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in Norfolk
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Colley Avenue blocks will close Friday evening for Shamrockin' in Ghent, a fundraiser block party hosted by the Hope House Foundation. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and includes live music (The Fighting Jamesons, Tidewater Pipes and Drums) with food and drink vendors in Ghent. WHRO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Listeners can catch the conclusion of Berlioz’s Les Troyens à Carthage on WHRO-FM at 1 p.m. this Saturday (a tribute to Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Metropolitan Opera’s heritage). WHRO
- ➤ Hunter House Victorian Museum in the Freemason District will host its annual costumed fundraiser Saturday, Mar. 7 at 240 W. Mason St. in partnership with Historic Martin Mansion, featuring Shakespeare-inspired performances, mead tasting, silhouette classes, scavenger hunts + Renaissance fighting arts demonstrations, with proceeds funding overdue floor restoration. WHRO
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Howard Bison vs. Norfolk State Spartans Basketball
5:30-10 p.m. — Joseph G Echols Memorial Hall — $44/ticket — Catch an exciting basketball game featuring Howard Bison against Norfolk State Spartans.
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Dexter and The Moonrocks Concert
8 p.m. — The NorVa — Cost info not provided — Catch the Southern Alternative Band from Texas performing their unique blend of 'Western Space Grunge'.
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Silent Disco
8-11 PM — The Market — General Admission includes set of headphones and one drink ticket — Dance to curated playlists from multiple DJs while selecting your own vibe.
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Theater Improv Workshop for Kids
4-5 p.m. — Norfolk Public Library: Lafayette Branch — Free — Dive into the exciting world of improv and boost creativity with fun exercises led by Janae Thompson.
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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Celebration
7-8 p.m. — Chartway Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a century of laughter and jaw-dropping moves with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.
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RnB Block Party
8-11 p.m. — SevenVenues — Free entry — Celebrate music and community at the vibrant RnB Block Party during MEAC’s Basketball Tournament Weekend.
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Jonathan Richman Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Norfolk Scope Arena — Discount tickets available for students and healthcare workers — Enjoy an evening of live music with Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins on drums.
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Full Moon Fever
7-11 p.m. — The Annex — Tickets available — Rock out to the best hits of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at this lively party in Norfolk.
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Blake Aaron Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy smooth jazz guitar of Blake Aaron live in concert for the first time in the area.
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Nekrogoblikon Concert
3:30-5 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices not available — Enjoy a high-energy show from the whimsical metal band Nekrogoblikon.
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