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Saturday, December 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Since Thursday, residents of the Calvert Square public housing complex have lacked heat as a trench leak cut hot water flow to radiators; Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority provided heaters and will send contractors through the weekend to restore warmth and offer hotel stays for vulnerable families (with health risks).  13 News Now

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Crafted Green live workshop series will host a free event on Monday, Dec. 8 at Keep Norfolk Beautiful (3500-A Granby St.) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where attendees will create unique stamps and learn hand printing techniques on upcycled materials with all supplies provided.  City of Norfolk

HEALTH NEWS

  • Riverside Smithfield Hospital in Smithfield will open early next year to bring accessible health care to residents who previously drove long distances for emergency services & specialty care. The hospital will host an open house tomorrow, Dec. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. for community tours.  13 News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Florida Everblades at Norfolk Admirals

    3:05 – 4:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Ticket pricing varies — Catch an exciting ice hockey match as the Everblades face off against the Admirals.

    Sun, 12/7/25

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  • The Nutcracker Ballet

    7:00 – 8:30 PM — Chrysler Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical performance of The Nutcracker this holiday season.

    Thu, 12/11/25

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  • Holiday Pops Concert

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, VA — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of orchestral music performed by talented young musicians.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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  • A Charlie Brown Christmas

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — All Ages — Celebrate the season with fresh interpretations of Vince Guaraldi’s beloved holiday score by the R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND.

    Sun, 12/14/25

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  • Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney as Mickey and friends embark on an adventurous search party.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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  • d'Art Winter Art Camp

    8 AM – 3 PM — D'Art Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Create wintry themed art during this exciting winter camp.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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  • World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker

    7:00–8:30 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Ticket prices from $89 — Experience the magic of ballet with a classic holiday performance.

    Tue, 12/23/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course

    9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your DMV order with a course and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.

    Wed, 12/24/25

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  • Black Homeschoolers Meet Up

    9:30-11:30 a.m. — Virginia Zoo — Free entry — Connect with fellow Black homeschoolers while children play in a welcoming outdoor environment.

    Thu, 12/25/25

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  • A Sherlock Carol

    7:30-9 p.m. — Virginia Stage Company — Tickets from $104 — Experience a captivating rendition of a classic tale at the Wells Theatre.

    Fri, 12/26/25

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