The band Sankofa, led by artist Reginald Dillard, presents a tribute to the great Louis Armstrong, featuring commentary on how jazz influenced Black history. Sponsored by the Williamsburg Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Greater Williamsburg Womens Association.
A preacher with a dark past (Guy Pearce) is drawn into the conflict between two warring Maori tribes in 1830s New Zealand. Lee Tamahori directs this violent historical drama which costars Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne and Antonio Te Maioha. 1hr 59min NR Watch trailer This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are...
Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.
Meet a variety of animal critters and discover their role in the ecosystem with educators from the Virginia Living Museum. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.
Feb. 25: Daughters (2024) PG-13 Four young girls prepare for a special dance with their incarcerated fathers as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail. This emotional documentary is a Sundance award winner and Oscar contender. 1hr 48min Watch trailer
Come meet some fellow readers and join the conversation. This book club is designed for ages 9-12 and is limited to 15 members. Call (757) 741-3300, option 4 to register and receive a free copy of this month’s book.
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.
Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and concerned friends of people living with a mental health condition.
Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.
This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their care partners. The Café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators, offering a chance for unstructured conversation, refreshments, and getting to know others in the community with similar memory changes. Who is invited? Anyone with memory loss or concerns with memory loss...
Overture is Flute Frenzy's weekly tuition-free class for beginning flutists in 5th or 6th grade in their first year playing flute. Taught by Flute Frenzy's Artistic Director, Sean Arawjo, the class instruction will focus on the basics of tone production and flute technique, such as breathing, tonguing, and hand position. Students are eligible for this...