🌊This Week in NFK: Handmade, Herbie, Housing, Heritage, Oktoberfest & More

Early voting in Norfolk starts on Friday, be sure to vote before November 5th. Rip it. 

Here’s how the seven Norfolk City Council candidates would address the housing crisis and other issues if elected. Rip it. 

The Navy has promised to house all sailors currently housed on ships in on-shore housing by 2027. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk cut the ribbon on the human services building after a 14-month, $1.4 million renovation. Rip it. 

A King Tide has caused minor nuisance flooding around Norfolk this week. Rip it. 

A lawsuit that could keep Virginia in the RGGI, which funds flooding infrastructure, heard arguments in court this week. Rip it. 

Around a 150 people gathered at a Freemason community meeting on the floodwall project this week, with voices of opposition dominating the conversation. Rip it. 

A new study says that Osprey chicks around the Chesapeake Bay are starving and experiencing food stress due to lack of menhaden. Rip it. 

HRT is rolling out some route changes in October. Rip it. 

25% of all military construction projects are delayed by at least a year, totaling over 150 projects. Rip it. 

The US Navy is adding a chaplain to every destroyer by 2025. Rip it. 

 Dozens of Norfolk's firefighters, paramedics, and community members walked 110 flights of stairs to remember the lives lost during 9/11 this week. Rip it. 

ODU’s women’s volleyball team extended their winning streak to four straight matches this week. Rip it. 

Virginia Tech put up 465 yards of offense, five sacks, and defeated ODU in a 37-17 win. Rip it. 

The founding director of the Elizabeth River Project has retired after 33 years leading the organization. Rip it. 

Kim Keene, the founder and former owner of The Starving Artist, and creator of nonprofit Paint Pink, passed away this week after her battle with breast cancer. You can honor her last wish of helping others through Paint Pink by donating or attending events. Rip it. 

HANN, CMRNPRKR, Bandup Gotti, Eras, & Duct takeover the Annex on Friday. Rip it. 

Hundreds of artisans descend on the Hermitage this weekend for the 9th Annual Hermitage Handmade Festival. Rip it. 

World-class glassblower, Jeff Mack, hot glass manager at the renowned Corning Museum of Glass, is joining the Perry Glass Studio team this weekend. Rip it.

Next month at Wells Theater: Dracula; A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really! Rip it.

Don Giovanni opens at Harrison Opera House starting early October. Rip it.

NEON Festival returns for the 9th year this October with art, fashion, music, food, and more. Rip it.

Barry Art Museum has announced its fourth annual public arts festival, entitled “Pneuhaus.” Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
New Frames of Reference: Early French Photographers at Home and Abroad at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Hampton Boyer: Colors of Us at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
James Baldwin: Celebrating a Legacy at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Do You See Me Now by Jackie Merritt at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
ProximityNFK: A Juried Art Exhibition of Local Artists & Artworks Depicting Local Icons and Treasures at D’Art Center. Rip it.
Message in a Bottle: Picturing Maritime Culture in Hampton Roads at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Portraits of Misguided Law by Cruel Consequences on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.

The House of Delegates commended Siren Skate Shop during session and it got delivered this week. Rip it. 

Herbie Hancock takes over Chrysler Hall this weekend with a local-stocked band. Rip it. 

As the wind energy industry heats up in the region, some leaders are looking to make the region a hub for nuclear power in the next decade. Rip it. 

Carnival Cruise Lines announced new trips departing Norfolk in 2026 and 2027. Rip it. 

Home sales in the region were down in August, while active listings are up over 30%. Rip it. 

Gardens To-Go! Norfolk Botanical Garden rolls out a new plant sale style. Rip it. 

Sour Street Pizza is opening a brick and mortar location in East Beach. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

The Norfolk Kickback takes over Circuit Social with the city’s best social hour this Thursday. Rip it.

The Hermitage will host Hallows Eve on the historic grounds on October 11th. Rip it. 

Selden Market is hosting a Queerween market and party on October 19th. Rip it

ODU has a lively lineup of Hispanic Heritage Month events on the books. Rip it. 

Sail250 Virginia has announced the final list of official Virginia Affiliate Harbors for the 2026 celebration. Rip it. 

Friday Sept 20
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup  at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 AM. Rip it.
Writers on Submission at The Muse Writers Center. 9:30 AM. Rip it.
Coffee Concert: Beethoven Celebration at Chrysler Hall. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Wetlands and Watersheds with Norfolk Botanical Garden at Lafayette Branch Library. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market Blair Middle School. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
Steve Gudas performs live at Gershwins. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Friday Night Live Music at Cova Brew Co. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Tender Wolves perform live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Handbuilding 101: Slab Dishware at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Basics of Soldering Electronics at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker’s Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville Sounds at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it. 
Michael Carson performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
GOGO GADJET performs live at Waterside Blue Moon Stage. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Jake Ryan Solo performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Beethoven's Violin Concerto with Eric & Colin Jacobsen at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Virginia Stage Company performs Arsenic & Old Lace at Wells Theatre. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Norfolk Word Art Show at The Muse Writers Center. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Capleton performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwins. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
No Visa & Friends spin live at OnlyYou. Rip it. 
Pete Hansen performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Ray Meeks performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
DJ Mista Nice performs live at Waterside District Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
DJ Sonic performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 

Saturday Sept 21
Weekend Long Run at Ocean View Run Club. 7:15 AM. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 AM. Rip it.
Le Marche Vintage and Thrift Popup at Equinox Coffee. Rip it. 
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
Snap Along With at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
City Girls Walk at Cova Brewing. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
All age Steelpan Class at Nauticus. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Wise Words Storytellers Workshop & Social At Eleanor’s Norfolk. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Cofer Cup Regatta 2024 at Nauticus. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia . 10:30 AM. Rip it.
Community Connect at Norfolk Scope. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
9th Annual Hermitage Handmade Festival at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Hooked & Hooped on the River at Elizabeth River Project. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Oktoberfest at Elation Brewing. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Adult Tabletop Gaming at Downtown Branch at Slover. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Little City Poets Meeting at The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Twan Dalasi at Brother's. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo performs live at Afterglow. 3:00 pm. Rip it. 
Virginia Stage Company performs Arsenic & Old Lace at Wells Theatre. 3:00 PM. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk Tour: Behind the Scenes at Selden Market. 3:30 PM. Rip it.
Prose and Cons at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
Adult Chess Meetup at Downtown Branch at Slover. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
Skip Hancock performs live at Gershwins. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators at The Muse Writers Center. 5:30 PM. Rip it.
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Happy Dutchmen performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville Sounds at Harbor Park. 6:35 PM. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Waterside Blue Moon Stage. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Vince Kornegay performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: Improvised Dungeons & Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Virginia Stage Company performs Arsenic & Old Lace at Wells Theatre.. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Cowboy Bebop LIVE at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Jack Thomas performs live at Gershwins. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Streetlight Manifesto at The NorVA. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tours at Moses Myers House. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Back & Forth with Rylo Spinna & Mickey Slicks at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Kaboombox (Duo) performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
DJ SDOT performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
DJ Corey Santos performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 

Sunday Sept 22
2024 Elizabeth River Run at Tidewater Striders Club and Elizabeth River Trail. 7:15 AM. Rip it.
Radical Studies Book Club at Eleanor’s Norfolk. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Ride at Slow & Steady Bikes and Goods. 10:30 AM. Rip it.
The Song Creation Workshop Series at Gather. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Summer Reading Challenge Finale Book Swap at Eleanor’s Norfolk. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Hades Food Truck at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Sunday Board Game Night at Cova Brew Co. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 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.
Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville Sounds at Harbor Park. 1:05 PM. Rip it.
Oktoberfest "Markt" Pop-up at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Arsenic & Old Lace at Wells Theater. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Afterglow. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Oktoberfest Market Pop-up with The Happy Dutchmen at Maker's Craft Brewery. 3:30 PM. Rip it.
Scary Stories: Writing Club at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
Arts at the Attucks: African Diaspora Heritage Month Celebration at Attucks Theatre. 4:30 PM. Rip it.
Music Bingo at Afterglow. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Night Sound Bath at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Hail the Sun at The NorVA. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Herbie Hancock at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Arsenic and Old Lace at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
Alec Edmonds performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 

Blanca’s head chef will now teach you to butcher your own chicken. Rip it. 

Strawberry Rhubarb Blonde has returned to the Bold Mariner cans, cold and ready to go. Rip it. 

Byrd & Baldwin has fired shots in a cheesecake war, launching a honey gouda cheesecake with honey apple compote and ritz cracker crust. Rip it. 

Bakehouse has beer mustard and bratwurst on pizzas, but only at Elation. Rip it. 

It’s Negroni Week at Four Eleven York with the Classic, Fighting Maroons, and Forgiving Moment. Rip it. 

It’s crunchy on top and sweet inside. It’s Crème Brûlée at Freemason Abbey. Rip it. 

La Brioche is slinging sandwiches for making lunch a lil more baguette. Rip it. 

Wait a minute, Lolly’s has ice cream bars? That’s news to me. Rip it. 

Witches, Churros, and cold foam have taken over Neptune Coffee. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Crop Circle Food Truck at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street, & Ghost Kitchen  at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Moontide & Flipping Hangry at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Krazy Trompos at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street, & Ghost Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Salsa Libre at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Up In Smoke Local Cheese & Hades at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
VA Dough Co at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.