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in Norfolk
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former Tidewater Gardens residents saw gains in income, education, and health as the City and NRHA redeveloped their area into Kindred, a mixed-use community. Construction on 191 family homes at Kinship at Kindred is underway, and Unity Place (140 apartments) will open Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. 13 News Now
- ➤ Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority hosted its Spring Break Sports Jam earlier with football and kid sports, and will host Southside Field Day (Thursday, Apr. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and a Sneaker Ball (Friday, Apr. 10, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) to keep children active. 3 WTKR
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Dexta Daps Concert
8-11 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets from $133 — Experience a vibrant night of live music with Dexta Daps in Norfolk.
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Don't Struggle In Silence 5k
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Benchtop Brewing Company — Registration required — Participate in a meaningful 5K event to raise awareness and support community health.
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Mountain Grass Unit Live Performance
6:00 – 8:30 PM — The Annex — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of bluegrass music with the talented Mountain Grass Unit.
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Kishi Bashi Concert
4-11 p.m. — The Annex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical talent of Emmy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Kaoru Ishibashi in a vibrant local venue.
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Virginia Arts Festival - Norfolk
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Tickets required — Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a spectacular blend of history and entertainment.
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Jay Webb Bury Me With Bourbon Tour
7-11 p.m. — The Annex — All ages — Experience gritty storytelling and genre-blurring beats with country artist Jay Webb as he brings his unique sound to Norfolk.
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Swamp Dogg Live in Norfolk
8-11 p.m. — The Annex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Swamp Dogg in an intimate setting with a blend of funk and R&B.
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Hippie Sabotage: Give and Take Tour
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Dance to the electronic beats of brothers Kevin and Jeff Saurer as they light up the stage.
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Dorrance Dance Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience the electrifying fusion of tap dance and hip-hop rhythms performed by the award-winning Dorrance Dance company.
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Shen Yun Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a magnificent journey through ancient Chinese culture and spirituality with stunning performances.
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