Happy weekend, Norfolk! In today’s happening-today edition: Patti LaBelle at Juneteenth, Sail250 road closures, and a free Black music and art celebration + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Waterfront celebration underway: Town Point Park celebrates Juneteenth today, with Patti LaBelle headlining in Norfolk. Big waterfront crowds expected as organizers monitor possible showers and share updates on festival social media -- see the Juneteenth plans.
Festival traffic plans: Road closures are in place this weekend for Sail250 and Juneteenth. Westbound Waterside Drive remains open to Atlantic Street. Boush Street is open, but the southbound curb lane is reserved -- see the full road map.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Soulful seafood fix: When your week needs a pick-me-up, Our Peoples Soulful Seafood delivers plates that hug back, from Fish Shrimp-N-Grits to Loaded Seafood Pasta, plus cocktails that lean beachy. Locals swear by those Crab Balls and the Berkley Big Boy... perfect for a treat-yourself night.
Seafood with a twist: PJay's Kitchen is a veteran-owned spot turning coastal cravings into happy-week fuel, from crisp fried baskets and oyster po' boys to Rasta Pasta and those oxtail tacos you’ll think about later. Perfect for a laid-back date or a treat-yourself lunch between errands.
Swing into something classic: Sewells Point Golf Course is a Donald Ross-designed par-71 that feels delightfully old-school yet plays fast on Champion hybrid Bermuda greens. It’s open to the public, with a solid pro shop and PGA lessons, so pencil in a Norfolk tee time this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛁 Garden Artists: Pollinator Baths @ Norfolk Botanical Garden | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Let the kids or grandkids paint a pollinator bath at the garden, then learn why your garden will thank you. Recommended for ages 5–12 with a chaperone, and yes, everyone needs a ticket, member adults free with a registered child, admission included for non-members.
✊ Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration @ Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from errands and hit the Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration, where the parade, culture, and community take center stage. Bring the family, the Gamer Bus buys you kid-quiet while you enjoy the MLC Project, Butts Family Gospel Choir, cultural exhibits, and Buffalo Soldiers.
🏮 Lotus & Lantern Market @ Pagoda & Oriental Garden | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Since Mother Nature RSVPed 'not this weekend,' the Lotus & Lantern Market slides to Saturday, June 20 at The Pagoda, Norfolk. Expect artisan finds, easy waterfront vibes, and plenty of pretty corners to pretend you just stumbled on it, all free to wander.
⏰ Resin Clock Making @ Saltwater Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 11:30 AM – Create a resin and wood clock that makes punctuality look good, with swirls, geode sparkle, or whatever your inner magpie fancies. Choose a 9 or 12 inch face, pick hands, then let it cure overnight. Lobby code arrives by text or email, a secret handshake.
🎶 Free Black Music & Art Celebration @ Attucks Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Think the Attucks is just for nostalgia? This free Black Music & Art celebration brings Mad Skillz, Torae, Bobby BlackHat, brass, gospel, and poets, plus a Chrysler-backed art show and straight talk on the music biz, all under one historic roof, free and all ages.
⛵ Norfolk Harbor Fest/Sail 250 @ Town Point Park | Saturday (6/20) at 2:45 PM – Harborfest is better with live music, riverside breeze, and tall ships pretending they own the skyline, plus the occasional gull commentary. The Boathouse Stage hosts an afternoon set, then an evening show with harbor lights. Same band, different vibe, very Norfolk, very us.
🧘 [Summer Solstice Class+ [Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, & Sound Healing]](https://baselocal.com/va/norfolk/events/#summer-solstice-class-restorative-yoga-yoga-nidra-sound-healing-569285) @ GUD Yoga | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Celebrate the longest day by doing less, because the sun is doing enough, with a 90-minute blend of restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and a crystal bowl sound bath. Gentle stretches, guided almost-nap, summer intention setting, and no handstand heroics, beginner friendly and pre-registration required. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Norfolk report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 3%
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