Community.

Norfolk Currents is launching a huge project on March 15th. Rip it.

Reporter Jim Morrison took a deep dive into crime in Norfolk, including who’s blaming who and what’s really getting done. Rip ‘em. Part One.Part Two.

The cost of wind damage from hurricanes in Norfolk and across the eastern seaboard is expected to increase substantially over the next 30 years. Rip it.

Several environmental projects in the city won honors from the Elizabeth River Project. Rip it.

Another community fridge has landed in Norfolk at the intersection of Olney and Church. Rip it.

The Hampton Roads Community Health Center launched a new dental care van to continue providing care to communities across the southside. Rip it.

Transit ridership is still down 40% across the region as compared to the years prior to the pandemic. Rip it.

K12 school enrollment and teacher vacancies both increased in Virginia, while home school numbers declined. Rip it.

A deal on energy rates between Dominion and the Commonwealth could save customers as much as $20 per month. Rip it.

The General Assembly ended its legislative session without resolving several major budget issues. Rip it.

A bill that would make public the names of judges who were found to have committed judicial misconduct passed the General Assembly and is headed to the Governor. Rip it.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jamar Walker, the first openly gay federal judge in Virginia, to the US District Court in Norfolk. Rip it.

$1.4 million in federal transportation dollars are coming to Norfolk to help undo the segregative effects of I-264’s placement. Rip it.

Culture.

DISKFREQ: An interview on their creative shows and the local music ecosystem. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.

Patrick Mullins returns with the 7th Annual immersive theater performance at the Hermitage. This year’s performance remixes the classic Jack and the Beanstalk story. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.

Dozens of bands are set to play at YES FEST, a collaboration between ODU and LAVA Presents. Rip it.

Norf MSN’s Gemz Showcase is back at Smartmouth next week. Rip it.

Catch a BTS look a the costumes for Virginia Opera’s La Traivata, opening this weekend. Rip it.

“Artemis, I” opened performances, and the photos look stunning. Rip it.

Next week the Virginia Symphony performs side by side with students from the Bay Youth Orchestras. Rip it.

Coming this summer to the Hermitage: Claudia Beno’s incredible artwork. Rip it.

Currently on Display:
Facing Ourselves: Mike Disfarmer and the American Portrait at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Sam Bartlett: Low Stakes, Plywood Cutouts & Everyday Comix at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
The Great Exhibition: Bébés at the Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Match Prints by Mike Watts Design at The Gallery at Elation. Rip it.
Timeless Art in a Changing World at Gallery 21. Rip it.
“Blue Musings” by Hanna Kirby at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
Kelsey Witt at Kobro’s. Rip it.

Commerce.

Three downtown businesses are piloting the Downtown Norfolk Council initiative to improve nightlife safety. Rip it.

Legacy Lounge, the location of a high-profile shooting last summer, has reopened and is seeking new permits for alcohol sales. Rip it.

Norfolk State University was awarded $3,898,789 to provide high-speed internet to surrounding communities. Rip it.

Treasure Hunt Liquidators is attracting huge crowds for reselling returns for cheap. Rip it.

Rental fraud is on the rise in the region and is costing some locals thousands of dollars. Rip it.

Norfolk International Airport is getting millions of federal funding to construct a new moving sidewalk. Rip it.

An NSU professor was awarded just under half a million dollars for research in adaptive solar modulators for smart windows. Rip it.

City Work released new data showing the breakdown of rents across different neighborhoods in Norfolk. Rip it.

Magazine Jukebox, a Norfolk-based startup, announced plans to invest $1 million and hire at least 20 new team members. Rip it.

Virginians bet over $500 million on sports in January alone. That’s up nearly 6% from January last year. Rip it.

Regional Economic Stats. Port Stats. Labor Stats.

Crowds.

Strong Ales are making their return at Reaver Beach’s Bleak and Brewtal collaborative beer fest. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

Next week catch Discard Youth and Nerve Scheme playing a free show at Chicho’s Backstage. Rip it.

Shamrockin’ In Ghent is taking over Colley to support the Hope House Foundation on the 10th. Rip it.

The Tides promotional schedule has been released, with tickets going on sale on March 6th. Rip it.

Over 120 video games are on deck at Nauticus for the competitive, the nostalgic, and the curious. Rip it.

Beer & Cheese, a curated pairing event, comes to The Veil next month. Rip it.

Please note that listed times are start times; many events run several hours

FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo’s Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Visiting Artist Series: Preston Singletary at Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Rwanda Party & Meet + Greet with Coalescence Rwanda Partner. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Myths & Legends: The Fae at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Knights of Columbus Lent Fish Fry at Columbian Club OV. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Cody Browning performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Matt Holloman performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: Gog (1954) at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Weekly TBMA Bluegrass Jam at Roosevelt Area Civic League. 7:00 pm Rip it.
HR Pride Night Out| La Traviata at Virginia Opera. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
HHRJL Abortion Care Provider Appreciation Craft Night at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Norfolk Scope.7:05 pm. Rip it.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party at The Wave. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous at the Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
NSU Theatre Company presents Thoughts of a Colored Man. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
ODU Rep Theater perform Artemis, I at University Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away performed live at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
ShotClock, Spirit Gun, & Old Scars perform live at Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Love Me Tinder: A Matchmaking Improv Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
VA Opera’s La Traviata at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
AWAKENING | Todd Rosenlieb Dance Spring Concert at University Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
HR Pride Night Out: TR Dance’s Awakening. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Full Moon Ritual at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 8:15 pm. Rip it.
Mossy performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Request Station performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Ultimate Roasting Championship at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Villain Era: A Burlesque Show at Naro Cinema. 11:00 pm. Rip it.

SATURDAY:
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.
Hampton Roads Harp Festival at ODU Diehn School. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Muse Writers Center Writers Coffee Break at Cafe Stella. 10:00 am. Rip it.
City Girls Walk departing Stockley Gardens. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Women-Owned Business Brunch Expo at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Saturday Morning Marshmallow IPA Release Party at Smartmouth Beer. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Tidewater Burner’s ERT Adopt-A Spot Clean Up at Harbor Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Junior League of NFK-VB Recruitment at Chrysler Glass Studio. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
2nd Annual – Bleak & Brewtal Strong Ale Festival at Reaver NFK. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Slover with Drums. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Every Brilliant Thing with Va Stage Co at Taste ‘N’ See. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away performed live at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank’s Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
CBAA 60th Annual Members’ Show Reception & Scholarship Awards at Gallery 21. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Opening Reception: CBAA’s 60th Annual Members’ Show at Gallery 21. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Split Decision Comedy Show at Kroc Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Throwback performs live at Cova Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone Event at The Granby Theater. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Elf Ear Decorating at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Chris Ride performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Nate Sacks performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Norfolk Scope. 6:05 pm. Rip it.
Frozen Yoga With The Norfolk Admirals at Norfolk Scope. 6:05 pm. Rip it.
The Bay Rats perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Saturday Night Yugioh at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: An Evening With Grateful Jed at Chicho’s Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Tony Miceli performs live at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
ODU Rep Theatre performs Artemis, I at University Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
NSU Theatre Company presents Thoughts of a Colored Man. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous at the Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Tim Barry, Sally Rose, & Josh Small perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Miss Virginia is for Laughter Comedy Queen Reunion. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
OK performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane at Waterside District. 10:00 pm. Rip it
4 The Ppl with Loe, Wivve, and Gabe Niles at 80/20. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
MonoMania! The Completely Crazy Improvised Play at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

SUNDAY:
Missy Elliot Wellness Flow at Get Well Soon. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride at Local Bike Shop NFK. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Sky’s the Limit Yoga on Tap at Reaver NFK. 10:45 AM. Rip it.
Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Mimosas & Heels Drag Brunch at Public House. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Magic: The Gathering – Commander League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Privateer Press Game Night at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Urban Vegan Market at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Sammy Lee performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Open House for All Events at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it .
Board Game Sunday at Cova Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Pokemon Open Play at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away performed live at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Funday: Board Game Night at Cova Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Cigar Box Succulent Arrangement at Reaver Beach Brewing Co. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Rep Theater performs Artemis, I at University Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous at the Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone: KIDS DAY at The Granby Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Theatre Company presents Thoughts of a Colored Man. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Tour de ORF on the ERT at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Fashion and Art Museum Mixer at Glass Light. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Miniature Fairy Gnome garden making at Aries Apothecary. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Art Rowe performs live at Sunset Grill. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Brandon Peter performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Get a daily rundown of events on our Daily Instagram Story.

Chow.

Smartmouth’s Lucky Charms-inspired beer is coming back with several other “nostalgically-ridiculous” limited releases. Rip it. 

Ghent Grab-N-Go is now stocking a plant-based spam. Rip it.

Shake It Up Shakes at Selden Market launched hot chocolate floats this week. Rip it.

Try out the oysters with grapefruit mignonette and mustard seeds at Blanca. Rip it.

Brunch tacos at Sanctuary DMZ now come with $2 nitro cold brew. Rip it.

There’s no shortage of impressive-looking plates at Crudo. Rip it.

Lobstah Rolls on deck at Saltine. Rip it.

This Lucky Charms latte at Mudita Cafe is worth fighting the leprechauns for. Rip it.

From Athens to Norfolk: The Athenian wrap at Orapax. Rip it.

Join Cowboy Syd for his new brunch offering. Rip it.

Benny Damato’s flavors of the month: the Tarantino and the Garden State. Rip it.

Prime 255’s signature prime lamb chop needs your attention. Rip it.

A burger stacked with shrimp and crab meat? Sign. Me. Up. Rip it.

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Ghost Kitchen & Big Belly at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Hot Boxx at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.

757 Laos at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it

Saturday:
Weng’s Kitchen at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & 3 pop-ups at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q & Flippin’ Hangry at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Thatza Wrap at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.

Sunday:
Moontide Sundries at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Vegan Market at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Gocho Gourmet at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.

Gavin’s at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.

The Ripcurrent.

The “Glowline” on the ERT is looking incredible