Community.

The latest analysis from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science indicates that Norfolk is seeing about 5.38 millimeters per year in sea level rise acceleration. Rip it. 

Downtown Norfolk Council has rolled out the pilot program of their new safety program. Rip it.

HRT has scheduled four upcoming public meetings on light rail expansion to Military Circle. Rip it.

Norfolk’s Eviction Prevention Center will resume accepting requests for assistance on April 1. Rip it.

A group of Clergymen has begun patrolling in some Norfolk neighborhoods to help reduce crime. Rip it.

The New Virginia Majority is organizing to get police call boxes installed in Young Terrace and Calvert Square. Rip it.

Residents of the area formerly known as Tidewater Gardens selected Kindred as the new name for the area. Rip it.

Virginia Organizing advocates Janice Taylor and Jesse Monroe took a range of disability issues to City Council. Rip it. 

In the first year with same-day registrations, Virginia voters cast more than 25,000 ballots from voters registered on Election Day. Rip it.

Harvest extensions mean the Chesapeake Bay could see the most oysters harvested since the 1980s. Rip it.

A dog found on the Norfolk International tarmac was adopted from NACC. Rip it.

Culture.

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.

Community Witch is stoked to be performing at YES Fest with 22 other bands at ODU’s campus. Rip it.

Teens With A Purpose is calling poets and spoken word artists to apply for the 2023 Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate competition. Rip it.

Mamalarky, Pet Name, Shormey come to Smartmouth’s Warehouse on a Tuesday later this month. Rip it.

Gemz 757 hosts a showcase of the best hip-hop creatives this Friday. Rip it.

Tyler Donavan is preparing to drop a new album: Kabigon. 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.

Norfolk Coffee and Tea is celebrating 125 years of business in the city. Rip it.

ODU real estate researchers say that the region is due for a housing market correction. Rip it.

Norfolk International is seeking to find space for an on-site hotel. Rip it.

Pentagon officials are concerned that cranes in the Port of Virginia may be spying for China. Rip it.

The Navy has approved the use of 3D-printed parts in carriers and submarines, opening a new on-demand manufacturing industry in the region. Rip it.

Norfolk-based SL Nusbaum is developing a $28 M apartment project in Midlothian that includes 160 income-restricted apartments. Rip it.

Spirit Airlines kicked off nonstop service to Norfolk International Airport this week. Rip it.

TSA at Norfolk International Airport is working to remind travelers that pets should not go through X-ray machines. Rip it.

Local Amazon facilities are highlighting the community groups forming among employees. Rip it.

Skanska, a firm working on off-shore wind facility construction, is highlighting their women team members. Rip it.

Regional Economic Stats. Port Stats.Labor Stats.

Crowds.

This Friday, Shamrockin’ in Ghent returns to benefit the Hope House Foundation. Rip it.

The OV St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to bring some of the biggest crowds of the year next weekend. Rip it.

The ERT will be hosting a series of “Walk & Talk” events focused on mental health. Rip it.

This summer, catch DJ Canrock every Friday at Harbor Park. Rip it.

This Sunday, hang with all your favorite mutual aid organizations at Eleanor’s. 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
Sky’s The Limit Yoga at Vessel Craft Coffee. 6:15 am. Rip it
Engraved Succulent Planter Arrangement at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 3:30 pm. Rip it
Meet the Maker: Happy Hour with Nic Tartaglia at Vino Culture. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Alpha After Work Day Party at Town Point Club. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
YES Fest presented by LAVA Presents x ODU Arts at Old Dominion University. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Gemz 757 Showcase at Smartmouth Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
2023 Meac Mens & Women Basketball Tournament at Norfolk Scope. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Perspectives Exhibition Opening at Barry Art Museum. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Shamrockin’ in Ghent on Colley Abe. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The House That Jack Built at The Hermitage. 6:10 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Weekly TBMA Bluegrass Jam at Roosevelt Area Civic League. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Koe Wetzel: Road to Hell Paso Tour at Chartway Arena. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Rue Paul’s Drag Race Viewing Party at The Wave. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous at the Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Tales from the Campfire at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Mathew O’Donnell performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night (18+) at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Vince Kornegay performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Teacher’s Pet – Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it

SATURDAY:
Weekend Long Run at Ocean View Run Club. 7:15 am. Rip it
FrostBite Crossfit Competition at BearFight. 7:30 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it
Virginia Opera Guild Rummage Sale at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 am. Rip it
Spring Formal Disc Golf Tournament at Lafayette Park. 8:50 am. Rip it.
Sky’s The Limit Yoga at Coalescence Coffee. 9:00 am. Rip it
RISE Men’s Retreat at LGBT Life Center. 9:00 am. Rip it
Downtown Norfolk Planting Day 2023. 10:00 am. Rip it
MTG Regional Championship Qualifier at Atlantis Games & Comics. 10:00 am. Rip it
d’Art Center Studio Open House & Art Sale. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Elation Brewing. 10:00 am. Rip it
OV Little League Opening Day at Ocean View Elementary. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it
Baseball Day with Norfolk Tides at Slover Library. 11:00 am. Rip it
Goat Yoga at Cova Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Into the Woods Adventure Day at NBG Youth & Family Programs. 11:00 am. Rip it
Shamrock Sea Glass Shenanigans at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it
OVBT St. Paddy’s T-Shirt Pre-Sale at The OV Beach Tavern. 11:00 am. Rip it
BigForestFire performs live Solo at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it
MEAC Tournament Mixer at Sushi King. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Winter Farmer’s Market at OBC. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Vintage Market at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Hank’s 5th Birthday Party & Pig Roast at Hank’s Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
2023 Camellia Show and Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
2023 Meac Mens & Women Basketball Tournament at Norfolk Scope. 1:00 pm. Rip. it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Casting Call for “Make a Wish” at Slover Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Holi Festival of Colors at Macarthur Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Charm Your Luck Class at Kindred Spirit. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous at the Wells Theatre. 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank’s Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Greek Wine Master Class with Dionysos Imports at VIA design. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Black Pearl at The Granby Theater. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
D&D Adventurers League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Finnegan’s Wake performs live at Smartmouth Beer. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Band of Consenting Adults performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Stonewall Dodgeball Award Ceremony at The Wave. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Jacob Vanko performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The House That Jack Built at The Hermitage. 6:10 pm. Rip it.
Saturday Night Yugioh at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Commonwealth Comedy Improv Show at Vessel Craft Coffee. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Self-Inflict, Richmond Vampire, Cataract, & Transgression perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Boosie BadAzz performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: Improv Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
RnB Game Night at Major Phillie’s. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
7th Annual Subversion: A Feminist Burlesque Revue at 37th & Zen. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Mathew O’Donnell performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Jan & Zane perform live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Discarded Youth & The Nerve Scheme perform live at Chicho’s Backstage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Knight Hawks party at MJ’s Tavern. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke at Cogans Ghent. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it

SUNDAY:
Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride at Local Bike Shop NFK. 10:30 am. Rip it
Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Sky’s the Limit. 12:00 pm. Rip it
GamerBus Sundays At Nauticus. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Viewpoints with Deborah Wallace at Goode Theater. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Magic: The Gathering – Commander League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 11:00 am. Rip it
Board Game Night at COVA. 12:00 pm. Rip it
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Hampton Roads Pride Film Screening at TRDance Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous at the Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Blue’s Jam performs live at Cova Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo at Reaver Beach NFK. 3:00 pm. Rip it
Ben Long performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Dave Poitevin performs live at Sunset Grill 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Sunday Night Sound Bath at Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Hampton Roads Mutual Aid Network Meeting at Eleanor’s Bookstore. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Johnny Smallwood performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Collie Buddz at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it

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

Chow.

Cherry blossoms pair well with every cocktail, catch em soon at 411 York. Rip it.

Birria ramen drops at Redwood Smoke this weekend. Rip it.

Huge slabs of porchetta are ready for date night at Luce. Rip it.

Soiree has a full lineup of specials for MEAC weekend. Rip it.

Grab cheesy BLT tortellini while you can at the Ten Top. Rip it.

Reaver Beach releases Muntineer, a cut-throat American wheat IPA, just in time for betraying the work week. Rip it.

Smartmouth’s kush-scented passionfruit IPA comes loaded with terpenes. Rip it.

Live large with scallops in a cognac cream sauce at Swell OV. Rip it.

Carnitas are done clinically well at Lola’s Cantina. Rip it.

OV Beach Tavern is teaming up with Big Belly to bring double the chow to the OV St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Rip it.

Wreckfish that’s anything but a wreck at Syd’s Fish Pig. Rip it.

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Ghost Kitchen & Deutscher Imbiss at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Smokin’ J’s at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
757 Laos at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.

Saturday:
Krazy Trompos & Sour Street Pizza at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Flippin’ Hangry at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Crop Circle Gourmet at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.

Sunday:
Bumble Bee Vegan at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Lumpia King & Bloom House at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
PoFolks at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.

Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.

The Ripcurrent.

The “Glowline” on the ERT is looking incredible

h him sharing a beer with friends at a local brewery.

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