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in Norfolk
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Animal Care Center is installing new dog kennels that will boost comfort and safety; because space will be reduced, it hosts Meet Your Match foster event today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the shelter (5585 Sabre Rd.) and welcomes individual visits May 16 to 18. Hampton Roads Messenger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tune in today at 10 p.m. on WHRV for The Best of Pickin, a radio show that features a mix of late-night Americana. Listeners will hear tracks from Finnish band Stevenn Seagulls, Mumford and Sons (new lp Prizefighter), The Country Gentlemen, and Kathy Mattea’s Coal. WHRO
- ➤ Tune in to Acoustic Highway this weekend for a (belated) birthday celebration for folk singer Pete Seeger, whose music helped shape a genre. WHRV airs his set with local artists and a track featuring Roger McGuinn Sunday at 9 p.m. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joint Base Langley-Eustis opened a $45 million hangar (76,000 sqft) on April 18 to support F-22 maintenance and training after Hurricane Michael shifted operations from Florida. The facility, built on a former 1932 hangar site, now serves as the only training hub for the fighter wing. WHRO
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Bayou Bon Vivant - Day 2
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM — Town Point Park — Visit website for ticketing costs — Celebrate the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with food, music, and crafts in a weekend-long fest.
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Bayou Bon Vivant - Day 3
12 p.m. — Town Point Park — Visit website for ticketing details — Experience a vibrant celebration of New Orleans flavors and traditions with delicious food and live jazz.
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Beenie Man Live in Concert
9:30-11 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket info available — Experience the iconic sounds of reggae star Beenie Man in an unforgettable night of music.
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Norfolk Anime-Fest 2026
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport — $20 — Explore a vibrant celebration of anime culture and collectibles in Norfolk.
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Michael Mayo Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Perry Pavilion — Tickets available — Experience an enchanting evening of jazz with the captivating neo-soul sound of Michael Mayo.
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Palmyra The Band
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Perry Pavilion — Cost not provided — Experience the critically acclaimed roots/folk sounds of Palmyra, a band that captivates with harmony and emotional depth.
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Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich sounds of Copland and Bernstein performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Eric Jacobsen.
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Anberlin Concert
7-8 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the alt-rock legends Anberlin live in Norfolk.
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New York Voices Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Sandler Center for the Performing Arts — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the Grammy Award winning ensemble known for their excellence in jazz harmonies.
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Rick Ross Concert
8 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets from unspecified price — Experience a night of hip-hop with Rick Ross in Norfolk.
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