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Culture.

Merci, Red Weather, Longsleeves, and Captive Birds come to Norfolk on July 30th. Rip it.The Hurrah Players host Jam Daddies and Ben Branigan for a fundraiser on July 31st. Rip it. 7 Cities Sharks Rap Battle League hosts Levels battle on August 13th. Rip it. Mean Jesus, ShotClock, Shehehe, and Song of Praise prepare to rock out Slowdive in September. Rip it. Mauskovic Dance Band is bringing their uniquely danceable chaos to Chicho’s Backstage this fall. Rip it. The Norfolk Forum has announced it’s 90th season with a lineup featuring Rick Steves, Mara Liasson, Linda Johnson Rice, and Rt Hon. David Cameron. Rip it.

Commerce.

Historic Freemason District Sticker

Willoughby Mug

Crowds.

Reaver Beach hosts Christmas in July, an Evening Market for all those folks missing Santa Claus on the 23rd. Rip it. 

Jules Verne and WHRO host Around the World in 80 Days, a steampunk event at Brick Anchor Brew House. Rip it. 

DISKFREQ: FREQ OUT at Slowdive Gallery. 9:00 pm. Rip it. Lights Out, Barks Out! at the Wave. 9:00 pm. Rip it. Montez De Durango & Patrulla 81 at Broadway Nightclub. 9:00 pm. Rip it. Gina Payne performs live at Prime 255. 9:00 pm. Rip it.Joe Gosman Band performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.Harold Night at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

Chow.

Rip it.

Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it. Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.

The Ripcurrent.

 There’s nothing quite like a sunset concert on the river. 

Paul Stetson Rice

Chelsea, NFK

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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