“Toys!” – Explore 19th- and early 20th-century toys, dolls and dollhouses in “German Toys for America” and “A World Made Small.” 10:15-11:45 a.m., Saturday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. Tour included in museum admission.
Star Party at Virginia Living Museum – Free observing begins at sunset. Take a tour of the current night sky at 7:30 p.m., and enjoy a family laser show at 8:30 p.m. with Pink Floyd shows at 10 and 11:30 p.m. Saturday. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Shows: $6.
Mixed Media Art Show – Enjoy a revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. 10 a.m.-1p.m., Thursday and Saturday. Gallery at York Hall, 301 Main St., Yorktown. Free.
Organ and Harpsichord Recital – Rebecca Davy, Bruton music director and organist, presents a recital that is open to the public. 8-9 p.m., Saturday. Bruton Parish, 201 Duke of Gloucester St. Free.
York River Floating Folk Jam – Second Wednesday of every month is the Watermen’s Museum Music Jam Session. Join ShantyGrass, visiting amateurs and professional musicians in passing songs around a circle. Bring a small side dish to share. 5:30-9 p.m., Wednesday. Watermen’s Museum, 309 Water St., Yorktown. Free.
Italian Film Festival – CIAO of Williamsburg presents “A Special Day” (1977), an Italian film directed by Ettore Scola and starring Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni and John Vernon. 6:30-9 p.m., Thursday. Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St. Free.
Yankees in the Streets – Join historian and author Carson Hudson for an illustrated lecture about the Battle of Williamsburg. How did the battle affect life here afterward? 4:30-5:30 p.m., Friday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. Included in museum admission.
Winter Blues Jazz Fest – The 2017 festival features blues and jazz performances from 13 bands at 10 different events, including headlining band The Swing Ninjas. Thursday-Sunday. Various downtown locations. Tickets available at winterbluesjazzfest.com.
Chinese Tea Ceremony – Learn about the importance of tea to Chinese culture and enjoy a sample tasting from a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Presented by William and Mary’s Confucius Institute. 2-3 p.m., Thursday. Stryker Center. Call 757-259-4050 to reserve a spot.
Free Community Jazz Concert – The Triple Crossing Jazz Project performs in Williamsburg Winery’s tasting room and wine bar as part of the 2017 Winter Blues Jazz Fest. 2-5 p.m., Sunday. 110 S. Henry St.
