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Results from the Ocean View Avenue transportation study are almost complete. Rip it. The City of Norfolk bought a stretch of beach in Ocean View this week so it could move forward with beach-building efforts. Rip it. While Headwaters Resort and Casino still does not have a gaming license, the Portsmouth casino project received its operating license this week. Rip it. Norfolk Police are promoting their “E-commerce Exchange Zones” ahead of the holiday shopping season. Rip it. The Youngkin administration’s proposed changes to the Virginia Standards of Learning received fierce criticism for reflecting political and cultural biases. Rip it. Virginia joined other Republican-led states in a lawsuit against the EPA for proposed rules on car emissions standards. Rip it. The lack of affordable housing continues to put families in a pinch across the region. Rip it. Federal lawmakers are proposing a unified Chesapeak National Recreation Area to spur public awareness and allow more federal funding for the area. Rip it. Teens With A Purpose got a boost from celebrity Al Roker ahead of their annual fundraising gala. Rip it. The Grand Illumination Parade is back in Downtown Norfolk this weekend after a three-year pandemic pause. Rip it.

Nope, there’s no UFO or Santa Sleigh in the sky over Norfolk. It just lights from Winterfest at Nauticus. Rip it. The Norfolk Animal Care Center has waived adoption fees for the month of November. Rip it. The Poplar Halls neighborhood honored Delcina Owens, a daily walker in the area, with a memorial bench. Rip it. Quiara Jackson has been named Norfolk State University’s first female drum major. Rip it.

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FRIDAY:Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo’s Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it Harry Potter Weekend at Mudita Cafe & Coffeehouse. 6:00 am. Rip itChartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend at Town Point Park. 2:00 pm. Rip itArtist’s Spotlight, featuring Edits by Gibb at Eleanor’s Norfolk. 4:00 pm. Rip it Arabia Joint Ball 2022 at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. 4:00 pm. Rip it.It’s ShowTime Talent Show at Murray Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it.Brad Street performs live at Waterside District. 5:00 pm. Rip it.Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. Art Rowe performs live at Sunset Grill. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Harvest at the Hermitage – A new event for members. 6:00 pm. Rip itMyths & Legends: Werewolves at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it     Harry Potter Trivia at Cafe Mudita. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Nate Sacks performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. Conner Pittman performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Bryan Dunn performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Lord of the Rings Themed Wine Tasting at Press 626. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association Jam at Roosevelt Area Civia League. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Friday Night Sound Bath at Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 7:00 pm. Rip itThe Norfolk Word Art Show at The Muse Writers Center. 7:30 pm. Rip itODU Rep Theater presents Macbeth at Goode Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.ODU Dance Theater Fall Concert at University Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it. Omar Apollo performs live at The Norva. 7:45 pm. Rip itThe Effect performed live at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it. Red Stapler Duo performs live at MJ’s Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.The Heather Edwards Band performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.The JAM! Presents: Cake Walk at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it. Glasgow Kiss performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.Jake Ryan performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip itHampton Roads Met Gala at Slover Library. 9:00 pm. Rip it.THIKK with DJ Kenny Kruze at 37th and Zen. 9:00 pm. Rip it.Harold Night at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip itSATURDAY:Disaster/Travel/Wilderness First Aid Course at Old Dominion University. 6:00 am. Rip it Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it. Kickball League of Hampton Roads Big Open Tournament at Tarrallton Park. 8:00 am. Rip it.Saturday Morning Adventure Ride with Local Bike Shop. 8:15 am. Rip it East Beach Farmers Market on Shore Drive. 9:00 am. Rip it Weyanoke Monthly Nature Walk at Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower Sanctuary. 9:00 am. Rip itLive Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia VA. 10:30 am. Rip it Richard A. Tucker Public Art Ceremony and Dedication. 10:00 am. Rip itThanksgiving Plate Painting at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it Trap Fitness at Percolator. 10:00 am. Rip it. Turkey Trailer 2022: A Day of Giving at Military Circle Mall. 10:00 am. Rip it.Art in Motion: d’Art’s 3rd Saturday Demo Series. 11:00 am. Rip it. Holiday Open House at Outside the Lines Art. 11:00 am. Rip it. BigForestFire Solo at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it Handcrafted Harvest at 757 Makerspace. 11:00 am. Rip it  The 8th Annual Great Hot Cocoa War in Downtown Norfolk. 12:00 pm. Rip itTwo-Point Conversion: Presented by Reaver NFK & Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it NoCo Holiday Wine Fest at Hank’s Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip itMiracle on Waterside Drive: A Holiday Pop-Up Bar. 12:00 pm. Rip it Hipster Approved Vintage Vinyl Record Pop-up Sale at Pixel’s. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it Tail Light Rebellion at Cova Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it NorFOLK Fest 2022 and Anniversary Bash at Benchtop Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it Virginia Symphony performs live at Chrysler Hall. 2:30 pm. Rip itMistletoe Market at the historic Wells Theatre. 4:00 pm. Rip it Smartmouth X Gemz757: Friendsgiving at Smartmouth. 4:00 pm. Rip it.Houses of Worship: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 5:00 pm. Rip it. Grand Illumination Dinner & Parade at Town Point Club. 5:00 pm. Rip it Pagan Rosary or Mala Making at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it Travis Morrison performs live at Makers Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it Nate and Jarvis perform live at Cova Brew Co. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Yesterday: A Tapestry of Music & Urban Nostalgia at The Muse Writers Center. 6:00 pm. Rip it LOUIS KATZ performs live at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it  Saturday Night Yugioh at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it 36th Annual Grand Illumination Parade at Downtown Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it  Consec, Bato, Self-Inflict, Prime Suspect, and Circuit perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it. ODU Rep Theater presents Macbeth at Goode Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip itODU Dance Theater Fall Concert at University Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it. Maze Ft. Frankie Beverly live at Chartway Arena. 8:30 pm. Rip itPushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it. The Effect performed live at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it. Dark Star Orchestra at The NorVa. 8:30 pm. Rip it Brandon Peter performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip itPuerto Rico Strong: A Burlesque Benefit Show at Reaver NFK. 9:00 pm. Rip it. Baila! With Jofroxi, Fake Uzumi, Gabe Niles, and Startt at Plaza Del Sol. 9:00 pm. Rip it.Off-Granby: The Musical! Starring: The Impromptunes at Push Comedy Theater. 10:30 pm. Rip itSUNDAY:Fitness Course Planting Project at Plum Point Park. 7:00 am. Rip it Sunday Scaries: NaNoWriMo Hybrid Write-In at The Muse Writers Center. 10:00 am. Rip it Cova Moves Goat Yoga at Cova Brewing. 10:00 am. Rip it.Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride at Local Bike Shop NFK. 10:30 am. Rip itYoga on Tap with Sky’s The Limit at Reaver NFK. 10:45 am. Rip it Elated Craft Market at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it Mini-Class Featuring Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs by Anthill Winery at Vino Culture. 12:30 pm. Rip itChurch St. Market: Harvest Market at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 1:00 pm. Rip it. Pokémon TCG: Weekly Casual Play 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 Thanksgiving Market at Talbot Park Farmer’s Market. 1:00 pm. Rip it. Art Rowe performs live at Cova Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.Poetry Open Mic: Melodic Movement at Cafe Mudita. 1:30 pm. Rip it.The Effect performed live at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.Between Sound & Silence Screening at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 2:30 pm. Rip it. Bell, Book, and Candle at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it. New Moon Ritual at Aries Apothecary. 5:30 pm. Rip it. From Ashes To New at The NorVA. 6:00 pm. Rip it. MercyMe inhale (exhale) Tour at Chartway Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it. Grant Austin Taylor performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it. ODU Theater presents Macbeth at Goode Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

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Paul is the creator of NFKVA.com. He was born and raised in Norfolk, graduated from Virginia Tech, and narrowly avoided law school. Chat with him about economics, entrepreneurship, hip-hop, and hiking. When he's not working on five different projects, you'll catch him sharing a beer with friends at a local brewery.

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