What Goes Up – Chowning’s Jugbroke Theatre Company presents an original play about the world’s first hot air balloon flight. Performances on Colonial Williamsburg’s Playbooth Stage, Wednesday-Sunday at 3 p.m. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
Fiddling Away the Holidays – Entertaining hour of traditional and holiday music with keyboardist Gary Whaley and master fiddler John Turner. The musicians will utilize a variety of instruments, including bird whistles and toys. 2:15-3:15 p.m. and 4:15-5:15 p.m., Friday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. $8, plus museum admission.
Holiday Organ Recital – David Leahy, organist from Christ Church in North Carolina, will perform. 8-9 p.m., Thursday. Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, 201 Duke of Gloucester St. Free.
Dewey Decibel Concert Series – The York River Concert Band performs seasonal favorites. Formed 27 years ago, the band is made up of local community members of all ages. 7:30-9 p.m., Thursday. Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St. Free.
A Big Band Christmas – A swingin’ evening of the greatest holiday classics from the 1930s and ’40s with the Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday. Kimball Theatre, 424 W. Duke of Gloucester St. $17-$20.
Christmas in Yorktown Exhibit – Enjoy a mix of local and holiday art pieces in the gallery. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. Gallery at York Hall, 301 Main St., Yorktown. Free.
Under the Merry Mistletoe – Join Virginia Company for a concert of 17th- and 18th-century love songs and holiday favorites. Trio features David Gardner on violin, Barry Trott on mandolin and flute and Cliff Williams on baroque guitar and recorder. 4-5 p.m., Thursday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. $9, plus museum admission.
Weekend Wine Tunes – From Ocean City, Md., Clayton Perry performs live at Saude Creek Vineyards. 16230 Cooks Mill Road, Lanexa.
A Very VA Christmas Carol – Virginia Theatre Machine presents a special performance of its two-man “A Christmas Carol” at Virginia Beer Company for the first time. 7-8 p.m., Thursday. 401 2nd St. Free.
Crystal Carols – Dean Shostak and friends perform traditional and contemporary holiday favorites on unique instruments from around the world. 7 and 9 p.m., Saturday. Kimball Theatre, 424 W. Duke of Gloucester St. $12.
