🌊 This Week in NFK: Underground River, New Port Routes, Chocolate Milk, Retro Japanese disco, and more.

Councilwoman Andria McClellan will not be running for re-election, opening the field for a competitive superward six race this year. Rip it. 

Jeremy McGee, current City Planning Commissioner, launched an Instagram page indicating his yet-to-be-announced candidacy for superward six. Rip it. 

Legislators may pass a new bill that would limit municipalities ability to regulate short-term rentals. Rip it. 

A litany of military-related state legislation in Richmond could impact local communities particularly strongly. Rip it. 

The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission is pushing to address the surplus of parking lots around the city. Rip it. 

New tree canopy rules being considered could affect new development in Norfolk. Rip it. 

Next week Hampton Roads Transit cuts the ribbon on two new ferries. Rip it. 

Recreational cannabis legislation is making its way through the legislative process despite a threat from the Governor to veto it. Rip it. 

After complaints from multiple cities, it looks like the state is moving forward to make it easier to impound illegally driven ATVs and dirtbikes. Rip it. 

Sentara donated $2.3 million to the United Way and other nonprofits with a focus on community health. Rip it. 

Catch the five Oscar nominated film “The Zone of Interest” at the Naro Cinema this weekend. Rip it. 

The 27th Virginia International Tattoo will mark 80 years since D-Day and will feature 800+ performers. Rip it. 

All month catch “Underground River” tours showing what life was like as an enslaved Black person in Norfolk and tells tales of dramatic escapes. Rip it. 

GSA Jazz Night lands on the 29th with Liz& Brydge and Alan Parker. Rip it. 

Don’t miss the Sand Tones, Work Wear, and Feminine death next week at Chicho’s Pizza. Rip it. 

 Fantastic Creatures of the Venetian Lagoon, an Italian glass exhibition debuts Chrysler Museum on the 23rd. Rip it. 

Little Theater of Norfolk dropped the cast list for their upcoming show “Chicken & Biscuits.” Rip it. 

The Virginia Opera announced it’s 50th season lineup with highlights like “Carmen,” “Twilight of the Gods,” and “Loving v. Virginia.” Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
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.
“Foreign Bodies” by Rowena Finn at Offsite Gallery. 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.
Staff Art at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.

Peek at the four major development projects slated for Norfolk International in 2024. Rip it. 

On March 21st, the 4th Annual Outwork 757 LGBTQ Career Expo comes to Old Dominion University. Rip it. 

The Port of Virginia has added two new services connecting to west coast of South America. Rip it. 

Selden Market & the NSU Innovation have brought back the ALIGN Small Business Series for “mom and pop retailers.” Rip it. 

The co-founder of MapQuest, the inventor of the water fountain sink faucet, and more start-up legends are gathering “Idea to Product Summit.” Rip it. 

53% of renters in the region are rent-burdened according to a new Harvard report. Rip it. 

ODU and other universities are licensing their brands for local products across the region. Rip it. 

The Breedan Company is set to be featured on “The American Dream” television show on Bloomberg. Rip it. 

The next City of Norfolk Office of DEI Biz Cafe is set for the Berkley Supermarket. Rip it. 

Virginia has seen a slow climb in continued unemployment claims over the past four weeks. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

Find the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day with the NFK Currents Mega Guide. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it.

Retro Japanese disco meets anime electronic samples at An Evening of Future Funk with TIARA Tastemaker. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it. 

Walk through the time portal and land in your middle school lunchroom with Smartmouth’s Lunch Lady Land this Saturday. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it.

Looking for a new sports buddy? Hit the Stonewall Sports social to find the Serena to your Venus. Rip it. 

It’s not too early to save your spot for Wine Festival at Town Point Park. Rip it. 

FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it
NBG Fido Fridays at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it
Valentine’s Murder Mystery Theater at Granby Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Lonely Hearts Market at The Veil. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Cova Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Tate Garcia performs live at Gershwin’s 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
4th Annual for the Love of Beer at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
SALT at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Live From the Music Room at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Magic Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Love is Blind Total Blackout at MacArthur Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Wines of Rioja, Spain with Akeyla at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it
Dial 'M' for Murder at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Formal But Tacky Dance at Fred Heutte Center. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
New Moon Ritual at Aries Apothecary. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
The Viewing Room at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Carl Olson performs live at Gershwins. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Commonwealth Comedy Improv at Mudita Cafe. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tales from the Campfire at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Nova Kane Omega & Guerilla Will spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Glasgow Kiss Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
Late Night Ladies Ride departing Cafe Stella. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
James Ford performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Phinal Destination at The NorVA. 9:30 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
Valentine’s Vendor Market at Vessel Craft Coffee. 8:00 am. Rip it. 
Kiss & Tail at The Virginia Zoo. 9:30 am. Rip it
Yoga on Tap at MoMac Brewing Company. 10:00 am. Rip it
Under The Scope: Scentsations at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it
Sea Glass Workshop at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it
Oil Painting Workshop With Anne McNally at d'art center. 11:00 am. Rip it
Peace & pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Beer. 11:00 am. Rip it 
Big Forest Fire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Paws Parade at The OV Beach Tavern. 11:00 am. Rip it
DEAR HUMAN: Mindfulness Walk at Elizabeth River Trail. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Vanda Pop-Up Shop at The Crystal Sunflower. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Winter Market at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Lunch Lady Land at Smartmouth Beer. 12:00 pm. Rip it
The Essence of Heart & Soul Festival at The Slover. 12:00 pm. Rip it 
Mardi Gras at Cova Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Galentine's Day Market with Tumbeezy & Friends at Reaver NFK. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Live Music: Kickdive at Cova Brewing Co. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Salty Galentine’s Market at Coalescence Coffee. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 1:30 pm. Rip it. 
Panel Discussion: "The State of Black Business in the 757" at The Slover. 1:30 pm. Rip it
Moonlight Stories by Orisirisi at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Cupid's Cup Charity Beer Pong Tournament at The OV Beach Tavern. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Art Lovers Tour in the NEON District. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dial 'M' for Murder at Wells Theatre. 3:00 pm. Rip it
Will You  BEer My Valentine? at Afterglow Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it 
Instrumental/Vocal Recital Approvals at Diehn Center for the Performing Arts. 4:00 pm. Rip it  
UVA Club of Tidewater at Hank’s Filling Station. 4:15 pm. Rip it. 
Yin + Chocolate Tasting at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 4:30 pm. Rip it
Valentine Sneaker Ball at Helping Hands Resources. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Steve Gudasz performs live at Gershwin’s 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Nick Franzitta performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Michael Clark Band at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Viviana Antonio performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Mardi Gras Party 2024 at The OV Beach Tavern. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions at Scope Arena. 6:05 pm. Rip it
LAVA Presents: Hippie Love Party, Camp Werewolf, Rockstar Killer, iFightvampires at Back Bay Beach House. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Saturday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Panties in a Twist at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Mardi Gras Norfolk at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Kendall Street Company Presents: Kendall Street Is for Lovers at The Bunker Brewpub. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Slow Flow Yoga & Wine Tasting with Sky's The Limit at Eleanor's Norfolk. 7:15 pm. Rip it
Virginia Symphony: A Gospel Symphony Celebration at  Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Jack Thomas performs live at Gershwin’s. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Viewing Room at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Rob Oliver performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Durage Daf & DJ SupLadies spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Nicole Henry at Attucks Theatre . 8:30 pm. Rip it
Glasgow Kiss Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
DJ Solartech performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Flirty February - Valentine's Day Drag Show with Javon Love at Reaver NFK. 9:00 pm. Rip it 

SUNDAY:   
Puppy Love with Stonewall Sports in the Taproom at Maker's Craft Brewery. 8:00 am. Rip it
Jr. Garden Artists: Valentine's Day Plates & Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it
Galentine's Day Drag Brunch (1st Show) at Waterside District. 10:00 am. Rip it 
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Cheese & Chocolate Fondue Party at VA Cheese Co. 11:00 am. Rip it.
"The Big Game" Watch Party at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Chocolate Rose Tea Time at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dead of Winter at Benchtop Brewing Company . 1:00 pm. Rip it  
Galentine's Day Drag Brunch (2nd Show) at Waterside District. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Sunday Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
NEON Art Lover Tour at The Plot. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Dial 'M' for Murder at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Valentine's Day Market at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Free Hot Cocoa Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
Pottery & Poetry with Kelsey at 757 Makerspace. 2:00 pm. Rip it 
The Viewing Room at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it
Blues Jam at Cova Brewing Company. 3:00 pm. Rip it 
Music Bingo at Reaver NFK. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Big Bowl Bash at OV Beach Tavern. 4:00 pm. Rip it. 
Matt Holloman performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 

Sloppy joes, square pizza, PB&Js, tater tots and even chocolate milk beer. Them Lunch Ladies been cooking. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it. 

Lady & Tramp style, caviar, & glazed octopus are just the start of the Valentine’s Day dinner specials. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it. 

More catfish could be coming to tables near you as Virginia boosts production to catch more of the invasive species. Rip it. 

Mortadella, ricotta, chow chow, pistachio… Sign me up! Rip it. 

A full tomahawk steak could be your meat cute this week. Rip it. 

Glass Light Hotel is serving up these elegant looking scallops. Rip it. 

Public House’s Shepard’s Pie is warming up these cold February nights. Rip it. 

Somehow Crudo Nudo even makes hummus look mouth-watering. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Crop Circle at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street Pizza at Cova. Rip it.
In Between The Bunz at Benchtop. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Revery Eats at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Pittsburghs best & Ghost Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Flippin’ Hangry at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
La Cucina Di Sophia at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen, Yorkies, Bakehouse at Smartmouth. Rip it
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Gavin’s & Lit Auntie at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide & Nacho Libre at Cova. Rip it.
Revery Eats at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Sour Street Pizza at Benchtop. Rip it.
The Bake Factory at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.