Printed, Painted, Stained and Dyed: Join a curator to learn about printed textiles for fashion and home on this interactive tour. 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg’s Hennage Auditorium. Included with museum admission.
Friday Friends Ride: Join Williamsburg Area Bicyclists for a friendly ride along the Virginia Capital Trail guided by experienced ride leaders. 9 a.m. Friday and Williamsburg Community Chapel, 3899 John Tyler Highway. Free.
Six Mead Sunday: Williamsburg’s meadery offers six meads instead of the usual four. Mead tastings are free, with options available for purchase. 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Silver Hand Meadery, 224 Monticello Avenue.
Acoustic Lunch with Guitarist Louis Vangieri: Drawing influence from such diverse artists as The Beatles, James Taylor and Pat Metheny, Vangieri performs an eclectic blend of acoustic covers and original works. 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the William and Mary Bookstore. Free.
“Tampopo” at the Kimball Theatre: Juzo Itami’s rapturous “ramen western” returns to U.S. screens for the first time in decades, in a new 4K restoration. Ramen-flavored popcorn will be available at concessions. Plays Wednesday through Friday at the Kimball Theatre. Showtimes available on Fandango. $5.
Mad Science Building a Better World: The show promises to entertain and educate kids, with demonstrations such as making magic mud, altering sound waves, floating on a Mad Science hovercraft and more. 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Williamsburg Regional Library and 2 p.m. Wednesday at the James City County Library. Free.
Come, Let’s Dance: Come down to Colonial Williamsburg for an evening of Colonial dance. 7-8 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Governor’s Palace, 300 Palace Green Street. Adults $19, ages 6-12 $9.50 and kids under 6 free.
Yorktown Sounds of Summer: Yorktown’s summer concert series, formerly called Shagging on the Riverfront, continues with a set by the Coolin Out Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday at Riverwalk Landing. Free.
Movies Under the Stars: Enjoy an outdoor movie, “Storks,” under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Weather permitting. 8:30 p.m. Friday at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. Free.
Jefferson and Adams: The play tells the compelling story of Thomas Jefferson, John and Abigail Adams, and the dawn of the American identity. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Kimball Theatre. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, available at http://bit.ly/2rUbqbj at the Kimball Theatre box office.
