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Business owners are excited about the Houndstooth development that looks to transform an entire block of the NEON District. Rip it. 

Despite concerns of flooding, the local real estate market continues to be resilient. Rip it.

The remaining shell of the Spirit of Norfolk, which caught fire last year, is being sent to Florida to serve as an artificial reef. Rip it. 

The Va. Department of Education has held its first meetings on “cell phone free” education.  Rip it. 

An appeals court issued a ruling against a recent civil forfeiture leading to an important clarification on what is needed to dispute such charges. Rip it. 

A Chinese national graduate student from Minnesota pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the Espionage Act for taking drone footage of local shipyards. Rip it. 

Athletes from across the region can be seen in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Rip it.

Dates for Something in the Water dropped alongside new details about the Lego biopic on Pharrell Williams. Rip it. 

Creatives for Virginia is hosting a workshop for learning the business of being a creative. Rip it. 

Don’t miss the Jake Clemons music video featuring the talents of the Governors School for the Arts. Rip it. 

Cousinz Festival lands at Scope Grounds next month, here’s what to know ahead of time. Rip it. 

Virginia Stage Company kicks off a new season September 4th. Rip it. 

Movie nights are coming to the Wells Theater, starting in August. Rip it. 

Open call for artists: Proximity NFK will feature local legends and icons in an upcoming exhibit. Rip it. 

The 98th season of the Little Theater of Norfolk is here featuring Shakespeare, Sweeney Todd, and more. Rip it. 

World-renowned glass artist Peter Bremers has debuted a new exhibit at the Chrysler Museum inspired by rapidly melting glaciers. Rip it.  

Currently on Display:
“Assemble” CAN Group Exhibition at Assembly. Rip it.
Hampton Boyer: Colors of Us at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Fantastic Creatures of the Venetian Lagoon at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
“I Am Copying Nobody” at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Fibrous: A National Juried Exhibition of Fiber and Paper Artworks at D’Art Center. Rip it.
Message in a Bottle: Picturing Maritime Culture in Hampton Roads at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Martha Chase: Progressive Kindness at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
The Artists of d'Art Center on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Norfolk International Airport CEO Mark Perryman confirmed that ORF is trying to lure direct international flights to the area. Rip it. 

The Ghent Farmers Market is looking for a few new vendors. Rip it. 

More than $10 million in fines have been issued to stores for selling illegal hemp products. Rip it. 

The Virginia Attorney General has joined 24 other states in filing an emergency motion asking the Supreme Court to block the EPA’s new power plant regulations. Rip it. 

Sentara is significantly reducing carbon emissions by switching anesthetic gasses. Rip it. 

Chartway Arena is hosting a hiring fair next month. Rip it. 

Virginia created 15,000 jobs in June. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

The Tides are set for a double header game on Friday. Rip it. 

Don’t miss the next Sunset Kayak Cruise on the Lafayette. Rip it. 

Teens With a Purpose returns with Fuse Fest on August 3rd. Rip it.  

The ERT Olympics hits the trail on August 10th. Rip it. 

Jazz Fest brings big acts to Town Point Park August 16 & 17. Rip it. 

FRIDAY 7/26:
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 6:30 AM. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Days at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
Digimon TCG Weekly Tournament at Atlantis Games & Comic. 9:30 am. Rip it
Highroller Pop up at The Veil Brewing NFK at The Veil Brewing Co. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
Summer Nights Market at COVA at COVA Brewing Company. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
Open Mic Night at The Muse Writers Center. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Norview Paradise Party at Five Points Park/Plaza. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Matt Holloman performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Selden After Hours: Adult Game Night at Selden Market. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Ben Long performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 PM. Rip it. 
Karaoke at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Harbor Park. 6:35 PM. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
IgNITE: July-O-Ween at Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Regions with Ryn: The Finger Lakes, New York at Vino Culture. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Mystic Moon Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
FAMILY TWILIGHT TREK at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 7:30 pm. Rip it
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Saved by the 90s at The Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Ducheetos performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Book Crawl. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Nighthawks at Huntersville Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Nighthawks at Lambert's Point Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Nighthawks at Norview Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Rocky Horror at Naro Expanded Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it
Pat Garvey Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
5 Dollar Comedy presents the Harold at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 PM. Rip it.

SATURDAY 7/27:
Riverside Yoga with Cello at Ryan Resilience Lab. 8:00 AM. Rip it.
ERT Botanical Bike Tour: Larchmont Neighborhood at Larchmont Elementary. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
Sky’s the Limit Yoga at the Plot at The Plot. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
Suds N Studs Speedo Carwash at MJ's Tavern. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Navy NSN MWR Car Show at N.E.X. NavyExchange Norfolk. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
FREE Climate Resilient Gardening 101 at Elizabeth River Project. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Book Exchange Charity Sale to Benefit Generic Theater. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
All age Steelpan Class at MacArthur Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
NEON District Public Art Tour at The Plot. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators at The Muse Writers Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Hank’s Vintage Market at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Psychic Fair at The Memorial Spiritualist Church. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Apocalypse Survival Guide at The Slover. 1:30 PM. Rip it.
That's Flee! Vol. 4 Community Market at The Plot. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Community Print Day at Eleanor's Norfolk. 2:00 pm.  Rip it
Stories of an Abandoned Virginia at Norfolk Collegiate School. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
UVA Club of Tidewater: Summer Social with Norfolk Tides Baseball at Harbor Park Stadium. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
Summer Sounds w/ The Brightsmiths at Benchtop Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Public Art Dedication: Grass Dome at Five Points Park & Plaza. 5:30 PM. Rip it.
Regions with Ryn: The Finger Lakes at Vino Culture Wine Classes. 5:30 PM. Rip it.
Norview Paradise Party at Five Points Park/Plaza. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Derek Smith performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Wesley Tilghman performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Marshall Family Values performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 PM. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Harbor Park. 6:35 PM. Rip it.
Tumbleweed performs live Torch Bistro at Torch Bistro. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Restless Road at Waterside District. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Granby Theater. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
We Outside Fashion Show at Watergate 5. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
An Evening With The John Toomey Jazz Quartet at Wells Theatre. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Ace High performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Comedy Murder Mystery at Granby Theater. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
As I Lay Dying at The NorVA. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Infinite Peace & Durag Daf spin live at Only You. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Improv Tales at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Norfolk Nighthawks at Huntersville Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Nighthawks at Lambert's Point Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Nighthawks at Norview Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it
IMPROVAGEDDON: Summer SLAYcation 2024!!! at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 PM. Rip it.

SUNDAY 7/28:
Norfolk Kayaks Nature & Eco Tour. 9:00 am Rip it. 
Cool Beans Market at Vessel Craft Coffee. 9:00 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.
House Beats & Brunch at Toast. 11:00 am. Rip it.
The Scribes: A Club For 18-25 Year Old Writers at The Muse Writers Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it International Craft Market at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Steel Pennies perform live at Afterglow Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Film Industry Meetup at Assembly. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Rage Quit Renaissance: Smash Bros. Tournament at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Scary Stories: Writing Club at The Muse Writers Center. 3:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it
Black Stone Cherry at The Norva. 7:30 pm. Rip it

Supreme Pizza cream cheese is now available at Yorgo’s, because why not have a breakfast that tastes like a microwave dinner? Rip it. 

Pistachio Cold Brew is getting the crowds nutty at Vessel Craft Coffee. Rip it. 

Bright pink cucumber guava mojitos are the attention-grabbing cocktail of the week. Rip it. 

Pork belly and grilled cheeses are a match made in heaven. Rip it. 

New taco contenders: shrimp ceviche wonton tacos at Omar’s. Rip it. 

This week at Kobro’s: cherry lime zest craft lattes. Rip it.

Seared zucchini, new potatoes, and fennel are making a special appearance at Grandiflora. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Mockingbird at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & Flippin Hangry at Cova. Rip it.
Moontide at Benchtop. Rip it.
Southern Hospitality at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Crop Circle Gourmet at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
La Cocina Patina, Nacho Libre, Birria Bros at Cova. Rip it.
BarQ at Benchtop. Rip it.
Salsa Libre at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Flipping Hangry at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.