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Community.
Early voting is open and some forecasters think Republicans could gain a trifecta of control over Virginia. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk is offering aid to assist residents with the recent utility price increases and longer billing cycles. Rip it.
Applications close Friday for those interested in filling a Norfolk School Board Seat. Rip it.
HRT will be offering free rides on Election Day to make it even easier to go vote. Rip it.
The Park Place Civic League voted 11-6 to recommend the denial of Armed Forces Brewing Co’s permit. Rip it.
T-Mobile and Verizon have rolled out enhanced 5G wireless service across the region with hundreds of new towers. Rip it.
ODU’s admission policies are getting more stringent, with a focus on higher GPAs. Rip it.
Beach replenishment, which Norfolk has done a lot of, may get cheaper thanks to new research on the way sand moves. Rip it.
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the most recent budget passed by legislators rolled back sentencing reforms from 2020. Rip it.
Thousands of Virginia voters have been removed from registration by the Youngkin administration and Virginia Democrats are asking for an investigation. Rip it.
The USS Eisenhower and its strike group move to support Israel in engagement against Hamas. Rip it.
The banned bookmobile, a book tour aiming to combat book banning in schools, is stopping at Norfolk Public Libraries this week. Rip it.
Norfolk State football fans will be sad to hear Aaron Moore will be sitting out the rest of the season due to recent injuries. Rip it.
Culture.
This week on the Norfolk Currents podcast we sit down with Charles Raspsutin, to talk about the evolution of local arts, nightlife, and more. Rip it.
The Ocean View Station Museum is keeping the memories of the Ocean View Amusement Park alive, along with lots more OV history. Rip it.
Fantastic Planet, the third annual public arts fest at ODU is back this weekend. Rip it.
Hurrah Players present “Joseph and the Technicolor Raincoat opening this weekend. Rip it.
Red Weather, American Television, Xed Out, and The Neve Scheme rock Norfolk Taphouse this weekend. Rip it.
Sunnyside Collective, leaders in Norfolk’s house and EDM scene, are taking over Waterside this Saturday with the theme Psycho Circus. Rip it.
ODU Rep Theater performs The Women Of Troy through October. Rip it.
The Virginia Stage Company is filling the Wells Theater with beautiful performances of Fiddler on the Roof all month. Rip it.
It’s the last month to catch “Strange Plants” by Heather Beardsley at the Chrysler. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photography from the Do Good Fund at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Heather Beardsley: Strange Plants at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Charles Atlas: Selected Videos 1987–2015 at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Jaime Guerrero: Dendrolatry at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
2023 Artists/Educators Exhibit at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Glass from the Waitzer Collection at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Fashioning Innovation: Madame Alexander at 100 at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Nurture | Nature at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Fantastic Planet Festival: The Third Annual Public Arts Festival at ODU. Rip it.
Vague Appliances and Utilities at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Papahanaumoku: A Panoply of New Island Cultures at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
“I’m So Cheugy” by Derek Eley at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
The Art of Data Exhibit at Slover Library. Rip it.
FACES by Lotus at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
“A Look Within” a CAN Foundation collaboration at TCC Arts & Design Center. Rip it.
Commerce.
Norfolk Innovation Corridor is gathering the innovators, creators, and leaders at Codex this month for casual convos and great cocktails. Rip it.
Norfolk State University is being celebrated as an Apple Distinguished School, recognizing their innovative approach to using Apple tools. Rip it.
The area is recovering after COVID, but financial analysts still fear the repercussions of a lack of economic diversity. Rip it.
The Kroc Center is holding Bon Appetit: Food Business Forum & Vendor Fair this Friday to connect business owners. Rip it.
The federal government is warning that a recently passed law allowing Virginia realtors to create their own large group insurance pool does not comply with recent healthcare reforms. Rip it.
The next generation fo funeral business professionals is on the way thanks to TCC’s rare Funeral Service program. Rip it.
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Crowds.
Citizen Club members now get access to free tickets, discounted tickets, and early access sales on shows at the Norva. Rip it.
Culture, Creativity, & Community: The 8th Annual NEON Fest Brings Big Energy on October 19th & 20th. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it.
It’s Alumni Weekend at EVMS, open to all programs. Rip it.
NEON Fest returns on October 19th & 20th with a huge lineup of events. Rip it.
Get your grub on at Norfolk Greek Fest next weekend. Rip it.
The Savannah Bananas are coming to Harbor Park in 2024. Rip it.
SailFest Regatta and Pier Party is returning to Norfolk next week. Rip it.
FRIDAY:
Bon Appetit: Food Business Forum & Vendor Fair at Kroc Center Hampton Roads. 9:00 am. Rip it
Lego Days at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
KinderSTEM at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
Norfolk Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk SPCA Donation and Adoption Event at Doumars. 11:00 am. Rip it.
“Fiber Friends” by Kristin Skees and Ryan Lytle at Offsite Gallery, MacArthur Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Art Walk and Mini-Market at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Fantastic Planet Group Ride departing Smartmouth Beer. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Cody Browning performs live at Cova Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Soft Plan performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Nate Sacks performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
A Spooktacular Friday Night Market in the Dark at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Mike Gombas performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Fantastic Planet – 3rd Annual Public Arts Festival at ODU. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Friday the 13th: Legend and Lore at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Zoovies: Encanto at The Virginia Zoo. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Nightcap at the Museum at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Rob Schneider: The Narcissist Confessions at Harrison Opera House. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Weekly TBMA Friday Jam Hosted by Roosevelt Area Civic League. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Tawana Tours the Loire Valley at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Halloween Fright Nights with Reaver Beach. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Third Friday Clay Throwdown at d’Art Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Va Stage Company performs Fiddler on the Roof at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Haunted Norfolk Tour departing Moses Myers House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Spooktacular! at Christ and St. Luke’s Church. 7:30 pm. Rip it
The Women of Troy at ODU’s Goode Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Deon Cole: My New Normal at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: Improvised Dungeons & Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
BOO-DITA! haunted improv show with Commonwealth Comedy at Cafe Mudita. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Goth Night: Friday the 13th at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Two Girls One Ghost live podcast at Attucks Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it
Naro Fright Nights Friday the 13th (1980) at Naro Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it
Naro Fright Nights: Freddy Vs Jason at Naro Cinema. 11:30 pm. Rip it.
SATURDAY:
Send It Saturday Morning Bike Ride with East Coast Cycles. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Storm The Bay Race (Obstacle, 5K, & 10K) in East Beach. 8:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it
Dollhouse Construction with Nicolette at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
Fall Plant Sale 2023 at Lafayette Park. 10:00 am. Rip it
Second Saturday Volunteer Day at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it
Norfolk’s Arbor Day Festival at Lafayette Park. 10:00 am. Rip it
Norfolk’s Arbor Day Festival with the Southeast Hokie Bugfest! at Virginia Zoo. 10:00 am. Rip it
Oil Painting with Anne McNally at d’Art Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride departing Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Kroctoberfest at Kroc Center Hampton Roads. 11:00am. Rip it.
Norfolk Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Brewery. 11:00 am. Rip it
Fall Oyster Fest at Hank’s Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Pack It Out Fest! at Cova Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Vision Boards at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Mobile Pet Pantry at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Pokemon Casual Tournament: Standard Format at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Oktoberfest at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at Norfolk Scope. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Kaboombox performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Company performs Fiddler on the Roof at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Rip it
Elizabeth River Trail Walking Tour of the Chelsea Neighborhood at Plum Point Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Modern Day Warrior performs live at Smartmouth Warehouse.5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Dismals perform live at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Travel to Portugal with Kiera! at Vino Culture. 5:30 pm. Rip it
Night of Hope Halloween Party at The Granby Theater. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Guitar in the Gallery at Glass Light Hotel & Gallery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
WHRO Classical Open Mic at Robin Hixon Center. 6:00 pm.Rip it
Season of the Witch Art Show at Kindred Spirit. 6:00 pm. Rip it
October New Moon Annual Solar Eclipse in Libra Circle at Kindred Spirit. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Gettin’ Weir’d at Chicho’s Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Red Weather, American Television, Xed Out, and The Nerve Scheme perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Swing Dancing at Coalescence Coffee. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Women of Troy at ODU Rep Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Haunted Norfolk Tour departing Moses Myers House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
New Moon Ritual at Aries Apothecary. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Two Girls One Ghost at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Switchfoot performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Mossy Plays at Grace O’Malley’s! C’mon everybody. 8:30 pm. Rip it
A Nightmare on 35th Street Burlesque at the Venue on 35th. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Naro Fright Nights Aliens (1986) at Naro Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it
SUNDAY:
Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride at Local Bike Shop NFK. 10:30 am. Rip it
Yoga on Tap – Reaver NFK. 10:45 am. Rip it
Ocean View Storm The Bay Race in East Beach. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 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
Tawana Tours the Loire Valley at Vino Culture. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Norfolk Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics – Norfolk. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Va Stage Company performs Fiddler on the Roof at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Sound Advice performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Third Sunday Vintage Market at Smartmouth Beer. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Sewing Bee with Melanie at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it
enCHANTing at Christ and Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it
The Steel Pennies perform live at Afterglow Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Art Rowe performs live at Sunset Grill. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Long Beach Dub Allstars + Passafire perform live at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it
The Nascar Jones Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Mike Pinto and Sons of Paradise perform live at Chicho’s Backstage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Chow.
80/20 doesn’t just do burgers. Check out these Irish Bangers, the perfect way to spice up a night out. Rip it.
Cafe Milo just partnered with your favorite food delivery services, a perfect time to try this beautiful fried rice and kimchi. Rip it.
Sustainable beer, brewed locally, presenting the Pack it Out, Pilsner by Cova Brewing making its debut this weekend. Rip it.
Mocha glazed brioche donuts are what you need at Four Eleven on York Street. Rip it.
Did you know Hair of the Dog is open on Tuesdays now? Imagine this spread across your table (almost) any day of the week. Rip it.
I didn’t even know Salmon Cheesecake was an option! Major Phillie Cheesecake is bringing it every way possible. Rip it.
Old Virginia Ham Shop is back open as of Wednesday! Rip it.
Your first look at the fall cocktail menu at Omar’s Carriage House is in, the Pumpkin Old Fashioned! Rip it.
With Reaver Beach’s 13 year anniversary coming up, they’re rolling out new brews like Line in the Sand. Rip it.
The Starving Artist Cafe’s chicken chipotle wrap is in limited supply so move fast! Rip it.
The fall menu change has come to The Grilled Cheese Bistro! Stop by and check out what they’ve got to offer while the leaves are still falling. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Hades Wood-Fired at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & Big Belly at Cova. Rip it.
Ortega’s Street Tacos at Reaver. Rip it.
Ortega’s Street Tacos at Benchtop. Rip it.
Revery Eats at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
Saturday:
Silver Fox, Sour Street Pizza, & Moontide Sundries at Cova. Rip it.
Tone Bonez BBQ at Reaver. Rip it.
Deutscher Imbiss at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
Sunday:
The Lit Auntie at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries at Cova. Rip it.
Hashi Cow at Benchtop. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
Paul Stetson Rice
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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.