Good morning, Norfolk.

Visitors at Ocean View Beach Park enjoyed Friday's Shore Thing event with fireworks and benefitted from a free shuttle (operating 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) that ferried them from four parking stops including Ocean View and Bayview Elementaries, Bay Oaks Park and Community Beach.

Hairstylist Ashley O’Brien launched VB Girls Walk Club after a TikTok video spurred interest, and women met at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach to build friendships.

Local professionals and military wives joined, and brands have reached out to partner on events (highlighting the club’s impact).

Chesapeake Public Schools proposes converting Norfolk Highlands Primary into an early learning center for fall 2027, raising concerns among parents who fear disruption to a proven learning environment (a petition has gathered over 300 signatures).

The school board will vote on the change in the fall.

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.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park

6-10 p.m. — Town Point Park — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of live music under the stars with gourmet foods and drinks available.

Granby Reunion Cookout 2K26

12-6 p.m. — Northside Park — Free entry — Celebrate with friends and enjoy a day filled with great food and good vibes.

Leverage Realty Ballpark Bash

1:05-3:30 p.m. — Norfolk Tides Baseball Club at Harbor Park Stadium — Free admission — Enjoy baseball and a variety of food during a family-friendly appreciation event.