Welcome to Neptune’s Weekly - Your Guide to Virginia Beach’s News and Weekend Events

🌊 The Coastal Update  

🌕️ Total Lunar Eclipse: On March 13-14, 2025, Hampton Roads will witness a stunning "blood moon" total lunar eclipse. Starting at 11:57 PM, the Moon will gradually turn red, with totality at 2:26 AM lasting 65 minutes. Find a dark spot and enjoy the celestial show!

🎸 Virginia Arts Festival Announces Summer Lineup: The Virginia Arts Festival’s summer lineup is packed with music, dance, and theater, bringing vibrant performances to Hampton Roads and drawing visitors from all over.

🏭️ ViDARR Inc. to Open New Manufacturing Facility in Virginia Beach: ViDARR Inc. is investing $2.69M to open a new Virginia Beach facility, creating 40 jobs and boosting Hampton Roads’ defense industry with cutting-edge night vision and thermal optics.

🍽️ Hampton Restaurant Week: Check out the list of restaurants participating in Hampton Restaurant Week!

🥘 Local Eats Spotlight 

Old Town Grill: I just came across this woman on TikTok whose parents own Old Town Grill in Newport News, right by the shipyard. It’s a cozy, family-run spot owned by a super sweet Korean couple, and the food looks seriously delicious. She posts about it all the time on TikTok, showing off the tasty dishes and the warm vibe — definitely worth checking out!

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🎉 Weekend Rundown 

Friday 3/14

🎤 Lil Wayne Concert: Rap icon Lil Wayne is preforming live at Chartway Arena, with special guest Anella.

🎪 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Circus is in town for the weekend! Bring the family along for The Greatest Show on Earth!

🏀 2025 MEAC Basketball Tournament: The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) men's and women's basketball tournaments will be held at the Norfolk Scope Arena.

Saturday 3/15

🏎️ Spring Day of Deconstruction: Enjoy an action-packed day of vehicle stunts and thrilling events at the Langley Speedway!

🏀 Harlem Globetrotters: The Harlem Globetrotters are playing at Chartway Arena! Should be a fun game with some cool tricks and big dunks against the Washington Generals.

🏃 Shamrock Marathon: Participate or check out the Shamrock Marathon this weekend. Live music and Yuengling Beer after the event!

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Check out the 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade this weekend. A fun filled day with marching bands, clowns, floats, and cars!

🥕 Shore Drive Farmers Market: Head over to the Shore Drive Farmers Market and see local artisans and vendors.

🥑 Old Beach Famers Market: The Old Beach Famers Market is on this Saturday! Check it out to get some fresh produce for that Sunday dinner.

👠 Cinderella: Experience Alma Deutscher's enchanting opera Cinderella, where music replaces the glass slipper, conducted by the composer herself with The Governor's School for the Arts.

🎨 Spring Arts and Crafts Festival: Explore unique handmade gifts, art, and treats at the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair at the Historic Boxwood Inn, with free coffee, free parking, and a Spring Tea & Luncheon on Saturday!

Sunday 3/16

🎻 West Side Story Symphonic Dances: Experience a captivating orchestral program featuring Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.