🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Harborfest, The Businessman, Live on 35, Burden of the Beast, & More

Six months out from Election Day, Abigail Spanberger looks like a clear frontrunner for Governor, but some say national trends make her path more difficult. Rip it. 

VPAP releases a report on the value Virginia’s Legislators’ stock portfolios. Rip it. 

The Department of Corrections (VADOC) reported that Virginia now leads the nation in having the lowest recidivism rate: 17.6%. Rip it. 

The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices. Rip it. 

The region has seen a surge in tractor-trailer crashes over the past two weeks, with six incidents recorded since May 2. Rip it.

The USS Stout and USS Harry S. Truman returned to homeport in Norfolk this week. Rip it. 

The USNS Comfort set sail from Naval Station Norfolk last week on a three-month deployment as part of the Continuing Promise 2025 mission. Rip it. 

This week Veterans voiced concerns about the state of VA medical facilities to elected officials. Rip it.

Virginia House Republicans elected Terry Kilgore as the new caucus leader this week. Rip it.

An ODU Geologist helped confirm new evidence from the impact site of an ancient asteroid. Rip it. 

The Virginia Zoo has added a new exhibit for Lily, the American bison. Rip it. 

Norfolk native and civil rights trailblazer Jerrauld C. Jones died Saturday at the age of 70. Rip it.

Betty Jean Reed Kea, one of the Norfolk 17, died last month, just four days before the 71st anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board Supreme Court decision. Rip it. 

Walker Babington, a New Orleans-based sculptor, actor and stunt performer, opens his highly-anticipated 'Burden of the Beast,' solo exhibition at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens on Friday. Rip it. 

In honor of the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the MacArthur Memorial will hold a free screening of Saving Private Ryan on Friday. Rip it. 

The Little Theater of Norfolk is hosting a Pride & Prejudice 48-Hour Play Festival. Rip it. 

NEON Festival is seeking producers to program various spaces with dedicated grant funding at the October festival. Rip it. 

The Barry Art Museum hosts “Barbie Unboxed,” a gallery talk explroing the cultural impact of barbies. Rip it.

The Chrysler Museum dropped the summer 2025 edition of its magazine. Rip it.

Gilded, a new exhibition featuring artwork with gilded elements opened this week at d’Art Center. Rip it. 

The Generic Theater announced the directors for the 2025-2026 season of shows. Rip it. 

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight comes to Chrysler Hall on November 20th. Rip it. 

Vega, Wiive, and Durag Daf are coming to OV this month. Rip it.

NorFunk Fest 2025 takes over Toast next weekend with acts like Yam Yam Band, The Bread Collectors, and more. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Greta Pratt: Jamestown is Sinking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
JJJJJerome Ellis: Contradictions at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Joyce J. Scott: Messages at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
IDEAL at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Out Of The Box: a Barbie Doll Retrospective at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Carved Couture: 18th-Century British Wooden Fashion Dolls at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Gilded at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The Burden of the Beast at the Hermitage Museum
Wish You Were Here by Derek Munn at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it. 
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Watercolors by H. Anderson at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Huntington Ingalls Industries laid off 400 shipyard employees with an eye towards “increase accountability and efficiency and to improve overall performance.” Rip it. 

Realtors say home inventory is on the rise in the region. Rip it. 

Marine Hydraulics International (MHI) has been fined $16,550 by OSHA following a fatal industrial accident on October 23, 2024, at its Norfolk facility. Rip it. 

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reports that nearly 70% of the expansion work is complete on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel expansion project. Rip it.

Recently passed legislation will force hospitals to establish a workplace violence incident reporting system, record all incidents and adopt a policy that prohibits anyone from discriminating or retaliating against employees who report the incidents. Rip it.

The Ocean View Business Association hosts speed networking this week. Rip it. 

Virtual nursing will be in all Sentara hospitals by the end of October, with 65 registered nurses based at a central location and delivering 24/7 video coverage. Rip it.

The Va Maritime Association has launched the Supply Chain Technology & Innovation (SCTI) Committee to help standardize industry data and enhance integration in the industry. Rip it.

Made in Norfolk is opening up a shop in Selden Market. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.

First Fridays returns on August 1st. Rip it. 

Norfolk’s own Keyshawn “The Businessman” Davis defends his World Boxing lightweight champion title at Scope on Saturday. Rip it.

Celebrate the opening of new businesses on 35th Street with a massive block party Saturday. Rip it. 

Miller Lite Hot Country nights all summer at Waterside. Rip it. 

Don’t miss Norfunk Fest next weekend. Rip it. 

Fri Jun 06
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Volunteer to Build a New Wetland at W 46th Street. 10:00 am. Rip it.
2025 Norfolk Harborfest Music, Food & Maritime Festival at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
First Fridays in Chelsea at Chelsea Business District. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Better By Tuesday Duo performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Hopes & Dreams Pride Dance Party! at Smartmouth Norfolk HQ. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
4th Annual 48-Hour Play Festival at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
The 48 Hour Play Festival at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie at ODU Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Burden of the Beast Opening Celebration at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Fierce Fridays Drag at The Wave. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fox & the BEAR perform live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Tobias Cortez peforms live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Movies at the Museum: Saving Private Ryan at MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Pavilion, Captive Birds, Bolingo Dub, Poor to Fair at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Chef Dro spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
GirlProv: Conclave at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mathew O'Donnell performs live at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Bennett Walker Wales performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SoundStar performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sat Jun 07
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Yoga at Neptune's Fury at Neptune's Fury. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Appendix Cancer Walk at Elizabeth River Trail Larchmont Trail Head. 9:30 am. Rip it.
CBAA Art Crawl across Norfolk and Virginia Beach. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Storybook Tea Party at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Live on 35 Block Party. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Waggin' Readin' Craftin' at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 11:00 am. Rip it.
PHOTO PHONICS - Pop-Up Photography Exhibit + Live Music Experience at aLatte Cafe. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Father's Day Shopping at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Historic Theaters: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour departing Wells Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Market at Cova Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Keyshawn vs De Los Santos at Norfolk Scope Arena. 5:10 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Dark Sea performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Michael Carson at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Samara Joy at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Positions Night at the Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jazz Steady live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Fight Night After Party at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Fight Night After Party at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mathew O'Donnell 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 Grizzly performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ CJ performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley at Blue Moon TapHouse. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun June 08
Tidewater Daylily Society Show & Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Southside Farmers Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Rage Quit Games at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour at Norfolk Scope Arena. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
An Afternoon with Yo-Yo Ma at Chrysler Hall. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Mozart Requiem at Christ and St Luke’s Episcopal Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Matt Holloman performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Half off handmade pasta. That’s it. That’s the tweet. Rip it. 

Learn the history and origin of tequila at Todd Jurich’s at the first ever Tequila and Tapas event. Rip it.

The latest release at the Veil has “extra soft impressions of gushers,” so that’s a thing. Rip it. 

Stockpot won the Harborfest Mix-Off with “The Black Pearl,” which you can catch at Stockpot or Harborfest. Rip it. 

$5 house wine and $5 cocktails have landed at the Green Onion happy hour menu. Rip it.

Jalapeño bacon hush puppies can do no wrong. Rip it. 

New Cheese Alert: Saxon Creamery’s Big Ed’s Gouda - only at the Birch. Rip it.

What do you hopes and dreams taste like? Taste it with you smart mouth. Rip it.

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