Chili Cook-Off — Sample and vote for your favorite chili in this competition at the Watermen’s Museum. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. 309 Water St., Yorktown.
The Best Man — Williamsburg Players present Gore Vidal’s humorous political thriller that follows two presidential candidates in a battle for their party’s nomination. 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m., Saturday. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. $12-$20.
Bountiful Brews and Bites — An outdoor festival filled with food trucks, craft beer, wine, live music and fireworks to end the evening. 5:30-9 p.m., Friday. Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road. $10.
Oyster Roast — Features oysters from all eight regions in Virginia with oyster growers on hand, as well as bluegrass music, craft beer, wine and cider. 1-4 p.m., Sunday. The Freight Shed, 331 Water St., Yorktown. $63.
Veterans Tribute Tower ceremony — Combined Veterans Organization Committee of greater Williamsburg invites the public to this annual ceremony honoring past, present and future veterans. Feat. Harry Walters as guest speaker. 10 a.m., Friday. 5380 Discovery Park Blvd. Free.
28th Annual Craft Show — Brookdale Williamsburg invites the public to its annual craft show with more than 35 vendors selling crafts of woodworking, ceramics, calligraphy, quilting and more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. 3800 Treyburn Drive. Free.
Stage Door Canteen Dance Party — Rob BonGiovanni’s “Sound Investment” and Broadway veteran Pam Wineapple present a Veteran’s Day concert with dinner, dancing and more. 6-9:30 p.m., Friday. Ford’s Colony Country Club, 240 Fords Colony Drive. $50, call 258-4107.
“Unleashing Instinct” — Linda Matney Gallery’s latest exhibit opens Nov. 12 with drawings by Chicago-based artist Michael K. Paxton. 2-5 p.m., Saturday. 5435 Richmond Road, Suite A. Free.
Heinavanker — As part of the Ewell Concert Series, vocal ensemble Heinavanker performs a repertoire that includes ancient Estonian runic songs and folk hymns. 7:30 p.m., Saturday. Ewell Recital Hall. Free.
Jewish Film Festival — At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, “Frank vs God” asks questions about faith with a light-hearted tone. At 2 p.m., Sunday, “Labyrinth of Lies” follows an idealistic German prosecutor as a case lands him in a web of denial. Williamsburg Library Theater, 515 Scotland St. $8-$15 Saturday, free Sunday.
