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Williamsburg Youth Harp Society Ensemble: This local non-profit, which educates children on the art of the harp, puts on its first public recital. 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Williamsburg Library. Free; donations are encouraged.

Joe Duggan and Tracy Hill: Two members of Joe’s Day Off perform a Sunday afternoon duet. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Alewerks, 197-A Ewell Road. Free; drinks and food will be available for purchase.

Family Fun Day: Activities include hayrides, archery, face painting and a zipline, plus bluegrass bands playing throughout the afternoon. Pig-roast fundraiser for lunch. 10 a.m. Saturday at the Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center, 9275 Barnes Road, Toano. Free.

William and Mary Spring Choral Concert: Celebrate spring with the William & Mary Choir, Botetourt Chamber Singers and Women’s Chorus performing works from around the world. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Phi Beta Kappa Hall. Tickets $10 or $3 with student ID; available at the Phi Beta Kappa Hall Box Office or by calling 757-221-2674.

Food-a-palooza: Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheels presents this celebration of local dining, wine and dancing featuring culinary delights from Blue Talon Bistro, Le Yaca, La Tienda, the Fat Canary and more. The Slapnation Band performs. Tickets are $75 and available by phone at 757-229-9250 or online at wmbgmealsonwheels.com/events.

After Hours “For the Girls”: The Peninsula Women’s Network partners with Here for the Girls for this event featuring wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and auctions. Money raised goes to fight breast cancer. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Vintner’s Cellar of Yorktown, 1213 George Washington Memorial Highway. Tickets are $35 and include admission and some wine. They are available at peninsulawomensnetwork.org.

Virginia International Tattoo: Celebrate America’s military with a show of military music, drill team maneuvers, dancing and more. 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Tickets $20 to $100 and are available at vafest.org.

Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival: Breweries show off more than 20 beers with live music and food trucks to enjoy. Proceeds benefit area non-profits. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Williamsburg Library. Admission is $35 in advance and $40 at the door; VIP tickets are $50 and includes a VIP hour at noon, free food for the hour and special beers.

Carnival of the Animals Family Concert: Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra presents musical pieces to enchant young audiences with artist Bob Oller and dancers from Virginia Regional Ballet. 3 p.m. Saturday at Williamsburg Community Chapel, 3899 John Tyler Highway. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12 for children 3-18 and free for those 2 and under. Available at williamsburgsymphony.com.

REV Talk: Chaz Mena Performing “Yo Solo”: Actor and scholar Chaz Mena performs a one-man show about Bernardo de Gálvez, Spanish Governor of Louisiana who helped turn the tide of the American Revolution. A REV Talk and questions from the audience follow. 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Kimball Theatre. Tickets are $5 at the box office, at 757-229-1000 or online at bit.ly/2pYLopI.