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10 Trinity Organ Concert: The concert will feature Kevin Kwan, organist and director of music at Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Norfolk and dean of the American Guild of Organists Tidewater Chapter. He will perform music by Bach, Stanford, Hancock and others. A reception to follow. 1 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road. Free.

9 Chair Yoga: Patti DeBlass teaches students how to flex their muscles with no impact on their joints. 2-3 p.m. Monday, room 127 at the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St.

8 A Year of Making: Breakerspace: Appliances and Technology: Uncover the inner workings of appliances and computers by taking them apart. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road. Free.

7 Jr. NBA Skills Challenge: James City County Parks and Recreation is offering children ages 6-13 an opportunity to participate in a nationwide basketball skills program. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road. Free; registration is recommended; call 259-4200.

6 Fossil Frenzy Hike: More than 6,000 years ago, marine creatures swam in a shallow sea located at what is now York River State Park. Discover the relics of these very old creatures on a hike to a fossil beach. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Road. Free; must register; call 566-3036.

5 Edward Beyer and the Jeffersonian Landscape: The artist Edward Beyer came to the U.S. from Germany after the Revolution of 1848. He traveled Virginia in the mid-1850s, painting panoramic pictures of the western part of the state. This lecture will be given by Jeffrey Ruggles, who works at the Virginia Center on Aging. 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St. Free.

4 High tea lecture series: Tony Williams will speak on the “Hurricane of Independence,” about how a hurricane in 1776 affected both armies and the course of the War of American Independence. 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Carrot Tree Williamsburg, 1303 Jamestown Road. Tickets $21; Call 229-0957.

3 Adult Coloring with Live Music: This coloring event for adults will allow you to relax your mind while you stay between the lines. Hannah Pierce will play her cello while you color. Music and materials provided. Free. 2-3 p.m. Thursday, James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road. Free.

2 The Historic First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir: Under the direction of Reginald Fox, the choir sings a variety of music from classical and arranged to contemporary and gospel. 3 p.m. Sunday, Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St. Free.

1 STEAM at Night: Exploring the Night Sky: The NASA Langley Skywatchers Club will help you start to explore the night sky using telescopes and binoculars, with special emphasis on Earth’s Moon. The Virginia Living Museum will also discuss and show nocturnal animal native to Virginia. 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road. Free.