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.

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.

As an extended event for the Williamsburg Taste Festival (WTF), Billsburg Brewery is happy to host this event that show cases original music from local artists. Join us at Billsburg Brewery as we host a Food Truck Rodeo offering some of Williamsburgs finest food offerings, grab a fresh pint of Billsburg Beer, and enjoy a night of the Originals.

Chef Troy and the Amber Ox culinary team will be delivering a beer dinner unlike any other for the Williamsburg Taste Festival. Chef Troy will offer a a celebration of the spring season, with dishes centered around the local growing market and farming producers. This four course, southern inspired farm to fork dinner is pair with hand crafted ales produced by Precarious Beer Project, the Amber Ox's on site brewery. Delicious inspired cuisine.

The Billsburg Brewery Food Truck Rodeo will feature 3 local favorite food trucks, Two Drummers Offbeat Eats, Black Pearl, and Karnage Asada. The wide variety of food available can be paired nicely with any of the Billsburg Beers available exclusively on tap. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for a $10 surcharge. The ticket price will get you 1 food offering from any of the 3 trucks and 1 beer and/or soda, water, etc.

The Comedy Club of Williamsburg invites you to join us for a wonderful evening of fun and laughter. This is your chance to see nationally touring comedians many of whom who have appeared on shows such as Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and HBO, David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon! Many of our comedians are Headliners on major stages in New York City, Las Vegas, and on the Cruise Lines!

After a full day of shopping and tasting, kick back and relax with music by Sammy Lee, world class bourbon and whiskey and smooth cigars on the Fountain Lawn of the Stryker Building. Admission includes entry and 1 hosted drink, a custom rocks glass and 2 cigars. This event is age 21 and over.

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.

On Sundays, join cycling enthusiasts from The Williamsburg Winery team on a group ride through the Historic Triangle and back to the Winery for wine and brunch specials at the Gabriel Archer Tavern. Ride registration begins each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and the ride begins at 9 a.m. There is no fee to participate.

All Cycling Club participants will receive a 15% discount at the Gabriel Archer Tavern following the completion of the ride.  The discount is only valid the day of the ride.

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.