Explore the Declaration of Independence – Explore the events leading to the Declaration of Independence in a guided tour. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. Included in museum admission.
“Are We Really Free?” – The Rev. Travis Harris explores this question, in a time when African Americans still experience inequality and oppression. 9:15, 11:15, Sunday. Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists, 3051 Ironbound Road. Free.
Thursday Film Series: “Leave Her to Heaven” – A melodrama starring Gene Tierney about a young wife whose jealous, obsessive love for her husband leads to treachery. 2-4 p.m., Thursday. Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St. Free.
Bird Walk – Williamsburg Bird Club and New Quarter Park co-sponsor two-hour bird walks. Meet in parking lot near the park office. 7-9 a.m., Saturday. New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Dr. Free.
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 – Russian-born virtuoso pianist Natasha Paremski joins the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for Tchaikovsky’s popular concerto. 8 p.m., Saturday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Tickets: $25-$76.
Winter Series Horse Show – Stonehouse Stables offers a great opportunity to learn about horse showing and see the riders and instructors in action. Bring a lawn chair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. Stonehouse Stables, 2116 Forge Road, Toano. Free.
Cabaret & Cocktails Pops Concert – Broadway singer Tiffany Haas and Good Shot Judy lead singer Brett Cahoon join Janna Hymes and the Symphonia for a night of American standards. 8 p.m., Saturday. Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England St. Tickets: $45-$75, call 229-9857.
Opening reception for Kelly Seeber’s art – Local artist Kelly Seeber will display her style of raw, urban, bold art at Work Nimbly. Reception includes refreshments. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Friday. Work Nimbly, 215 Ingram Road. Free, registration required. 561-0005.
Symphonia presents “The Sea Venture” – The Williamsburg Symphonia debuts an original piece specially commissioned for the group’s appearance at the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts. 7 p.m., Monday. Robins Foundation Theater, Jamestown Settlement. For ticket information, call 253-4838.
Sinfonicron presents “Kiss Me, Kate” – Produced and performed by William and Mary students, “Kiss Me, Kate” tells the comedic story of a divorced couple cast opposite each other in “The Taming of the Shrew.” 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Phi Beta Kappa Memorial hall, 601 Jamestown Road. Tickets: $10-$15.
