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.
The Addams Family — William and Mary presents a musical take on the classic characters created by Charles Addams. Wednesday Addams falls in love with a “normal” boy, and the family hosts a dinner for the boyfriend and his parents. 7:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Phi Beta Kappa Hall, 601 Jamestown Road. $12-$20.
Come, Ye Thankful People Come — John Turner and Kelly Kennedy perform and lead the audience in singing familiar and unfamiliar hymns of thanksgiving from several centuries and countries. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Saturday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. Included in museum admission.
Holiday Open House — Special events, festive decorations, special sales, drawings, discounts, door prizes, strolling entertainment and more await as you start, or finish, holiday shopping. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Free.
Flute and Guitar Recital — Duo Thalassa, with Wayla Chambo on flute and Todd Holcomb on guitar, will perform. 8-9 p.m., Saturday. Bruton Parish, 201 Duke of Gloucester St. Free.
The Great Symphony — In its second Masterworks concert, the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra opens the program with Delius’ “On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring” and closes with Schubert’s Ninth Symphony. 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday. Kimball Theatre, 424 W. Duke of Gloucester St. $20-$58, call 229-9857.
CW Employee Arts and Crafts Show — Colonial Williamsburg employees, volunteers and retirees combine to present and sell handmade gifts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Messmer Triangle Community Services Building, 312 Waller Mill Road. Free.
Liberty’s Ice Pavilion — Colonial Williamsburg’s ice pavilion opens for a holiday season filled with skating, hot chocolate and cider and musical performances. 12-10 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday; 12-8 p.m., Sunday. Duke of Gloucester St. $10-$12.
Dewey Decibel Concert Series — Whether playing a harp guitar, 1930 National Steel or a standard six-string, Stephen Bennett blends diverse musical influences with his love of the sound of guitar strings. 7:30-9 p.m., Friday. Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St. $12-$16.
International Games Day — Williamsburg Regional Library celebrates this worldwide event with day of tabletop and video gaming, including Settlers of Catan, Ticket To Ride and Machi Koro, a Super Smash Bros tournament and life-size Candy Land. 1-5 p.m., Saturday. 515 Scotland St. Free, register for Smash Bros tournament at 259-4050.
