Well, the weekend is back, and not a day too soon! There are lots of things to do with your free time over these next few days and we’ve gathered them together for you right here in W.Y.D, which stands for What You’ll Do. Take a look below and see if you can come up with the perfect plan for weekend adventures.
We pull these ideas off our community calendar, which you can find on the right side of WYDaily.com. Submitting to the calendar is free and easy, so make sure to add upcoming events for your group or organization.
This weekend, there’s a new Virginia Shakespeare Festival show playing, and several choices if you feel in the mood for live music. Also, there are a few free movies screening around town (did we mention they are free?) and some interesting outdoor activities. Read on for the full list!
Theatre and Music
If you’re up for some mystery and ghostly whatnot, grab a ticket for the Virginia Shakespeare Festival’s “The Turn of the Screw,” a play based on the novella by Henry James. Look at the calendar for ticket information and show times, as there are several showings this weekend.
Thursday is the always-fun Shagging on the Riverwalk beach-music concert series over at Yorktown’s RIverwalk. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy some beachy tunes. The details are all right here.
You can check out musician Eric Horgan at Berret’s Taphouse Grill on Thursday evening during the restaurant’s “Steal the Pint Night” – grab a brew from a local craft brewery and kick back and enjoy the tunes. The calendar has details. The Grill will also feature music from the Sean Petersen Experiment on Friday night and the Timeline Jazz Quartet on Saturday night.
Stagelights Theatre for Children is performing an adorable rendition of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Junior,” this weekend at the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Here is the calendar link with more information.
The Silver Screen
Sundays are free outdoor film nights over on Prince George Street! Just like a drive-in, but there’s no car. Bring chairs or blankets and come out and watch “Brave,” presented by Old Point Bank and Blue Talon Bistro. Oh, and there’s free popcorn! Here’s the calendar link.
Old-fashioned, small-town America is the setting for the Williamsburg Regional Library Thursday Afternoon Film Series this month. This week’s free film is “Our Vines Have Tender Grapes,” (1945).
The movie follows a year in the life of a Wisconsin farming community during the Second World War as seen through the eyes of a 7-year-old child. Margaret O’Brien plays the young girl with Edward G. Robinson and Agnes Moorhead playing against type as her loving parents. Check out the details on the calendar.
The library also has free family movies on the weekends. On Sunday, come out and see the movie “We Bought a Zoo.” Based on a true story, Benjamin (Matt Damon) moves his family away from his lucrative job to, of all places, a zoo, after his son gets into trouble. The job of renovating the zoo with the help of the eccentric staff helps to unite his family. Rated PG (for some language and thematic material.) Here’s the calendar link.
Learn Something New
VIMS’ Sharks in the Park is going on at York River State Park Friday morning. Participants will learn about the anatomy and ecology of modern and ancient sharks, as well as effects of fishing on shark populations. This free, hands-on program is open to adults and kids ages 8 and up – look at the calendar to get details.
VIMS is also hosting a talk on oyster aquaculture at 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Join VIMS shellfish aquaculture agent Karen Hudson as she describes oyster growing from hatchery to market and discusses some of the issues surrounding the practice. There is no charge for the event, but you’ll need to register. Register here or call 804-684-7010 for more information.
What roams the woods after dark? Take a ranger-guided tour Saturday night at York River State Park to experience the sights and sounds after sundown. Enjoy the cooler temperatures with the sounds of raccoons, owls, and other creatures. Call the office for reservations. Visit the calendar to get more information.
Food and Drink
On Saturday, join Williamsburg Lodge Executive Chef Anthony Frank and his colleague Ken Clasen for “Pints and Pairings.” They’ll present beers from around the world with pairings that enhance their flavors – this weekend’s event, “Summer Sunshine and American Brews,” studies the American microbrew summer ales revolution. Pints and Pairings will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England Street. Tickets are $45.50, and you’ll need them to join in, so call 220-7976 if you’re interested in attending.
For the Kids
Come dressed like a fairy to Yankee Candle on Saturday and hear Mrs. Claus read the book “Fairy Houses.”Have lunch, too! Kids will get a sandwich, fruit bowl, and a special fairy treat. Sprinkle some magic fairy dust on this calendar link, and details about the event will appear.
Fundraisers
Friday night is Avalon spirit night at Baker’s Crust. Have lunch or dinner there and 15 percent of your purchase will be donated to the nonprofit that helps women and children suffering from abuse. Just tell your server that you’re there to support Avalon. Wednesday is a second Avalon spirit night, in case you miss out on Friday. If you can’t make it to either day, order off the restaurant’s Color Me Caring menu through the end of the month and Avalon will receive $1 for each item ordered off this menu.
