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🌊NFK Weekly Edition: MiniFest, EcoDistrict, HG80, Shipyards, Admirals, The Celebrity, & More.
What's Flowing in the City?
Paul Stetson Rice
April 11, 2025
Mayor Alexander announced in the State of the City address that he wants to allow the City of Norfolk to prosecute shoplifting, a crime which is typically handled by state prosecutors. Rip it.
HG80 was announced as the master developer for the MacArthur site at the State of the City Address. Rip it.
The Military Circle Mall site will be getting a joint fitness center and library to anchor a mixed-use development. Rip it.
Major political parties in Virginia have set their nominees, and it looks like Virginia will elect it’s first woman governor in 2025. Rip it.
Local schools have been given an additional two weeks to comply with a federal directive to ban diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Rip it.
ODU is expected to lose federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which the Trump administration plans to shutter. Rip it.
VDOT is advising travelers to avoid the HRBT over spring break and Easter holidays. Rip it.
DMV offices are extending their hours as the face high demand for REAL IDs, which will be required by May 7th. Rip it.
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources announced a highway marker for the historic Attucks Theater is coming soon. Rip it.
Rep. Bobby Scott, who represents all of Norfolk, joined Senator Bernie Sanders in calling for a $17 federal minimum wage this week. Rip it.
As pollen covered the city last week, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America rated this region as the 11th worst in the country for allergy sufferers. Rip it.
The USS Wisconsin is turning 81 years old and Nauticus is celebrating. Rip it.
The Norfolk Admirals will have their final regular season home games this weekend at Scope. Rip it.
For the second year some ECHL playoff hockey games will take place at Scope Arena. Rip it.
Old Dominion baseball cruised to a 12-8 victory over Norfolk State on Tuesday afternoon in a cross-town matchup. Rip it.
Former Maury Commodore, KeAndre Lambert-Smith is gearing up for upcoming NFL Draft with help from Kam Chancellor. Rip it.
Don’t miss Snake Mountain Revival, True Body, Destructo Disk, Cosmic Strain and more at the next LAVA MiniFest this Saturday, April 12th. Rip it.
Grammy-award winning Jessie Montgomery performs at the Robin Hixon Theater on Tuesday. Rip it.
The world premiere of Loving v. Virginia, a new opera commissioned by the Virginia Opera, is happening in Norfolk on April 25th. Rip it.
The King of Dance Hall, Beenie Man, is rocking the Chartway Arena in May. Rip it.
Coming soon at the Chrysler Museum: “Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass.”
Currently on Display:
Oaxaca Central: Contemporary Mexican Printmaking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Greta Pratt: Jamestown is Sinking 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.
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.
Glass Immersed 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.
A Collection of Collages by Zander Riegle at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
Sentara is facing a class action lawsuit over alleged unpaid wages. Rip it.
The USDA issued a stern warning to EVMS following a series of violated protocols for the care of animals under experimentation. Rip it.
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is gearing up for an expected influx of laid-off federal workers. Rip it.
Insomnia Cookies is planning to come to Downtown Norfolk with a shop on Granby Street. Rip it.
The top ten destinations for ORF flyers includes Orlando, Atlanta, San Diego and more. Rip it.
The Trump administration is ending a mortgage assistance program for veterans. Rip it.
Beloved barbecue restaurant Bar-Q is closing down it’s shop at Bold Mariner and is looking for a new Norfolk home. Rip it.
BAE Systems received a $70 million contract award from General Dynamics Electric Boat for the production of Virginia Payload Module (VPM) missile tubes for Block VI Virginia-class submarines. Rip it.
All Navy shipbuilding contracts are under review and new shipyards are under consideration, according to John Phelan, the new Navy secretary. Rip it.
HII has signed a wide-ranging agreement with South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries “to explore opportunities to collaborate on accelerating ship production in support of defense and commercial shipbuilding projects.” Rip it.
Nauticus is reimagining the career fair with “Weld It, Build It, Sail It” for maritime careers. Rip it.
757 Accelerate has announced it’s latest cohort of startups building in the city. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest is back at Toast on April 12th with a long lineup of lovable bands. Rip it.
Don’t Struggle in Silence 5K takes over the ERT on April 12th. Rip it.
The world-renowned Va International Tattoo returns on the 24th. Rip it.
All Elite Wrestling comes back to Chartway Arena on April 30th. Rip it.
Have a drink and benefit the Elizabeth River Trail on May 14th. Rip it.
Fri Apr 11
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Tidewater African Violet Society Show and Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Guided Tour of the Elizabeth River Project's Ryan Resilience Lab. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Drink & Doodle at Elation Brewing. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Bead & Sip - DIY Jewelry Making at CURE Coffeehouse. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Chris Johnson performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Left to Rust performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Soft Plan Band: Live From the Music Room at Hermitage Museum. 6:15 pm. Rip it.
Family Twilight Trek at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Spring Special: Porcelain Egg Painting at 757 Makerspace. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides v Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Battle of the Residence Hall Step Show at Joseph Echols Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. South Carolina Stingrays at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
University Dance Theatre Spring Concert at University Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
ODU Rep Theater performs The Tempest at Goode Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Flatland Cavalry performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest Pre-Party with Lip Critic + Honey Pack at Chicho's Pizza Backstage. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tales from the Campfire at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Flatland Cavalry at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Supladies & DJ Durag Daf perform live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
James "JJ" Smith plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Jofroxi performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Pinardi performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
The Royal Tenenbaums screening at Naro Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it.
DJ CJ performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
PLATFORM'D - A Sketch Comedy Showcase at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Apr 12
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
GoodSociety Group Pop Out Concert. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Don’t Struggle in Silence 5K at Benchtop Brewing. 8:30 am. Rip it.
Battleship Wisconsin 81st Birthday Party at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Earth Day EcoDistrict Extravaganza at Elizabeth River Project Ryan Resilience Lab. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Storybook Tea Party at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
4th Annual EGGS-Treme Egg Drop at Tarrallton Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
IKEA Norfolk E-Waste Drive at IKEA Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Chess Workshop on the Wisconsin at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Scenic View: A Landscape Watercolor Workshop with Terry Wylie at d’Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Hospitable Hounds Photo Fundraiser - NACC at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Thats Flee Market: Volume 7 (Demo Edition) at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Ice Cream! The Navy's Secret Weapon at Nauticus. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
University Dance Theatre Spring Concert at University Theater. 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Mermaid City Craft Beer & Wine Fest at Waterside District. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Community Day Blues & Swing Dance at Coalescence Coffee. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Brothers Size at Brown Hall Mainstage Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted House at MacArthur Center Mall . 4:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest at Toast + Perro Blanco at Toast. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Butcher Brown, Cosmic Collective at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Frank Sings Frank performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Unexpected Grapes of Chile Tasting at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Opening Night: Murder at the Bachelorette Party at Percolator. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides v Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Queer Prom at Wells Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fox & the BEAR perform live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Michael Carson performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
New Junk City, Padfoot, False Cape, Pedals On Our Pirate Ships, & 40 Reps performs live at Taphouse Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
4th Annual Pink Tie Gala Sneaker Ball at Norfolk Masonic Temple. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. South Carolina Stingrays at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
ODU Rep Theater performs The Tempest at Goode Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Comedy Night at Generic Theater at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
NEXTWAVE VOL. 2 at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Sonic performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
James "JJ" Smith plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 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.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
All Light Shades & White Yacht Cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk. 11:30 pm. Rip it.
Sun Apr 13
City Girls Walk Meetup at Fr8 House 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 Southside Farmers Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Improv 201: Scene Work and Short Form Games at Push Comedy Theater. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Brunch at Brother's. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade 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.
Full Kegs & Easter Eggs at Bold Mariner Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Food For Thought at The Muse Writers Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted House at MacArthur Center Mall . 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sundays at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Bark at the Park at Norfolk Tides. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Southern Fried Vegan Popup at Benchtop Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides v Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Jade Loving performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rage Quit Game Tournament at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Brothers Size at Brown Hall Mainstage Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
The Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble & ODU Wind Ensemble perform live at University Theater. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Push Book Club (April) at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Jim Jefferies: Son Of A Carpenter at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Nothing More at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Johnny Smallwood performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The elusive Acid Fish popup is back at Only You on Friday. Rip it.
What’s a “Tefnut Apricot Passionfruit Double Dip Swirl,” well uh…, a beer apparently. Rip it.
Chicken quesadilla with a side of coffee and a fantastic view. That’s a move. Rip it.
Coconut tequila, lime, cucumber syrup, creme de menthe, muddled mint, and soda water come together in “The Celebrity.” Rip it.
LeGrand’s patio is was the best kept secret in town. Rip it.
Spring weather just goes perfect with quiche. Especially when it’s made by french pastry chefs. Rip it.
You gotta try the clean floral Curacao Spritz? Rip it.
A little birdie told me about a turmeric grapefruit daiquiri in Chelsea. Rip it.
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