Community. 

Catch all the votes from the Norfolk City Council on Tuesday here. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk released a new interactive map tool that shows potential natural and nature-based features around Norfolk meant to alleviate flooding. Rip it. 

Erosion data from Ocean View shows that beaches and dunes are eroding faster than the Army Corp of Engineers expected. Rip it. 

The food desert east of Downtown may finally get some relief with a new development called “The Village.” Rip it. 

Staff shortages at HRSD are forcing Norfolk water bills to a 45-day billing cycle. Rip it. 

Residents making up to $65K a year may be eligible for new rounds of toll relief. Rip it. 

The National Transportation Safety Board released its findings on the Spirit of Norfolk fire. Rip it. 

Hundreds of ships, making up more 70% of all vessels, are speeding off the coast of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, are speeding in restricted areas and endangering whales. Rip it. 

Populations of Right Whales, found off the coast of Virginia and throughout the North Atlantic, have stabilized but still number just 356 across the globe. Rip it. 

Amid debate on the regulation of menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, the VIMS determined that it would cost $2.6 million to study the fish population. Rip it. 

Barraud Park is getting a major face lift, expected to take two years. Rip it. 

Naval Station Norfolk hosted a STEM Day with thousands of students participating. Rip it. 

A recently born Giraffe at the Virginia Zoo is saying goodbye to its parents and being shipped to Florida. Rip it. 

The Admirals won their home opener at Scope this Wednesday. Rip it. 

The public was able to watch medical exams for Orangutans at the Virginia Zoo this week. Rip it.

Culture.

The Virginia Stage Company is filling the Wells Theater with beautiful performances of Fiddler on the Roof all month. Rip it. 

The Governor’s School for the Arts brings “Metamorphoses: Based On The Myths Of Ovid” to the stage in early November. Rip it. 

The Hermitage Museum has a capital campaign underway to fundraise for the remodel of the on-campus Visual Arts School. Rip it. 

Up next from the ODU Rep Theater: “Blood at the Root 

A 757 native has a leading role in the Broadway tour of Aladdin. Rip it. 

Candlelight concerts are coming to the Granby Theater this winter. Rip it. 

Radium Girls is wowing audiences at Little Theater of Norfolk through November 5th. Rip it. 

Madeline Rile Smith comes to the Chrysler next week for Virteous Theater in a glass art showcase. Rip it. 

Up next from the Virginia Opera: Rossini’s The Barber Of Seville. Rip it. 

Next week Demons, Oberlin, Dead Format, and That Which Sleeps perform at Norfolk Taphouse. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photography from the Do Good Fund at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Heather Beardsley: Strange Plants at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Charles Atlas: Selected Videos 1987–2015 at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Jaime Guerrero: Dendrolatry at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Glass from the Waitzer Collection at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Fashioning Innovation: Madame Alexander at 100 at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Nurture | Nature at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Vague Appliances and Utilities at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Papahanaumoku: A Panoply of New Island Cultures at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
“Fiber Friends” by Kristin Skees & Ryan Lytle at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
Everything Pink at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it. 
“A Look Within” a CAN Foundation collaboration at TCC Arts & Design Center. Rip it.
Selections from The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.

Commerce.

The 757 Makerspace is unexpectedly having to move their dreamspace, and they could use the community help to fund the move. Rip it.

Your 911 call may be answered by an AI agent soon, with the technology rolling out to some Virginia localities. Rip it. 

The State of Virginia will be issuing $200 tax rebates to Virginians who had a tax liability last year. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk’s BIZ Cafe is back on November 2nd. Rip it.

Norfolk State is moving all of their classes to virtual status after the Thanksgiving weekend. Rip it. 

Vriginia is still facing a shortage of 3,500 teachers, here’s what it takes to become one. Rip it. 

Here about the Hampton Roads Alliance’s recent trip to Germany to drive innovation locally. Rip it. 

The second round of the Facade Improvement Grant program is open. Rip it. 

Rent growth slowed across Virginia in Q3. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

Crowds.

Citizen Club members now get access to free tickets, discounted tickets, and early access sales on shows at the Norva. Rip it. 

LAVA’s Halloween Extravaganza is back and taking over the whole block with costumed cover bands. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it. 

This Weekend Frightmare VA takes over Waterside with Fears & Phobias. Rip it. 

Ghent is getting masked up for one of the biggest street parties of the year: Masquerade in Ghent. Rip it. 

Don’t miss Harvest at the Hermitage on November 17th. Rip it. 

Smartmouth is bringing back the 80s next week with a special Warehouse show. Rip it. 

FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup. 6:00 am. Rip it 
Witches and Whiskers at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Ghoul & Goblin Gardens at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Trunk & Treat. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Wine tasting with Ian Honaker at The Green Onion. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: The Country Creep Show at Vessel. 6:00 pm. Rip it 
Masquerade in Ghent at the Palace Shops. 6:00 pm. Rip it 
Painting with Goats at Cova. 6:00 pm. Rip it 
After Effect performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Black Cat Sip & Paint at d’Art Center. 6:30 pm. Rip it 
We Came As Romans performs live at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it 
29th Annual Spooky Acres Haunted House at MacArthur Mall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Halloween Night at Mudita Cafe. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Worcester Railers at The Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it 
Haunted Norfolk Tour with Norfolk Tour Co. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
Luca Stricagnoli performs live at Robin Hixon Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The 666 Project: Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.  
Aladdin: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Jason Cale Duo performs live at District Apizza. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Giallo, Fit Check, and Known Bloom perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Halloween Weekend at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it 
Masquerade After Party at Public House: 10:00 pm. Rip it.
2023 Norfolk Spirit of Halloween Yaght Party. 10:30 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot After Dark: The Short Form Improv Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:30 pm. Rip it 
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live cast at the Naro Cinema. 11:30 pm. Rip it. 

SATURDAY:
Weekend Long Run with Norfolk Run Club. 7:15 am. Rip it 
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it 
East Beach Farmers Market. 9:00 am. Rip it 
A Nightmare on Granby St at Aries Apothecary. 10:00 am. Rip it 
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it 
Community Connect 2023 at Harbor Park. 11:00 am. Rip it 
Harvest Psychic Fair at Kindred Spirit. 11:00 am. Rip it
Love Petals Treats No Tricks at Maker’s Craft. 11:45 am. Rip it  
ERT Halloween Puppy Parade. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Halloween Party at the 757 Creative ReUse Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Day of the Dead Carnival at Benchtop. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
3rd Annual Boos & Booze – Halloween Mini Market at Reaver NFK. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Chilling Tales from Beneath the Ground at Elmwood Cemetery. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Aladdin: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Fiddler on the Roof at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
LAVA Halloween Extravaganza at Toast. 3:00 pm. Rip it 
Granby Street: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour. 5:00 pm. Rip it 
Skella-FUN Art Party & Costume Contest at Cova. 6:00 pm. Rip it 
The OV Beach Tavern Halloween Party. 6:45 pm. Rip it 
Furioso Live Band performs live at Boss Queens Soul Cafe. 7:00 pm. Rip it 
Frightmare on Waterside Drive: Fears & Phobias at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
29th Annual Spooky Acres Haunted House at MacArthur Mall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tour with Norfolk Tour Co. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
Makers & Fishnet Ink Present: A very Spooky Rocky Horror Picture Show. 7:45 pm. Rip it 
MJ’s Tavern Annual Halloween Costume Party. 7:45 pm. Rip it 
Aladdin: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
The 666 Project: Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.  
The Haunted Granby Theater 23rd Annual Halloween Party at The Granby Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour at Norfolk Scope. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
2nd Annual SPOOKtacular Drag Show at Reaver NFK. 8:45 pm. Rip it 
Sneaker Ball 2023 Vol. II at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it 

SUNDAY:
October Beach Cleanup at Bold Mariner. 10:00 am. Rip it 
Halloween Harvest Festival at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Aladdin: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Boo’d Up Macrame Party at Reaver NFK. 1:45 pm. Rip it 
2nd Annual NAMI Coastal Virginia Fundraiser at Maker’s Craft. 1:45 pm. Rip it 
Rob Europe performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
A Halloween Cemetery Picnic at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Fiddler on the Roof at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Norfolk Admirals vs. Worcester Railers at Norfolk Scope. 3:05 pm. Rip it 
29th Annual Spooky Acres Haunted House at MacArthur Mall. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
The Head And The Heart perform live at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it
The 666 Project: Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.  

Chow.

Codex is the elevated but relaxed spot on Granby Street that delights everyone. (NFK Currents Original Video). Rip it.

Only You has soft launched a dinner menu with some gorgeous pasta. Rip it. 

Catch these Ube cupcakes at East Beach Farmer’s Market. Rip it. 

Limited seats area available for a Thanksgiving Wine Dinner at Blanca. Rip it. 

Cure has Aladdin specials right now to pair with the musical at Chrysler Hall. Rip it. 

Monks in Shavasana, a new cocktail at 411 York, includes appleton estate signature, benedictine, caramel apple syrup, lemon, mole bitters, egg white and a little magic. Rip it. 

Potato wedges never looked so good. Grandilfora is spicing it up. Rip it. 

Turnover in bed then get to La Brioche for a banging Turnover. Rip it. 

Scallop Crudo? Yeah we dig it. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Hades Wood Fired, Shawna’s & Ziggy’s at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen, Big Belly & Daddy G’s at Cova. Rip it.
757 Laos Street at Benchtop. Rip it.
The Sloppy Dawg at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Gavin’s Dishes at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Weng’s Kitchen & Nacho Libre at Cova. Rip it.
Krazy Trompos at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Ortega’s at Benchtop. Rip it.
757 Laos at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Shawna’s at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries at Cova. Rip it.
The Sloppy Dawg at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

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