Good morning, Norfolk.

Airport leaders and NFL hall-of-famer Bruce Smith hosted the grand opening of his 200 Sack Club Restaurant on Tuesday at the B Gate area of Norfolk International Airport, where several local businesses also joined the lineup to offer new dining options.

Raymond Jones invites listeners to join him on WHRO-FM at 9:00 p.m. today for A Local Touch — Music with a Virginia Connection, a live program featuring wind ensemble pieces performed by local and national groups and a variety of musical styles.

This Saturday at 8:00 p.m., WHRO-FM airs 'This Just In,' a three-hour classical music show curated by Raymond Jones that highlights summer themes such as Haydn’s 'Summer' from The Seasons and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 — listeners can tune in on 90.3 FM or online.

State Superintendent Jenna Conway met with Hampton Roads educators, students, and families to collect over 50 hours of feedback from about 2,200 community members.

She noted successes in phonics instruction plus challenges with teacher retention and support for military families as she guided public education improvements.

Norfolk’s main shelter at Tidewater Drive received $850,000 from the federal government on Monday as Rep. Bobby Scott delivered funds to build an on-site kitchen and add classrooms for job training.

The design phase has begun and upgrades will take 12 to 18 months.

MacArthur Center mall will close this Saturday as its last day of operation, with remaining tenants needing to move by July 14 & Norfolk set to plan a mixed-use redevelopment for housing, hotels, and retail around the aging site.

2nd Annual Hampton Roads Black Food Festival

12-6 p.m. — Mount Trashmore Park — Free entry — Celebrate Black food culture with a day of unique culinary experiences and delicious flavors.

Grace Potter Concert

7-10 p.m. — Virginia Arts Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance by the talented Grace Potter in the heart of Norfolk.

Norfolk Career Fair

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Norfolk The Main — Free entry — Connect with local and Fortune 500 recruiters for exciting career opportunities.

Tween Scene Gaming Event

4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Slover — Free event — A safe space for tweens to hang out, play games, and make new friends.

Kendall Street Company Concert

6:30-10 p.m. — The Annex — Ticketed event — Immerse in an eclectic jam band experience featuring funk, jazz, rock, and bluegrass.

2026 Fourth of July Great American Picnic

5-10 p.m. — Town Point Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Elizabeth River.

Syracuse Mets at Norfolk Tides

6:35–7:35 p.m. — Norfolk Tides Baseball Club at Harbor Park Stadium — Tickets from $16 — Experience the excitement of Triple-A baseball as the Tides take on the Mets in a thrilling matchup.

Historic Theaters: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

5-6 p.m. — Selden Market — Free entry — Explore the architectural gems and captivating stories of downtown Norfolk's historic theaters.

Norfolk Eats Street Food Festival

2-8 p.m. — Maker's Craft Brewery — Free entry — Celebrate local flavors with delicious food from an array of food trucks and vendors.

Buju Banton & Stephen Marley: Roots and Rhymes Tour

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Portsmouth Pavilion — Cost Unknown — Experience the powerful sounds of reggae's finest talents live on stage.