Community.

Restaurants that close before 5:00 pm are now able to sell alcohol without additional permits thanks to a recent City Council decision. Rip it.

The City of Norfolk hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Unity Place at Kindred, the second-phase of the St. Paul’s redevelopment project. Rip it. 

Norfolk’s new City Manager says construction could start within the year on the Headwaters Resort and Casino. Rip it. 
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VDOT has opened an online survey for input from citizens on the traffic at the Monticello & St. Paul intersection. Rip it.

This year Booker T. Washington High begins its new STEAM Education plan. Rip it.

Uber’s new teen account feature has expanded to Norfolk. Rip it.

The General Assembly’s budget changes are increasing funding to many of Virginia’s medical programs. Rip it.

Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission issued a report suggesting that unclear requirements and testing may be hurting efforts to recruit teachers. Rip it. 

Virginia universities, including ODU, have a long history of displacing black families according to WHRO investigative journalism. Rip it.

The Virginia EMS Symposium, one of the largest EMS training events in the country, was canceled this year due to budgetary issues. Rip it.

Environmentalists are optimistic that Virginia’s new requirements for reporting the transfer of poultry litter will help efforts to keep it out of the Chesapeake Bay. Rip it. 

The bay area is losing trees, so The Virginia Department of Forestry is sharing data and making use of funds to promote replanting trees. Rip it.

This weekend, the Norfolk Botanical Gardens is honoring the 220 African American WPA workers who helped build the gardens. Rip it. 

Ms. Staton, a Norfolk Crossing Guard, celebrated retiring this week after 56 years of service at school and special events. Rip it.

Maury’s Football Team continued its undefeated season with a win against Highland Springs this week. Rip it.

Culture.

Tommy Stinson (who spent more than a decade with Guns N Roses) and Cowboys in the Campfire are performing at Sanctuary DMZ on Friday. Rip it. 

The Colonial Place and Riverview Neighborhoods are bringing back their Front Porch Art Walk next month. Rip it. 

The Attucks Jazz Club is returning with Alex McArthur, Dominique Eade, and Chris Whiteman. Rip it. 

Virginia Stage Company previewed Fiddler on the Roof this week, with full theater performances coming in October. Rip it. 

Next week, meet the conductor of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Eric Jacobson, at Slover Library. Rip it. 

This weekend the Little Theater of Norfolk and The Muse Writers Center host the Short Short Playwriting Project. Rip it. 

The Hurrah Players announced dates for their upcoming performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Rip it.

In two weeks, John Sipher, principal trombonist of the Colorado Symphony, returns home to Virginia to present an eclectic recital of original compositions and arrangements. 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.
Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Glass at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Fashioning Innovation: Madame Alexander at 100 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.
The Art of Data Exhibit at Slover Library. Rip it. 

Commerce.

Chris Simmonds started Less Than, a zero-waste and refill store, in Norfolk and has expanded to six additional locations since. (NFK Currents Podcast) Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk is hosting a Construction Vendor Fair this weekend, where contractors can connect with City project leaders. Rip it.

ODU was awarded $1 million in federal SBA funds to help small businesses in Virginia build better cybersecurity infrastructure. Rip it.

Grub Hub now allows military personnel to order and pickup from on-base businesses. Rip it. 

Take a peek inside Princo, an 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility that opened in Norfolk earlier this year. Rip it.

The Lambert’s Point construction is starting to make headway. Rip it.

ODU is hosting the 11th annual Virginia Women’s Conference later this month focused on helping women leverage resources from federal, state and local agencies. Rip it. 

Two ODU students are receiving recognition for their work in researching how iron in the ocean regulates marine life. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Port 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. 

This weekend The Hermitage hosts 100+ artists vending at the 8th Annual Hermitage Handmade Festival (NFK Currents Original). Rip it.

The Tides host the playoffs for the International League starting September 26th. Rip it.

SailFest, with sailboat races and driving ranges at Nauticus, returns on September 23rd. Rip it. 

Tickets are already on sale for LAVA’s Halloween Extravaganza. Rip it.

The Kings Daughter’s, a non-profit supporting CHKD, has a ton of fall events coming up. Rip it.

Elation Brewing kicks off its three-week Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. Rip it

Cova Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest three Fridays in a row, starting off this Friday. Rip it.

Pool sharks get your cue stick chalked up, Public House is hosting a pool tournament. Rip it.

Don’t miss Grandiflora’s transformation into a Witch House next week. Rip it. 

FRIDAY:
Fitness Course Beautification Day at Plum Point Park. 8:30 am. Rip it
City of Norfolk Construction Vendor Fair at Titus Town Rec Center. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
Pete the Cat Storytime at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:00 am. Rip it
Lego Days at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
KinderSTEM at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
Common Threads: a Knitting and Crochet Club at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
Teen Takeover at Lafayette Branch Library. 2:30 pm. Rip it
Oktoberfest at Cova Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Aloha Friday’s at Cova Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Opening Reception for Wanderings by Nancy Tankersley at d’Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Pancho performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Nick Franzitta performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Friday Night Live at Cova Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Anthill Farms Mini-Class with Kiera at Vino Culture. 6:30 pm. Rip it
The Flying Dutchmen perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Redbirds at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it
LAVA Presents: Deerhoof, Curt Sydnor and the Trembling Hand, Community Witch. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Fall New Moon Market at Selden Market. 7:00 pm. Rip it
The Short Short Playwriting Project Auditions at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Virginia Symphony’s Beethoven Festival at Chrysler Hall . 7:30 pm. Rip it
Flyin’ West at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Improv: Norfolk’s Night of Comedy at Cafe Mudita. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The JAM! Presents: Los Empujadores Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Rozwell Kid, Colleen Greed, & Padfoot perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Emo Nite at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Joe Grundmeyer performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure at Naro Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it
Teacher’s Pet – Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it

SATURDAY:
Weekend Long Run with Ocean View Run Club. 7:15 am. Rip it
9-11 Stair Climb with Norfolk Fire-Rescue Fitness. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it
Weyanoke Monthly Nature Walk. 9:00 am. Rip it
East Beach Farmers Market on Shore Drive. 9:00 am. Rip it
City Girls Walk Meetup at Orapax & Boissevain. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Paint Anything With Confidence Workshop: Nancy Tankersley at d’Art Center. 9:00 am. Rip it
Bhav Brigade Yoga at the Plot. 9:30 am. Rip it
COVA Moves: Goat Yoga. 10:00 am. Rip it
Master Class with Virginia Symphony’s Tessa Lark at Slover Library. 10:00 am. Rip it
Pete the Cat Storytime at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library. 10:00 am. Rip it
Kegels Don’t Cut It Pelvic Strengthening at Movement is Medicine. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it
Grant Austin Taylor performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
11th Annual Neighborhood Expo at Northside Park. 11:00 am. Rip it
1-2-3 Play With Me at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library. 11:00 am. Rip it
8th Annual Hermitage Handmade Festival at Hermitage Museum and Gardens.11:00 am. Rip it
Coastal Virginia Cigar Festival at Maker’s Craft Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Zen Doodles with Judy-Lynn at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Oktoberfest at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it
2023 NashFest Music & Food Festival at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Movie Matinee at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Elated Market and Meet the Photographer at Elation Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Workshop: Ice Cream! The Navy’s Secret Weapon at Nauticus. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Art Studio: Let’s Paper Craft at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Miles Hoyle Accordion live at Elation Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it. 
Nate Sacks performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Kiera Hosts an Antill Farms Mini-Class at Vino Culture. 5:30 pm. Rip it
An Underground River: African American History along the ERT at Waterside Marina. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Marion Meadows and Brian Simpson perform live at Brothers. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Redbirds at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it
Rhythm & Laughter at The Venue on 35th. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Trap Karaoke: Norfolk at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Joe Gosman Band performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
SunnySide Collective Presents: THE DROP! ft. Mr. Nunez + Kenny Kruze + DJ Fado at Waterside District. 10:00 pm. Rip it

SUNDAY:
Nature & Eco Kayak Tour with Norfolk Kayak Rentals & the ERP. 9:00 am. Rip it
Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride at Local Bike Shop NFK. 10:30 am. Rip it
Dustin Furlow performs live at Grian. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Sunday Funday: Board Game Night at COVA. 1:00 pm. Rip it .
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Six Shades of Sangiovese with Akeyla at Vino Culture. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Redbirds at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it
Poetry Open Mic at Cafe Mudita. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
15th Annual WPA Garden Heritage Celebration at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Sewing Bee with Melanie at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it
ERT 101 Group Ride departing Water Street Open Space. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Dark Arts/Goth Market at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Third Sunday Vintage Market at Smartmouth Beer. 2:00 pm. Rip it  
Amy Kaus performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Kayak Tour on the Lafayette River with Norfolk Kayak Rentals. 5:55 pm. Rip it
Women’s History Tour in Elmwood Cemetery. 6:00 pm. Rip it
The Short Short Playwriting Project performances at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Auditions for The Weir at Generic Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Rob Oliver performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Fortunate Youth perform live at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it
The Nascar Jones Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Turno Nocturno: A Reggeton Experience at 80/20 Burger. 9:00 pm. Rip it.

Chow.

Get $8 off Toast, Perro Blanco, and What The Frank when you join Citizen Club. Rip it.

Negroni Week lands at Toast starting Monday. Rip it.

Ever had Turkish Gozleme? Well now is a perfect time to try one now that A World of Good has added it to the menu. Rip it.

Chicho’s Pizza Backstage is now open 7 days a week! Get your pizza fix any day of the week. Rip it.

Cafe Milo is expanding their dinner menu, including this delicious looking Vegan Po Boy. Rip it.

What the heck is a Dirty Chai??? Leigh at Cova Brewing walks us through it! Rip it.

The Beef Hand Pie at Grain is definitely on my “Must Try” list. Rip it.

Hummingbird Macarons has done the impossible and created a new berry, the Tayberry! Rip it.

Don’t sleep on Handsome Biscuit. A good biscuit is good anytime, not just breakfast. Rip it.

Fan of the Eggs Benedict? Get yourself an entire flight at Hair of The Dog. Rip it.

Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar is making their oyster selection half off every Tuesday! Rip it.

These Mocktails at Starving Artist Cafe sure are… Curious. Rip it.

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Hades Wood Fired at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen, Courtney’s Kitchen, & Revery Eats Cova. Rip it.
Yolees’ G-Dawgz at Benchtop. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Shawna’s at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & Nacho Libre at Cova. Rip it.
The Sloppy Dawg at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Revery Eats at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
In Between The Bunz at Cova. Rip it.
Get Lit at Reaver. Rip it.
Sour Street Pizza at Benchtop. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

The Ripcurrent.

Sunsets on the Lafayette