Community. 

The ERT is beginning the process of expanding to the east past NSU. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

We asked. You submitted. Here’s what the community wants to see happen with the former Greyhound station in Norfolk. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

In a 7-1 vote City Council passed a measure to accept VDOT funding for the Granby Street Bike Lanes Project. Rip it. 

Recap the full actions of the City Council at Tuesday’s meeting. Rip it. 

The former CEO of NRHA’s Hampton Roads Ventures, responds to claims that HRV was mismanaged. Rip it.

Norfolk is set to receive $249 million in federal funding for several flooding resilience projects. Rip it. 

Delegates Nadarius Clark and Jackie Glass are working to establish the Virginia Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latino, and Indigenous Education Advisory Board. Rip it. 

You Up? Norfolk Health Department is texting residents to make sure they’ve gotten their booster shot. Rip it.  

Governor Youngkin introduced a hotline for parents to report “divisive practices” in local schools, which has since received substantial fake and prank reports. Rip it. 

Delegate Jacke Glass has introduced legislation to ban the presentation of inauthentic documents by law enforcement after a report on Virginia Beach Police. Rip it. 

Buck Britton is the new manager for the Norfolk Tides, and he’s a former Tides player himself. Rip it. 

A ban on political donations from Dominion Energy could become law if it makes it out of the General Assembly. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk wants your feedback on how to spend $154.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Rip it. 

Culture.

The Slow Jam, an open jam night for musicians, takes on Slowdive Gallery. Rip it. 

Discover a new artist and grab the most curated vinyl in town at Park Place’s Fresthtopia. Rip it.

Teens With a Purpose are bringing an interactive art experience called “OTU: The Healing Quilt” to the region with song, dance, poem, and storytelling. Rip it. 

Norfolk artist, Jerome Ellis, received an unrestricted $50,000 grant from the United States Artists fellowship program for his work in poetry and music. Rip it. 

WHRO is hosting an emerging music concert series. Applications are open. Rip it. 

EDL and Tidewater Waves bring Meeting of the Minds to Selden Market on February 5th. Rip it.

Coming soon to Nauticus: Message in a Bottle, an exhibit featuring real messages found in bottles during river cleanups. Rip it. 

Artwork made by detainees from the U.S. prison at Guantánamo Bay is on display at the Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it. 

Norfolk’s Original Indie Comics Expo returns on February 5th to Smartmouth. Rip it.

Norfolk Master Gardners are hosting a 10-party weekly gardening series starting February 8th. Rip it. 

Song of Praise, Broken Beaches, and Castle Black come to Taphouse on February 19th. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Fence Street Gallery in the NEON District. Rip it.
Pier Luigi Nervi: Art and Science of Building at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
FloodZone: Photographs by Anatasia Samoylova at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
Water’s Rising: A View From Our Back Yard at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
The Totality of Time Lusters the Dusk at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
Art from Guantánamo Bay at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it. 
Glitch City at Slowdive Gallery. Rip it.
Generational Shift at Gallery 21. Rip it. 

Commerce.

Two local KPMG executives have created their own leadership program to aid other up-and-coming women executives in the area. Rip it. 

Compared to the rest of Virginia, the region has seen a stronger economic resurgence in the hotel industry. Rip it. 

The former Willis Building will become 85 units of affordable housing after Norfolk City Council approved the sale of the land. Rip it. 

Ambitious teens take note, Norfolk is now accepting applications for its Emerging Leaders Program. Rip it. 

Norfolk and Hampton received $100,000 for an Unmanned Autonomous Systems study from GO Virginia. Rip it. 

The offices on the northwest corner of 21st and Colley were sold for $3.46 million to be used as a future home of OMD Enterprise. Rip it. 

It looks like two new businesses are on their way to the NEON District after signing leases this week. Rip it. 

Selden Market is still accepting applications for new tenants through the end of the month. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Port Stats. Labor Stats.

Crowds.

The OV St. Patricks Day Parade is back after two years of pandemic cancellations. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 12th. Rip it.

Festevents announced it’s 2022 season of events including Wine Fest, Harborfest, and more. Rip it.

Canvas Social hosts a Black History Month-inspired Paint and Sip next week. Rip it.

Here’s our guide on crushing a hockey night out in Norfolk. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it. 

Reaver Beach has a stacked lineup for Bleak & Brewtal – Strong Ale Festival on February 5th. Rip it.

Several events this week have been canceled due to rising COVD-19 cases and winter weather. Please confirm event information and follow all CDC guidelines.  

**Please note that listed times are start times, many events run several hours**
Friday: 
Yoga + Coffee with Sky’s The Limit at Cafe Mudita. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Conner Pittman performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Canvas Stretching 101 at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Lane Rice performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Piano Performance Series at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Beth Turner performs live at Varia. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Funsie in a Onesie Mayhem Party at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Wines of Chile Class at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association Jam at Roosevelt Civic League. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Nate Sacks performs live at Reaver Beach Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs South Carolina Stingrays at Scope Arena. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
Va. Stage Company’s The Thanksgiving Play at Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Va. Opera performs Three Decembers at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jersey Boys performed live at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Slow Jam at Slowdive Gallery. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Glasgow Kiss performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Decay: A Transitioning of the Human Psyche at Cure Coffeehouse. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Exploding Sun performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Sugarbearz performs live at Thank You Thank You Bar. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Saturday: 
Norfolk Roundnet Club New Year Classic at Lakewood Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Ghent River to River Walk. 9:30 am. Rip it.
The Muse Writer’s Center Book Sale. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Hanging Macrame Planter Workshop at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Jam N’ Jamz Fruit and Nut Tree Adoption Fair at Lafayette Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Tidewater United Disc Golf Club Frostbreaker Open at Poplar Hall Park. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Inversion Workshop at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Community Gentle Yoga at Ocean View Beach Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Breakfast of Champions at Smartmouth Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Redwood Bike Ride departing Larchmont Elementary. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Weekend Wine Tasting at Vino Culture. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Jersey Boys performed live at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Va. Stage Company’s The Thanksgiving Play at Wells Theater. 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Rip it.
757 Street Art Battle at For All Handkind Gallery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Black and Gold perform live at Benchtop Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Game Night at Homage Hall. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
SeamLess Duo performs live at Varia. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Va. Opera performs Three Decembers at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs South Carolina Stingrays at Scope Arena. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Polyphonic at Slowdive Gallery. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Glasgow Kiss performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Joe Fu performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sunday:

Chow.

Grab your tasting buds and explore the world of wine at Vino Culture. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it. 

Breakfast. Fried. Salmon. Sliders. Find them at Cork & Co next to Wells Theater. Rip it. 

Reverend Spirits and Kobro’s Coffee team up to bring you a special snow day cocktail. Rip it. 

Cafe Blanca is back and open all day with the delightful tastes that Blanca has become known for. Rip it. 

Luce’s house-made rigatoni will have you singing praises for Big Tony. Rip it.  

The Yuca Fritas by Papa Pies and Empanadas are addictive enough to be a schedule 1 drug. Rip it. 

Welcome to the scone zone. Roasted Poblano and Cheese Scones from Modest Mouth await you. Rip it. 

AWOG in OV has a monster California Burrito to help you get your fix. Rip it. 

If the coffee didn’t cure you, these Vegan Banana Blueberry Muffins will. Rip it. 

The V-Day treats are coming. This latte at Cova Brewing is looking romantic. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Weng’s Kitchen at Cova Brewing. Rip it. 
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
A Bite of Maine at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.  
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it. 
Big Belly Food Truck at Reaver NFK. Rip it. 

Saturday:
Pitt County BBQ at Reaver NFK. Rip it. 
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Big Belly Food Truck at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.  
Sour Street Pizza at Cova Brewing. Rip it. 
Cast Iron at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it. 

Sunday:
TFK Tacos at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it. 
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Hashi Chow at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.  
Vang’s Sushi at Cova Brewing. Rip it. 
Not Your Routine Poutine at Reaver NFK. Rip it. 

The Ripcurrent.

Our favorite view of a snowy Norfolk from this week. 

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. Go Hokies!