🌊 This Week in NFK: Wagyu, MiniFest, Cousinz, Yacht Rock, Borscht, & More

Freemason residents, at a briefing on the flood wall project, expressed concerns that they were not being kept in the loop as designs progress. Rip it.

Norfolk was presented with a check for $1.66 million in federal funds for the Freemason Street Bridge at the St. Paul’s Blue Greenway this week. Rip it. 

Two consultants presented plans to study the economic impact and cost of redevelopment and create a master plan for the site during the City Council work session Tuesday. Rip it. 

The Norfolk Economic Development Authority says it is running out of money to manage the Military Circle Mall site and asked that they be included on plans for the site moving forward. Rip it. 

The Virginia Zoo broke ground on a new Edventure and Exploration campus, the improvement joins a new rhino valley, turtle oasis, and composting center. Rip it. 

Sheriff Joe Baron and the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office are being sued by the family of an inmate who died by suicide at the Norfolk jail. Rip it. 

Amtrak announced plans to expand service to the the New River Valley, adding new destinations for Norfolk riders, though non-direct. Rip it. 

Hampton Roads Transit has been recognized for minimizing the potentially harmful impacts of stormwater runoff. Rip it. 

The Virginia Board of Education on Wednesday approved the final changes to how schools are rated and student performance is measured. Rip it. 

More than 15,000 seniors in the region are not using SNAP Food Assistance that they qualify for. Rip it. 

A new non-profit is helping to find boarding homes for dogs whose owners are on military deployment. Rip it. 

The US Navy expects to meet its recruiting goal for the first time in two years thanks to retention bonuses and lowering test score requirements. Rip it.

The LGBT Life Center is being sued by a non-profit pharmacy that claims it lost $3.2 million in partnership with the organization. Rip it. 

The Foodbank of South Hampton Roads’ new drive through food distribution is bringing fresh food to the St. Paul’s area. Rip it. 

Captain Janet Days, the first Black person, and the first Black woman to command the world’s largest Naval base, retired this week. Rip it.

Norfolk native and former VT and NFL football star spoke with players at Booker T. Washington ahead of the start of their season. Rip it. 

NSU’s men’s basketball team has adopted local classrooms in the area to help them prep for going back to school. Rip it. 

A new effort is underway to make the new HRBT a landmark through aesthetic improvements. Rip it. 

The Annex, Norfolk’s newest music venue, opened this week and hosts a slate of shows this weekend. Rip it.

Erykah Badu and Jermaine Dupri headline Cousinz festival this weekend at Scope Arena. Rip it.

Now open at Chrysler Museum: Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism. Rip it. 

NEON Festival returns for the 9th year this October with art, fashion, music, food, and more. Rip it. 

Phase one of the expansion of the Perry Glass Studio is complete with hopes to open in September. Rip it. 

A Day To Remember and August Burns Red land at Chartway Arena this November. Rip it. 

Registration ends soon for fall classes with the Hurrah Players. Rip it. 

New butterfly wing art at the Norfolk Botanical Garden is perfect insta fodder. Rip it. 

The Virginia Queer Film Festival hosts a fundraiser next week ahead of the festival later this month. Rip it. 

Learn about the behind the scenes intricacies of the gothic set in the upcoming Arsenic & Old Lace performance by the Virginia Stage Company. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Hampton Boyer: Colors of Us at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
James Baldwin: Celebrating a Legacy at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Do You See Me Now by Jackie Merritt at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
Flowing and Flying: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks Featuring Waterscapes and Waterbirds 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.|Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Portraits of Misguided Law by Cruel Consequences on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.

Don’t miss the FYE 24 Norfolk Innovation Corridor Impact Report. Rip it. 

Plant Norfolk, a NEON District plant shop, has announced it will be closing its doors. Rip it. 

Colonna’s Shipyard is undertaking a project to humanely remove 60-70 cats that have taken up residence on their property. Rip it. 

HRT workers scored a major raises with a new union contract. Rip it. 

 $275,000 in new federal funds are coming to the community for workforce development. Rip it. 

Home prices in the MSA have increased by 5.6% YoY and 2.4% QoQ according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Rip it.  

757 Creative ReUse Center is expanding at MacArthur Mall with a new art room. Rip it. 

The next Biz Cafe, hosted by the City of Norfolk, is on September 13th at Cafe Mudita. Rip it. 

Life's Journey, a behavioral health facility, has expanded into the historic 103Jamz building. Rip it. 

The Norfolk Innovation Corridor is looking for companies to be nominated for their innovation in resilience. Rip it. 

Norfolk-based biopharma company ReAlta Life Sciences has appointed David Marek its CEO and Paolo Martini its chief research and development officer. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

Don’t miss LAVA MiniFest at Toast this Saturday featuing Kubotans, North Bloom, Shower Cry, The Lunar Year, Chase Evers, & Dysphonia. Rip it. 

There’s only one more chance this season to paddle out from Plum Point Park with the Elizabeth River Trail and Norfolk Kayak Rentals. Rip it. 

Sail Away! A night of Yacht Rock takes over the Hermitage on Friday. Rip it. 

Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Hermitage Handmade Festival next month. Rip it. 

The 2024 Fall Wine Festival is back on October 19th & 20th. Rip it.

Friday August 30th:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup  at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 AM. Rip it.
Rope Making at Third Floor - Norfolk in Time. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Message in a Bottle: Sea Legs Summer Challenge at Barry Art Museum. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Skip Hancock performs live at Gershwins on Granby. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
1 Digit Short performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
"My Lighthouse" Paint Night at Starving Artist Cafe. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
David Jones performs live at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Brat Weekend at The Wave. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Frank sings Frank live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Zack Salsberry performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Sail Away: A Night of Yacht Rock at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 6:30 PM. Rip it.
Karaoke Friday at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:30 PM. Rip it.
Mystic Moon Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
The Inaugural Emo Nite at The Annex with Pop Topic at The Annex. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Tracy Lawrence at Waterside District. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Cyberpunk/Synthwave night at Zen. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwins on Granby. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
What a Character! A Comedy Showcase at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Amanda and Roo Play at Grace O'Malley's at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 PM. Rip it.
DJ SDOT performs live at Waterside. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dustin Yates performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
Joe Heilman performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
COLORS Worldwide Presents: R&B Only Live at The Norva. 9:00 PM. Rip it.
DJ Corey Santos performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
5 Dollar Comedy presents the Harold at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 PM. Rip it.

Saturday August 31st:
60 Min Yoga Flow at Equinox Coffee. 7:00 am. Rip it. 
Weekend Long Run with Ocean View Run Club. 7:15 AM. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 AM. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
All age Steelpan Class at MacArthur Center. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia . 10:30 AM. Rip it.
Tales to Tails at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk Mermaid Tour at Selden Market. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Big Forest Fire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
OUT For Harris at MJ's Tavern. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Exploring Fossils at Norfolk in Time at Nauticus. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Cousinz Festival at Norfolk Scope Arena. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
ODU vs. USC Season Opener Watch Party at Afterglow Brewing. 3:15 PM. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest at Toast at Toast. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
Roar & Pour - Beer Festival at the Zoo at The Virginia Zoo. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
The Wizard of Oz at Naro Cinema. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
Steve Gudas performs live at Gershwins on Granby. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Summer Sounds w/ The James Henry Morgan Gang at Benchtop Brewing Company. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Rosnato performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Fox & the Bear perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 PM. Rip it.
PB&J performs live at Blue Moon Stage at Waterside. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Johnny Smallwood performs live at The Ghent. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Michael Carson performs live at Brothers. 7:00 PM. Rip it..
Writing Submissions for The 666 Project at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Virginia Symphony Concert at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Jack Thomas performs live at Gershwins on Granby. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tours at Moses Myers House. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Amanda and Roo Play at Grace O'Malley's at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 PM. Rip it.
Headliners: A Pop Dance Night ft. The Music of Chappell Roan at The NorVA. 9:00 PM. Rip it.
DJ Corey Santos performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brandon Bower performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
IMPROVAGEDDON: Dog Days of WAR 2024!!! at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 PM. Rip it.
The Quiet Storm at Joseph Echols Hall. 10:00 PM. Rip it.

Sunday September 1st:
Slow and Steady Sunday Ride at Slow & Steady Bikes and Goods. 10:30 AM. Rip it.
Robbie Mead performs live at Grian. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Free School Open House At Eleanor’s Norfolk. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Circuit Social NBA Hoops Tournament at Circuit Social. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Vintage Thrift Popup at Equinox Coffee. 8:00 am. Rip it.
NBA Hoops Tournament at Circuit Social. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Allegra Duchaine performs live at Afterglow. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Sail into Fall on the American Rover at Waterside Marina. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Into The Fog performs live at Benchtop. 3:00 pm. Rip it. 
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 PM. Rip it.
Kim Waters performs live at Brothers. 3:00 PM. Rip it.
The Wizard of Oz at Naro Cinema. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing  at Ocean View Beach Park. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band at The NorVA. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Marty C Moore performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Locally raised Wagyu is now available at the East Beach Farmers Market. Rip it. 

The secret of Salmoriglio with Blanca Food + Wine. Rip it. 

Move over Turducken, shrimp stuffed with crab is now on deck at Bryd & Baldwin. Rip it. 

The Borscht at Cafe Stella is bright pink and perfectly chilled. Rip it. 

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Danish featuring heirloom tomatoes? Bakehouse, you rascal. Rip it. 

If there’s anyone to trust with your espresso martini, it’s Crudo Nudo. Rip it. 

We’re lobbying for the vegan buffalo chickpea sandwich at Cure to stay on full time. Rip it. 

Last chance to catch fried green tomatoes while they’re still in season. Rip it. 

Mini lemon meringue pie at La Brioche will transport you right to Paris. Rip it. 

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

Saturday:
The Potato Peeps Food Truck at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
La Cocina Patina, Sour Street, and Ghost Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Flippin’ Hangry at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Crop Circle Food Truck at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Avocargo at Benchtop. Rip it.
Big Belly at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.