Good morning, Norfolk.

Norfolk Botanical Garden's rare corpse flower, Lady Macdeath, will bloom between July 4 and July 8 — its brief display lasting 24 to 48 hours before it may not bloom for years.

This Saturday, July 4, WHRO-FM 90.3 will broadcast Verdi’s opera Aida at 1:00 p.m. The production recorded at the Paris Opera stars Saioa Hernández, Piotr Beczała, and Roman Burdenko (featuring powerful choruses and emotional duets).

WHRO-FM airs a weeklong tribute to America’s 250th with three classical music programs that showcase the nation’s rich heritage.

Today at 9:00 p.m. listeners tune in for a Virginia connection feature, with early American works broadcast Friday at 6:00 p.m. and new releases on Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

Chesapeake Public Works is monitoring Great Bridge Bridge as extreme heat is expected this week and will use water pumps and trucks if needed to prevent overheating; long-term improvements including bridge bearing replacement are planned by late 2026 and early 2027 to keep traffic flowing safely.

After water tests on Monday revealed high enterococci levels, the Norfolk Department of Public Health issued swimming advisories for nine Ocean View beaches + officials will continue testing so they can lift the advisories once levels are safe.

Today, Virginia law HB60 goes into effect to protect people taking PrEP from facing higher rates or being denied life and disability insurance coverage — the measure blocks insurers from using PrEP as a risk factor.

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.

Symphony By The Sea

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Neptune's Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of symphonic music under the stars from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Damn Skippy by Little Stranger

7:00 – 9:30 PM — The NorVa — Cost info not provided — Experience the quirky indie hip-hop sounds of Little Stranger from Philly.

Elmiene Concert

8-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Elmiene live in concert.