Business owner and band members speak out following First Friday cancellation
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By Ethan Krauss
Published on May 1, 2026.
The Downtown Norfolk Council has halted the popular block party series, First Fridays, following a recent incident involving underage teenagers. The decision was made following feedback from businesses about the impacts of the event following April's incident. Chris McGrath, owner of Tap It Local Craft Beer, believes canceling the event is a step too far and suggests better crowd control could prevent further cancellations. The cancelled event was set to feature a performance from the band Nothing, Nowhere, Now, Here. The band members believe that canceling big events like this negatively impacts their livelihoods and their artistic endeavors.
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