Good morning, Norfolk.

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is stepping in to support Coast Guard and TSA workers facing delayed pay due to the DHS shutdown.

Volunteers will pack 1,000 food boxes today from 1 to 3 p.m. at 800 Tidewater Drive to ease the strain on families.

Local singer Roberta Lea will headline the inaugural Too Much A Woman Festival in Hampton this weekend to honor Women's History Month.

The festival features an evening concert with Virginia's top female artists.

Today, 89.5 WHRV airs The Best of Pickin, a late night Americana show celebrating Women's History Month.

The program will feature music from both legendary and emerging female artists such as Alison Krauss and Dolly Parton at 10 p.m.

Norfolk-based Cathy Staton created the DeVon Antonio Staton Foundation to honor her son's legacy by raising awareness about Type 1 diabetes and awarding $1,000 scholarships.

The foundation's 2nd annual Scholarship Luncheon and Sneaker Ball is scheduled for Saturday, March 7 (1 p.m.) at Delta Hotels Norfolk Airport.

ODU and the Virginia Beach Police Department will launch Frontline, a program that embeds counseling students in first responder agencies to learn about police culture during a yearlong internship starting in fall 2026.

The initiative may expand to partner with additional agencies in Hampton Roads.

Fort Eustis closed its main gate early Thursday morning when a vehicle triggered an explosive detection alert, but officials confirmed a thorough check found no threat and the gate has since reopened for regular traffic.

After a Monday court ruling reinstated Manor High’s girls basketball team for the Class 4 Region A Tournament, VHSL said Thursday it misapplied eligibility rules and maintained its decision to disqualify a key player; officials are now finalizing schedules for the regional semifinals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nekrogoblikon Concert

3:30-5 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices not available — Enjoy a high-energy show from the whimsical metal band Nekrogoblikon.

MXPX Concert

7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — $60/ea — Catch MXPX live at The NorVa and enjoy a night of punk rock energy.

David Spade Live

8-11 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Tickets from $55 — Catch the comedic genius of David Spade in an entertaining night of laughs.