Williamsburg Neighbors

Fired Up Friday with Nicholas Darden
2023-08-11 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Nicholas Darden performs live Friday at 6:30. Listen to the cool sounds of blues, folk, R&B, and rock combined. Come out for a good time with cold beer.
A Bite of Maine will be on site whipping up something delicious for you all to enjoy while hanging out!

WRL Makerspace: Glowforge 101
2023-08-11 16:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Learn the basics of how the Glowforge works and designing items in the software! Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register. For ages 18+.

Ales for ALS Fundraiser
2023-08-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for an ALes for ALS Party! We’ll be dropping a special beer brewed just for this. We’re helping to raise money for ALS research, so $1 from every pint will be donated to them. We’ll have raffle prizes and spin to win prizes for those that spend over $50. Come out for a good time and a great cause!
Kirbside Dawgs and Hawgs will be set up right outside the L.A.B. to help keep everyone full for the fun day!

Computer Class: Beginning Publisher (JCCL)
2023-08-10 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Learn how to create newsletters, posters and more using Microsoft Publisher. 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.

The Rockstar Magic of Chris & Neal (WL)
2023-08-09 15:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The remarkable Chris and Neal are back in the Burg with more adrenaline-pumping music, magic, and comedy. They’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with a stunning and extravagant performance that emphasizes character development and the importance of reading.
This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Youth Career Series: George Nice & Sons Construction
2023-08-09 13:00 - 16:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join a construction team from George Nice & Sons for an afternoon of education and hands-on activity. Staff will discuss education and experience needed for various construction jobs and each participant will be guided through the process of creating a site plan using drone video. For ages 9-18.
Registration encouraged;. Call 757-741-3300, option 2.
The Youth Career Series programs:
July 19, 2 p.m., Stryker Center: Muscarelle Museum
July 26, 2 p.m., Stryker Center: Williamsburg Fire Department
August 2, 2 p.m., Stryker Center: Index AR Solutions
August 9, 1 p.m., James City County Library: George Nice & Sons Construction

WRL Class: Cross Stitch 101
2023-08-09 11:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for a beginner’s cross stitch program hosted by guest presenter Tanya Lyons. All supplies provided. For ages 13+.
Call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register.

The Rockstar Magic of Chris & Neal
2023-08-09 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

African American Newspapers in Genealogical Research
2023-08-08 18:30 | Online, Online
African American newspapers quickly became the voice of the community after emancipation. They were used in a variety of ways to inform, uplift, and unite the race north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Locating available resources is vital to the African American research process. The presenter, Tim Pinnick, is an article writer, national speaker, and author of the book, “Finding and Using African American Newspapers”.
Registration required to attend. For more information on this program and to register, click here: https://events.wm.edu/event/view/lemonproject/178874
Join the Lemon Project Genealogy Initiative’s Summer Sankofa Series for monthly free workshops on various topics of interest to the genealogist. Online registration required for each individual workshop.

Williamsburg Womens Chorus
2023-08-08 - 2023-09-08 | VA
Hi Ladies, do you love to sing and wished you belong to a singing group? Look no further the Williamsburg Womens Chorus (WWC) would love to have you join us. We have our first rehearsal on Tuesday September 5 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.
Please contact Beckie Davy @ bdavy@brutonparish.org. We would love to have you join us!
The next WWC concert will be at the following venue:
Sunday November 12 at 4:00 pm
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
215 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
2023-08-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Put your skills to the test in a bracketed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. For ages 9-18, split into age group brackets (9-12 and 13-18).
Registration is required by August 4. Please call 757.741.3300 (option 4) or stop by the Youth Services desk to register.

Celebrate the 80's! A Night of Dancing
2023-08-05 18:30 - 22:00 | Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quartepath Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Hustle, swing and the best of Latin and ballroom dancing… an evening of great music, good food and dancing on the best dance floor in Williamsburg. First timers and singles welcome! The dance lesson is Hustle.

Emotional Eating Workshop
2023-08-05 13:45 - 15:15 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
What are you hungry for? You are invited to join a workshop to better understand your relationship with food and the root of your eating patterns. Learn tools for mindful eating and effectively managing emotional triggers.
You are encouraged but not required to fill out this pre-workshop survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSr_REehw-jWoEgfdrz0U8g91vqFFTyxt8T-odKFbt6XpKUw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Concert Ballet of Virginia: "Sleeping Beauty" for Children
2023-08-05 13:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Fall under the spell of the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty as presented by the Concert Ballet of Virginia, a nonprofit ballet company performing in the central Virginia area since 1976. This uniquely enchanting, artistic, and educational program geared toward children is part of the Concert Ballet’s original StoryBook Series, designed to stimulate an interest in reading and learning.

WRL's Throwback Thursday Film Series
2023-08-03 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre.
This month’s theme: Really Good Musicals
August 3, 2:00-4:15 pm: The King and I (1956)
Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote the fabulous score to this classic musical about an English governess (Deborah Kerr) who clashes with the King of Siam (Yul Brynner) over the education of his many children. G 2 hr, 13 min
August 10, 2:00-4:05 pm: Cabaret (1972)
In Weimar Republic Berlin, a British student (Michael York) falls in with a cabaret singer (Liza Minnelli) and her decadent circle of friends. Bob Fosse directed this adult-themed musical that won eight Academy awards including Best Actress, Supporting Actor (Joel Grey), and Director. PG 2 hr 4 min
August 17, 2:00-4:00 pm: Gigi (1958)
A Parisian playboy (Louis Jourdan) befriends the granddaughter (Leslie Caron) of his uncle’s former mistress, but finds his feelings changing as she matures into a lovely young lady. This superb Lerner and Loewe musical was directed by Vincente Minnelli and won nine Academy Awards including Best Picture. G 1 hr 55 min
August 24, 2:00-5:00 pm: The Sound of Music (1965)
Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer star in this beloved musical based on the real-life story of the Von Trapp family singers. Robert Wise directed; Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote the music with Eleanor Parker and the scenic delights of Austria costarring. G 2 hr 52 min
August 31, 2:00-4:35 pm: Funny Girl (1968)
Barbra Streisand won an Oscar for her great performance as comedienne Fanny Brice in this popular film directed by William Wyler. Omar Sharif and Kay Medford co-star with the score written by Jule Styne and Walter Scharf. G 2 hr 31 min

Fellowship in a Ring: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group
2023-08-02 18:30 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation.
Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested book list, or send a request to join the Facebook group for details.

Youth Career Series: Index AR Solutions
2023-08-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join a team from Index AR Solutions for an afternoon of education and hands-on activities. Staff will discuss digital education tools and each participant will be given an opportunity to explore an augmented reality applications and eBooks used for apprenticeship training at a major US electric utility company. Participants will be awarded a professional certificate of completion. For ages 9-18. Registration encouraged; call 757-741-3300, option 2.
Join us for more Youth Career Series programs:
July 19, 2 p.m., Stryker Center: Muscarelle Museum
July 26, 2 p.m., Stryker Center: Williamsburg Fire Department
August 2, 2 p.m., Stryker Center: Index AR Solutions
August 9, 1 p.m., James City County Library: George Nice & Sons Construction

Bestsellers: Chef Jernard Wells
2023-08-02 14:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Chef Wells, two-time winner of The Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, will talk about his cookbook, Southern Inspired, the role of food in creating families, and mixing African American cooking with world cuisines to create a whole new taste.
Thanks to a grant from the Friends of WRL Foundation, Williamsburg Regional Library is forming a new book group to hear from bestselling authors and talk about their work. After watching interview highlights from the new Library Speakers Consortium database, we’ll discuss the writer’s books and style and other topics.
Bestsellers: A Book Group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at the James City County Library.

Virginia Living Museum: Noisy Nature (WL)
2023-08-02 13:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Did you hear that? Listen carefully, and discover the sounds of different habitats while meeting the unique animals that live there.
This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Virginia Living Museum: Noisy Nature (JCCL)
2023-08-02 11:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

WhoDunnits: A Mystery Book Group
2023-08-01 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Spider Woman’s Daughter by Anne Hillerman
When Navajo Nation Police Officer Bernadette Manuelito witnesses the shooting of a close friend and colleague, she can’t stand idly by as her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, is placed in charge of the investigation. Bernie and Chee discover that a cold case involving Chee’s former boss and partner, retired lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, may hold the key to the shooting. Digging into the old investigation with fresh eyes and new urgency, husband and wife find themselves inching closer to the truth with every clue . . . and closer to a killer who will do anything to prevent justice from taking its course.
Anne Hillerman, daughter of Tony Hillerman, author of the original Leaphorn and Chee mysteries, carries the torch admirably as she creates new adventures for her father’s Navajo characters.
WhoDunnits is a discussion group devoted to mysteries of all kinds and meets the first Tuesday of every month.

WRL's Art House Cafe Film Series
2023-08-01 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film.
August 1, 2:00-4:05 pm: Champions (2023)
An assistant basketball coach must fulfill a community service obligation by coaching a team of players with learning disabilities in this funny and heartwarming story. Woody Harrelson and Kaitlin Olson star under the direction of Bobby Farrelly. PG-13 2 hr 4 min
August 8, 2:00-3:50 pm: The Painter and the Thief (2020)
A Czech artist seeks out the career criminal and addict who stole two of her paintings and invites him to sit for a portrait. True crime evolves into an unlikely friendship in this Sundance award-winning documentary. NR 1 hr 46 min
August 15, 2:00-3:50 pm: The Lost King (2022)
This film is based on the true story of how an amateur historian defied the skepticism of academics to locate the remains of King Richard III buried beneath a parking lot in Leicester, England. Stephen Frears directed with Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan costarring. PG-13 1 hr 48 min
August 22, 2:00-3:30 pm: The Gardener (2016)
Created over three generations and open to the public only a few days a year, Quebec’s Les Quatre Vents is an eccentric’s horticultural masterpiece. This documentary explores Frank Cabot’s vision for one of the world’s greatest gardens. G 1 hr 28 min
August 29, 2:00-4:10 pm: Emily (2022)
A re-imagining of the life of Emily Bronte and how she came to write the classic gothic novel, Wuthering Heights. Emma Mackey plays Emily, with Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Fionn Whitehead costarring. R 2 hr 10 min

Always Remembering: Researching Historical Fiction
2023-07-30 13:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join local author Kathy Kasunich as she discusses the process of researching for her novel, which was based on the World War II experiences of both her parents. Trace the 42nd Rainbow division as they arrive in France and fight battles along the Rhine, cross the Siegfried line, and continue the fight throughout many cities in Germany, eventually liberating the Dachau Concentration camp.

Sit and Stitch (JCCL)
2023-07-30 13:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for this new program where beginners can meet up and learn the basics of knitting and people with projects are encouraged to stitch along with others. Some basics are provided for those without a project.
No registration required

Anime Afternoon: "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" (2022) (JCCL)
2023-07-29 14:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Commander Magenta, CEO of Red Pharmaceuticals, seeks to revive the Red Ribbon Army previously led by his father Commander Red before it was ultimately destroyed by Goku over three decades prior. PG-13, 1hr 40m

WRL Computer Class: Beginning Excel
2023-07-29 10:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, 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.

The Zombie Life: A Seminar for Humans Seeking Conversion
2023-07-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Williamsburg Regional Library Auditorium, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre presents The Zombie Life: A Seminar for Humans Seeking Conversion
Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA
Friday, July 28, 7:30 pm; Saturday, July 29, 7:30 pm; Sunday, July 30, 2:00 pm
Tickets: $20 at the door (cash only) or on-line
Williamsburg, VA – Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre presents The Zombie Life: A Seminar for Humans Seeking Conversion on July 28, 29, and 30 at the Williamsburg Regional Library. This self-help seminar is from a therapist with a unique remedy for life’s hardships: become a zombie! His converted assistants provide testimonials, but as the seminar unfolds, they verge dangerously off script. Should we all convert – or are there secrets to life that even this ultimate therapy can’t cure?
The Zombie Life is written by Chris Gavaler and directed by Joan Gavaler with scenography by Matthew Allar. Performers include Clifford Clark, Kevin Clauberg, Allison Stover, Chasida Taylor, and Ed Whitacre. After the seminar, there will be an opportunity for conversation with the cast. This show contains mature themes.
Aura CuriAtlas, led by Artistic Director Joan Gavaler, was founded in 2013 to create performances with collaborators using dance, theatre, acrobatics, videography, sound, and text. The company values curiosity (Curi), lightness (Aura), and strength (Atlas) in the creative process. Their wholeheartedness, risk-taking, and use of physical storytelling make Aura CuriAtlas stories meaningful, engaging, and thought-provoking. They have toured in the U. S. and internationally as well as presenting performances and workshops in digital spaces.
The Zombie Life is made possible by support from the Williamsburg Area Arts Commission and the College of William & Mary.
Visit us: www.ACPhysicalTheatre.com

Fun with ASL
2023-07-28 14:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Learn beginner signs in American Sign Language, like colors, foods, numbers, and how to fingerspell your name. For ages 6+.

Summer Drop-in D&D
2023-07-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Dungeons & Dragons players of all experience levels are invited to drop-in to play and learn this classic tabletop roleplaying game. For ages 9-18.
