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This week in NFK: Flood Walls, Festivals, Fashion Show, NorFunk Lineup, Fresh Fish Fare, and more.

May 27, 2022

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Community. 

Initial plans for floodwalls in Norfolk were met with aesthetic concerns by City Council. Rip it.See flood wall renderings and proposals from the Army Corp of Engineers here. Rip it.NOAA predicts 6-10 hurricanes over the course of the summer and fall. Rip it.Amid a shortage of staff, Norfolk Public Schools is welcoming back volunteers. Rip it.Norfolk’s Box Center, a point of contention between some City Council members and City officials, has found a temporary home in Park Place to make room for a temporary casino facility at Harbor Park. Rip it.The Norfolk Planning Commission Thursday approved a request for a conditional use permit from the Pamunkey Tribe to open a temporary casino at Harbor Park this week. Rip it.HRT is increasing services this weekend as large crowds are expected for baseball games, Patriotic Festival, multiple concerts, and other celebrations in Norfolk. RIp it.Patriotic Festival comes to Downtown Norfolk for the first time after leaving Virginia Beach and recent media controversy with the headliner. Rip it.The U.S. Coast Guard stepped in to investigate after Carnival cruise ship passengers complained of sickness-inducing fumes aboard a Norfolk-docked ship. Rip it.Federal officials signed an agreement that will provide $225 million to expand shipping lanes to accommodate ultra-large ships. Rip it.A group of lawmakers is urging the Department of Defense to curb the profits taken by military commissaries as price increases hit military families. Rip it.Norfolk Public Schools’ music education program was named one of the 2022 Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants. Rip it.The Downtown Tunnel, the first underwater tunnel in Virginia, celebrates 70 years this week. Rip it.The Maiden, a world-famous ship whose crew was the first all-female team to participate in the Whitbread Round the World Race visits Nauticus this weekend. Rip it.Bike Polo is picking up in Norfolk as the sport gains team during Bike Month. Rip it.ODU Women’s Tennis picked up national titles in the NCAA Tournament. Rip it.ODU Football’s 2022 home opener will be against Virginia Tech. Rip it.

Culture.

Mystery Villains at Slowdive Gallery. Rip it. 

Commerce.

Norfolk Sinking Since Tote

Arches National Snark – Granby Street NFK

Crowds.

Sunday:MacArthur Center Pickleball Meetup. 9:30 am. Rip it.Slow-Mo Sundays Bike Ride with Local Bike Shop. 10:00 am. Rip it.Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.Indoor Cornhole Tournament at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Jordan Cooper performs live at Cova Brewing Co. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Gin Blossoms perform live at Town Point Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it.Norfolk Tides vs Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.Va Stage Company presents Every Brilliant Thing at Wells Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.Red Stapler Duo performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.Morgan Wallen performs live at the Patriotic Festival. 5:00 pm. Rip it.Absolem Art Bazaar at Mazzika Hookah Lounge. 5:00 pm. Rip it.Skylark with Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Joe Grundmeyer performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Chow.

Surf’s up dudes! Pelon’s is stuffing fish, shrimp, and scallops into this beachy burrito. Rip it. Slide down to Crudo Nudo and get jiggy with some idiazabal cheese and serrano sliders. Rip it.Strawberry and basil turnovers are the sneaky flavor bombs at Chelsea Bakehouse. Rip it.Fried Oyster Po’Boys are on special down at Commune Provisions. Rip it.Grilling up burgers for Memorial Day weekend? Swing by Pendulum for the real deal meats. Rip it.Don’t want to grill your burgers? 80/20 has the widest burger menu in town. Rip it.

The Ripcurrent.

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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