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This week in NFK: Coyotes, Cannabis, Caskets, Raves, Restaurant Week, Reclamations, and more.

January 13, 2023

Community. 

Culture.

Song of Praise and Arms Bizarre lead another hard-rocking night at Norfolk Taphouse. Rip it.Walt Taylor has been sketching Cafe Stella patrons for years. Rip it.

757 Headspace presents Open Floor, a choreographer’s showcase and photography market. Rip it.​Gemz is bringing some of the region’s biggest hip-hop names to Smartmouth. Rip it.Coming soon to Barry Art Museum: The Great Exhibition: Bébés at the Barry. Rip it.Coming soon to ODU’s Gordon Art Galleries: Sam Bartlett: Low Stakes, Plywood Cutouts & Everyday Comix. Rip it. Phond Music and Mo Woods debut the short film “Phases” at Chrysler Museum next month. Rip it.Calling all crafters, carpenters, and wood-workers! Norfolk has a new wood shop in North Colley. Rip it.Locals can check out the whole universe without leaving land at the ODU PlanetariumShows every Wednesday. Rip it. ​3SideGoof is kicking off a tour with some of our favorite local acts, including Tyler Donavan and Artel Carter. Rip it. ​

Reclamations at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.

Facing Ourselves: Mike Disfarmer and the American Portrait at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.

Commerce.

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Crowds.

FRIDAY:

Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo’s Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip itYoga at Vessel Craft Coffee. 6:15 am. Rip itTreasure Hunt Liquidators Grand Opening. 10:00 am. Rip it.Art Class with Sean Cunningham at Park Place Branch Library. 11:00 am. Rip itInto The Zoo Friday at Republic NFK. 3:30 pm. Rip it.Friday The 13th Superstition at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Nate Sacks performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.The Bay Rats perform live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.The Muse Neighborhood Jam at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 pm. Rip itTaught by Tawana: Wines of Tuscany at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip itNorfolk Admirals v Maine Mariners at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip itFriday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip itTales from the Campfire at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip itFriday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 8:00 pm. Rip itVLU January Bar Night at Public House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.JAG Duo performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.James “JJ” Smith performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.Request Station Duo at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip itTeacher’s Pet – Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it

Chow.

Downtown Norfolk kicks off Restaurant Week this Sunday for a week of grub and chow. Rip it.Restaurant week at Omar’s Carriage House includes Ossobucco, duck confit, and halloumi. Rip it.Win free ice cream for life at the Lolly’s Ice Cream grand opening this weekend. Rip it.You can get macarons delivered monthly from Cafe Genevieve. Rip it.Vessel Craft Coffee is kicking off lunch service with a gnarly farro bowl. Rip it.New drafts launching at the Veil: Painkiller Fizzee, Caskets Caskets, and New Mirage. Rip it.Breakfast biscuits going bougie down at Three Ships Coffee. Rip it.Local hot sauce slingers Nuland Hot Sauce has collab-ed to put custom sauces at Sanctuary. Rip it.My Mama’s Kitchen upgrades the smash burger with bacon and gouda for an addictively good burger. Rip it.Shrimp and grits have landed at Ocean View’s charcoal grill, Swell OV. Rip it.In case you didn’t know, Yorgo’s bagels are organic, vegan, non-GMO, and kosher. Rip it.Taste wine with the city’s best somms at Press 626’s Sunday supper. Rip it.New at Chelsea Bakehouse: arrabbiata pizza sauce with fresh Calabrian peppers. Rip it.

Food Truck Sightings:Friday:Big Belly at Cova Brewing. Rip it.Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.

Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.Flippin Hangry at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.

Saturday:Weng’s Kitchen & Ghost Kitchen at Cova Brewing. Rip it.Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.

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Paul Stetson Rice

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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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