This Week in NFK: Trash, Sports, Broadway, Cruises, Easter Eggs, Drones, and more.

City Manager Patrick Roberts presented the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget that includes a real estate tax reduction and a property tax deduction. Rip it. 

The proposed fiscal year 2025 budget included renovations and improvements at Scope, Chrysler Hall, Nauticus, the Virginia Zoo, Ingleside Rec Center, the former Lambert’s Point Golf Course, and more. Rip it. 

Norfolk City Council approved the rezoning of the former DePaul Medical Center paving the way for its conversion to an after-school and summer facility for teens. Rip it. 

The Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Project is now 18 months behind schedule, pushing the expected completion from November 2025 to February 2027. Rip it. 

SPSA’s landfills, which serve the entire region, will be full by 2026, forcing the organization to consider new options. Rip it. 

The public could get expanded access to solar power under new bills awaiting the Governors signature. Rip it. 

HRT is offering free light rail rides to all Norfolk Tides home games this season. Rip it. 

Norfolk Public School is making the Solar Eclipse Day on April 8th a remote learning day, meaning students won’t have to report to school Rip it. 

The Great American Cleanup is underway in Norfolk with crews tackling Lafayette Park last week. Rip it. 

NSU Men’s Basketball took home the CIT championship title after coming back from a 18 point deficit to beat Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday. Rip it. 

Norfolk State guard Bertrand Russel helped lead the team to victory in several games this month while fasting for Ramadan. Rip it. 

The Norfolk Tides season kicks off this Friday with a loaded roster of highly-coveted MLB prospects. Rip it.

Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway show, is wowing the crowds at Chrysler Hall. Rip it. 

Barry Art Museum is opening a new exhibition that showcases the region’s rich maritime history. Rip it. 

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller” opens the Virginia Arts Festival season on April 13th. Rip it. 

LAVA MiniFest is back at Toast with Nothing, Nowhere, Now Here, Doll Baby, Karacell, and more on April 13th at Toast. Rip it. 

The Virginia International Tattoo, one of the largest in the world, returns to Scope this April. Rip it. 

The Paul McCartney photography exhibit at Chrysler Hall closes April 7th. Check it out while you still can. Rip it.

Currently on Display:
Surfer: An Andy Harris Exhibition at Assembly. Rip it. 
Charles Atlas: Selected Videos 1987–2015 at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm 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. 
Oil v. Water: A Juried National Exhibition of Oil and Watercolor Paintings at d’Art. Rip it. 
Tiny But Mighty - A National Juried Exhibition of Small Artworks at d’Art. Rip it. 
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it. 
The Sloan Collection at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
Staff Art at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Reaver Beach Brewing announced that it will be closing its Norfolk taproom after this Saturday. Rip it. 

Cooking with Greens and Studio Kuumba are having a Grand Opening party at Selden Market on April 5th. Rip it. 

Carnival Cruise Line is moving some cruise stops to Norfolk after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Rip it. 

The first diverted Cruise ship will dock at Nauticus’ Half Moone Cruise Terminal this Sunday with 2,600 passengers disembarking. Rip it. 

 A short term increase in cargo traffic is expected at the Port of Virginia following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Rip it. 

Breeze Airways is adding direct flights from Norfolk to Phoenix, Arizona beginning October 3rd. Rip it. 

Homegrown tech is enabling Sentara nurses to more evenly distribute workloads and reduce burnout. Rip it. 

DroneUp announced a new suite of software and an autonomous drone program that includes small two-way logistics hubs. Rip it. 

ODU’s Virginia Digital Maritime Center is getting $643,000 to advance the standardization of maritime industry training. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

This weekend you can help the Admirals push to the playoffs in their final two games. Tickets are $5 off. Rip it. 

Adults only this weekend at Maker’s Easter egg hunt. Rip it. 

Don’t miss DJ Canrock and $2 beers before the first pitch at Norfolk Tides home games this year. Rip it.

LAVA MiniFest lands at Toast on April 13th with a massive lineup. Rip it.

FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it
Easter Egg Hunt in the Nature Explorium at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library. 10:00 am. Rip it
Spring Poetry Walk at Larchmont Library 10:00 am. Rip it
Acres Working Session at Assembly. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Transgender Day of Visibility: A Loving Legacy at LGBT Life Center. 11:00 am. Rip it
Beaded Earring Workshop at Studio Kuumba. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Cody Browning performs live at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Healing Bracelets Make and Take at Aries Apothecary, LLC. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Empower Your Path: Navigating Life Transitions with Purposeful Accountability at GypSea Roots
Collective. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Family Twilight Trek at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Ashleigh Chevalier performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Tides vs. Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it
Ace High Jazz Trio performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Opera Performance at Chandler Recital Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Hellion Child, Sentenced To Life, Chainbreaker, Soe, And Living Dead at Taphouse Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it 
Norfolk Admirals vs. Atlanta Gladiators at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it
Randy Rainbow for President at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip it
3 on 3 Improv Tournament at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Tomii & Jo Froxi performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Chicken & Biscuits at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it 
Hadestown performs live at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Pat Garvey Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
The Improv Riot After Dark: The Short Form Improv Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it 

SATURDAY:
Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it
Tidewater United Disc Golf Spring Formal at Lafayette Park. 8:30 am. Rip it. 
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia . 10:30 am. Rip it
Egg Coloring with Mike and Gertie at MJ's Tavern. 11:00 am. Rip it
Vintage Market at The Veil Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Easter Egg Hunt at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Hop'n Hops Easter Eggstravaganza at Afterglow Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Bunny Brew Ha Hop at Chelsea Business District. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Hadestown performed live at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Rip it
Cars, Eggs, and Candy Easter Egg Hunt at Northside Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Intro to Fluid Art Workshop at D'Art Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour at Chartway Arena. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Do Look Up! Solar Eclipse Party. 3:00 pm. Rip it  
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank’s Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it. 
Paul Urban performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
SALT performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Norfolk Admirals vs. Atlanta Gladiators at Norfolk Scope. 6:05 pm. Rip it
Saturday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Tides vs. Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it
Anna Phoenix performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Murder Mystery at Granby Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Jarett Beeler performs live at Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Opera Performance at Chandler Recital Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Barricade performs live at Willoughby By The Bay. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Chris D'Elia at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Chicken & Biscuits at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it
3 on 3 Improv Tournament - The Championship at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
ZOSO (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience) at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Nobe & Special Guests performs 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
Virginia Leather Bar Night at MJs Tavern. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Improvageddon Best of 2023 Showcase at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it 

SUNDAY:
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign at Cova Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Adult Only Easter Egg Hunt at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Sunday Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Hadestown performs live at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Board Game Night at Cova Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Tides vs. Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it
Chicken & Biscuits at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it
Michael Clark Band performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Stand Up Comedy 101 with Hatton Jardon at 3:30 pm. Rip it
Study Group at Only You Lounge. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
4thaGirls editorial hair show at Virva Entertainment. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Yorgo’s is expanding past bagels with options like this salad. Rip it. 

Grilled lambchop lollipops are all the rage at Varia. Rip it. 

Scottish salmon is on the menu at Todd Jurichs. Rip it. 

Mega Beast Freaks may be caught at the Veil. Rip it. 

Spring cocktails have landed at Stockpot and they’ll put a spring in your step. Rip it. 

Don’t miss the 13th annual St. Kiuchi day at the Birch this Saturday. Rip it. 

Easter brunch at Press is triple coursed and just $39 per head. Rip it. 

$2 dollar beers have landed at the OV Pier happy hour. Rip it. 

Lemon sage lands this weekend at Kobros. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Lit Auntie at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Big Belly & Nacho Libre at Cova. Rip it.
Po Folks at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
757 Laos Street Food at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Hot Boxx at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & Big Belly at Cova. Rip it.
Tone Bonez at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Benchtop. Rip it.
Pelican Pete’s Pizza at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

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