🌊This Week in NFK: Outdoor Dining, Patriotic Fest, Doodles, Gardens, & More.

Elected officials are reluctant to talk about managed retreat in Norfolk as water levels rise, while professionals say it must be part of the solution. Rip it.  

The City of Norfolk has chosen Washington-based architecture consulting firm Gensler to conduct a market analysis and feasibility study for Military Circle, which will take up to 10-12 weeks with sports tourism in mind. Rip it. 

Charles Rasputin and Phillip James of PJay’s Kitchen say that nightlife in downtown is nearly non-existent. Rip it. 

Notices went out to business owners with COVID-era outdoor dining that they’ll soon have to come into City Planning compliance, though there’s no deadline set yet. Rip it. 

Additional parking is coming to the NEON District ahead of a major street renovation. Rip it. 

A new state-run bus line will connect the 757 to cities as far away as Harrisonburg. Rip it. 

Traffix is conducting a commuter survey through June 1st. Rip it. 

Give Local 757 raised $1.8 million for 208 organizations in their recent giving day. Rip it. 

The USS Leyte Gulf returned this week from its final deployment before decommissioning. Rip it. 

DUI fatalities have soared more than 44% since 2018. Rip it. 

Norfolk, VB, and Newport News shared the title of fifth best city of veterans in a new study. Rip it. 

Changes to tuition breaks for children of some veterans are causing chaos as college deadlines approach. Rip it.  

Opening Friday at the Hermitage: “An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s.” Rip it. 

Doodlefest: Night of the Living Doodle comes to Assembly on May 31st. Rip it. 

Coming up at Little Theater of Norfolk: “A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder”. Running May 31-June 23. Rip it. 

Aoife O'Donovan leads a full day of music and workshops on June 1st. It’s “Light in the Eastern Sky.” Rip it. 

A $70,000 grant will allow Chrysler Museum to begin research and restoration of Degas’ ‘Dancer with Bouquets’ painting. Rip it. 

Hedwig and the Angry Inch a rock musical presented by ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented, come stop 37th & Zen this week. Rip it. 

Pride Month has hit the Zoo and even the bears are getting in on the action. Rip it. 

Virginia Stage Company is getting botanically dangerous soon. Rip it. 

 Jonathan Butler closes out the 23-24 Church Street Jazz Series on June 14th. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Surfer: An Andy Harris 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.
“Roses Are Red, My Braids Are Black” at Offsite Gallery. Rip it. 
“Delectable: A National Juried Exhibition of Food Themed 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.
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.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
Analog Mixed Media Collage by Zriegle at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

New in East Beach / Little Creak area: Amaz Asian Cafe & Bistro in the former My Mama’s Kitchen location. Rip it. 

Virginia Realtors say they saw the largest increase in sales in nearly three years in the month of April. Rip it. 

A Norfolk shipyard will receive the Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, for repairs. Rip it. 

Magazine Jukebox landed a new partnership with Tumble Co to distribute their digital magazine service in Tumble’s laundromats. Rip it. 

A massive warehouse and land sale for property spanning 23rd - 25th street closed for $2.435 million. Rip it. 

New listings are up 16% in one month according to the Virginia Realtors. Rip it. 

The first offshore wind monopile has been installed with 75-100 expected by November. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

The Norfolk Kickback takes over Grandiflora on May 30th for big garden hangs. Rip it. 

Hang out and laugh with Commonwealth Comedy this Friday at the Improv Social. Rip it. 

Selden Market is open after hours for a game night this Friday. Rip it. 

New at the Birch: Drink & Draw every Thursday. Rip it. 

Starting June 1st, Neptune Coffee is bringing yoga and coffee to their riverfront lawn. Rip it. 

All Weekend:
Patriotic Festival brings a Memorial Day extravaganza to Downtown Norfolk. Rip it.
Memorial Day Weekend Carnival at St. Pius X Church. Rip it. 

FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery . 6:00 am. Rip it 
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 
4-Man Best Ball Spring Golf Tournament Fundraiser at OV Golf Course. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Children's Yoga at Park Place Branch Library. 4:30 pm. Rip it 
Vince Kornegay performs live at Smartmouth Beer. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Matt & Ali perform live at Cova Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it 
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:00 pm. Rip it
An American Abroad: Opening Night Celebration at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 6:00 pm. Rip it 
Selden After Hours: Adult Game Night. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Frank Sings Frank at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Tender Wolves perform live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Jonah Ross performs live at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Gabe Schillman performs live at Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Wine Dark Sea performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Red Sky in the Morning, Sailors Warning - Maritime Disasters of Hampton Roads at Elmwood Cemetery. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Commonwealth Comedy Improv Social at Vessel Craft Coffee. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Open Mic Night at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Family Twilight Trek at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Justin Kauflin presents Michael Hawkins & The Brotherhood. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Patriotic Festival presents Bailey Zimmerman at Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it
GSA’s Something Rotten at the Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
California: Not the Usual Suspects with Ryn at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Kountry Wayne: The King of Hearts Tour at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it 
Friday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Indecent performed by Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Cult Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Devine spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pat Garvey Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it 
Aaron Fulcher performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
The Getdown performs live at Chicho’s Backstage. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Flashback Fridays: Reservoir Dogs at Naro Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it. 

SATURDAY: 
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 
RCQ Season 7 - Sealed - Norfolk at Atlantis Games & Comics. 8:00 am. Rip it 
East Beach Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
Pop Up: Petal Wagon at Cova Brewing Company. 9:00 am. Rip it 
Painting the Rainbow at MJ’s Tavern. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Bike Botanical Tour on the ERT. 9:00 am. Rip it 
Guided Kayak Tours at Paradise Creek Nature Park. 9:00 am. Rip it 
Painting The Rainbow at MJ's Tavern. 9:00 am. Rip it 
Sky’s The Limit Yoga at Maison Soleil. 9:45 am. Rip it
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it 
Big Forest Fire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it 
Bird Butts, Boats, and Biomimicry with Becky! at The Slover. 11:00 am. Rip it 
Delectable BRUNCH Opening Reception at The Atlantic Permanent Apartments. 11:00 am. Rip it 
Vintage Market at The Veil. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Stars, Stripes, & Sips Memorial Weekend Bash at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Psychic Fair at Memorial Spiritualist Church. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
First Sail Experience at Nauticus. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
HRPride Brew Tour Launch Party at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Disney Lorcana League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 2:00 pm. Rip it
California: Not the Usual Suspects with Ryn at Vino Culture. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Tumbleweed performs live at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Saturday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Ace High performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Patriotic Festival presents HARDY at Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Percolator. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Rhythm Project Showcase at The Perry Pavilion. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Esentrik and Disko Dave spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Music Bingo at Ocean View Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Indecent performed by Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ladies 90s Volume 1 at The Granby Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pat Garvey Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
Johnbrad performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Improvageddon May Melee at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

SUNDAY: 
Speculative Fiction Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it 
Yoga on Tap at Oozlefinch Beers & Blending. 10:30 am. Rip it 
Monthly Pokemon League Challenge at Atlantis Games & Comics . 11:00 am. Rip it 
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Victorian Garden Party Market at Hunter House. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Crush It On Canvas at Cova Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
MF Bike Swap at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Sunday Crush Day at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Board Game Sunday's at Cova Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Sunday Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Crush It On Canvas at Cova Brewing Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
'"COWabunga" Paint Night at COVA Brewing Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Indecent performed by Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it. 
Beginner Yoga with Mayta at Lush. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Mishaps and Misfortune Tour at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 6:00 pm. Rip it
REVEREND HORTON HEAT WITH SURFRAJETTES at Ember Music Hall. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Patriotic Festival presents Zac Brown Band at Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Mike Demoss performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pier Pressure Memorial Day Weekend Cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 

Wagyu and foie gras hot dogs are officially a thing at Legrand. Get your glizzy on. Rip it. 

Oysters Motoyaki is crushing it at Only You Lounge. Rip it. 

Brownie cream cheese just landed at Yorgos. Rip it. 

The Union Taco mocktails are looking loaded. Rip it. 

Explore Peru at Stockpot’s Peruvian Night dinner party. Rip it. 

New Greek salads popped up on the menu at Public House. Rip it. 

Pendulum charcuterie boards are lighting up the house parties. Rip it. 

Omar’s Wine Dinner is next week and features the best of Oregon wines. Rip it. 

Chicken tenders are back at Major Phillies. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Thatz A Wrap at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street & Nacho Libre 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.

Saturday:
Lit Auntie Food Truck at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
La Cocina Patina, Reverie Eats, & Ghost Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Big Belly & 757 Laos Street Food at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Gavin's Food Truck at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Grimm Smoke BBQ at Benchtop. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.