Founding Feuds – Paul Aron discusses his new book about the founders not only debating, but also smearing, spitting and occasionally shooting each other. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Friday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. Included in museum admission.
Bartering for a Continent – Discover the importance of trade between American Indians and English colonists. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily. Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road. $8-$17.
Patriotic Organ Recital – Rebecca Davy will perform. 8-9 p.m., Saturday. Bruton Parish, 201 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Free.
Mystery Dinner of Williamsburg – Solve a five-act comedy mystery as you enjoy a four-course meal. 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Fort Magruder Hotel, 6945 Pocahontas Trail. $37-$46.
Alewerks Tripel Release – The Twenty Knots tripel will be released. 12-9 p.m., Saturday. Alewerks Brewing Co., 197-A Ewell Road.
Night Hike – Take a ranger-guided tour, followed by stargazing with Va. Peninsula Astronomy Club. 8:30-10 p.m., Saturday. 9801 York River Park Road. $4 parking. Call 566-3036 for reservations.
Stephen Bennett performance – Guitarist Stephen Bennett returns to the Summer Concert Series with his harp guitar. 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday. Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church St., Yorktown. Free (performance inside the church)
USAF Concert Band – A band of more than 40 professional Airman-musicians who regularly tour the East Coast. 7-9 p.m., Sunday. Merchants Square. Free.
Masterworks Concert Series – Organists Michael Lianos and Aaron Renninger perform a patriotic potpourri of sing-alongs and American folk tunes. 7-8 p.m., Sunday. Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road. Free.
“Romeo and Juliet” – Directed by Christopher Owens, the classic tale opens Virginia Shakespeare Festival’s 38th anniversary season. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday. Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, 601 Jamestown Road. $12-$30.
