Events in Williamsburg, Va.

The Con of Opportunity returns to Williamsburg, Virginia with over 300 hours of programming in one action-packed weekend! Gaming, panels, signings, kids' programming, workshops, readings, vendors, authors, artists, tournaments, costuming, anime, movies, concerts, books, books, and more books! For information on different activities, please visit the RavenCon website. There's always something to do at RavenCon.

We are proud to present Guerrilla Girls: Conscience of the Art World in the Herman Graphic Arts Room as part of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of coeducation at William & Mary and in Virginia. In 2017, the Museum acquired the Guerrilla Girls Portfolio Compleat, a portfolio that contains over 150 posters and projects created by the Guerrilla Girls from 1985 through 2016.

In the Light of Caravaggio: Dutch and Flemish Paintings from Southeastern Museums features important Caravaggesque paintings from the renowned collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, North Carolina Museum of Art, Speed Museum, Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, and Chrysler Museum of Art including recent acquisitions to the collection of the Muscarelle.

The Muscarelle Museum of Art is proud to present Women With Vision: Masterworks from the Permanent Collection in conjunction with William & Mary’s 100 Years of Women celebration. This exhibition features over thirty works by prominent women artists from the permanent collection and is comprised of a variety of media styles and time periods expressing their vision.

The Williamsburg Taste Festival, formerly the Williamsburg Harvest Celebration, is a celebration of fresh, local food and craft beverages. Combine original culinary authenticity with Southern hospitality and you have the ingredients for an amazing series of events, all happening April 20 - 22, 2018. An all new Culinary Village will be located at 412 N. Boundary Street in front of the Williamsburg Community building.

The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center is now holding its first 2018 Members Co-op Show through Friday, April 27, and a public reception with refreshments on Thursday, April 12, from 5:30-7 p.m. Featuring artists with larger bodies of work, the Members Co-op Show offers a wide variety of 2D and 3D mediums and styles in the main and middle galleries.

Join us on April 20th as we release our daily James City Export Lager. We created this brilliant gold colored lager for everyone to enjoy. This lager pours brilliant gold and crystal clear with a lasting white head. Malts and hops are well balanced, with hints of caramel malt sweetness, a medium to medium light body and crisp, sparkling, semi-dry taste. 6.0% ABV

Every Friday at 4 pm at The Virginia Beer Company, we tap a small but potent Brewmaster's Pin. Centrally located on the bar top in our taproom, these weekly cask concoctions give our brewing team the chance to add a personal touch to our draft offerings. Only available on Friday afternoons starting at 4 pm!

Enjoy live acoustic music on the patio of Charly's Airport Restaurant each Friday now through early autumn during Friday Night Flights. The patio provides great views as planes takeoff (you never know what you'll see!) and there are always delicious specials on homemade bread and slices of pie for dessert.

Friday Night Flights are from 5-8:30 p.m. Charly's Airport Restaurant is family-friendly (with a playground next door) and pets are welcome on the patio.

It's Friday night and time to relax and celebrate some of our extraordinary local music and food. Tickets include live music, yard games and lots of fun. We'll also have food and drinks available for purchase at our cash bars and food trucks, plus a giant paella made fresh by the chefs from La Tienda.  This event will feature a light and fun atmosphere for the entire family and the perfect way to wind down your work week! This is a rain or shine event. No refunds.

The Con of Opportunity returns to Williamsburg, Virginia with over 300 hours of programming in one action-packed weekend! Gaming, panels, signings, kids' programming, workshops, readings, vendors, authors, artists, tournaments, costuming, anime, movies, concerts, books, books, and more books! For information on different activities, please visit the RavenCon website. There's always something to do at RavenCon.

We are proud to present Guerrilla Girls: Conscience of the Art World in the Herman Graphic Arts Room as part of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of coeducation at William & Mary and in Virginia. In 2017, the Museum acquired the Guerrilla Girls Portfolio Compleat, a portfolio that contains over 150 posters and projects created by the Guerrilla Girls from 1985 through 2016.

In the Light of Caravaggio: Dutch and Flemish Paintings from Southeastern Museums features important Caravaggesque paintings from the renowned collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, North Carolina Museum of Art, Speed Museum, Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, and Chrysler Museum of Art including recent acquisitions to the collection of the Muscarelle.

The Muscarelle Museum of Art is proud to present Women With Vision: Masterworks from the Permanent Collection in conjunction with William & Mary’s 100 Years of Women celebration. This exhibition features over thirty works by prominent women artists from the permanent collection and is comprised of a variety of media styles and time periods expressing their vision.

Choose from an incredible array of beautiful and unusual native plants for a variety of garden sites and styles, from wet ponds to dry rock gardens. These VLM nursery propagated plants include excellent options for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife to your yard. VLM horticulture staff will be on hand to answer questions, discuss the wildlife benefits of native plants, and help with any particular gardening situations. Sale held rain or shine.

Experience many things French with your favorite products for the seventh annual Yorktown Sister Cities French Market. Celebrate the spirit of the Saturday market in Port-Vendres France, Yorktown's sister city since 1990. Traditional market products such as fresh-baked bread, pastries, chocolates, macaroons and crepes, wine, along with French music and fresh food items for purchase.

It's the longest standing exhibit at the Gallery and you don't want to miss the new additions for spring. Visit the Gallery to admire these beautiful handcrafted quilts. You'll also find a collection of new art, jewelry, pottery, and much more for sale.

The gallery sells the work of hundreds of local artists and you'll find ever-changing art, jewelry, pottery, and more for sale.  

Closed Mon. Tues - Sat 10am to 4pm, Sunday 1 to 4pm.  Free. 757.890.4490   

Celebrate our beautiful world with a weekend of exploration, discovery, and preservation at York River State Park! On Saturday, we will have three ranger guided programs. The Tyke Hike will be from 10 am to noon. From 1 to 3 pm is the Stream to Sea Stroll, and the As Far as the Stars Night Hike begins at 7 pm. Join us Sunday for a Seed Stomp encouraging the growth of native plants from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Feel free to take a self guided adventure. Call for more information and reservations.

The Williamsburg Taste Festival Culinary Village is the heart of our food and craft beverage festival for the weekend. Saturday will feature a variety of tastes of several types of cuisine as well as small samplings from regional vendors. Youll also have the opportunity to explore some of our best local craft beverages to compliment your Taste experience. Chef demonstrations in the Williamsburg Community Building will let you see our celebrity chefs creating culinary delights in person!

The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center is now holding its first 2018 Members Co-op Show through Friday, April 27, and a public reception with refreshments on Thursday, April 12, from 5:30-7 p.m. Featuring artists with larger bodies of work, the Members Co-op Show offers a wide variety of 2D and 3D mediums and styles in the main and middle galleries.

Come join us for National Junior Ranger Day, an annual recognition of America’s future. Children 14 and under, accompanied by an adult, can participate in a ranger-led walk of the battlefield, Saturday, April 21st, 2017. The walk will begin and end at the Yorktown Battlefield visitor center. All attendees must register at the Visitor Center information desk to participate. The Yorktown Visitor Center will accept the first 100 registrants only, not including accompanying adult/s.

In "Gilded Splinters," Old Dominon University's Alison Stinely utilizes various types of sculpting in collaboration with oil painting in order to create impactful pieces that are independent of a traditional frame. Stinely's work exudes a breath of life that it is everlasting, fantastical, and honest.