Williamsburg’s own big band presents a Legends of Jazz showcase. Join the Ford’s Colony Dance Band as we pay tribute to some of the greatest artists and iconic songs of the Jazz era. From Ragtime to Swing to BeBop. From Count Basie to Chick Corea, Louis Armstrong to Maynard Ferguson, From Duke and Ella to...
Now in its 21st year, 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. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 24: The American President (1995) PG-13 Michael Douglas plays a widowed Chief Executive who romances a lobbyist (Annette Bening)...
Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the election of a new Pope. He soon finds himself beset by politics, secrets, rumors, and a potentially threatening conspiracy. Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow costar in a story based on the book by Robert Harris. 2hrs Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX9jasdi3ic This series features indie, foreign, art house,...
The CIAO Italian Film Festival presents Seven Beauties (Pasqualino Settebellezze). Giancarlo Giannini plays Pasqualino, a small-time crook with delusions of grandeur, trying to provide for and protect his seven sisters during the Second World War in Italy. This dark serio-comedy was nominated for four Academy Awards, including one for Lina Wertmüller, making her the first...
This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the film. April 15: Here (2024) PG-13 The intriguing premise of this film follows the history of a single plot of land from the Jurassic era...
Daniel Day-Lewis plays a former member of the I.R.A., newly released from prison and trying to restart his life by running a boxing club in Belfast. He reconnects with his former love, but soon finds himself once more mixed up in “the Troubles.” Jim Sheridan directed this fine drama that costars Emily Watson and Daragh...
Distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances, the Ariel Quartet has garnered critical praise worldwide for more than twenty years. The group formed as teenagers, studying at the Jerusalem Academy Middle School of Music and Dance in Israel. The quartet has dedicated much of its artistic energy and musical prowess to...
Play a variety of Nintendo Switch games on the big screen, including MarioKart 8, Mario Party Jamboree, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recommended for ages 9+.
Now in its 21st year, 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. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 3: Bye, Bye Birdie (1963) G Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret star in this musical comedy about the chaos...
Ashley Blooms, author of the 2025 One Book One Community title, Where I Can’t Follow, will join us to talk about the book, the experiences that produced it, and the magical elements that color the story.
March 27: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) PG-13 The captain of a British frigate (Russell Crowe) risks his ship and crew while sailing around Cape Horn in pursuit of a French frigate during the Napoleonic wars. Paul Bettany costars under the direction of Peter Weir in this seagoing yarn based...
This new 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. March theme: Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday March 25: Persuasion (1995) PG At the behest of her family, a young woman rejects...