• Emancipation: The Contrasting Approaches of Great Britain and the American Republic (WL)

    Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    This presentation will assess why Great Britain and the United States approached emancipation differently. In Britain’s case, the willingness of Caribbean sugar planters to accept the Government’s compensation offer derived from a conviction that liberalisation of the national economy was inevitable and would ultimately undermine the economics of West Indian sugar production. In the United...

    Free
  • Jukebox Bingo at the L.A.B.

    Alewerks L.A.B. 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Jukebox Bingo is musical bingo! Dance, drink, and win awesome prizes! Bingo is free to play and family friendly. It's a great way to unwind. Most Jukebox Bingo nights are held on Thursdays, but some will be held on Wednesdays. Be sure to check back to make sure of the day!

    Free
  • Hand Sew a Mini Ghost (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Practice your hand-sewing skills and make an adorable stuffed felt ghost just in time for spooky season! For ages 13+. Space is limited; please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

    Free
  • Recurring

    First Fridays Recovery Service

    Bruton Parish Church 201 Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially addiction, codependence, mental illness, and trauma. Tears are welcome, joy is celebrated, and all are embraced exactly as they are. During the service participants may...

    Free
  • Fired Up Fridays

    Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Hang out in the beer garden after work on Fridays and listen to live music, good food, and great beer. Check out the schedule below to see who is performing what food trucks to expect. **Live Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and food trucks are normally ready to go at 4 p.m.** Oct. 4: Nicholas...

    Free
  • Fired Up Fridays

    Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Hang out in the beer garden after work on Fridays and listen to live music, good food, and great beer. Check out the schedule below to see who is performing what food trucks to expect. **Live Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and food trucks are normally ready to go at 4 p.m.** Oct. 4: Nicholas...

    Free
  • The 15th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc

    William A. Doig Health Club and Spa 3000 The Mall, Williamsburg, Virginia

    Join us for the 15th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc! This year marks the 48th year The Arc of Greater Williamsburg has proudly served adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Williamsburg community. The Arc's support services provide educational, vocational, health and wellness, life skills, cultural, social, and recreational programs. In...

    $40
  • WRL’s Hispanic Heritage Month Film: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023)

    Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Teenager Miles Morales has become more comfortable in his role as his universe’s “one and only” Spider-Man, but when he is catapulted into the multiverse and meets a team of Spider-People charged with protecting it, they clash over the team’s philosophies and methods. This gorgeously animated film is directed by Joaquim dos Santos and stars...

    Free
  • Computer Class: Beginning Excel (WL)

    Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

    Free
  • Tombs and Memorials of Bruton Parish Church (WL)

    Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join Lianne Johnson Boller, author of the revised The Tombs and Memorials of Bruton Parish Church, as she discusses her research that led to the updated edition of her book.

    Free
  • Paws for Applause

    Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Get ready for a rockin' GOOD TIME! Join us for a charity concert at Alewerks on Saturday, October 7. Three local bands will be performing live - Rent Party, Audio Portrait, and Marsh Hawk. The concert will benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society. The event will also feature raffles and adoptable dogs. And...

    Free
  • Paws for Applause

    Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Get ready for a rockin' GOOD TIME! Join us for a charity concert at Alewerks on Saturday, October 7. Three local bands will be performing live - Rent Party, Audio Portrait, and Marsh Hawk. The concert will benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society. The event will also feature raffles and adoptable dogs. And...

    Free