🌊This Week In NFK: Home Runs, Boyer, Bato, Brunch, Freight Trains, and Neptunes.

City Officials say that if casino plans don’t work out with Headwaters, then “we will have somebody take their place.” Rip it. 

The Downtown Norfolk Council completed a strategic plan and released a new set of priorities. Rip it. 

HRT is getting $1 million to purchase more electric buses. Rip it. 

AJR, a sort-of-rock boy band, triggered controversy this week by canceling a show claiming that Scope Arena was too small. Rip it. 

Habitat for Humanity has been forced to stop accepting applications due to a lack of affordable land in the area. Rip it. 

Some residents aren’t happy about new tolls on the I64 express lanes connecting Norfolk and Chesapeake. Rip it. 

VDOT has announced sites for electric vehicle charging along major highways. Rip it. 

The expiration of an internet discount for low income families is set to expire affecting thousands of local families. Rip it. 

FAFSA delays are leaving college bound students in limbo with little information on their aid status. Rip it. 

Norfolk State University is considering an increase in tuition and fees up to 3%. Rip it. 

An audit of mail processing in Virginia found many issues that may be delaying or losing mail. Rip it. 

Heatwaves in the Chesapeake Bay are happening year-round and causing increasing problems. Rip it.

The Norfolk Tides broke several records as they ran up a 26-11 win against the Charlotte Knights. Rip it.

Don’t miss our conversation with the Barry Art Museum’s Charlotte Potter Kasic on this week’s podcast episode. Rip it. 

Hampton Boyer’s “Colors of Us” exhibit opened at the Chrysler this week. Rip it. 

A Neptune’s inspired night of food and music hits Norfolk on April 13th. Rip it. 

Sum 41 is coming to Chartway Arena in May. Rip it. 

Governor’s School Alum Rae Wynn-Grant just released a new book called Wild Life. Rip it. 

Bato is releasing an LP this week with a show at Taphouse. Rip it. 

The Hurrah Players present Curious George and the Golden Meatball next month at Perry Pavilion. Rip it. 

Looking to get better at short play writing and scene development? Little Theater of Norfolk has you covered. Rip it. 

The Church Street Jazz Series continues with Pieces Of A Dream, aka the Steely Dan of smooth jazz. Rip it. 

Just announced: Herbie Hancock at Chrysler Hall. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Surfer: An Andy Harris Exhibition at Assembly. Rip it. 
Hampton Boyer: Colors of Us at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
A Shared Vision: The Macon and Joan Brock Collection of American Art at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Hard Candy by Hillarey Breedlove at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
Martha Chase: Progressive Kindness at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Paintings from the Porch: Works by Jake McCord at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Concrete Ocean: Works by Leigh Merrill at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it. 
Nature Homage: A Juried National Exhibition Featuring Animals & Insects at d’Art. Rip it. 
Christopher B. Fowler - The Shapes Arise at d’Art. Rip it. 
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it. 
The Sloan Collection at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
Street Photography by Still Jaybird at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

This weekend the Norfolk Ikea celebrates its 5th anniversary in the city with free gift cards, cake slices, and more. Rip it. 

Wilbanks Smith and Thomas Asset Management has been acquired by Clearstead Advisory Solutions. Rip it. 

ReAlta Life Sciences announced a new research collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to evaluate a radiation countermeasure drug. Rip it. 

More cruise ships are headed to Norfolk following the Baltimore bridge collapse. Rip it. 

Anecdotes suggest that hotel bookings and restaurant traffic are improving because of the cruise ship visitors. Rip it. 

Decades of investment in Port of Virginia capacity is mitigating the impacts of diverted Baltimore cargo traffic. Rip it. 

A 20 apartment unit complex in Willoughby was sold for $3.1 million. Rip it. 

Kaufman & Cannoli announced a new president and CEO: Jason R. Davis. Rip it. 

Four Eleven York was welcomed into Select Registry, a portfolio of independent, craft lodging properties. Rip it. 

Regulators have approved a suite of new Dominion Energy solar projects. Rip it. 

All freight railroads must now keep 2-person crews at all time, according to new Transportation Department rules. Rip it. 

On April 13th, the Returning Citizens Career and Wellness Fair will be held to connect previously incarcerated with employers. Rip it. 

New car insurance legislation may cause premiums to rise for Virginians. Rip it. 

Pending legislation could force retailers to stop selling flavored vape products. Rip it. 

The region needs another 10,000 maritime workers today, and up to 40,000 by 2030. Rip it. 

The National Defense Industrial Strategy has a number of priorities affecting the region. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats. 

ICMYI: The NFK Currents Mega Guide to April Events. Rip it.

LAVA MiniFest is rocking the whole dang block next week. Rip it.

Virginia Arts Festival kicks off a whirlwind few months of shows with Sweeney Todd next weekend. Rip it.

Camp Get Well Soon lands at Assembly next weekend. Rip it. 

FRIDAY Apr 05:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery . 6:00 am. Rip it 
GUD Morning River Sunrise Yoga at Ryan Resilience Lab. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Spring Break Camp at Hurrah Players. 9:00 am. Rip it
Writers Coffee Break at Cafe Stella. 10:00 am. Rip it
New Shops Ribbon Cutting at Selden Market. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Walking Tour of Historic Fort Norfolk on the ERT. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Farmer’s Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it. 
Grand Opening Party at Selden Market. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate Competition at Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Zach Desocia performs live at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it  
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:00 pm. Rip it   
Felicia Hoyas performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Amy Kaus performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Succulent Arrangement Workshop at Water’s Edge. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Paul Urban performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Pride Night at Norfolk Scope. 6:30 pm. Rip it
April Open House at 757 Makerspace. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Chloe Youtsey performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it 
The Wines of New Zealand at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Durm Circle at Mystic Moon Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Stanger String Quartet Concert at Diehn Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Tamia & Joe performs live at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
Bato LP release show at Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Chriz Javey & Rylo perform live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Barricade performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Girl-Prov at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Cannons performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Chicken & Biscuits at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
Gabriel Donohue plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
John Brad performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pajama Party: Improv Comedy and Storytelling at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it 

SATURDAY Apr 06:
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it
Special Waste Collection Event at Azalea Baptist Church. 9:00 am. Rip it
Sky’s the Limit Yoga at Waters Edge Winery Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it
Volunteer Litter Cleanup at Harbor Park. 10:00 am. Rip it
Queer Writers Meet-up at Eleanor’s Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it
Easter Egg Fitness Challenge at Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
Tidewater Hokies Alumni Big Event at Harbor Park. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Under The Scope: Taste ‘n Flavor at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it
Spring Up Spring Show at Nancy Thomas Galleries. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Studies In Environmental Action And Waste Reduction at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it 
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia . 10:30 am. Rip it
Spouse Read Stories Book Club at The Slover. 11:00 am. Rip it
Oil Painting Workshop With Anne McNally at D'Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it
Firestorm Armor Party at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Shop Small Spring Market at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Walking Tour of Historic Fort Norfolk on the ERT at Fort Norfolk. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Free Community Mold Making Event at Norview Community Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Matt Holloman performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank’s Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it. 
Poetic Speaking at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library. 5:00 pm. Rip it 
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators at The Muse Writers Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Nick Franzitta performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals at Norfolk Scope. 6:05 pm. Rip it
Mercy Creek performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Adults Only Escape Room Dinner at Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Saturday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Carlton Baker performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
WWE Wrestling Frenzy Party at Afterglow Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Va. Symphony performs To Whitney with Love at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Just Another Concert at Diehn School of Music at ODU. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
Plastic Eddie Duo performs live at District Apizza. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
DJ WLTHY performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Jeff Dye: On Tour at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Chicken & Biscuits at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Gabriel Donohue plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
Off- Granby: The Musical! at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it 

SUNDAY Apr 07:
Cure Norfolk Spring Market. 8:00 am. Rip it. 
Birding in Norfolk at Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park. 9:00 am. Rip it
Norfolk Flea Market at Waterside District. 10:00 am. Rip it
Trashy Hour at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign at COVA Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Sip and Stroll Sunday Market at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Spring Fling Market at The Veil. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
"No Limits' Drag Brunch at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Magic The Gathering Commander League at Atlantis Games & Comics . 12:00 pm. Rip it
Ben Long performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Board Game Night at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it
The Wines of Australia with Akeyla at Vino Culture. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Musical Improv 201 at Push Comedy Theater. 1:30 pm. Rip it 
Chicken & Biscuits at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it
Tour De ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm. Rip it 
Jordan Cooper performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
WWE Wrestling Frenzy Party at Afterglow Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Black Violin: The Experience Tour at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour at Attucks Theatre.7:30 pm. Rip it

Codex & Kobro’s are back again for their monthly brunch banger. Rip it. 

Blue Lemon Tart lattes are the monthly special at Yorgos. Rip it.

Grab curated wines at less than $17/ per bottle with the Vino Culture case sale. Rip it.

Quiche is king of the brunch at Toast. Grab a giant slice. Rip it. 

There’s a new menu at Stockpot and it includes a Zaalouk Mezze Bowl that looks delightful. Rip it. 

What does a Springcicle chicken wing taste like? Well, there’s only one way to find out. Rip it.

Mead is fully stoked at the Birch. Get ya honey fix. Rip it.

Duck wonton tacos are absolutely the move at Omar’s. Rip it.

We can’t get La Brioche out of our dreams, those eclairs! Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Hot Box Food Truck at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Weng’s Kitchen & Piha Aloha at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Moontide at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Lit Auntie at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
La Cocina Patina & Sour Street Pizza at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Big Belly at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Los Birria at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Avocargo at Benchtop. Rip it.
Flippin’ Hangry at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

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