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Going for Gold! 🥇🥇
Aug 8-11
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Good morning, Williamsburg! We hope you enjoy reading this week’s publication of The Early Burg - a place where you get local Williamsburg news, live music locations, events, and anything you need to know for the area in under 5 minutes. We do the digging so you don’t have to. By locals, for locals.
In today’s Early Burg we’ll cover:
Live music you should check out 🎶
What to do this weekend 🎉
Latest News on Williamsburg Sports & Events Center
Olympic Medal Count🥇🥈🥉 (because no one is more patriotic than us here in Williamsburg!)
And more!
Let’s get into it. 🏃
Williamsburg Trivia 🧐
True or False? The College of William & Mary, founded in 1693, is the second oldest college in the United States.
*Answered in next issue
Prior Edition - let’s see how you did on the last trivia question!
Q: Virginia has had three capital cities: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Richmond. Why did Thomas Jefferson push it to be moved from Williamsburg to Richmond in 1780?
A: To increase the distance from British attack, ultimately reducing vulnerability of the revolutionary state government
The Lowdown
National Community Survey Open to All City of Williamsburg Residents 🗣️
The City of Williamsburg is inviting all residents to take the National Community Survey (NCS), a biannual resident survey that gathers input on government services and measures the quality of life in the community. The NCS is will open to all residents aged 18 and older on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at the following hyperlink (English & Spanish options): Survey Links Here.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Williamsburg Sports & Events Center 👷🏼✂️🎀
Friday morning marked the first day of construction for the Williamsburg Sports & Events Center, a massive indoor complex in the Historic Triangle. A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the construction, with a number of community leaders and city officials in attendance. The facility is expected to bring strong economic growth to the region. Read the full story here.
Olympic Medal Count 🥇🥈🥉
While not Williamsburg specific, our great city one of the most patriotic in the nation! So where do we stand? The U.S.A. was leading in overall medals scored, though we had trailed China in total gold medals since the start of the games… until the past few days! The United States has fought hard and now leads by one on the gold count! See the count
What to do?
Yorktown Sounds of Summer Concert Series | Riverwalk Landing | Thu Aug 8, 6:30pm - 9:00pm More information
BINGO at the L.A.B. | Alewerks L.A.B. | Thu Aug 8, 6pm - 8pm More information
Punchlines & Pints: Comedy Night at Precarious | Fri Aug 9, 9 - 11pm
Every Friday night, the beer hall is transformed into an epic comedy club. Kick off your weekend with nationally touring comedians, DJs and drink specials! 18+. FREE admission! More information
Williamsburg Farmers Market | 8am - Noon | Sat Aug 10, 8am - 12pm More information (Occurs weekly)
OHANA Fest | Billsburg Brewery | Sat Aug 10, 11am - 11pm
Grab your Hawaiian 🌺 Shirts & Hula Skirts and get ready for a Legendary Ohana Fest Celebration. FREE, family-friendly, island-themed, all-day event full of entertainment! Local Paradise Retreat with live music, a bounce house, kids’ coastal crafts & slushy, adult tropical cocktails & inspired food & treats. More information
Busch Gardens Summer Concert Series | Montell Jordan | Sat Aug 10, 7pm Concert is free with park admission. More information
2nd Sundays Williamsburg | 401 N. Boundary Street | Sun Aug 11, 11am - 5pm
Monthly street art and music festival over 6 blocks of downtown Williamsburg! Shop 175 handcrafted artisans, eat from food & dessert trucks, meet up with friends in the beer/ beverage garden at Stryker Main Stage music, soak up great live music performances all day! Kids crafts & activities on lawn of community building 401 N Boundary. More information
What to do with the Kids
Puppet Storytime + Fun Fridays on the Square | Aug 9, 10am Williamsburg Library
Teens Night Out | Aug 9, 6pm - 8pm Williamsburg Library
Foam Party Weekend! | Williamsburg Campground | Aug 9-11
Beat the heat with cool, invigorating foam at Foam Party Weekend. Enjoy great activities including frolicking in a sea of foam. More information
FREE Sunday Movie Night | Merchants Square | Aug 11, 7:30pm
Join us in the Merchants Square parking lot at sunset for a free movie under the stars. Remember to bring chairs for a cozy and enjoyable evening with your family. More information
Williamsburg Weather
Thursday, Aug 6
83 🌡️ 76 | 🌧️ 66% | 💨 ESE 12 mph
Friday, Aug 7
84 🌡️ 74 | 🌧️ 78% | 💨 SSE 15 mph
Saturday, Aug 8
89 🌡️ 69 | 🌧️ 49% | 💨 W 7 mph
Sunday, Aug 9
87 🌡️ 68 | 🌧️ 21% | 💨 NW 5 mph
Live Local Music 🎙️
Thursday, Aug 8th
Brian Carmona | Plaza Azteca | 6:00pm - 10:00pm More information
Jan & Zane | Bay Haven Grille | 6:00pm - 9:00pm More information
Barry Manilow’s Wardrobe (80’s Band) | Midtown Row Village Green | 6:00pm - 8:00pm More information
Deloreans | Riverwalk Landing | 6:30pm More information
Ben Phelps, Mike Bartusiak, & Kudlz | Two Drummers Smokehouse | 6:30pm - 9:00pm More information
Open Mic Night with Nadia Koz | The Brass Tap | 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Occurs weekly)
Friday, Aug 9th
Pancho | Saude Creek Vineyards | 5:00pm - 8:00pm More information
Phil Poteat | Corner Pocket | 6:00pm - 9:00pm More information
Damian Allen | Strangeways Brewing | 6:00pm - 9:00pm More information
Bill Miles Band | Legasea Marine | 6:00pm - 8:00pm More information
Paul Urban Duo, Fired Up Fridays | Alewerks Brewing Company | 6:30pm - 9:30pm More information
Lane Rice | Williamsburg Winery | 4:00pm - 7:00pm More information
Joycelyn Oldham | Revolution Golf and Grille | 6:30pm - 8:30pm More information
BOCA Band of Consenting Adults | Bay Haven Grille | 8:00pm More information
Crazy X | Second Chances Bar & Grille | 8:00pm - 12:00am More information
Mark Calhoon | Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill | 3:30pm - 6:30 pm
Joe’s Day Off | Charly’s Airport Restaurant | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Karaoke Night with Karaoke Karla | Highway Pizza | 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Occurs Weekly)
Karaoke at the Eagles Aerie 4548 with Fearless Karaoke | 7:30pm - 10:30pm (Occurs Weekly)
Saturday, Aug 10th
Jordan Cooper | Saude Creek Vineyards | 2:00pm - 5:00pm More information
The Manhattan Affair | Williamsburg Winery | 4:00pm - 7:00pm More information
Big Red & The Cowboy Killers | YROC Coastal Bar & Grill | 8:00pm - 10:00pm More information
Barry Manilow’s Wardrobe (80’s Band) | The Hampton Block Party | 6:00pm - 10:00pm More information
ZS3 (Zack Salsberry Trio) | The Virginia Beer Company | 6:00pm - 9:00pm More information
Virginia Shellphish Coalition | Frothy Moon Brewhouse | 6:00pm - 9:00pm More information
Josiah Noska | Alewerks Brewing Company | 6:30pm - 9:30pm More information
The Clue | Bay Haven Grille | 6:00pm - 9:00pm More information
Nadia Koz | Corner Pocket | 7:00pm - 10:00pm More information
Felecia Hoyas | Plaza Azteca | 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday Aug 4th
Jazz Brunch with Tony Mata | Craft 31 | 11:00am - 2:00pm More information (Occurs weekly)
Acoustic Open Mic | Frothy Moon Brewhouse | 11:00am - 1:00pm More information
Matt Bailey | Saude Creek Vineyards | 2:00pm - 5:00pm More information
Ian Vest | Williamsburg Winery | 2:00pm - 5:00pm More information
Nathan Lienard | Virginia Beer Company | 3:00pm - 6:00pm More information
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