Organ and Harpsichord Recital: Bruton Parish music director Rebecca Davy adds harpsichord into the organ recital mix. Parking is available on Duke of Gloucester Street during the concert. 8 p.m. Saturday at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Free.
Thursday Film Series at WRL: The library series continues with “The Searchers,” the story of a Civil War veteran, played by John Wayne, who embarks on a journey to rescue his niece. 2 p.m. Thursday at Williamsburg Regional Library. Free.
Williamsburg Knitting Guild meeting: Join the guild for discussion, news and personal knitting. Bring a project and a friend, no registration needed. 9:30-11:30 p.m. Monday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road. Free.
Order in the Court: Experience a colonial court session where the rights and lives of Virginians are on the line. 2 p.m. daily at the Colonial Williamsburg courthouse, 101 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Included with admission.
Talks@2: WRL adult services librarian Andrew Smith discusses America’s love for drive-in movie theaters. 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St. Free.
Irish Dance Open House: Rose and Sword Academy of Irish Dance celebrates its first birthday with a program exploring Irish dance alongside the opportunity to register for classes. 1-4 p.m. Saturday at 3715 Strawberry Plains Road, Suite 6. Free.
The Magic of Benny Goodman: Twin brothers Peter and Will Anderson pick up their clarinet and saxophone to celebrate the music of the King of Swing. 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg’s Hennage Auditorium. $10 or $7 for children, seniors and military.
Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival: The festival screens “The Women’s Balcony,” a comedy tackling religious fundamentalism and the relationships between different groups within Orthodox Judaism in Jerusalem. 2 p.m. Sunday at the Williamsburg Regional Library. Free.
‘A Roman Holiday:’ JoAnn Falletta leads the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in a Roman celebration featuring Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto” and Respighi’s “Roman Festivals.” Violinist Tianwa Yang joins the VSO as guest artist. 8 p.m. Friday at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue for the Arts, Newport News. Tickets start at $25, available at tickets.virginiasymphony.org.
Ben Franklin’s Birthday Bash: Celebrate Franklin’s 312th birthday with stories and a concert featuring his invention, the glass armonica, with musician Dean Shostak. 3 p.m. Saturday at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg’s Hennage Auditorium. Included with museum admission.
