In Partnership With:

Good Morning, Williamsburg!

Quite a weekend ahead! Depending on the source, anywhere from 4-21” of snow is expected!! 😬 While we aren’t sure how much will actually accumulate, we are sure you should be prepared.

Snow doesn’t stop our letter though! Jefferson our mascot will take it from here!

Today’s Order: 
News🗞️, Trivia🤓, Real Estate🏠, Local Events🥳, Live Music🎤

This Week’s Top Stories:
Some local stories are behind a paywall, so we do our best to provide clear summaries.

Restaurant Weeks Return to Williamsburg & Yorktown 🍴
Mark your calendars! Williamsburg’s Restaurant Week returns Feb. 1 through Feb. 7 and Yorktown’s Restaurant Week from Feb. 20 through Mar. 1! Read More

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Facility Breaks Ground in JCC 🚧
Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace marked a major milestone in its U.S. expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in James City County Friday. Read More

Region’s First Ever, Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop to Open in Williamsburg 🍾
For those who are sober, a designated driver, pregnant, or just looking for a different option, Point5 — opening soon in Williamsburg — will become the region’s first-ever non-alcoholic bottle shop. Read More

💥Interested in advertising with us? 10,000+ locals read weekly! Fill out this form and we’ll get back you ASAP. 😁 

A Note From Your Neighbor

What are the latest developments in the Williamsburg-area housing market?

David has prepared a one minute video that will bring you up to speed!

In fact, at the beginning of each quarter during 2026, David will share insights into the local housing market and what to expect in the near-term as a buyer and/or seller here in the area.

Call David at (757) 912-4440 if you are in the market to buy or considering a move.

Make sure you tell him The Early Burg sent you!

We hope you got it right! 😁 If not, better luck next week!

Take a look at some of the most popular listings this week! And make sure to use David Tortolini for your real estate needs - he is easily one of Williamsburg’s best.

Make sure to let David know you saw him in The Early Burg!

Be sure to watch for things labeled MAJOR EVENT as those are highly popular and ones not to miss!

Multiple Days

⛸️ Ice Skating | Liberty Ice Pavilion | Daily through Feb 28th


Thursday 1/22

🎵 Music Bingo | Highway Pizza | 6:30-8:30pm (Recurs weekly)

🔞 Baddies & Daddies (Adult) Bingo (18+ Only) | Precarious Beer Project | 7pm

🎶 Music Bingo | Old School Cider House | 6-8:30pm

🎵 Jukebox Bingo | Alewerks Brewing Company | 6pm


Friday 1/23

🎼 Silver Hand Jazz Jam | Silver Hand Meadery | 6-8pm

🤔 Trivia On Tap | Brickshire Golf Club | 5:30-8pm | More Info / Register Free
This one should be a TON of fun!!

🌟 80’s Glow Karaoke Party | Williamsburg Eagles Social Club | 7-11pm

🎵 Dewey Decibel Concert Series: Three Jolly Coachmen | Williamsburg Library | 7-10pm
Call (757) 741-3370 for information regarding tickets. $5.50 per ticket. Likely to sell out!

🍰 Winter Wonderland Cake Decorating (Ages 7-12) | JCC Rec Center | 5:30-7:30pm | Registration Required (limited spots remain)


Saturday 1/24

🏃‍♀️ 2026 Frostbite Finale 5k, 10k & Half Marathon | Jamestown Settlement | 7:30-11am | Various Start Times | Register Now

🔡 Adult Scrabble Club (Ages 19+) | James City County Library | 10:15am-1pm

🗣️ Underground Circuit Grand Slam Poetry | 421 Prince George St. #A | 7:30pm

🔭 Telescope Viewing | Frothy Moon Brewhouse | 7pm


Sunday 1/25

🪡 Sit & Stitch (Ages 19+) | James City County Library | 1-2:30pm

🤔 Mega Awesome Trivia (all ages) | Precarious Beer Project | 2-3:30pm

🏈 Big Screen Sundays | Virginia Beer Company | 3pm


Notable Upcoming Events

🕺💃 (MAJOR EVENT) Dancing With the Williamsburg Stars (Charity Event) | Phi Beta Kappa Hall W&M | Sat, Mar 7th | Tickets Here and/or you can Donate Here
This one sells out QUICKLY! Tickets just went live so get yours now before they are gone!

🍽️ (MAJOR EVENT) Persephone’s Descent: An Evening of Infinite Winter | Sat, Jan 31st | Days Hotel by Wyndham | 5-10:30pm | Buy Tickets

🎭 Youth Talent Show (ages 5-18) | Williamsburg Library Theatre | Sat Feb 28th | 2pm | More Info
Start having the kiddos prep! Should be a blast!

Events of the Week, Sponsored By:

Thursday 1/22

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. UNCW
Kaplan Arena | Tipoff @7pm | Doors Open @6pm

White Out! 
Join Tribe men’s hoops as they host the defending CAA Champion UNC Wilmington Seahawks as William & Mary students return to campus! Show your William & Mary Pride and wear WHITE to the game and help us WHITE OUT Kaplan!

The first 250 fans through the gates will secure a white '26 replica men’s hoops jersey!
Get Tickets!


Saturday 1/24

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Hofstra
Kaplan Arena | Tipoff @2pm | Doors Open @1pm

Star Wars Day! 
Get ready for a showdown that spans galaxies, because on Saturday, January 24th, the force will be strong in Kaplan Arena for Star Wars Day! We are encouraging all fans to dress up as your favorite Star Wars character and join fellow fans in celebrating movie franchise. Various Star Wars characters will be at the game for photo and meet-and-greet opportunities!
Get Tickets!


Sunday 1/25

🤸‍♀️ Women’s Gymnastics vs. Southern Connecticut State & Fisk University
Kaplan Arena | Match Starts @3pm | Doors Open @2pm | FREE ADMISSION

Senior Day Meet! 
Join Tribe Women’s Gymnastics as they host the Owls & the Bulldogs for Senior Day. Post-Meet, the entire women’s gymnastics team will be signing autographs on the concourse so snag your free 2026 William & Mary Women’s Gymnastics poster!

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 1/22
Two Drummers | Joe Heilman | 6:30-9:00pm
Cook’s Burger Bar | Cook’s Unplugged | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night | 6-9:30pm (90s Themed)
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke Night w/DJ Foxy Lady | 7-10pm

Friday 1/23
Voodoo Brewing | Katie Howard | 6-9pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Nathan Lienard | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Carl Lacey | 6-9pm
The Corner Pocket | Barry Manilow’s Wardrobe | 7-10pm
Williamsburg Regional Library: Dewey Decibel Concert Series | Three Jolly Coachmen | 7-10pm
Cowboy Cactus | Vinyl Headlights | 8pm-12am
Old School Cider House | Jocelyn Oldham | 5-8pm

Saturday 1/24
Virginia Beer Company | Zack Salsberry | 5-8pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Clayton Perry | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Sammy Lee | 6-9pm
The Corner Pocket | Skinner Box | 7-10pm
The Cowboy Sports Grill | Up-N-The-Air Band | 8pm-12am
Old School Cider House | Wayne Ruotolo | 3-6pm

Sunday 1/25
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Sunday Unplugged | 11am-2pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Mike Corman | 12-3pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Chip Hale | 5-8pm
Old School Cider House | Chris Kelce | 2-5pm
New Kent Winery | Travis Colby | 2-5pm