🌊This Week in NFK: Parking Lots, NRHA, POSSES$ION, Wind Sale, NOICE, Special Sauce, and More!

Whether Norfolk get’s $74 million or $25 million or something in between for the floodwall project comes down to differences between House and Senate budget bills. Rip it. 

Councilwoman Danica Royster announced that she will not be running for re-election in super ward 7. Rip it. 

The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission is studying 33 parking lots in the region for potential permeable pavement conversion. Rip it. 

The Norfolk Naval Station Transit Corridor and light rail extension is delayed due to the City of Norfolk pausing Military Circle Mall redevelopment plans. Rip it. 

Police Chief Talbot said this week that Norfolk saw 30% decreases in some crimes in 2023, while non-fatal shootings are down 70% year to date. Rip it. 

NRHA is piloting a 24/7 emergency callbox in the Calvert Square community. Rip it. 

The waitlist for NRHA’s housing choice voucher program opened this week and will remain open for roughly a month. Rip it. 

A bill that would have made it easier for public school buildings to convert to solar power failed in the General Assembly. Rip it. 

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation dropped its 2024 Oyster Report showing major progress in oyster restoration. Rip it. 

POSSES$ION, the 8th annual immersive theater series at the Hermitage, is whisking attendees away to the fantastical realm of Midas starting next week. Rip it. 

Norfolk native Grant Gustin, best known for roles in “The Flash” and “Glee” will debut in the Broadway Musical “Water for Elephants.” Rip it. 

Don’t miss Hampton Boyer’s works at POSSES$ION, the immersive theater series coming to the Hermitage. Rip it. 

Next month at the Little Theater of Norfolk: Chicken and Biscuits. Rip it. 

Assembly’s Changemaker in Residence program is now accepting applications through March 18th. Rip it. 

The Black Jacket Symphony is covering some of Prince’s iconic hits in the Purple Rain show coming to the Harrison Opera House. Rip it.

Joss Stone brings here talents to Chrysler Hall this summer. Rip it.

Fantastic Creatures of the Venetian Lagoon, an Italian glass exhibition debuts Chrysler Museum on the 23rd. Rip it. 

Don’t miss the new artwork by Scuba Steve at Three Ships Coffee in Downtown. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Charles Atlas: Selected Videos 1987–2015 at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
A Shared Vision: The Macon and Joan Brock Collection of American Art at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Threshold by Virginia Van Horn at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
The Dawn is Ours: Amanda Gorman Textiles from South Africa at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Martha Chase: Progressive Kindness at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Paintings from the Porch: Works by Jake McCord at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Concrete Ocean: Works by Leigh Merrill at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it. 
Oil v. Water: A Juried National Exhibition of Oil and Watercolor Paintings at d’Art. Rip it. 
Tiny But Mighty - A National Juried Exhibition of Small Artworks at d’Art. Rip it. 
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it. 
The Sloan Collection at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
Staff Art at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Plans for a Military Circle Arena are officially shelved according to economic development officials. Rip it. 

KPMG moved its Norfolk employees to office space in Town Center in Virginia Beach. Rip it. 

Don’t miss the Capital Access Program workshops, where you find out how your business could earn up to 35K in 

Dominion Energy announced that it has reached an agreement with investment firm Stonepeak to sell a 50% non-controlling stake in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. Rip it. 

The Biden Administration issued executive orders to address cybersecurity and espionage concerns regarding Chinese-made cranes at ports, including the Port of Virginia. Rip it. 

Navy Federal Credit Union is getting a new CEO. Rip it. 

Casinos in Virginia generated $9.5 million in tax revenue in January. Rip it. 

The LGBT Career Expo lands at ODU on March 21st. Rip it. 

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Norfolk’s Original Indie Comic Expo is back this Saturday at Smartmouth. Rip it. 

Saturday Morning, Smartmouth’s most hyped event, returns on March 2nd. Rip it. 

Get your Y2K on at Reaver Beach’s “That’s So Fetch” Party. Rip it. 

Jarrett Beeler + The Calm Before return for one night only on March 30th. Rip it.

The Ghent Farmer’s Market returns on April 5th. Rip it. 

FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it
NBG Fido Fridays at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it
NOICE 2024 at Smartmouth Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Gombas performs live at Cova Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Tate Garcia performs live at Gershwin’s. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Filipino Dinner Night at Stockpot. 5:30 pm. Rip it. 
Frank sings Frank Sinatra at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pete’s Pub Trivia for CHKD at Smartmouth. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Live Looping with Junkyard Jones at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Fundamentals of Spell Writing at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele at Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Full Moon Drum Circle at Mystic Moon. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic Night at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Ace High Jazz Trio at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Regions with Ryn: Burgundy, France at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Norfolk Admirals vs. South Carolina Stingrays at Norfolk Scope.7:05 pm. Rip it. 
Mozart and Rachmaninoff at Ferguson Center for the Arts. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Moose spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jack Thomas performs live at Gershwin’s. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Viewing Room at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Improv Riot: All Star Comedy at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Sean Heely and Friends play at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Snackbar Jones performs live at Mona Lisa Restaurant. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Vince Kornegay performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.  

SATURDAY:
Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it
Open House at Webb University Center. 8:00 am. Rip it
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it
Intro to Improv with Push Comedy Theater at Hermitage Museum . 10:00 am. Rip it
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia . 10:30 am. Rip it
Toddler Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Meet the String Instruments at Downtown Branch at Slover. 11:00 am. Rip it 
Suicide Prevention Workshop at The Slover. 11:00 am. Rip it 
Norfolk Community Services Board Career Fair. 11:00 am. Rip it
Lifeguard Training Classes at Southside Aquatics Center. 11:00 am. Rip it
Love Petals at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Disney Lorcana League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Winter Market at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Black History Month and Scholarship Celebration w/ Nikki Giovanni at Attucks Theatre. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Partner Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 12:30 pm. Rip it
Film Screening: Rhythms of the Land at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Rhythms Of The Land Screening at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Nate Sacks performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 1:30 pm. Rip it. 
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators at The Muse Writers Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it
"Blue Heaven" Paint Night at Elation Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Admirals vs. South Carolina Stingrays at Norfolk Scope. 6:05 pm. Rip it
The Lovecats performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it 
Saturday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Full Moon Circle at Aries Apothecary. 7:30 pm. Rip it 
DJ Nobe & B-Sharp spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Sportsball Night at MJ's Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it
The Viewing Room Written by Mark Edward Smith at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
Sean Heely and Friends play at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
Jay and Zane perform live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 

SUNDAY:
Sunday Dog Day at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it
Radical Studies Book Club at Eleanors Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Meditation Art at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 12:30 pm. Rip it 
Sewing Circle Meet Up (NFK) at 757 Makerspace. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Sunday Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
The Scribes: A Club For 18-25 Year Old Writers at The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Music Video Bingo at Reaver Beach Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Steele Pennies Duo perform live at Afterglow Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Jonny Waters & Co perform live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Channello’s Pizza is bringing back its “ranch-style” special sauce. Rip it. 

The vibes are Grain are absolutely on fire heading into the busy spring rooftop season. Rip it. 

Stockpot is running up a Filipino Dinner night this Friday with a whole lot more than just pancit. Rip it. 

Cascara/Orange Zest craft lattes are keeping the crowds happy at Kobro’s Coffee. Rip it.

Almond croissants are the must-try treat at La Brioche. Rip it.

Grab a real Norfolk-style Cheesesteak with salmon, shrimp, and crab meat. Rip it. 

Omar’s has jumped into the flight game with a new margarita flight. Rip it. 

Syd’s Fish Pig Cafe is celebrating three years with some extra special Gumbo. Rip it. 

Burger night at the Veil is not to be trifled with. Rip it. 

Burnt Ends. The legend of Redwood Smoke Shack. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Hot Boxx at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Weng’s Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
PO Folks at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
757 Laos Street Food at Benchtop. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Revery Eats at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Big Belly at Cova. Rip it.
Tone Bonez at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Krazy Trompos at Benchtop. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Gavin’s at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros & Sour Street at Cova. Rip it.
In Between The Bunz at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Hashi Chow at Benchtop. Rip it.
Pelican Pete’s Pizza at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.