Williamsburg Library Theatre

Saturday Morning Cartoons is a monthly film series for animation lovers in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022) When a weird invention, the “Monsterfication Ray,” malfunctions, Drac and the other monsters become human, while son-in-law Johnny turns into a monster. The wacky pack must race around the planet to find a way to...

The year is 1773. A minister must obtain an official license from British Crown authorities to preach in public. Archibald Cary, the magistrate of Chesterfield County, is arresting individuals who openly break this law. Citizens across the countryside begin to question the Crown’s authority to regulate religious teachings. Do British authorities have the right to...

Now in its 20th year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. October Theme: A Touch of Gothic October 19: Wuthering Heights (1939), 2:00-3:45 Emily Brontë’s classic gothic novel of star-crossed love is well-served in this fine film version directed by William Wyler with a script by...

This survey will cover the many ways artists take aim at social justice - today and in days gone by. Led by Muscarelle Museum of Art docent Harry Chancey. Event takes place in the Williamsburg Library Theatre at 515 Scotland Street. Free and open to the public, appropriate for ages 14 and up. Visit https://muscarelle.wm.edu/art-in-the-afternoon-events/...

--- FILM RATED R --- After centuries of being Dracula’s loyal servant, Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) wants to quit his job and find a new life, but the Count (Nicolas Cage) is not happy with that decision. This over-the-top horror comedy costars Awkwafina and was directed by Chris McKay. Rated R for bloody violence, some gore,...

Enjoy a lively afternoon with the Williamsburg A Cappella Singers performing a selection of favorite classics. Located in the WL Theater

During the Irish War of Independence, two brothers fight a guerrilla war against British government forces. NR, 2h, 7m Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=X1HuhIeWLANfe9rZ The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2023 through May 2024 (except November which is scheduled for November 2nd). The Celtic...

Herding cats? Puss in boots on canvas? A purring pun or two. Ver-Meerkat? We've got it all in this lighthearted survey of artists' representations of cats in various artistic roles. Led by Muscarelle Museum of Art docent Lisa Smith. Event takes place in the Williamsburg Library Theatre at 515 Scotland Street. Free and open to...

The Three Jolly Coachmen perform in tribute to The Kingston Trio, one of the hottest popular music acts in America in the late 1950s and early 1960s during the boom of American folk music. Gary Allen, Joe Duggan, Greg Davy and bassist Andy Petkofsky faithfully and lovingly recreate the sound of songs the Kingston Trio...

This presentation by Muscarelle Museum of Art docent Sandra Stephan looks at the ways artists across the ages have chosen to portray - and perhaps - reveal themselves. Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays at 2pm in October for the illuminated art history presentations! Free...

October 3, 2:00-3:45: Three Identical Strangers (2018) In 1980s New York, three young men who were all adopted find out they’re identical triplets who were separated at birth. Then they discover why. This twisty, stranger-than-fiction documentary won a Special Jury award at the Sundance Film Festival. PG-13, 1hr 36min Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM5TQ4f7ycw

Presenter: Christopher Irving is a Richmond-based comic book and popular culture historian. He received a BFA in Arts Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Masters in Literary Criticism from Brooklyn College. He currently serves as Consulting Editor of Comic Book Creator magazine. This program is a part of the Centuries of Art series, brought...