“No strangers to having a wild time” is how Kendall Street Company first described themselves to me. The description seemed fitting given the tidbit I already knew about them: the band is crisscrossing Virginia four times over the month of February for a 20+...
Unbeknownst to most Americans, there's an artistic culture of comics flourishing beneath the mainstream. Europe, Japan, and other countries hold comics in the same regard as filmmaking, novel writing, and other art forms. Yet, here in America, comics are mostly...
Hat’s off to you 2022. You showed our ol’ city good times, bad times, and some we’re still trying to process. At least we’ve allegedly seen the end of COVID-19 and a return to the bars, restaurants, and entertainment we love. Bringing in the new year with a...
You could be forgiven for missing an unexciting news headline last month. A small cruise ship bound for some chilly northern waters got waylaid in Norfolk for repairs. What we didn't realize when that headline hit the news stations was that this ship was full of...
ATTENTION ALL ELVES AND ELFETTES All north pole ex-pats, exiles, and Claus camp vets are gathering for a seasonal shindig. The toy makers, canvas painters, and creative kin of all sorts will be at Reaver Beach this Saturday. It's the Very Merry Market happening...
Deep in the Alps certain forests are nearly unreachable by humans. Legend says they still hold the magic of the old times. Unsurprisingly, the communities around these woodlands have a unique Christmas tradition. When old Saint Nick ventures into their towns,...
This Saturday is the biggest small day of the year... Or the smallest big day of the year?? It's small business Saturday, and it's going to be a blockbuster day for your favorite local shops and vendors across Norfolk. You can go HAM at the big box stores on Black...
The region’s largest performing arts organization has just launched another legendary lineup of events. The Virginia Arts Festival’s formally announced the 26th season; with its reputation, you should be paying attention. Each year VAF hosts over 110,000 attendees...
Pucker up, punks! The tastebud-tingling party for sour beers is back in Norfolk this Saturday. For the second year, Reaver Beach is hosting a collaborative beer festival celebrating sour beers. It’s called, Yours, Mine, and Sours, happening 1 pm - 5 pm on Colley...
This Saturday, LAVA Presents is bringing back the LAVA Halloween Extravaganza The Extravaganza is not your regular Halloween show, and over the years, it has evolved into the spectacle that it is today. This event is not just about dressing up in your crazy Halloween...
They say 7 is a lucky number, and with the looks of this year's NEON Festival, it seems to hold. The seventh annual NEON Festival kicks off October 20th & 21st, and the lineup looks luckier than a truckload of horseshoes and rabbit's feet. The festival organizers...
A galactic glow will soon illuminate ODU's campus. From October 14-16, the Barry Art Museum will bring a spectacle from space down to Earth as part of Mars Fest, the second installation of their annual Public Arts Festival. While last year's celebration, "Museum of...
Opa! After a two-year hiatus from in-person festivities, Norfolk’s Greek Festival is making its full-fledged festival debut this month! The event, hosted by the members of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, is the region’s oldest and largest ethnic festival...
This Saturday marks eight years of Crafted Indie Arts and Craft Markets. The market series known for curated selections of creative handmade goods is back again with its most robust market of the year. Over 40 vendors will squeeze into the parking lot of Reaver Beach...
Every year there are a few events that sneak up on you. There you were, minding your own business, and next thing you know *BAM* it hits you: "That was this weekend?" Oktoberfest is always one of those events. That sneaky devil of a fest kicks off in September while...
Picture this: cool breezes from the river, standout architecture, bumping beats, wafts of pizza, and a legion of curated handmade artists and crafters. That’s what organizers say is in store for this Saturday when The Hermitage Handmade Festival returns for its 7th...
Derrin Thompson is a true creative at heart. His endeavors in visual and musical arts span multiple mediums and decades. Yet, in 2010, he almost gave it up forever. Mounting frustrations over the lack of artistic connections and peers, he struggled to gain traction...
Local creatives, you won't want to miss this one: The Contemporary Arts Network (CAN) invites you to join them for CAN Fest 2022. The curated event series, celebrating the contemporary arts, will be hosted at Assembly, one of Norfolk's premier community spaces for...
Don’t Miss Norfolk’s Boozy Book Fair at Reaver NFK Calling all book lovers and beer enthusiasts! Reaver Beach Brewing Company has teamed up with Eleanor’s Norfolk to bring Norfolk residents the ultimate event, pairing books with booze. While this isn’t Eleanor’s first...
Just before where the sidewalk ends on 24th street, an inconspicuous gravel lot beneath a looming cell tower is usually full of cars. Most days, it serves as the overflow parking for Toast and Perro Blanco, two of Park Place's favorite spots for kicking back with the...
Experience Top Shelf Jazz and Eats at BROTHERS With its extensive menu and elevated ambiance, Norfolk's fine dining establishment BROTHERS has captured the city's heart, soul, and palate. However, the exquisite selection of seafood, chops, and spirits is not all this...
When’s the last time a good story sucked you in? The last time you felt transported to another world – maybe a busy city street, a magical forest, a secret desert laboratory, a mysterious old house with rooms that come and go? If it’s been a while, find your next...
2012 feels like a century ago, given the weight of world happenings. Thankfully, a band of merry women has been helping us stay light-hearted for over ten years. Back in 2012, the Norva paused its usual production of concerts for a performance of a different sort. 30+...
Sunnyside Collective is a crew of like-minded creatives dominating the Hampton Roads house music scene. The next installment of their three-part summer series boat party, dubbed Nautical Nonsense, brings the best House Music DJs aboard the Carrie B for a celebration...
Peak summer heat and humidity are upon us; let's be honest, some of us are fully OVER IT. Walking 100 feet will basically leave you swimming in your sweat. Car interiors frequently feel like they've been preheated to 375 degrees. The misery has driven a small cadre of...
THIS OL' PLACE WE CALL HOME SIREN CITY BOUYBURG SQUIDTOWN FLOODVILLE SHARK CITY THE SEAGULL CITADEL Naughy x Nawfuk NFK Back in the 1600s, no one could've imagined the flourishing example of humanity that would bloom from these muddy shores. Despite the fires, the...
Sure, summer officially begins with the Solstice, but the day that really matters is the last day of school, and for Norfolk students, that glorious day was June 16th. On the horizon lies more than two whole months of freedom and possibility – staying up and sleeping...
Looking to refresh your summer wardrobe? Selden Market's upcoming Clothing Swap is all about out with the old and in with the new-to-you. "New" is a relative term, as, with any clothing swap, you'll have the chance to breathe new life into someone's beloved jeans or...
Bold Mariner, a staple in Norfolk's craft beer scene, is a well-frequented spot for Ocean View residents and out-of-towners enjoying a beachside vacation. Adding to their burgeoning reputation, Bold Mariner now serves the perfect accompaniment to their unique...
In the athletics world, there are elite events across many sports known as invitationals. These grand championships are typically a display of the finest in their category, curated by hard-to-obtain invitations. The Master's Tournament may be the best example, exuding...
"You Just Gotta Keep Hoppin' Man. H-O-P-P-I-N." Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic. These are just a few hop varieties loaded into the most popular beers these days. There are over 150 varieties of these fragrant little beer buds. Hops span the...
Fishnet lovers and fans of eccentric scientists, listen up because this one's for you. One of the greatest musical films of all time with a world-renown cult following is coming alive at Maker's Craft Brewery next weekend. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is landing for...
This Saturday, GRILLED OUT, LAVA Presents the annual cookout-themed, indie rock psychedelic, surf rock, outdoor concert returns to Toast for its third edition. If hamburgers and hotdogs are your thing or perhaps you’re a fan of Dan Deacon, Snake Mountain Revival,...
The premier organizer of independent music in the region, LAVA Presents, has already brought dozens of acts to the stage. That momentum is carrying them into NorFunk Fest this Saturday. For fans of jam bands like Umphrey's McGee, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Goose,...
“Just two lovebirds singing without reverb.” That’s all that the War and Treaty offer up as a self-description on their website. But damn, does that undersell this duo of musicians. Tanya Blount and Michael Trotter are a husband and wife musical team throwing out the...
Norfolk's festival season is in full swing, and up next is Hope House's biannual Stockley Gardens Arts Festival this weekend, May 21-22. This free, two-day, juried event will showcase more than 115 artists, musicians, and food vendors in Ghent's beautiful and blooming...
A significant mixed-use development is coming to the west side of Norfolk on land directly adjacent to the Elizabeth River Trail. The Railyard at Lambert's Point proposes turning a couple of seemingly vacant blocks along Hampton Boulevard between ODU and West Ghent...
This Saturday, a celebrity chef, local students, and locally- sourced foods are coming together for an event this region has never seen: Uprooted. The Crop Foundation's Kip Poole brings Tiffan Ortiz, a Michelin star chef of Food Network fame, to the 757 to work...
Over the past few years, Maker's Craft Brewery has hosted a small battalion of food trucks and practically an entire legion of musicians. It has been an impressive feat for a relatively new brewery, having just landed on Church Street in 2019. However, while we all...
Situated at the northeast corner of Monticello Avenue and Charlotte Street, the Wells Fargo Center will become the stage for one of Norfolk's most exciting spectacles this year. BANDALOOP, a dance troupe specializing in vertical performance, will soon grace the glass...
Early celebrations of motherhood are traced back at least as far as Ancient Greece and Rome. They might have been more focused on the “mother goddesses” Rhea and Cybele, but hey, I bet ol’ Caesar picked up a pink card full of cliches for his mom. There’s no doubt that...
If you run into a group of soldiers or sailors sporting unfamiliar uniforms and speaking foreign languages this week, there’s no need to be alarmed. The only invasion afoot will be your favorite watering holes or chow spots. Hundreds of performers worldwide...
Almost three years back now, we first got the announcement of a Reaver Beach taproom coming to the old Post Office on Colley Avenue. Some folks were indeed excited, while others held a healthy skepticism. Before, we'd heard the rumors of brewery expansions, like Stone...
Whoa, whoa whoa, it's that time of year again. Soft hops heard at the door, chocolate and plastic grass coming out of everything, flowers blooming in full force, and a festive blanket of yellow pollen on your car - it's Easter season. The bright pastel colors and the...
LAVA Presents is a local promoter that loves music and everything about it. LAVA has been bringing concerts and shows to the region for over half a decade. During that time, the group's reputation has solidified in the minds of the community. Across over 150 shows,...
2022 represents the 25th anniversary of the Virginia Arts Festival, the largest performing arts organization in southeastern Virginia. Over two decades, the organization has brought thousands of performances and millions of attendees to the region. To celebrate this...
It doesn't take a degree in political science or sociology to know that we are living through some contentious times in politics and government. We often see a narrative playing out in the news programs and the comment sections. It seems like folks are angry, loud,...
This weekend a new exhibition called D U A L I T Y opens at Norfolk’s Slowdive Gallery. Slowdive has been open as a fully public space for less than a year and this marks its fourth major exhibition. In that short time, Slowdive has already become nearly synonymous...
Note: Jump to the bottom of this post for all the deets on the NFK Currents + Mudita Cafe post-parade event: Shamrocks & Shenanigans, and every other post-parade event. After two long years of pandemic postponements, the Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade...
Calling all of the lost, the trapped, and the hungry! There's a place for you, a welcoming bastion, hidden deep in the woods off of North Shore road. Gretel's is a home for wayward children. It's a place where she shares her enviable knowledge of resilience and...
