10 River Seining: Seine nets have been used for ages to catch fish and other creatures in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. Rangers will lead you in discovering the variety of aquatic life in the York River with seine and dip nets.1-3 p.m. Sunday, York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Road. Free.
9 Flute Recital: A performance by the Flute Forte with its director Susan Davis. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, 201 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Free.
8 An Introduction to Chinese Painting: See famous works of Chinese painters and learn a deeper appreciation of their craft. Then try your hand in painting with Mian Cheng, a teacher with the Confucius Institute at the College of William and Mary. 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, room 127 of the Stryker Center. Free; 412 N. Boundary St. Register at 259-4050.
7 Fantastic Beasts: Let’s Go Find Them: Learn about magical beasts in art on this guided tour, then illustrate a book to take home with your fantastic discoveries.1:30-2:15 p.m. Monday, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W Francis St. Included with admission.
6 David Givens presents Jamestown Rediscovery findings: Join the Historic Triangle Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Virginia when David Givens presents the latest findings by the Jamestown Rediscovery team at the Memorial Church. 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Riverside Doctors Hospital Williamsburg, 1500 Commonwealth Ave. Free.
5 We Need A Hero: St. Bede’s parishioner Brigadier General Jack Nicholson will talk about his friend Capt. Humbert “Rocky” Versace, who served during the Vietnam War and was captured and tortured by the Viet Cong but never abandoned his values or beliefs. He was an inspiration to fellow prisoners and was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. 10-11 a.m. St. Bede’s Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road. Free.
4 Presenting Art: The Importance of the Vessel: David Brashear, interim director of the Muscarelle Museum of Art, will explore recently constructed museums in America, including smaller museums on college campuses and larger institutions that serve as flagship centers of civic engagement in urban settings. Part of the Muscarelle Exploration lecture series. 6 p.m. Thursday, room 1221 of the Integrated Science Center, 540 Landrum Drive. Tickets $5; purchase at muscarelle.org.
3 Stories By the Fire: Professional storytellers bring exciting adventures to life by the fire circle at New Quarter Park. Come early to get cozy by the fire and roast s’mores. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Drive. Free.
2 “The HandleBards: A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Jamestown Settlement: A cast of four men play all the parts of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” using the props and costumes they’ve carried on their bikes for the occasion — even using a pedaled bike to draw the curtain. 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road. Included with admission.
1 Crandall Creek Bluegrass Concert: A six-member family bluegrass band from Moundsville, West Virginia, will bring heartfelt mountain melodies to Williamsburg. The group will perform original songs inspired by the Appalachian experience as well as offer the audience tributes to some of the best tunes from America’s past. 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Kimball Theatre, 428 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Tickets $15-$20; purchase at brownpapertickets.com/event/4218769.
