🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Dragons, Oaxaca, Luce Expansion, PBR, Brunch, and more.

Norfolk City Council voted to approve a ban on short term rentals in the West Freemason area this week. Rip it.

City Council threw cold water on plans for a new Maury High School, saying that the plans being circulated may be too expensive to move forward. Rip it. 

As plans come together for redeveloping Young Terrace and Calvert Square, leaders say the project will build before demolishing, and plan to build dense. Rip it. 

Police Chief Mark Talbot told Norfolk City Council that Norfolk is “the hardest city in the region to police.” Rip it. 

A new study says that a category three hurricane hitting Norfolk would result in $15.6 billion in damages. Rip it. 

Speed cameras and school zone cameras are on track to be approved for use across Virginia. Rip it. 

Renters could get an extra nine days of grace period when they miss rent under a new bill headed to the Governor’s desk. Rip it. 

Starting July 1st, backseat passengers will be required to wear seat belts, as long as the bill is signed by the Governor. Rip it. 

The Republican primary for governor is officially competitive as Dave LaRock has entered the race. Rip it.

The battle over state education standards continue as the Youngkin Administration seeks to tighten “cut scores.” Rip it. 

Governor Youngkin embraced federal layoffs and encouraged them to “press forward” as he announced new unemployment support for laid off Virginians. Rip it. 

Over the last decade, climate change has added an average of 10 days in December and January where the minimum temperatures are above freezing in Virginia. Rip it. 

Granby High School’s wrestling team competes in the Class 5 state championship this weekend, as the school’s storied wrestling legacy hangs over them. Rip it. 

Broadway in Norfolk has announced it’s season lineup including smash hits like Mama Mia, Pretty Woman, and Lion King. Rip it.

The Pharrell biopic, “Golden,” has been cancelled. Rip it. 

Coming soon at Barry Art Museum: Out Of The Box: a Barbie Doll Retrospective. Rip it.

The lineup for Patriotic Festival has dropped with three packed nights of country music in May. Rip it.

The Hermitage is back with another season of immersive theater experiences. This year it’s “Pride & Prejudice & Dragons.” Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Oaxaca Central: Contemporary Mexican Printmaking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Beyond the Block at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Framing the Expanded Field: Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Joyce J. Scott: Messages at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Carved Couture: 18th-Century British Wooden Fashion Dolls at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Renewable Energies at TCC Visual Arts & Design Center. Rip it. 
Portrayed 2025: A Juried National Exhibition of Portraiture at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it. 
MAMA-Girl! At Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
“The World According to John Tobin” at Offsite Gallery. Rip it. 
"Celestial Travel" by Anthony E Boone at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Luce, in Downtown Norfolk, is expanding next door with an Italian market and deli. Rip it. 

Breeden Construction has announced the completion of Aspire at Church Street in Norfolk. Rip it. 

Two RFIs asking for input on the development of two former school sites in Norfolk close Friday at 4:00 pm. Rip it. 

Local startup Magazine Jukebox has rebranded as CXperks. Rip it. 

Peck and Pour on Colley Avenue celebrates 10 years in business this weekend. Rip it. 

Elation Brewing celebrates the business’ 6th birthday this weekend. Rip it.

The space that houses New Leaf Florist has posted For Rent signs, opening the way for a new Chelsea Business district retailer. Rip it. 

5115 Colley Ave, the former home to Norfolk Wood Shop, is for rent according to the sign in the window. Fingers crossed for new North Colley retail stars. Rip it.

Virginia Cheese Co is rebranding as Siren Subs, coming soon. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.

Double nights of live music come to Elation this weekend for their 6th birthday party. Rip it. 

The ERT Foundation has announced its 2025 line up of programs. Rip it.

Naruto run your Pokemon down to the Annex for Anime Night or we’ll One Punch you. Rip it. 

Mondays are a lot better when you run. Don’t miss the Run Your Best Mile Run Club by Wellness for Creatives, every Monday. Rip it.

Fri Feb 28
Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Celebrating 6 Years of Elation at Elation Bewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Surface & Anne May's Dual Opening Exhibition Reception at d'Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Yoga Hang at The Veil Brewing Co.. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Flowing through History: Black Voices on the Elizabeth River at Elizabeth River Project Ryan Resilience Lab. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rhythm Live! at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Corduroy, from the books by Don Freeman at The Goode Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
PBR | Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour at Chartway Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Top Girls at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Standup Comedy at at Smartmouth Brewing. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night in Norfolk at 37th and Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Fairway spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Padraic "Tiny" McNeela Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
To all the Boy Bands I've Loved Before w/ DJ Mander at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Plot Party! High Octane Comedy at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sat Mar 01
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride w/ East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Bold Mariner. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Sky’s the Limit Yoga at Neptune's Fury. 9:00 am. Rip it.
The Outdoor Classroom Educator Workshop at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it.
COVA Du Monde at COVA Brewing Company. 9:00 am. Rip it.
The Outdoor Classroom Educator Workshop at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Queer Writers Meet-Up at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Nauticus x Waters Edge Winery Member Swap at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Storybook Tea Party at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Mardi Paws at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturday Morning IPA Release Party at Smartmouth Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Celebrating 6 Years of Elation at Elation Bewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Mardi Gras at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Digital Art Portfolio Workshop at d'Art Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Corduroy, from the books by Don Freeman at ODU Rep Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
AUDITIONS: Panties in a Twist at Push Comedy Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Hip Hop Classes with TJ Porchia at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Fantastical Worlds: A Writing Group For Speculative Fiction at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Frank Sings Frank performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Anime Night: Live In Concert at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
PBR | Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour at Chartway Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ace High performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mardi Gras Norfolk at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Jazz Age Jubilee: A fundraising event with the Historic Martin Mansion at Woman's Club of Norfolk Inc. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
One Night Only: Adrienne Warren with the VSO at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Corduroy, from the books by Don Freeman at ODU Rep Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Flogging Molly performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Top Girls at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Durag Daf performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Padraic "Tiny" McNeela Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sun Mar 02
Mardi Gras Beads and Brews at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea Market at Waterside. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Self Care Sunday at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Free Hot Cocoa for Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
(almost) Spring Market at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Mardi Gras at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Nauticus x Waters Edge Winery Member Swap at Nauticus. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Corduroy, from the books by Don Freeman at Old Dominion University. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Top Girls at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
HBCU Choral Festival at L. Douglas Wilder Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Peel Dream Magazine, Pearloid, Cor de Lux at The Annex at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Gombas (SOLO) performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Norfolk’s newest cozy spot is Honey Suckle Cafe with soups, salads, sandwiches, and weekend brunch. Rip it. 

Brunch hypebeasts take note, the legendary Codex x Kobros brunch is back this weekend. Rip it. 

Don’t judge a chef by his social media! Syd is earning all the hype at his Fish Pig Cafe. Rip it. 

Kids eat free before 4pm at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. Rip it. 

Get a bolognese dinner kit at Pendulum, in case you want to stay in. Rip it. 

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