Songs and Stories of the Yuletide – Lee Welch and Doug Austin explore the traditions, dances and music of the colonial period, sung and performed on a variety of early instruments. 4:15-5:15 p.m., Friday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. $7, plus museum admission.
Holiday Brass – Conducted by Benjamin Rous, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s brass and percussion sections perform classical and contemporary holiday favorites. 8 p.m., Thursday. Phi Beta Kappa Hall, 601 Jamestown Road.
Robert Hodge in Concert – Internationally acclaimed pianist and vocalist Robert Hodge returns to the Kimball Theatre for a Christmas celebration. 7:30 p.m., Thursday. 428 W. Duke of Gloucester St. $25, call 1-800-HISTORY.
Irish Dance Christmas Showcase – See the Rose and Sword Irish dancers perform. 12 and 2:30 p.m., Saturday. Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St. $10-$15.
Wreaths Across America Ceremony – A remembrance ceremony conducted by Yorktown Coast Guard Station and members of local organizations to pay tribute to fallen war veterans. Fresh Christmas wreaths will be placed on grave markers. 12 p.m., Saturday. Yorktown National Cemetery, 1000 Colonial Pkwy. Free.
Holiday Homecoming – Virginia Beer Co. presents an outdoor concert featuring Big Mama Shakes, with In Layman Terms, Lightfoot Revival, Bosley and Isaac Friend. Doors at noon, music at 4 p.m., Saturday. 401 Second St. Free.
Dewey Decibel Concert Series – Bluegrass group The Davis Bradley Band performs, featuring four veteran musicians on mandolin, guitar, bass and banjo. 7:30 p.m., Friday. Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St. $8-$12.
The King’s Singers – A Grammy-winning male vocal ensemble from England, The King’s Singers stop in Williamsburg to perform holiday classics from across the centuries interspersed with dramatic readings. 8 p.m., Saturday. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road. $20-$45, call 282-2822.
Uncorked and Unplugged: Holiday Edition – Presented by 94.9 The Point and Williamsburg Winery, this acoustic Christmas concert features Johnnyswim, Joshua Radin and We The Kings. 4-7 p.m., Sunday. Williamsburg Winery, 5800 Wessex Hundred. $40, visit wpte.radiotown.com/uncorked.
Holiday Spectacular – A youth musical featuring the Community Youth Chorus and York River Symphony Orchestra presents children’s movie themes, holiday music and carols. Pre-concert showcase from Flute Frenzy at 6:15 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Saturday. Kimball Theatre, 428 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Free.
