🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Sunshine, Blooms, Breakfast Demand, Missed Connections, Free Cheesesteaks, & More.

Public comment is changing at City Council meetings, with new condensed time now allocated at the start of meeting. Rip it.

Carnival Sunshine departed Norfolk this week, marking the start of year-round cruises from downtown Norfolk’s cruise terminal. Rip it.

For the second consecutive year, Councilman John Paige hosted the "Iron Sharpens Iron" program at Chrysler Museum meant to address issues facing Black men. Rip it.

A Norfolk-based civilian worker has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against several officials, including the highest-ranked official in the U.S. Navy. Rip it. 

The office of Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi won a 22+-year sentence for the perpetrator of an armed breaking and entering.

The FBI and Virginia State Police are investigating an attack on computer systems in the office of state Attorney General Jason S. Miyares. Rip it.

Some community health clinics have shut down, while others are on edge, as the fallout of President Donald Trump's attempted federal funding freeze continues. Rip it.

Purcellville, a town in Virginia, has laid a stark example of the dangers of sprawling development patterns that Norfolk could take note of. Rip it.

Norfolk International Airport staff are learning some of the more subtle indicators of human trafficking as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign. Rip it.

ODU, and other state universities, may soon be required to livestream their Board of Visitors meetings. Rip it.

Debate continues in the legislature over the appropriate use of license plate readers. Rip it. 

You’ve heard of food deserts and news deserts, but now studies show pharmacy deserts are impacting communities across Virginia. Rip it.

Cuts to USAID may have major impacts on research and development funding at universities across Virginia. Rip it.  

The Norfolk-based USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with another vessel while in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Navy. Rip it.

Norfolk's Keyshawn Davis prepares to fight Denys Berinchyk for the WBO Lightweight Title as bout turns personal. Rip it.

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

Virginia Championship Wrestling is bringing professional wrestling back to Norfolk. Rip it.

General Douglas MacArthur's iconic cap was voted as one of the 10 finalists for a conservation prize from the Virginia Association of Museums. Rip it.

Explore the artistic landscape of Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s most renowned cultural hubs, through Oaxaca Central: Contemporary Mexican Printmaking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 

Our museum of plants, the Norfolk Botanical Garden, has some stunning blooms popping up. Rip it.

Josh Gilly is bringing his photography to the Hermitage in March for a “Word of Mouth” exhibition. Rip it.  

Currently on Display:
New Frames of Reference: Early French Photographers at Home and Abroad at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Peter Bremers: Ice to Water at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Framing the Expanded Field: Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty 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

Virginia has joined the nuclear fusion race as the region shifts to clean energy production. Rip it. 

Virginia offshore wind projects may be endangered as the President intends to have a policy where “no windmills are built.” Rip it. 

Selden Market has a new manager with considerable background in arts and entertainment. Rip it. 

Old Dominion University Economics Professor Bob McNab said the region saw 14,000 new jobs last year as part of a four-year streak of economic growth. Rip it.

An economics professor at Old Dominion University said proposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports could especially impact the prices of domestic items, such as car manufacturing parts, and more. Rip it.

Popular Canadian fast food chain Tim Hortons is selling its original blend coffee, hand-dipped and glazed doughnuts and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches in Norfolk. Rip it.

Local-based Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, reported a drop in profits, despite progress in hiring and securing future revenue. Rip it.

Hampton Roads Transit has removed a webpage connected to diversity initiatives with the agency, in the wake of federal efforts to end DEI policies and initiatives. Rip it.

Towing rate limits in the state have been lifted so that towing companies can charge up to $210. Rip it.

The Virginia Senate has passed a bill aimed at restricting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide, commonly known as "galaxy gas" or “laughing gas.” Rip it.

A local entrepreneur has turned a TikTok trend into a thriving business. Rip it. 

Joann Fabrics is closing three local stores as they manage national bankruptcy. Rip it.

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence application, has been banned on all state of Virginia devices. Rip it. 

The Virginia Senate on Wednesday passed a House bill that would create a legal retail marijuana market in Virginia, though Gov. Glenn Youngkin will almost certainly veto the legislation. Rip it.

Demand for breakfast is at a historic high, which may be driving up egg costs.

As Norfolk launches more cruises, new data from AAA Travel projects that almost 20 million people will take an ocean cruise this year. Rip it.

Virginia lawmakers want to more than triple the amount of energy storage capacity Virginia’s two public utility companies must procure under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Rip it.

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Nauticus After Dark is back with a Mardi Gras edition. Rip it.

This Friday, Missed Connections at the Annex features some of the area’s hottest DJs. Rip it. 

Get ready to crank that thang at the Norva, Soulja Boy is coming to town. Rip it.

Fri Feb 14
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Valentine’s Day at O’s Donuts. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Lá Fhéile Vailintín Sona duit at Grace O'Malley's. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Valentine Market and Social Gathering at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Day Happy Hour Around The Firepits at Hank's Filling Station. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Day Package at Circuit Social - $25 Special at Circuit Social. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Only You Valentines Day Dinner (NFK) at The Veil Brewing Co.. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
My Bloody Valentine Drag Extravaganza at Smartmouth Beer. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Valentines Paint Night at Starving Artist Cafe. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Path to Freedom at Hugh R Copeland Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Partner Yoga at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co.. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine’s Day Couples Floral Workshop at Kate Thomas Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Michael Carson performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine’s Day Tarot Readings at Wands Books. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Muse Neighborhood Jam at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Lovecats perform live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Partner Yoga at STL Yoga Co - Sky Room. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fat Ham at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
In the Red and Brown Water at Brown Hall Mainstage Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Legwarmers at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Shaolinn w/ live band performs live at Only You. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Single AF: A Non-Valentine’s Event at Public House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
A Valentine's Date Night at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Ramblers perform live at Willoughby By The Bay. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Missed Connections w/ Computer Love, Rylo, Infinite Peace, Gabe Niles, & Durag Daf at the Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Beth Patterson Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Firestone performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Lovher performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Sid & Nancy Valentine’s Day at the Naro. 9:15 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sat Feb 15
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Self-Love & Connection: Valentine’s Singles Yoga Event at Fred Heutte Center. 10:00 am. Rip it.
African American Scientists & Inventors Day 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.
George Washington Carver's Sweet Potato Biscuits Workshop at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
NOICE 2025! NFK's Indie Comics Expo (FREE) at Smartmouth Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Galentine’s Market at at The Veil Brewing Co.. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
2025 Lisa Relaford Coston Voice Competition at - Freemason Street Baptist Church. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Maker's "In the mood" celebration of music! at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Path to Freedom at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
FUNdraiser for St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Fat Ham at Wells Theatre. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
In the Red and Brown Water at Brown Hall Mainstage Theatre. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Ward's Pocket perform live for St. Mary's Home Auxiliary Benefit Show at Elation Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fat Ham at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
In the Red and Brown Water at Brown Hall Mainstage Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Paula Atherton at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Kenny and Luke's Country Beach Party at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Suffocating Madness, Destruct, Ultimate Disaster, Self-Inflict, and Axon perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxter's. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
For the Girls at the Rock Show Vol. 2 - EMO 4 EVER at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Paula Atherton performs live at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
All naturel & Erthtone perform live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Kenny and Luke's Country Beach Party at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Beth Patterson Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
The Jason Cale Band performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Cote (DJ) performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ J Rok performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sun Feb 16
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Boozy Valentine Donut Brunch at O's Donuts. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Free Hot Cocoa for Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dead of Winter 2025 at Benchtop Brewing Company. 1:00 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.
Fat Ham by the Virginia Stage Company at Wells Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Kids S'mores Day at Hank's Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Path to Freedom at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
In the Red and Brown Water at Brown Hall Mainstage Theatre. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Trad Celtic & Old Time Session live at Elation Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Je'Caryous Johnson's Games Women Play at Chrysler Hall. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
John Rosenman Book Launch at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Voices of the Future at FSBC - Freemason Street Baptist Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Kevin Brinson performs live at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Nascar Jones Show at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Tacos, cocktails, art, and now … karaoke. Sanctuary in the NEON is keeping it rock n roll. Rip it.

Saltine is taken the tried and true PB&J and making it luxurious. Rip it.

There’s ribs and then there’s Redwood’s Big Ass Beef Ribs. Rip it.

The small plates at Press 626 are the perfect for sharing - and delicious too. Rip it.

Experience the wines of South Africa alongside the delights of Omar’s kitchen. Rip it.

New at Neptune’s Fury Coffee: loaded mac and cheese. Rip it. 

This Monday grab a free cheesesteak at Major Phillies when you wear your Eagles gear. Rip it.

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