysler Hall. 02:00 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs live at Emma at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm.. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: The Dragon Faire Adventure (FREE) at The Plot. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
"Arts at the Attucks" Sing Showcase at Attucks Theatre. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
4th Annual ERT Glow Party at Jeff Robertson Park. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Annual Oyster Roast And Fish Fry at The Williams School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Muggle Market at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
INDIE FEST at Smartmouth Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Clarissa Sings It All / Clarissa & Co performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe McMurray at Maker's Craft Brewery at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ashleigh Chevalier performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Milk Crate Mafia performs live at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Adirondack Thunder - Admirals Fight Cancer at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs live at Emma at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm.. Rip it.
EMMA X Junior League | Women's Workforce Development Drive at The Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Shower Cry Album Release w/ Berries + Hotspit at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ski Mask The Slump God at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dragon Prom: A Fantasy Masquerade at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Patrizio Buanne - An Evening In Roma at The Granby Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Barricade performs live at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Hit Us With Your BEST SHOT- DJ Night at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Tell It performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Champagne Jacuzzi: Bubbles and Bikinis After Dark Dance Party with DJ Paul at 37th and Zen. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Blind Folded Dinner at Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
106 & Party w/ Izzy The DJ at Chicho’s. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Nov 9
City Girls Walk Meetup at Vessel Craft Coffee. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Southside Farmers Market at 1401 Melon St. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Jake Ryan Solo performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav at Sky's The Limit at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
War of the Wings (Day 2) at Waterside District. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
THE WIZ at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm.. Rip it.
Sunday Game Day Watch Party at Waterside District. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Volleyball vs. North Carolina Central at Gill Gymnasium. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Local Author Book Fair at Elation Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs live at Emma at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Cinderella at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Adirondack Thunder - Sunday Family Funday at Norfolk Scope Arena. 3:05 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
THE WIZ at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
War of the Wings hits Waterside District this weekend with dozens of wing purveyors battling for the best wing. Rip it.
Avocargo is coming to Selden Market with a ton of Caribbean and southern flavors. Rip it.
You’re legally not allowed to say no to a $1 oyster on a Saturday. Rip it.
Build your palette, make new friends, and step into the world of Vino Culture. Rip it.
Kissing In Public is the cocktail of the month at Toast and yeah, you’re gonna want some of that. Rip it.
Pumpkin miso ramen?? Only the brains of Stockpot could cook up that combo. Rip it.
The best part about a grilled cheese is dipping it in the soup. Rip it.
The elusive Ten Top crab cakes have been spotted. Rip it.
The fall pie at lomo is romesco sauce base, low moisture mozz, roasted fennel, prosciutto, finished with fennel frond, pickled red onions and garlic. Rip it.
