🌊This Week In NFK: Playoffs, Performers, the Port, Pasta, and Probably a Target

Norfolk City Council cleared the way for a Target at Ward’s Corner during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Rip it. 

A $1.6 million federal grant is funding the study of removing some downtown I-264 ramps. Rip it. 

Plans to cut taxes in cities across the region may not decrease bills for homeowners. Rip it. 

A tax on skill games could help close budget negotiations. Rip it. 

The Navy announced new counseling services for active-duty service members and their families. Rip it. 

Norfolk based merchant sailors rescued several dozen people off the coast of Morocco. Rip it. 

Thousands of locals are departing the region as the USS George Washington deploys to Japan. Rip it. 

ODU has secured another Sun Belt championship title in Tennis. Rip it. 

The Admirals have taken a 3-1 series lead in the playoffs with games this weekend at Scope Arena. Rip it.

More of the Tides’ top players have been called up to the Orioles. Rip it.  

Kirk Franklin spoke at Norfolk State this week about Black fatherhood. Rip it. 

Liz Cheney comes to the Norfolk Forum next month. Rip it. 

ODU’s poets are making their analysis of the “The Tortured Poets Department” album. Rip it. 

Virginia Stage Company is wowing crowds with their “Blues for an Alabama Sky” through May 5th. Rip it. 

Chrysler Museum of Art was named a grant recipient for the 2024 Bank of America conservation project. Rip it. 

The NEON District has an open call for digital artists for create works that will appear in street signs. Rip it. 

Sneak peek at some new artwork coming to Norfolk Botanical Garden. Rip it. 

This June Cirque du Soleil: OVO takes over Scope Arena. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Surfer: An Andy Harris Exhibition at Assembly. Rip it. 
Hampton Boyer: Colors of Us at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Charles Atlas: Selected Videos 1987–2015 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 Hillary Breedlove at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
Flourish at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The Dawn is Ours: Amanda Gorman Textiles from South Africa 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. 
The Sloan Collection at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
StillJayBird Photography at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Capital Access Grants for small businesses are opening soon. Rip it. 

La Brioche is moving from NEON to Colley and has started a gofundme to help with the move. Rip it. 

The Secretary of the Navy has ordered a 45 day review of all ship building operations as many projects are significantly behind schedule. Rip it. 

There’s still time to enter the latest RISE Resilience Challenge. Rip it. 

$520 million in federal funds are coming to Norfolk Naval Shipyard to help the shipyard meet the high-tech needs of modern warships. Rip it. 

Norfolk International Airport was one of only seven U.S. airports to achieve Skytrax’s prestigious 4-star rating. Rip it.  

The Port of Virginia is on track to take on 18,000 - 20,000 rerouted cargo containers from Baltimore. Rip it. 

This weekend the Virginia Apartment Management Association conference lands at the Hilton Main. Rip it. 

757 Accelerate is hosting information sessions over the next few weeks ahead of their next application deadline. Rip it. 

The Virginia Maritime Association has a briefing at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club this week. Rip it. 

March data shows that home prices are continuing to climb across the commonwealth. Rip it. 

The newest shop at Selden Market is “Potted,” a tea and plant cafe. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.Labor Stats.

The City of Norfolk and Festevents are bringing a Motown Festival to Five Points Civic Plaza. Rip it. 

Sunset yoga is back in season with Bhav Brigade. Rip it. 

Opening Day for the East Beach Farmers Market is quickly approaching. Rip it. 

FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it
Trail Beautification Days with the ERT. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
Tidewater African Violet Show & Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
Tate Garcia performs live at Gershwins. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Flourish 2024 Exhibition Opening Reception at d’Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it. 
Bloody Hands, Dirty Knives - The Horrors of Victorian Medicine at Elmwood Cemetery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Myths & Legends: Victorian Spiritualism at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
PC Guitar Duo perform live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Night for the Fight at Chartway Arena. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Ben Long performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Norfolk Tide vs. Gwinnett Stripes at Harbor Park. 6:35pm. Rip it.
Fact or Fiction 48-Hour Play Festival at Little Theater of Norfolk. 6:45 pm. Rip it.
IgNITE: Sprung at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Wines of South Africa Tasting at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Michael Carson performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Open Mic Night at The Muse Writers Center. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Blues for an Alabama Sky at Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Journey: Freedom Tour 2024 at Scope Arena. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwins. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Amanda and Roo perform live at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Cultivated Mind performs live at Chicho’s Backstage. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Harold Night at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live cast at Naro Cinema. 11:30 pm. Rip it. 

SATURDAY:
Weekend Long Run at Ocean View Run Club. 7:15 am. Rip it
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it
ERT Botanical Bike Tour - Celebrate Spring!. 9:00 am. Rip it
Sky’s The Limit Yoga at Maison Soleil. 9:45 am. Rip it
Larchmont Spring Carnival at Larchmont Elementary. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Celebrate Trails Day 2024 at Newtown Road station. 10:00 am. Rip it
Mermaid Book Sale at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:00 am. Rip it
Native Garden Design at Paradise Creek Nature Park. 10:00 am. Rip it
2024 Spring Plant Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it
NEON District Public Art Tour at The Plot. 11:00 am. Rip it
Toddler Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it
Synth Social at Smartmouth. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Vintage Market at The Veil. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Fresh Floral Workshop at Makers Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it
War of the Wings (Day1) at Waterside District. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Hank's Crush Fest & Lu au at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Winter Market at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Dry Land performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 12:30 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
First Sail Experience at Nauticus. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Blues for an Alabama Sky at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Yoga + Wine Tasting at Sky's The Limit Yoga. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Afterglow Comedy Show at Afterglow Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwins. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Wines of Australia with Akeyla at Vino Culture. 5:30 pm. Rip it. 
Beginner Tarot Class at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it
BB-64 Birthday Overnight at Nauticus. 6:30 pm. Rip it 
Saturday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it
Sound Bath Meditation with Bhav at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it
The Storyweavers perform live at Makers Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Horse Jumper LAVA Presents: Horse Jumper of Love at Chicho's Pizza Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Admirals Playoff Game 5 (if necessary) at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it. 
Jack Thomas performs live at Gershwins. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Improv Tales at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Plies performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Ladies R&B Kickback Concert at Chartway Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Amanda and Roo Play at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
Improvageddon: The Ultimate Improv Competition!! at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it 

SUNDAY:
Radical Studies Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it
2024 Spring Plant Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Doyle Irish Stick Fighting at Universal Combat Center. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Puppy Yoga at Citizen K9 Dog Training And Agility. 10:15 am. Rip it
Goat Yoga at Benchtop Brewing Company. 11:00 am. Rip it
Packed House Spring Vintage Market. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
War of the Wings (Day 2) at Waterside District. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Sunday Crush Day at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Dungeon & Dragons Campaign (1 Table) at COVA Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Ghent Montessori School Art Show. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
The Scribes: A Club For 18-25 Year Old Writers at The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Allen Hudson performs live at Elation Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Board Game Night at COVA Brewing Company. 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
Botanical Bikee Tour on the ERT. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Stripes at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it
Mixed Media Paint & Sip at COVA Brewing Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Workshop: Crush it On Canvas at Cova Brewing Co. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Well-Being Workshop: Boundaries at Push Comedy Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Blues for an Alabama Sky at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Ben Long performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 3:00 pm. Rip it
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 3:00 pm. Rip it. 
Blues for an Alabama Sky: Post-Show Talkback w/ Pearl Cleage at Virginia Stage Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Dance Theater of Harlem Community Dance Workshop. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Beginner Yoga at Lush Cosmetics MacArthur Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 6:00 pm. Rip it 
Admirals Playoff Game 6 (if necessary) at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.

Fresh pasta, fresher moves. Slide on over to Codex. Rip it. 

Crudo Nudo is pulling out the pitchers of Sangria for the summer. Rip it. 

Spinach and artichoke pies are the latest creation from Lomo Pizza. Rip it. 

Try your luck with Legrand’s “Lady Luck” cocktail. Rip it. 

Sanctuary stays dealing up tasty tacos. Rip it. 

Soft shell crabs are now in stock at Omar’s. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Lit Auntie at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street Pizza & Cocina Patina  at Cova. Rip it.
Salty Cactus at Benchtop. Rip it.
Big Belly at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Po Folks at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Cocina Patina & Nacho Libre at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired Pizza at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Hot Boxx at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Smoked Biscuit at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.