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10 The American Heartbreak: Historic Memory and Racial Amnesia at Jamestown: Historian Mark Summers will discuss how Jamestown was once a Confederate shrine and denied admission to African-American visitors. 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Historic Jamestowne, 1368 Colonial Parkway. Free with admission.

9 Suffering From Back Pain?: Dr. John Aldridge and Dr. Scott Bradley address sacroiliac joint pain, responsible for up to 25 percent of all lower back pain. 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 100 Sentara Circle. Free; register at 873-1233.

8 Saturday Road Ride: Start your weekend off with an intermediate-paced bike ride. 9 a.m. Saturday, Trek Bicycle Williamsburg, 4640 Monticello Ave. Free.

7 Friendly Film Series Hosted by Williamsburg Quakers: The last film in this series is “They Call Us Monsters,” a documentary about a high-security juvenile detention center in Los Angeles. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist Campus’ Fahs Hous, 3051 Ironbound Road; Free.

6 Eat Local: Local Oyster Gardening: Vic Spain, master oyster gardener, will talk about the history of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay and how oyster gardeners are working to bring back this tradition. 7-8 p.m. Monday, room 127 of the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St.

5 Stroll the Gallery with a Nation Builder: On a walking tour, view artifacts through the eyes of one of America’s Founding Fathers. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. Tickets $10; available at colonialwilliamsburg.com.

4 ‘Muhi: Generally Temporary’: A documentary about a boy who was rushed to an Israeli hospital in infancy, where his limbs were amputated. Muhi and his grandfather are now stuck in immigration limbo. 2 p.m. Sunday, Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St. Free.

3 William and Mary Senior Capstone Art Show: The exhibit is part of the students’ preparation for their final senior exhibition and showcases work they have done during their capstone. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, 110 Westover Ave.; Free.

2 Tween and Teen Henna Party: Learn about henna body art in world culture and sit for your own henna design. Sign up for sessions at 1 or 3 p.m. Saturday, James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd. Free; register at 259-4050.

1 An Evening with Tenor Anthony Kearns: With a career that has spanned two decades, world-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will bring his musical stylings to Williamsburg. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kimball Theatre, 428 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Tickets $40-$35. Purchase at wm.edu/offices/boxoffice.