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in Norfolk
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia MOCA will close its current home after this weekend with a two-day celebration starting Saturday at 6 p.m. with a party+silent auction and continuing Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will relocate to Virginia Wesleyan University, expanding exhibit space with a planned opening in April. WHRO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chesapeake Regional Healthcare cut the ribbon on a new inpatient behavioral health unit at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center on January 8. The $10 million facility, funded by state and federal sources, offers 20 private rooms plus therapy spaces to provide home-based care; plans for an outpatient unit are underway. WHRO
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Fonville x Fribush featuring Morgan Burrs
8-11 p.m. — The Annex — No cover — Experience the funky sounds of the Hammond organ with live performances by Sam Fribush and Morgan Burrs.
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R&B Only Live
8-11 p.m. — The NorVa — $55-$110 General Admission, $80-$160 VIP — Experience a high-energy night of R&B music from past to present with singing and dancing.
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Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers - Union & Trades Night
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — $31 tickets with processing fee — Family fun and fundraising with games, food, and community spirit.
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Badfish: Tribute to Sublime
8-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sounds of Badfish, honoring the legacy of Sublime.
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Worcester Railers vs. Norfolk Admirals
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling ice hockey clash as the Worcester Railers take on the Norfolk Admirals.
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Confirmed PMP In-Person Training
9 AM - 5 PM — Dominion Tower Parking — Check pricing for groups — Master project management with a trusted training institute offering comprehensive certification preparation.
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The Legwarmers Live
8-10 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets available — Relive the vibrant energy of the Eighties with the Legwarmers' nostalgic performance.
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Pearloid Album Release Show
7-10 p.m. — The Annex — All ages — Celebrate the launch of Pearloid's 'Sugar In My Hand' album with performances from Celler Dwellers, Lopatoskis, and Captive Birds.
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Live Music Bingo! with Nate Sacks
6-8 p.m. — The Annex — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of live music bingo with great prizes from local sponsors.
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Shucked: A Musical Comedy
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Cost info not provided — Enjoy the Tony Award® winning musical comedy that The Wall Street Journal calls flat out hilarious!
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