Events
Tuesday, November 19
A fusion of Latin and International dance moves that create a dynamic and exciting cardio workout.
Floor Barre meets Pilates with total body conditioning with Liz Maclellan.
Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour...
We are a meditation study group that uses guided meditation, silence and participant sharing to explore the principles and practices of mindfulness. All...
For ages 15 months to 2.9 years with Coral Shockey. Set in a small art room environment with art exploration tables and painting easels. Caregivers are...
This group met for many years at the home of Tom Maley and now they meet at Featherstone for two hours each Tuesday morning. New participants are welcome....
With Sandy Blythe and Lloyd Henke. Meets at OBCOA and walk to various locations in our beautiful town. Bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable shoes.
Move and groove with The Yard. The Yard’s Director of Island Programs and Education, Jesse Keller Jason, makes every(body) feel comfortable in this dance...
Using short stories that also have film adaptations, this class gives children an opportunity to listen to a story and then see it come to life on the...
Come join us for children's traditional storytime. Come sing songs and listen to stories. Best for ages 3 and up.
This is an opportunity for many different levels to enjoy open play. We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with...
Ilmarinen Vogel, who has experience in several writing groups, will be the facilitator. He follows Ellie Bates and others before her who welcome seasonal...
This is an opportunity for many different levels to enjoy open play. We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with...
Dark and Creepy: Shade Gardens and Ground Covers with Cammie Naylor, Garden Designer, Donaroma's
With Frank Creney. This is a non-instructional time for adults familiar with ceramics to work on their own in the Pottery Studio.
Come get help with computers, ebooks and social media with our I.T./Reference Librarian. Tuesday through Thursday by appointment. Contact the library to make...
Artists and craftspeople, bring your unfinished project or your unrealized vision to bring it to that next level. Every class will include a free themed...
For teens ages 13 to 18. Open stage jam sessions, full backline available, multi-track recording and mdid beats workstation.
For ages 6 to 12 with Charlotte Hall and Helen Hall. Children will be introduced to functional design, aesthetics and creative problem solving using form,...
Cindy Bonnell, master knitter, presides over a sociable group of knitters in one of our upstairs meeting rooms here at the library. Knitters and aspiring...
Homework help, activities, coding and more for kids 10 and above. (Or 8 to 9 year olds with a mature caregiver).
Come see the beautiful meditation hall and surroundings and join Tsony and other Bodhi Path participants for tea, snacks and information about the center.
Face yoga is a completely natural alternative to anti-aging remedies. There are over 43 muscles in the face that can be targeted to lift the skin, naturally...
Learn the basics of video production with special guests MVFF Labs. Kids ages 7 and above will try various activities, including green screen games,...
Class is structured around core stability through a variety of yoga poses with Megan Grennan.
Strength work with weights and conditioning using your own body weight for resistance with Kris Martin.
Local writer Wayne Greenwell will give a reading in honor of his newly published book, Le Club desPot. Books will be available for purchase and signing....
With Donna Jancsy and Lynn Thorp. All ages are welcome.
MV Table Tennis Club welcomes players of all ages and skill levels. Come play, practice and have fun. Equipment available for use.
A fantastic cardio class based on outdoor riding with Jeannie Wright.
Join the Vineyard Gazette’s librarian, Hilary Wallcox, through a tour of the newspaper’s archives, which date to its founding in 1846. Does your Island home...
Discuss this month’s book pick, We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Copies will be available for check out at the Oak Bluffs Library...
Make computer maintenance part of our routine! You will learn preventative maintenance, which can save you a lot of unnecessary troubleshooting and help...
Join us to practice your English language skills over conversation and refreshments. Good for speakers of all languages, ages, and proficiency levels,...
Brilliantly capturing a remarkable performer near the peak of her prodigious power, Amazing Grace is a thrilling must-watch documentary for Aretha Franklin...
Win up to $75 in gift certificates. Hosted by Johnny "Showtime" Tiernan and Emily Hunsaker.
PathwaysARTS hosts an evening of literary arts with recipients of Martha's Vineyard Cultural Council (MVCC) Grants over the years. This is part of a series...
Wednesday, November 20
Cardio fitness followed by muscle conditioning with Maria McFarland.
Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour...
The Charter School will host weekly tours for prospective students.
Parent/child activity with a focus on how children learn through play with the MV Family Center. This is a facilitated playgroup, no registration is required.
A fun, challenging class for seniors and beginners. Building strength, balance, stability, and confidence. With Barbra Smith.
The ongoing memory support group is a weekly group serving those recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and wishing to find a supportive environment to...
Come read today’s paper, drink some complimentary coffee (courtesy of Tony’s Market), have some pastry, and chat.
Come sing songs, listen to stories and play with some fun soft toys. Best suited for babies and up until age 2.
Join us for songs, stories and play. Each storytime offers a new craft. Bilingual books are read in English and Portuguese. Offered in collaboration with...
Non-instructional time to create on your own in the Printmaking Studio. Fae Kontje will monitor studio time and be available for guidance.
This is an opportunity for many different levels to enjoy open play. We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with...
We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with taped lines if needed. All courts are inside and available for...
Working from photographs (or outside ‘en plein air’ at Featherstone if the weather permits) we’ll examine all the elements that contribute to a successful...
Come get help with computers, ebooks and social media with our I.T./Reference Librarian. Tuesday through Thursday by appointment. Contact the library to make...
The Island Food Pantry strives to cultivate a healthy, hunger-free community on Martha’s Vineyard. Together with our many volunteers, partners, and...
With Nancy Blank and Sabrina Kuchta. Children welcome with experienced adult supervision. This is a non-instructional time for those familiar with ceramics...
Do you experience difficulty sleeping, sudden outbursts/anger, flashbacks, nightmares, depression, emotional numbness, easily startled/frightened, trouble...
For ages 6 to 12 with Coral Shockey and Charlotte Hall. Children will be introduced to functional design, aesthetics and creative problem solving using...
Homework help, activities, coding and more for kids 10 and above. (Or 8 to 9 year olds with a mature caregiver).
Led by Jill Jupen. This month's book is Buddha’s Little Finger by Victor Pelevin.
No teens allowed during this special tween game time. Classic Wii, VR and Roblox. Best for kids ages 8 to 12.
Dan Sharkovitz will offer a presentation of A World of Good, his first collection of short stories. This book represents a dream fulfilled of writing a book...
Linsey Lee, Oral History Curator at the Martha's Vineyard Museum, will discuss her newest book of excerpts from oral history interviews; Vineyard Voices 3 -...
Get all the gaming fun without the digital daze that comes with video games. We have classics, as well as some great new games. We'll also provide food,...
It is a chance for beginners who are curious about yoga to start with the basics or for someone with a deep practice to explore slow, long-held poses and...
In this adults-only class we will discuss and experiment with hand building techniques. No prior experience in ceramics is necessary; this class can be...
Can the Campfire tragedy happen here on MV? An educational forum on the risks and preventive measures for the Island of Martha's Vineyard Speaker: Dr. of...
Come learn how to play the ukulele in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Play along with the group and enjoy refreshments and lots of laughs. Just bring your uke, or...
Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English Emeritus at Swarthmore College, will present the next in the ongoing program series...
The iconic Vineyard blues band featuring Johnny Hoy, Jeremy Berlin, Delanie Pickering and Kevin Medeiros.
Thursday, November 21
A fusion of Latin and International dance moves that create a dynamic and exciting cardio workout.
Floor Barre meets Pilates with total body conditioning with Liz Maclellan.
Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour...
This multi-level class welcomes first time knitters as well as those with more experience. Projects will be tailored to your skill set, and are designed to...
Come experience the magic of enameling - Watch grains turn glossy and bond to metal.
A weekly social gathering with live music, refreshments, and discussion. Welcoming, inclusive environment for seniors, caregivers, and those with memory...
Open to writers of all kinds. No registration necessary, repeat attendance encouraged. Bring something to share.
Drop in. All welcome. Music for strings (and others). Bring guitar, fiddle, bass, banjo, mandolin or whatever you like to play.
This is an informal discussion and support group for people parenting infants (prenatal to 12 months.)
Read, explore and discover a new theme each week with the MV Family Center. This is a parent/child activity focusing on how children learn through play. Each...
Laura Jordan presents seasonal songs and movement. The class is somewhat structured but it’s a free flowing environment, allowing space for magic to happen...
This is an opportunity for many different levels to enjoy open play. We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with...
20% of the pre-tax food sale goes to the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs supporting Oak Bluffs Public Library's programs, services and collections. Dine-in...
Come join us for lunch and some charity knitting. We will be knitting items for Hospice of Martha's Vineyard's annual Christmas sale. Patterns and yarn are...
Join Jenna from the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival for film literacy workshops. Join us for one week or all. Recommended for ages 3 and above.
Come get help with computers, ebooks and social media with our I.T./Reference Librarian. Tuesday through Thursday by appointment. Contact the library to make...
Come enjoy a lively discussion in a casual atmosphere. Monthly book selections are available at the circulation desk, and everyone is invited to join us....
Piano players can sign up to serenade the library for up to 30 minutes each. Stop in to play a few pieces or simply enjoy the performances by our talented...
For teens ages 13 to 18. Open stage jam sessions, full backline available, multi-track recording and mdid beats workstation.
For ages 6 to 12 with Charlotte Hall and Helen Hall. Children will be introduced to functional design, aesthetics and creative problem solving using form,...
Homework help, activities, coding and more for kids 10 and above. (Or 8 to 9 year olds with a mature caregiver).
Please join us for a lively discussion of There, There by Tommy Orange.
Face yoga is a completely natural alternative to anti-aging remedies. There are over 43 muscles in the face that can be targeted to lift the skin, naturally...
Learn the basics of video production through various activities, including green screen games, stop-motion animation and documentary filmmaking. Join us for...
A poetry workshop led by Island poets Spencer Thurlow and Donald Nitchie. Come join us in reading and discussing two or more poems from classic and...
Conflict is a part of everyday life. Mediators guide disputatants toward mutually satisfying agreements. Couse participants learn mediation skills, tools...
MV Table Tennis Club welcomes players of all ages and skill levels. Come play, practice and have fun. Equipment available for use.
Have a fun 45-minute ride singing to your favorite songs while strengthening your heart and lungs.
Join us for Raclette Night every Thursday with Chef Patrice. Raclette, (a word derived from the French verb racler, meaning, "to scrape") is a traditional...
MV women, it's time to reconnect. Come make some new acquaintances and catch up with old friends. Get what you want from the menu, and join us for this...
Join Naomi in creating "Beach Ornaments." Naomi will instruct and design the ornaments along with you as you listen to music and enjoy creating with friends....
It’s time to fall in love with crafting. This month’s art adventure will be artistically sticking leaves (real and fake) onto jars to make a candle...
Atlantic Public Media presents a public listening event to celebrate the creation of new audio work by nine students at this fall’s Transom Story Workshop.
With Nancy Blank and Sabrina Kuchta. This is a non-instructional time for adults familiar with ceramics to work on their own in the Pottery Studio.
The Island's finest playing whatever they feel like. Permanent players include Johnny Hoy, Mike Benjamin, Willy Mason, Kevin Medeiros and Jessie Leaman. You...
Friday, November 22
Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour...
A fun, challenging class for seniors and beginners. Building strength, balance, stability, and confidence. With Barbra Smith.
Come for conversations and coffee with Oak Bluffs Police Chief Erik Blake.
Qi Gong and Yang-style Taijiquan with Diane Crane. All skill levels are welcome.
This is an opportunity for many different levels to enjoy open play. We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with...
The Martha’s Vineyard Vegan Society is back with their monthly food distribution and an informative talk on how to eat a healthy, plant-based diet. One bag...
Homework help, activities, coding and more for kids 10 and above. (Or 8 to 9 year olds with a mature caregiver).
Combines pilates, yoga, and ballet to give you beautiful, sculpted, lean muscles-without the impact and injuries dancers endure.
Join our guest host Colin for a raucous viewing of a movie featuring the fascinating cult persona Nicolas Cage. Pop-up video style, with fun facts shared...
Come be part of our great community organization. You are invited to join our open enrollment membership drive (Membership valid until the end of 2020). We...
A delightful evening of music and song presented by some of the Vineyard's best performers. Audiences return to the Playhouse time and time again to brighten...
PathwaysARTS hosts a multi-arts event with past recipients of Martha's Vineyard Cultural Council Grants - for an evening of songwriting, music, artist talks...
Presented by the students of the Oak Bluffs School and directed by Taffy McCarthy with music by Brian Weiland.
All blues all the time, one of best little bands you've never heard of.
A random band. Featuring Ricky Prime, Mike Parker, Hudson, Pinto and Phil.
Saturday, November 23
A fusion of Latin and International dance moves that create a dynamic and exciting cardio workout.
We have everyone from beginners to professionals in these classes. Come with a drawing or photograph that you would like to paint. Don't be afraid. Join us...
Stop by the library for a cup of coffee and some conversation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Aquinnah Library.
In this class, with Nancy Blank and Sabrina Kuchta, we will explore various techniques in hand building. From decorative planters to dragons to mugs,...
This is an opportunity for many different levels to enjoy open play. We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with...
Join Laurisa Rich for a fire cider tasting. Participants of Fire Cider on the Farm are welcome to return to the farm kitchen with their fire cider for a...
Earn cash for your gold and diamonds during our one-day buying event. 20% more value if you select CB Stark store credit. This is a great time to clean out...
The Island Food Pantry strives to cultivate a healthy, hunger-free community on Martha’s Vineyard. Together with our many volunteers, partners, and...
Join the Family Center on Saturday mornings for Open Center. Open Center is a weekend opportunity for families and caregivers to utilize the newly renovated...
Our Technology Librarian can (maybe) help with your device. Call to sign up for a 30-minute slot.
PathwaysARTS presents a three session community Collage Workshop led by local artist, Cheyanne Vandall. Bring your cut-out pictures, photographs, poetry...
Carolina demonstrates how to make handmade sushi rolls. Cooking show format with tasting at the end.
These age-appropriate crafts are free and open to the public. Please visit the WT Library's online calendar for weekly craft listings.
Come play at the library with toys and friends. Toddlers and pre-K aged children and their caregivers can join us for unstructured play and casual reading in...
Join the Island Wide Youth Collaborative for a Saturday morning craft.
Celebrate the waterfowl and hunting history of Long Point Wildlife Refuge with The Trustees. Decorate your own duck decoy, woodland trail "duck hunt," duck...
Celebrate the holiday season while supporting Island artists and Featherstone. The perfect holiday shopping destination with gifts for everyone (and...
Director Phelim McDermott tackles another one of Philip Glass’s masterpieces, following the now-legendary Met staging of Satyagraha. Star countertenor...
Explore printmaking, collage, stamping and more in this festive hands-on workshop hosted by Island artist Jennifer Burkin. Using a variety of materials,...
Author and Island resident Mathea Morais will read and discuss her debut novel There You Are. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Ms. Morais...
Sign up your future sous chef for these hands-on cooking classes. Every class will feature a different kitchen skill and recipes. Menus TBA. Ages 6 and up,...
Learn about the tribal mountain people of old Persia, and see the exquisite hand-knotted rugs they created several generations ago. Refreshments will be served.
Please join us in the green house to create a custom fall (or winter) wreath. Choose from a grapevine or brass wreath form and design to your liking with...
All ages, all levels chess. Will include untimed chess, timed chess, speed chess, and blitz chess.
Hosted by Keith Healy and Vivian Surprenant. For ages 13 to 18.
Elizabeth Durkee, Oak Bluffs’ Conservation Agent, will speak about adapting to the impacts that the climate crisis will have on the Island. Sea level rise,...
Face yoga is a completely natural alternative to anti-aging remedies. There are over 43 muscles in the face that can be targeted to lift the skin, naturally...
The Edgartown PTA is sponsoring an evening out with a silent auction beginning at 4:30 p.m. and music with the fabulous Joanne Cassidy from 6 to 9 p.m. Come...
A delightful evening of music and song presented by some of the Vineyard's best performers. Audiences return to the Playhouse time and time again to brighten...
Presented by the students of the Oak Bluffs School and directed by Taffy McCarthy with music by Brian Weiland.
Our local favorites Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish followed by The Jaywalkers. Bring your dancing shoes and your friends.
Sunday, November 24
Combines pilates, yoga, and ballet to give you beautiful, sculpted, lean muscles-without the impact and injuries dancers endure.
There will be one service that day, and then we’ll celebrate with our traditional Potluck Brunch and rich fellowship. After we eat we’ll gather together in...
Join us for another fun schooling show. All are welcome. Course is set, so come in and practice this week. This is an unjudged event and a great opportunity...
This I Believe IV - Jennifer Knight and members of the Congregation. As UUs at the UUSMV, we share common principles and a mission to foster community...
This is an opportunity for many different levels to enjoy open play. We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with...
With Noepe Center for the Arts. Open to anyone looking for a quiet space to write. Get away from your phone, your laundry (even your kids) and join fellow...
A delightful evening of music and song presented by some of the Vineyard's best performers. Audiences return to the Playhouse time and time again to brighten...
The language of the Jewish and black ghettos have enriched the wider American vernacular, according to this pop-linguistics book. An intriguing romp for...
Presented by the students of the Oak Bluffs School and directed by Taffy McCarthy with music by Brian Weiland.
Join the MV Family Center at the Ag Hall for Barn Buddies. This is an open playgroup for families and caregivers of children 0 to 8. The MV Family Center...
The library will host its biannual Community Poetry Reading featuring community members reading their own poems and/or the poems of others. Help keep the...
With Nancy Blank and Sabrina Kuchta. This is a non-instructional time for adults familiar with ceramics to work on their own in the Pottery Studio.
Listen to the world's favorite arias and duets while enjoying the Vineyard's finest Italian cuisine. With Jenny Friedman, soprano; David Behnke, baritone;...
Brothers Sean and Griffin McMahon provide as much music as they do comedic relief on this feel good night. Prepare to be impressed.
If the gold pin shows up as the head pin, and you bowl a strike, you instantly win one free bowling game and shoe rental, redeemable during a subsequent...
Monday, November 25
A cardio and strength mixture with surprise interval combinations, for all levels with Maria McFarland.
Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour...
A meditation study group that uses guided meditation, silence and participant sharing to explore the principles and practices of mindfulness. No experience...
Parent/child activity with a focus on how children learn through play with the MV Family Center. This is a facilitated playgroup, no registration is required.
Growing older may be inevitable, but mental decline is not. Learn what science has to say about how your brain changes over time. Join us for two 30 minute...
A fun, challenging class for seniors and beginners. Building strength, balance, stability, and confidence. With Barbra Smith.
Come join us for children's traditional storytime. Come sing songs and listen to stories. Best for ages 3 and up.
With Kanta Lipsky. We will explore ways to strengthen our connection to the earth and increase our bodies’ ability to maintain good balance.
This is an opportunity for many different levels to enjoy open play. We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with...
We have two permanent courts and the potential for two additional pickleball courts with taped lines if needed. All courts are inside and available for...
Come experiment with beads and learn the art of knotting with Lucinda Sheldon. Techniques taught include choosing appropriate stringing materials, finishing...
The Island Food Pantry strives to cultivate a healthy, hunger-free community on Martha’s Vineyard. Together with our many volunteers, partners, and...
Homework help, activities, coding and more for kids 10 and above. (Or 8 to 9 year olds with a mature caregiver).
Create a small pouch for yourself or a friend. Think pencil pouch, eyeglass case, cell phone case, change purse or even a small journal cover. Students will...
Contact marthasvineyardchildrenschorus@gmail.com with any questions.
Refuge Recovery is a mindfulness-based addiction recovery community that practices and utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the foundation for the recovery...
Using big swiss balls and weights, this class will include balance, toning, and mobility work, and it will strengthen your core, arms, and glutes. With Emily...
It is a chance for beginners who are curious about yoga to start with the basics or for someone with a deep practice to explore slow, long-held poses and...
November is Alfred Hitchcock month. This week's film is Notorious with Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman.
Learn how two screenwriters solved the nearly 30-year-old art heist at Boston’s Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum (and why they had to turn this historic event...
This month’s book will be The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. Join us for an evening of lively and casual conversation. This group is facilitated by Susan...
Come join the local Board Game Club that meets every Monday night in the upstairs space at The Barn. Anyone is welcome. Board games vary from week to week.
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