Name: 23rd Annual Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival
Start: 2025-08-01T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-01T23:00:00-04:00
Location: Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 7:30pm

Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center

$55.50 to $75.50

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18th Annual Native Artisan Market and Festival

Saturday, July 19, 2025 11am to 4pm

Aquinnah Circle

Free Event

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The Portuguese Holy Ghost Parade

Sunday, July 20, 2025 11:30am

Portuguese-American Club

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Friday, August 1 | 10:30am

23rd Annual Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival

Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center

Get ready for the 23rd Annual Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival, a celebration of exceptional black cinema.

$750 to $1,100

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Monday, July 21 | 7:30pm

Graham Nash

Trinity Park Tabernacle

Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of...

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Wednesday, July 30 | 4pm

A’Lelia Bundles presents Joy Goddess

Featherstone Center for the Arts, Francine Kelly Gallery

A’Lelia Bundles will discuss her new book, Joy Goddess, and share the scintillating story of the pioneering glamour and cultural patronage of her great-grandmother, after whom she...

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 16 | 7:30am

Polar Bear Swim

Inkwell Beach

The Polar Bears of Martha's Vineyard is an intergenerational, diverse, social group of people who are dedicated to health and wellness. The Polar Bears meet every...

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Wednesday, July 16 | 8am

Early Bird Meditation

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Meditation instruction and practice. All are welcome. No experience necessary. We start promptly at 8 a.m. and meet for just 50 minutes. For more information,...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 8:15am

Intermediate Tap at OBPL

Oak Bluffs Public Library, Meeting Room

Join us Wednesday mornings for our weekly tap dance group! Professional instruction provided most mornings. Experience recommended, and a limited number of tap shoes will...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 8:30am

Library Walking Group

Edgartown Public Library

Join Library Director Lisa Sherman for a walk around town! We’ll meet at the library’s rear entrance at 8:30am to stretch our legs. The walk...

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Wednesday, July 16 | 8:30am

Self-Guided Labyrinth Walk

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Come with your own intention and see what the labyrinth has to offer you.

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Wednesday, July 16 | 9am

Active Arts Toddler Summer Camp

Island Children's School

Active Arts Summer Camp is a brand-new camp on Martha’s Vineyard, designed specifically for preschool aged chidlren to explore, move, create, and connect outdoors. Camp...

Wednesday, July 16 | 9am

Art Exhibition: Joseph, Glick, Grandin, Hoeft, and Cohan

Old Sculpin Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard Art Association

Martha's Vineyard Art Association members David Joseph, Larry Glick, Anne Grandin, Lynn Hoeft, and Jon Cohan showcase their latest work. July 12–18. Open daily!

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Wednesday, July 16 | 9am

Chilmark Flea Market

Flea Market Field

The oldest outdoor flea market venue on the Island! The "Flea" has evolved into a market like no other. High quality hand made items from...

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Wednesday, July 16 | 9am

Fairy Sculpture Trail

Island Folk Pottery

Created by artists Bill O'Callaghan and Heather Goff, the quarter mile fairy trail meanders through a magical landscape populated with whimsical sculptures. A great destination...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 9am

Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Quests

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy Sengekontacket at your own pace on this self guided tour. The Quest clues will help you uncover the story of the pond's people, places,...

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Wednesday, July 16 | 9am

West Tisbury Farmers Market

Agricultural Hall

Rain or shine. SNAP and EBT are accepted. Free parking and admission. No dogs allowed.

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10am

Art Premiere

Field Gallery

The Field Gallery kicks off the summer season with their first Artists' Premiere starting Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10am

Artist's Premiere, Featuring New Work by Meg Mercier

North Water Gallery

Join us Thursday, July 10th to view new paintings by Meg Mercier. Meg Mercier is an artist inspired by her love for Martha's Vineyard...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10am

Artists Premiere: Alison Shaw, Dan VanLandingham, and Anne Besse-Shepherd

Granary Gallery

Join us for an artists's premiere of the artwork of Island photographer, Alison Shaw and paintings by Dan VanLandingham, and Anne Besse-Shepherd. Alison Shaw...

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10am

Farm Tour with Meadow Wagon Ride

FARM Institute

Explore the FARM in this family-friendly guided tour. Ever wondered how many eggs a chicken lays a day? Or what the cows at the farm...

member adult: $3, member child: $5, nonmember adult: $6, nonmember child: $10

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10am

Seashore Discovery

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Meet amazing creatures of the sea!

$20 members, $25 non-members

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10am

Tides of Tradition: The Next Wave of Sailor’s Valentines

The Carnegie

Contemporary sailors' valentines by Island women artisans, inspired by 19th-century shell mosaic keepsakes once brought home from Barbados by whalers. Explore during Night at The Carnegie,...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10am

Union Chapel Bible Study

Union Chapel

Join us for Bible Study Group reading - Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted. A weekly course from July 9 to August 27. Wednesdays at...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10am

Vineyard Vignettes by Photographer Larry Glick

The Carnegie

50 years of capturing the island’s essence and beauty by the award winning photographer. Explore during Night at The Carnegie, July 10, 4 – 7...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10:15am

Outside Storytime

Oak Bluffs Public Library, Children's Room

Outside storytime! We'll be inside on rainy days. Join us for a fun-filled storytime with stories, songs, scarves, and a parachute. Stories are geared toward...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10:30am

Alpaca Walk and Talk

Island Alpaca, Island Alpaca Pastures, but first meet in the farm store

Walking with alpaca is a way to learn more about how gentle they truly are. A wonderful experience for all ages. Every participant will learn...

$20 to $30 per person

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10:30am

Discovery Days

Edgartown Public Library

Come to the library for this joint program with the Family Center. Caregivers and children will explore a new theme together each week. All ages...

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10:30am

Farmer's Market Storytime

Agricultural Hall

Join children's librarian, Hannah, at the West Tisbury Farmer's Market for a storytime featuring fun picture books and silly songs. All ages are welcome. Free...

free

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Wednesday, July 16 | 10:30am

Historic Walking Tours

Old Whaling Church

The Carnegie Heritage Center's Historic Tour is a 75-minute guided walking tour of Edgartown, providing exclusive access to the Island's most iconic, historic buildings. Led...

Wednesday, July 16 | 11am

Color, Flow, Form Show

Louisa Gould Gallery

New artworks by Deborah T. Colter, Suzanne Hill, and Mary Parkman. The show dates are from June 25 - July 31.

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The Shark Is Broken

18th Annual Native Artisan Market and Festival

The Portuguese Holy Ghost Parade

Trending Events

23rd Annual Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival

Graham Nash

A’Lelia Bundles presents Joy Goddess

Upcoming Events

Polar Bear Swim

Early Bird Meditation

Intermediate Tap at OBPL

Library Walking Group

Self-Guided Labyrinth Walk

Active Arts Toddler Summer Camp

Art Exhibition: Joseph, Glick, Grandin, Hoeft, and Cohan

Chilmark Flea Market

Fairy Sculpture Trail

Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Quests

West Tisbury Farmers Market

Art Premiere

Artist's Premiere, Featuring New Work by Meg Mercier

Artists Premiere: Alison Shaw, Dan VanLandingham, and Anne Besse-Shepherd

Farm Tour with Meadow Wagon Ride

Seashore Discovery

Tides of Tradition: The Next Wave of Sailor’s Valentines

Union Chapel Bible Study

Vineyard Vignettes by Photographer Larry Glick

Outside Storytime

Alpaca Walk and Talk

Discovery Days

Farmer's Market Storytime

Historic Walking Tours

Color, Flow, Form Show

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