This Week in NFK: Downsizing, Contenders, Yacht Rock, Donuts, & Turkey Rick Reuben.

The latest casino plans seemingly have dropped the “Headwaters” branding and have reduced the hotel capacity by a third. Rip it. 

NBA Referee Tony Brothers has announced his intent to run for Mayor in 2028, if Kenny Alexander doesn’t seek re-election. Rip it. 

The NPS school year kicked off this week with 8% raises for teachers, an earlier start date, and new speeding cameras at 10 schools. Rip it. 

More than 120 sailors stationed in the region recently volunteered at 15 Norfolk schools to help prep for the new school year. Rip it. 

The Norfolk Police Department is seeking more crossing guards as kids get back to school. Rip it. 

Rappers Pusha T and Fam-Lay partnered with Dominion Energy to help Norfolk resident Gwendolyn Bailey reduce her energy bills. Rip it.

Virginia is one step closer to creating a single gaming agency to regulate gambling. Rip it. 

Naval Station Norfolk has new harbor security boats, the first upgrade since 2010. Rip it. 

The King’s Daughters Milk Bank at CHKD, the first and only milk bank in Virginia, needs new donors to keep up with demand. Rip it. 

Ocean View Church is raising money to repair 31 vandalized windows shattered by bricks. Rip it. 

The Annex, Norfolk’s newest music venue, opens this Thursday for an inaugural show. Rip it.

Next Saturday, the Hermitage will be afloat in Yacht Rock tunes and sunsets. Rip it. 

There’s an open call for artists for an upcoming NEON District exhibition. Rip it. 

The Barry Art Museum has unveiled a full-size dollhouse crafted by the ODU Department of Art. Rip it. 

One week out from Cousinz festival at Scope Arena. Rip it. 

Next week go behind the curtain on the Va Stage Company’s latest production. Rip it. 

The Norfolk Society for the Arts has announced the 2024-25 speaker series lineup. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
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.
Do You See Me Now by Jackie Merritt at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
Flowing and Flying: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks Featuring Waterscapes and Waterbirds 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.
High On Your Supply on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.

Breeze Airways is adding direct flights to New Haven, CT and West Palm Beach from Norfolk International. Rip it. 

Donut Dugout is opening in the former Naci’s Corner Cafe on Granby Street. Rip it. 

Plaza Azteca in Downtown has closed after the chain was hit with a $11 million lawsuit. Rip it. 

SVT Robotics has been nominated for the Digital Transformation Award at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards USA 2024. Rip it. 

Norfolk International Airport has seen a 9.3% year-to-date increase in passengers through July. Rip it. 

NSU Innovation Center’s incubator program applications close Friday the 23rd. Rip it. 

Hotel Revenue per Available Room was up 2.5% YOY in July. Rip it. 

The median home price of homes sold in July was down 1.2%, while inventory is up 4.5%, suggesting a softening real estate market. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

ODU Football kicks off the season this week with a game against South Carolina. Rip it.

This Saturday, get a tour of the City’s green infrastructure with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Rip it. 

Good Terms, Rematch, Drainlove, Pinewell pop up at Chicho's Backstage this Saturday. Rip it. 

Next Saturday LAVA MiniFest rolls into Toast with another loaded lineup. Rip it.

Friday August 23rd
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup  at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at the Pagoda. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Days at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Birding in Norfolk at Plum Point Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Boss Babe Market at Cova Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
At the Park Before Dark at the PLOT. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Family Fun Night - Sno-Cones, Suds & Slides at The Kroc Center. 5:30 PM. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
OV Beach Party at Ocean View Beach Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dustin Yates performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
The B Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Bay Rats perform live at Elation. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Worcester Red Sox at Harbor Park. 6:35 PM. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brothers. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
DJ Mista Nice performs live at Waterside Blue Moon Stage. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mystic Moon Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Open Mic Night at The Muse! at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Bryan Dunn performs live at Tap It Local. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Silent Circus Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Durag Daf spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Rent Party & Social Dance at Fred Heutte Center. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Beth Patterson Plays at Grace O'Malley's at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 PM. Rip it.
DJ Mike Millz performs live at Waterside Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.  
Billy Joe Daniel performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.  
DJ Sonic performs live at Baxter’s. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 
Teacher’s Pet at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

Saturday August 24th
Weekend Long Run with Ocean View Run Club. 7:15 AM. Rip it
VA Opera Rummage Sale at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 AM. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at the Plot. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
Green Infrastructure Tour 2024 with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
All age Steelpan Class at MacArthur Center. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia . 10:30 AM. Rip it.
Big Forest Fire performs live at Grian. 11:00 pm. Rip it.
Muni-muni Market at Selden Market. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga at Sky’s the Limit. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Color Me Free Empowerment Network Event at Assembly. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers at The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Dave Hobbs in Greenroom at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
The Nerve Scheme, The Dunkirk Riots, The Brave Songflowers, and Siren City Pipe Band live at Elation. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pavel Solopov performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Paul Urban performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Tiki Bar Band at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Worcester Red Sox at Harbor Park. 6:35 PM. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Good Terms, Rematch, Drainlove, Pinewell at Chicho’s Backstage. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
NEON District Plant Tour at The Plot. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Ace High performs live at Brothers. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Bennett Walker Wales performs live at The Ghent. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Kaboombox performs live at Waterside Blue Moon Stage. 7:00 pm. Rip it.  
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tours with Norfolk Tour Company. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Flashback to the 90’s and 2000’s RNB at the American Legion. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Blood Diamond spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Dada at The NorVA. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Beth Patterson Plays at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 PM. Rip it.
DJ Joe Fu performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.  
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Later That Night performs live at Mona Lisa’s. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mista Nice performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons presents: Live from The Dragon Tavern at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 PM. Rip it.

Sunday August 25th
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.
OK performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Blues Brunch Vinyl Edition at Fred Heutte Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Mockingbird Pasta Bar at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Sunday School Wine Class at Vino Culture. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Rage Quit Renaissance: Smash Bros. Tournament at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo performs live at Afterglow. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 PM. Rip it.
Class Dismissed at Push Comedy Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
The Gold Rush with Live Score at the Naro. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Marty Moore performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Worcester Red Sox at Harbor Park. 4:05 PM. Rip it.
At the Park Before Dark at The Plot. 5:30 PM. Rip it.
The Top Hats Orchestra perform live at Ocean View Beach Park. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Connoer Pittman performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

The Turkey Rick Reuben at Ten Top is gunning for best Reuben in the Commonwealth. Rip it. 

Model Citizen pops up again this weekend at Crudo Nudo featuring El Diablo jello shots, Cackalacky Cuups, and hand pies. Rip it. 

Summers Not Over - according to the Four Eleven’s latest mocktail … but maybe not according to the weather. Rip it. 

Jarritos Floats?? Perro Blanco keeps mixing it up wild style. Rip it. 

Sit at the Chef’s Counter and witness the magic behind the Glasslight’s culinary creations. Rip it. 

Burger nights at Omar’s are calling your name, every thursday. Rip it. 

Banana Toffee Danishs are quickly disappearing from the shelves of Chelsea Bakehouse. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Hot Boxx at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street & Nacho Libre at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Krazy Trompos & Mockingbird Pasta at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
La Cocina Patina, Nacho Libre, & Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Oh My Cod Vegan Seafood at Benchtop. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Po Folks at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Hashi Chow at Benchtop. Rip it.
Top That Food Truck at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.