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The Comedy Club Williamsburg presents Reno Collier with Roger Keiss: Collier, a former P.E. teacher from West Virginia, garnered fans performing alongside Larry the Cable Guy and with TV appearances on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” and “The Martin Short Show.” 8 p.m. on Saturday at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 50 Kingsmill Road. Ages 16 and up. Tickets are $21, available online at comedyclubwilliamsburg.com or by calling 286-9448.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: Richmond-based Dixieland band Dharma Bombs bring their Appalachian licks to Merchants Square to Merchants Square. Bring a blanket or some chairs for a night under the stars in Colonial Williamsburg. 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday in Merchants Square. Free.

Canoeing with the Stars: Escape the chaos of the city for a night under the stars on the creek. One experienced canoeist per canoe required. 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday at York River State Park. Reservations required; call 566-3036. Canoes $13 per person or $8 per person for families of four or more.

Super Smash Bros. Open Play at WRL: Compete with your friends to find out who is the ultimate virtual fighter with the help of Mario and company. Call 259-4050 for more information. 2-4 p.m. on Monday at Williamsburg Regional Library. Free.

Rend Collective and Jeremy Camp at Busch Gardens: Busch Gardens’ summer concert series continues with two acts this weekend. Rend Collective is a Northern Irish Christian folk rock band, and Camp has sold more than 5 million albums with his contemporary Christian music. Rend Collective performs at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday; Camp performs at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday. Included with park admission. Complimentary concert wristbands will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis on performance days at the Concert Ticket Distribution Center located at the ticket windows across from Stroller Rentals.

Copper Fox Distillery One Year Anniversary: The distillery will celebrate its first anniversary with a night of craft cocktails, live music from Good Shot Judy and food from Two Drummers’ Offbeat Eats. 6-10 p.m. on Saturday at Copper Fox Distillery, 901 Capitol Landing Road. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 online at copperfox.biz.

Williamsburg Farmers Market: More than 40 vendors will bring meats, produce, artisan chocolates and more. Orion will perform live music and the Williamsburg National Golf Course will be under the Chefs Tent. 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday in Merchants Square. Free.

Yorktown Sounds of Summer: Yorktown’s summer concert series, formerly called Shagging on the Riverfront, continues with a set by the Tidewater Drive Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 7-9:30 p.m. on Thursday at Riverwalk Landing. Free.

“Iolanthe”: Thomas Nelson Performing Arts presents its fifth annual summer opera, a comedy by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan about a fairy banished from her world for marrying a human. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets and more information available at tncc.edu. General admission $17; seniors, military, non-TNCC students $15; TNCC students $10.

“Pocahontas Imagined”: Jamestown Settlement’s latest exhibit examines the life and legend of Pocahontas and her legacy throughout the centuries. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Included with settlement admission; adults $17, kids 6-12 $8, kids under 6 free. Residents of Williamsburg, York and James City counties, along with William and Mary students, get in free with proof of residency.