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Community.
Hope for Ward’s Corner redevelopment? A major property is up for sale and could signal big changes. (NFK Currents Original)Rip it.
The HRBT Expansion is showing more progress as the first tunnel segments arrive onsite. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk presented its proposed FY 2024 budget that includes fee increases, flood funds, City employee raises, and more. Rip it.
After years of trouble hiring new officers, City Manager Chip Filer is asking for a reduced number of positions in the latest budget. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk approved the development of nearly 500 luxury apartments at the former DePaul site. Rip it.
The Market Street ramp to 264 could be torn down as new funds go to study the issue. Rip it.
$4.5 million in federal funds are headed to Norfolk to provide transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness. Rip it.
Several tenant rights bills became law this week, while many others did not. Rip it.
TCC received a $250K donation to support dual enrollment programs and scholarships. Rip it.
The National Weather Service is warning residents of the potential for high winds this weekend. Rip it.
Federal lawmakers are trying to reverse the NOAA decision to move operations from Norfolk to Rhode Island. Rip it.
As the deaths of whales along the East Coast continue to raise alarms, four U.S. Senators are calling for an investigation. Rip it.
A Norfolk school club is focusing on finding ways to empower women. Rip it.
Students at Sherwood Forest Elementary planted 1,000 trees to create a bioswale this week. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools will be hosting a community summit for organizations interested in connecting with students. Rip it.
Want more local news commentary? The Norfolk Currents podcast is now available on your favorite streaming services. Rip it.
Culture.
Glass Act: anticipation is building for Chrysler Museum’s massive glass studio expansion. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it.
Hamilton lands at Chrysler Hall this weekend. Rip it.
RBLE’s Vinny Del Sol release a new album, “Cruising.” Rip it.
Internationally acclaimed glass artist Preston Singletary is telling the Native American story of the Raven and his transformation of the world through his current exhibition at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
The Norfolk Historical Society is hosting an art and architecture tour of Elmwood Cemetery on April 12th. Rip it.
Book lovers rejoice, several bookstores are teaming up for the first-ever regional Bookstore Crawl in April. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Facing Ourselves: Mike Disfarmer and the American Portrait at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Barbara Earl Thomas: The Illuminated Body at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Sam Bartlett: Low Stakes, Plywood Cutouts & Everyday Comix at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
PERSPECTIVES: Modern and Contemporary Glass at the Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
The Great Exhibition: Bébés at the Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Still Jaybird Photography: Black & White Street Photography on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Timeless Art in a Changing World at Gallery 21. Rip it.
“Blue Musings” by Hanna Kirby at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
Commerce.
757 Creative Reuse Center is hosting a grand re-opening and celebrating 4 years in business at their new location this weekend. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Transit is hosting a career fair on April 5th with dozens of open positions, including some offering $5000 signing bonuses. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk and others will work with the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) to scale up the clean energy industry through green hydrogen production. Rip it.
Norfolk International Terminal’s rail upgrades, part of a larger $1.4 billion project, should be done by 2024, bringing a 34% increase in rail capacity. Rip it.
It may take longer for some resilience funding to come to Norfolk as the Commonwealth pursues additional federal funds. Rip it.
Over 900,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are being delivered to the region to be sold by local troops. Rip it.
Tacos Y Tequila, a new Mexican restaurant, will soon be opening at the former Red Dog location. Rip it.
Local contractors and subcontractors are enjoying a boom in demand related to the HRBT Expansion Project. Rip it.
Naval Station Norfolk’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program is holding “Do It Herself” workshops that teach women auto repair and maintenance. Rip it.
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Crowds.
Festevents dropped the Ocean View Beach Park summer lineup. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest is back at Toast with 9+ bands later this month. Rip it.
Reaver Beach is bringing down the house with a big 2-year anniversary party. Rip it.
FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo’s Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it
Hampton Roads Transgender Day of Visibility at LGBT Life Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Family Twilight Trek at Norfolk Botanical Garde. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Serious Black performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it
James Ford performs live at Cova Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Zen Mojo performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Battle at the Brewery: Boxing Exhibition at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Admirals v Newfoundland Growlers at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it
ODU Opera Presents: The Old Maid and the Thief. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
We Outside Comedy Tour at Chartway Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Hamilton, the musical, live at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Polyphia performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 8:00 pm. Rip it
The Improv Riot Short Form Improv at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Pat Garvey performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot After Dark: Short Form Improv at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it
Stop Making Sense – *Naro Night Owls* at Naro Cinema. 11:00 pm. Rip it
SATURDAY:
Weekend Long Run at Ocean View Run Club. 7:15 am. Rip it
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles.8:00 am. Rip it
Volunteer Work Day at Calvary Cemetery. 9:00 am. Rip it
2nd Annual Eggs-treme Egg Drop at Tarrallton Park. 10:00 am. Rip it
Ocean View Beach Clean Up with JMU Alum. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Vintage Market with Hank’s at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it
Garden Party Market at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 11:00 am. Rip it
OV Scooter Company Grand Opening. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Beginner Sensual Bachata at Mambo Room. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Nauticus’ Super Smash Bros. Tournament. 11:00 am. Rip it
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it
Cool Creations Classes at d’Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it
Grand ReOpening and 4th Anniversary Celebration at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Acorns in April Un-Sealed – Norfolk. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Digimon TCG: Learn to Play at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Guns & Hoses Charity Hockey Game at Norfolk Scope Arena. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Slover Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Hamilton, the musical, live at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Rip it.
NEON District Tour at The Plot. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Round Robin Pickleball Tournament at NYCC. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga + Wine Tasting at Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Matt Willard performs live at Waters Edge Winery. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank’s Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Admirals v Growlers at Norfolk Scope. 6:05 pm. Rip it
Throwback Band performs live at Cova Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Taught by Tawana: Piedmont, Italy at Vino Culture. 5:30 pm. Rip it
ODU Athletics Sneaker Ball at ODU. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
PC Duo performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Chris Ride performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturday Night Yugioh at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it
LAVA Presents: Long Division, L.A. Dies, TLVS at Chicho’s Backstage. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Romonta & Friends perform live at Boss Queens Soul Cafe. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pat Garvey performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Video Killed the Radio Star at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Acting an April FOOL – Drag Show at Reaver NFK. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
PLATFORM’D – An Sketch Comedy Showcase at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it
Yoga on Tap – Reaver NFK. 10:45 am. Rip it
Girl Scout Math in Nature at NFK Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it
Auditions: Harold, Improv Riot and Girl Prov at Push Comedy. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride at Local Bike Shop NFK. 10:30 am. Rip it
Clothing Swap at Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 10:30 am. Rip it
Mimosa Fest at Waterside District. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Magic: The Gathering – Commander League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Privateer Press Game Night at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it
GamerBus Sundays At Nauticus. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Sunday Salute at The Bold Mariner Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Benchtop Vegan Urban Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Sunday Funday: Board Game Night at COVA. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Hamilton, the musical, live at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Weekly Pokemon League. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Nate Sacks performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
ODU Opera Present: The Old Maid and the Thief. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm. Rip it
TreeHouse Acoustic Duo perform live at Chicho’s Backstage. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Paint Night at East Beach Bar and Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Chow.
Pour Souls Provisions is a lunch pop-up in Public House, showing up through June 14th. Rip it.
Queso poblano burgers are back at Bar-Q – don’t forget the pickle. Rip it.
Chelsea Bakehouse has new slices. The Supernova just exploded at Elation. Rip it.
You can now grab macrons with your beer at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
New pizza competitor has entered the chat: Granby Waffle Shop. Rip it.
Learn to cake with a cocktail and the cheery folks from Stockpot. Rip it.
Grapefruit Craft Latte is the weekly flavor to savor at Kobro’s. Rip it.
Seafood stackers on the dock at Stony’s. Rip it.
Pucker up with your Smartmouth in April. Rip it.
Dirty Buff flavor of the week: Buffalo Chicken Ceasar. Rip it.
Strawberry season is about to take of across the city. Rip it.
Natural wine tasting with the city’s favorite somms. Rip it.
Vessel is serving pasta and grilled cheeses at 7:30 am. Incredible leadership. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Ghost Kitchen, Ortega’s & Nacho Libre at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.
Gocho Gourmet at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Saturday:
Deutscher Imbiss at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.
Big Belly & Krazy Trompos at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Bussdown Boils at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Sunday:
Moontide Sundries at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Boomerang Dishes at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it.
Carrot Dogs at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
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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.