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The devil’s in the details. As the temporary casino at Harbor Park moves toward a City Council vote, a small change in address raises big questions. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it.
Norfolk’s Boxing Program found a new home in Park Place, after moving to accommodate the temporary casino at Harbor Park. Rip it.
Despite the adoption of “Vision Zero” initiatives, Norfolk is on track to have its highest number of pedestrian deaths ever. Rip it.
Some City of Norfolk beaches and pools will be closed or un-staffed this summer as labor market problems hamper their ability to hire lifeguards. Rip it.
A budget bill finally passed the House of Delegates and the Senate this week and is headed for the Governor’s desk. Rip it.
The adopted budget bill includes a 10% raise over two years for teachers, college faculty, and other state employees. Rip it.
State legislators included “recriminalization” language in the approved budget that would make possession of more than 4 ounces of the drug a misdemeanor. Rip it.
Delegate Don Scott was elected as the minority leader of Virginia House Democrats, which may elevate the influence of the region in the legislature. Rip it.
Norfolk’s Boxing Program found a new home in Park Place, after moving to accommodate the temporary casino at Harbor Park. Rip it.
Despite the adoption of “Vision Zero” initiatives, Norfolk is on track to have its highest number of pedestrian deaths ever. Rip it.
Some City of Norfolk beaches and pools will be closed or un-staffed this summer as labor market problems hamper their ability to hire lifeguards. Rip it.
A budget bill finally passed the House of Delegates and the Senate this week and is headed for the Governor’s desk. Rip it.
The adopted budget bill includes a 10% raise over two years for teachers, college faculty, and other state employees. Rip it.
State legislators included “recriminalization” language in the approved budget that would make possession of more than 4 ounces of the drug a misdemeanor. Rip it.
Delegate Don Scott was elected as the minority leader of Virginia House Democrats, which may elevate the influence of the region in the legislature. Rip it.
The LGBT Life Center received $1.8 million in federal funds to expand its Norfolk-based operations to include a community center on the peninsula. Rip it.
Congressman Bobby Scott, who represents Norfolk, strongly denied rumors that he may step down from the House. Rip it.
Robotic buoys off the coast are detecting whales so that large ships can better avoid them. Rip it.
These native plants are helping residents keep their dirt in their yard during storms. Rip it.
Hot Dogs: Norfolk Animal Care Center is seeking donations to help repair its broken A/C while temps reach the 90s. Rip it.
In an effort to improve customer service, the DMV is hoping customers will use QR codes placed on exit doors to complete surveys. Rip it.
ODU Baseball was left out of the NCAA Tournament in a decision that some felt was unfair. Rip it.
Culture.
d’Art’s new exhibit goes beyond scratching the Surface. It opens this Friday. (NFK Currents Orginal). Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum received a $34 million gift from philanthropist Joan Brock that includes artwork and endowments for museum positions. Rip it.
The Hermitage opens an exhibition featuring the works of Robert Lugo later this week. His pottery is considered a striking mix of traditional ceramic forms and a culturally modern subject matter. Rip it.
The Virginia Stage Company is performing “Every Brilliant Thing” as the final show in their 43rd season. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum received a $34 million gift from philanthropist Joan Brock that includes artwork and endowments for museum positions. Rip it.
The Hermitage opens an exhibition featuring the works of Robert Lugo later this week. His pottery is considered a striking mix of traditional ceramic forms and a culturally modern subject matter. Rip it.
The Virginia Stage Company is performing “Every Brilliant Thing” as the final show in their 43rd season. Rip it.
The Virginia Opera is planning to tell the story of Loving v Virginia, the landmark supreme court case that invalidated bans on interracial marriages, for its 50th Anniversary. Rip it.
Nauticus hosts a traveling drone exhibit starting over Fathers Day weekend. Rip it.
Dan Deacon headlines a special summer show with seven acts on June 11th at Toast. Rip it.
The Foster Beauty Fashion Show comes to the Assembly Rooftop in early July. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Commerce.
The region’s “LGBT Chamber of Commerce,” known as HRBOR, is relaunching after a COVID-19 hiatus. Rip it.
The team behind Less Than, a zero waste and refill shop off Colley Ave, is launching Ceremony, a dry bottle shop. Rip it.
Several local banks are removing fees from their consumer accounts as concerns about inflation and the economy increase. Rip it.
Norfolk has the lowest average rent price across the region. Rip it.
Wage growth in the region is being outpaced by inflation in food, rent, and other necessities. Rip it.
The team behind Less Than, a zero waste and refill shop off Colley Ave, is launching Ceremony, a dry bottle shop. Rip it.
Several local banks are removing fees from their consumer accounts as concerns about inflation and the economy increase. Rip it.
Norfolk has the lowest average rent price across the region. Rip it.
Wage growth in the region is being outpaced by inflation in food, rent, and other necessities. Rip it.
Norfolk-based Lynch Mykins, an engineering firm, celebrated 5 years this week. Rip it.
Lil’ Za, a pizzeria by Codex’s Ian Hock, is taking over the kitchen at The Veil. Rip it.
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Crowds.
NorFunk Fest wants you to get grooving this Saturday with Tauk, Paper Aliens, and others. (NFK Currents Originals). Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo is hosting its first-ever Print Night on June 9th. Rip it.
FuseFest, Teens With a Purpose annual festival, takes over Purpose Park on Saturday. Rip it.
The 46th Annual Harborfest, Norfolk’s headline festival, makes a triumphant return to Norfolk on June 10th. Rip it.
Smartmouth brings back their Juneteenth celebration next month with music, vendors, and food. Rip it.
**Please note that listed times are start times, many events run several hours**
Friday:
Norfolk Run Club meetup at Yorgo’s. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee with Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 6:30 am. Rip it.
tHRive Member Meetup at Bonaire Coffee. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo is hosting its first-ever Print Night on June 9th. Rip it.
FuseFest, Teens With a Purpose annual festival, takes over Purpose Park on Saturday. Rip it.
The 46th Annual Harborfest, Norfolk’s headline festival, makes a triumphant return to Norfolk on June 10th. Rip it.
Smartmouth brings back their Juneteenth celebration next month with music, vendors, and food. Rip it.
**Please note that listed times are start times, many events run several hours**
Friday:
Norfolk Run Club meetup at Yorgo’s. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee with Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 6:30 am. Rip it.
tHRive Member Meetup at Bonaire Coffee. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Writers Coffee Break at Cafe Stella. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Steve Link and Nate & Jarvis perform live at Cova Brewing Co. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries Popup at Cova brewing Co. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Farmer’s Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Happy Hour Wine Tasting at Vino Culture VA. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Steve Link and Nate & Jarvis perform live at Cova Brewing Co. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries Popup at Cova brewing Co. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Farmer’s Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Happy Hour Wine Tasting at Vino Culture VA. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
COVA x FestEvents: Harborfest Steal the Pint Night at Cova Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Surface Exhibition Reception at d’Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Marty C. Moore performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night at Michale and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Where the Unsolved Rest: The Cold Cases of Norfolk at Elmwood Cemetery. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Jazz Night with Jimmy Masters Quartet at Norfolk Yacht Club. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Surface Exhibition Reception at d’Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Marty C. Moore performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night at Michale and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Where the Unsolved Rest: The Cold Cases of Norfolk at Elmwood Cemetery. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Jazz Night with Jimmy Masters Quartet at Norfolk Yacht Club. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
PBR Freedom Fridays at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
MŒR Acoustic performs live at Boil Bay. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Briar Patch and Companionship perform live at Attucks Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
MŒR Acoustic performs live at Boil Bay. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Briar Patch and Companionship perform live at Attucks Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs Every Brillant Thing at Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
MonoMania! The Crazy Improvised Play at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Vitreous Theater with Brendan Fernandes at Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Swing & Country Two-Step Social + Lesson at Mambo Room. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Two Up Two Down with Jofroxi, Fake Uzumi, Loe, and WIVVE at Slowdive Gallery. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe Gosman Band performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Ultimate Roasting Championship at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
MonoMania! The Crazy Improvised Play at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Vitreous Theater with Brendan Fernandes at Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Swing & Country Two-Step Social + Lesson at Mambo Room. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Two Up Two Down with Jofroxi, Fake Uzumi, Loe, and WIVVE at Slowdive Gallery. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe Gosman Band performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Ultimate Roasting Championship at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturday:
East Coast Cycles Road Ride Group. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Walk For Life at Norfolk Scope Arena. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Goal Seekers 5K Run/Walk at Norfolk State University. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk City Democratic Committee Meeting at Boss Queens Soul Cafe. 8:30 am. Rip it.
Clean the Bay Day with Elizabeth River Trail at Water Street Open Space. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach Farmers Market at 9680 Shore Drive. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Pride Month Kickoff Party at MJs Tavern Parking Lot. 10:00 am. Rip it.
OV Biz Association Free Job Fair. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fres Boom Box Ride with Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Neighborhood Litter Cleanup at Lafayette Park. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Eric Staab performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Evelyn Ott School of Dance 82nd Anniversary at Kroc Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Teens With A Purpose Fuse Fest ’22 at Purpose Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
African American Heritage in Stitching at Slover Library. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
PC Duo performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Slover Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
NorFunk Festival at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs Every Brillant Thing at Wells Theater. 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Music Match Bingo at Cogan’s Ghent. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Eric Dunlow performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
4th Annual Stiletto Stomp at MJ’s Tavern. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Benchtop Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Benchtop Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Brightsmiths perform live at Elation Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Chris Ride performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Skylark with Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tom Brazzi performs live at the Sunset Grill. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Rn’R performs live at Stripers Waterside. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Storybook Ballet 2022: Peter & The Wolf at TR Dance. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Skylark with Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tom Brazzi performs live at the Sunset Grill. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Rn’R performs live at Stripers Waterside. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Storybook Ballet 2022: Peter & The Wolf at TR Dance. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Couples Paint Night with Off The Canvas at 757 Makerspace. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Runnin’ Shine performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Symphonic Celebration of Water at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Curren$y performs live at the Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night Improv Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Runnin’ Shine performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Symphonic Celebration of Water at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Curren$y performs live at the Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night Improv Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco party at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Summer of Sunnyside at Slowdive Gallery. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Back and Forth with Micky Slicks and Rylo at Thank You Thank You Bar. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sunday:
Slow-Mo Sundays Bike Ride at Local Bike Shop. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Yoga on Tap with Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co at Reaver NFK. 10:45 am. Rip it.
Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Benford Lee performs live at Cova Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Bumbling Beetz Urban Market at Benchtop Brewing Co. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga on Tap with Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co at Reaver NFK. 10:45 am. Rip it.
Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Benford Lee performs live at Cova Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Bumbling Beetz Urban Market at Benchtop Brewing Co. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Goombas Jr. performs live at Benchtop Brewing Co. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Musical Improv 101 at Push Comedy Theater. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Charlton Phaneuf performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Storybook Ballet 2022: Peter & The Wolf at TR Dance. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs Every Brillant Thing at Wells Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Gutcheck and Hangdog perform live at The Whitt House. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Briar Patch and Companionship perform live at Attucks Theater. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
From A Persian Garden with the Virginia Chorale. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Musical Improv 101 at Push Comedy Theater. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Charlton Phaneuf performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Storybook Ballet 2022: Peter & The Wolf at TR Dance. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs Every Brillant Thing at Wells Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Gutcheck and Hangdog perform live at The Whitt House. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Briar Patch and Companionship perform live at Attucks Theater. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
From A Persian Garden with the Virginia Chorale. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
OK performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
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Chow.
Elation’s $4 “Like Mama Made It” grilled cheese is a masterpiece of a menu item. Rip it.
Did someone say Funnel Cake Fries?!?! El Rey 2 is doing more than tacos. Rip it.
The Shaken June Bug espresso at Cova Brewing includes fresh rosemary and cherries. Rip it.
The Kroc Foundation and the Salvation Army are celebrating National Donut Day on Friday. Rip it.
Cafe Genevieve is bringing French friendliness and fresh coffee to Selden Market. Rip it.
Crudo Nudo will make you never look at french toast again with these Torrijas. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries is popping up at Cova Brewing with their new trailer. Rip it.
Chicho’s is throwing out the pineapples and putting pickles on pizza. Rip it.
Did someone say Funnel Cake Fries?!?! El Rey 2 is doing more than tacos. Rip it.
The Shaken June Bug espresso at Cova Brewing includes fresh rosemary and cherries. Rip it.
The Kroc Foundation and the Salvation Army are celebrating National Donut Day on Friday. Rip it.
Cafe Genevieve is bringing French friendliness and fresh coffee to Selden Market. Rip it.
Crudo Nudo will make you never look at french toast again with these Torrijas. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries is popping up at Cova Brewing with their new trailer. Rip it.
Chicho’s is throwing out the pineapples and putting pickles on pizza. Rip it.
ASMR food action by Blanca Food + Wine. Rip it.
It’s never a bad day for a Krabby Patty from My Mama’s Kitchen. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Big Belly Food Truck at Reaver NFK. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries and Cast Iron Catering at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Deutscher Imbiss German Food at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Burrito Perdido at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Saturday:
Hot Box Food Truck at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Gavin Dishes & Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Sunday:
Multiple Trucks at Bumbling Beetz Market at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Prime 757 at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Southern Provisions at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Friday:
Big Belly Food Truck at Reaver NFK. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries and Cast Iron Catering at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Deutscher Imbiss German Food at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Burrito Perdido at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Saturday:
Hot Box Food Truck at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Gavin Dishes & Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Sunday:
Multiple Trucks at Bumbling Beetz Market at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Prime 757 at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Southern Provisions at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Paul Stetson Rice
Chelsea, NFK
Paul is the creator of NFKVA.com. He was born and raised in Norfolk, graduated from Virginia Tech, and narrowly avoided law school. Chat with him about economics, entrepreneurship, hip-hop, and hiking. When he's not working on five different projects, you'll catch him sharing a beer with friends at a local brewery.