Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Monday, August 1

Come to the MV Film Center for a dynamic in-person session

Extraordinary artists, innovators and audiences - a winning combination. Come meet the filmmakers and spark the discussion.

Meditative Morning Drumming

Choose between hundreds of percussion instruments from around the world and participate in an energetic and serene start to your day. No experience...

Yoga and Pilates Under the Tent

Join us for Yoga or Pilates, under the oak trees in the tent at the back of the Tabernacle. In our quiet surroundings, let our teachers guide you through a...

Approaching Painting with Eva Cincotta

This class combines demos, techniques and individual instruction to students on how to loosen up. Discover watercolor, oil and acrylic painting approaches...

Cape Poge Discovery Kayak Tour

Discover the saltmarsh and coastal ponds of Cape Poge Widllife Refuge with a natural history and engagement ranger in this guided discovery kayak tour. Grab...

Climate Solutions Walk and Stroll

Take a self-guided walk around our Turtle Pond loop, learning different ways to take climate action at home and beyond. To provide access for all, we ask...

Family Drumming

Choose between hundreds of percussion instruments from around the world and participate in an energetic and serene start to your day. No experience necessary...

Gate leading to Sculpture Trail

Created by artists Bill O'Callaghan and Heather Goff, the quarter-mile private trail meanders through a magical landscape populated with whimsical...

Kayak Quest

Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond at your own pace on this self-guided tour. Rhyming quest clues (think: treasure hunt!) will help you uncover the story of the...

Poucha Pond Kayak or SUP Rentals

Explore Poucha Pond and the salt marshes of Chappaquiddick by kayak. Launch from Dike Bridge gatehouse. Last boat rental is at 3 p.m. Children 15 and under...

Kids Do Dance

Directed by dance educators and choreographers Deborah Damast and Daria Fitzgerald, Kids Do Dance enables children to develop their own original choreography...

All Island Art Show

The All Island Art Show will take place on Monday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs. The rain date will be August 2. Win...

Edgartown Lighthouse Tours

The Edgartown Light stands perched at the mouth of the harbor, watching over beachgoers and sailors alike. Today, it seems as though the conical iron tower...

Exhibit: Washington Ledesma, Marston Clough, Gail Rodney, Nancy Beams and Sheila M. Fane

Popular Martha's Vineyard Art Association artists at the Old Sculpin Gallery: Washington Ledesma, Marston Clough, Gail Rodney, Nancy Beams, and Sheila M....

Farm Tour with Meadow Wagon Ride

Explore the FARM with a guided tour. Ever wondered how many eggs a chicken lays a day? What the cows at the farm like to eat? (Hint: they are 100% grass...

Flying Horses Carousel

Ride the carousel and try to grab the brass ring at the Flying Horses, America's oldest carousel. Since 1884, the Flying Horses Carousel has delighted...

Gay Head Lighthouse

Experience the history of the Gay Head Lighthouse at the Island's westernmost point and the first lighthouse constructed on Martha's Vineyard. Admission is...

Islanders Write: All About Auto-Fiction: What Is It, and What Are the Rules?

Featuring speakers Hanna Halperin, Peter Kramer, Susan Wilson, and Mathea Morai.

Long Cove Kayak & SUP Rentals

Discover the waters and natural history of Long Cove Pond as you paddle about on a self-guided tour. Rentals are available on the western side of Long Cove...

Movement for Wellness, with Tessa Permar

Tessa Permar has taught movement for over 15 years and draws from traditions of yoga, tai chi, Pilates, modern dance, acrobatics, Capoeira, and voice work....

Mural Mondays

Kids of all ages are welcome to drop in and explore our under-the-sea mural and learn about different sea creatures. “Adopt” a stuffed sea creature to take...

Seashore Discovery

Take a short walk through the forest to a protected beach where you will explore shallow waters with dip nets! Wear clothing and shoes that can get wet and...

Wellness Clinic and Blood Pressure Screening

Public health nurse Lila Fischer will offer a drop-in wellness clinic. Island Health Care, in conjunction with the Island’s boards of health, offers blood...

Vintage Kuba Cloth from Democaratic Republic of Congp

Come to Grange Hall to purchase unique handmade crafts that enable women to support their families. We are six nonprofits supporting small communities in...

Little Sprouts Yoga at the Arboretum

The Little Sprouts Caregiver & Me classes are narrative storytelling yoga classes with an incorporation of free flowing creative movement, music and art....

Outdoor Drop-In Storytime

Come join Weezie for drop-in storytime outdoors in the library courtyard, weather permitting. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration...

Exhibit: Arrivals, Christie Scheele Solo Show

Louisa Gould says “Christie’s paintings are meditative and contemplative gems for your wall. Christie creates a soft-landing place for the viewer to breath,...

Exhibit: Sculpture and Textile Show

This show will celebrate the many Island artists who work in fabric, weave and create art using all elements.

Exhibit: Small Works Show

New small works by gallery artists under $1,000: Ann Mallory, Doug Henry, Timothy Gillespie, Donna Blackburn, Suzanne Hill, Ann Rohzon, Rebecca Everett and...

Exhibit: Summer by the Sea Show

New works by Gallery Artists: Paul Beebe, Peter Batchelder, Wooley Dutton, Rick Fleury, Kate Huntington, Larry Johnston, Sean Roach, Jack Yuen and David...

Outdoor Drop-In Storytime

Come join Weezie for drop-in storytime outdoors in the library courtyard, weather permitting. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration...

Walk in Tech Support with Oliver Ames

This workshop is targeted towards older adults but all are welcome. People are free to come in without an appointment and Oliver will work with them one on...

Afternoon Art: Printmaking

Led by Allison Doherty. These classes will introduce young artists to some printmaking techniques while encouraging them to find their artistic voices. Safe...

Storytime

Come enjoy storytime with Weezie Welz. Join us for stories, songs and puppets! All ages are welcome! This event is free and open to the public!

Mac Help Desk

“Mac Pro” Paul Levy will be on hand to help library patrons with their Mac devices on the West Tisbury Library porch. Drop in with or without your device and...

Islanders Write: Historical Fiction: Exploring Today Through Writing about Yesterday

Featuring speakers Geraldine Brooks, Nicole Galland, Elisa Speranza, Katherine Sherbrooke, and Misan Sagay.

Move & Learn

Join the Family Center for a fun outdoor play group.

Music & Movement

Join the Family Center and other caregivers and their children for music and movement.

Beginner Wheel Throwing with Debbie Hale

In this beginners' ceramics class, students will learn techniques to create forms on the potter’s wheel - cups, bowls, vessels, etc. You will learn the...

Henna Tattoos

Join us in the Community Room on Mondays at 4 P.M. beginning July 18 for henna tattoos! Henna (lawsonia inermis) is a plant-based dye created from the henna...

Goat Yoga

Yoga with goats! Email GoatYogaMV@gmail.com to register.

Pondside Yoga

Join us on Martha’s Vineyard’s south shore, every Monday, for our Pondside Yoga series with YogiJay! Take in the salt air, the soothing lap of the pond, the...

5-Point Ear Acupuncture Clinics

Vineyard Complementary Medicine's weekly clinics are offered at reduced prices to provide relief for many issues including stress relief, anxiety, detox from...

Live Music: Mike Benjamin at Nomans MV

Join us for live music played by Mike Benjamin*. For a full schedule of live music, visit NomansMV.com. *Subject to change

Moonrise Kayak Tour

See Sengekontacket Pond in a new light—moonlight—as we celebrate each month's full moon. With a guide, kayak on the pond as the sun sets, stars twinkle, and...

Live Music: Industry Night

The Ritz opens at 7 p.m. on Mondays for Industry Night. DJ AP spins tunes at 10 p.m.

Live Music: Vineyard Sound Weekly Concerts in Oak Bluffs

An a cappella concert starring 10 East Coast college guys who gather on the Vineyard each summer to sing professionally! Concert site for these weekly...

Documentary Week Film Screening: My Old School

Utilizing playful, period-specific animation, a pitch-perfect soundtrack, the memories of students and teachers, and the talents of Alan Cumming to bring the...

Vineyard Haven Town Band Rehearsals and Summer Performance Schedule

Band rehearsals are held every Monday (7:30 to 9 p.m.) at the Sailing Camp in Oak Bluffs. Open to any musicians who can read music, attend rehearsals, and...

MV Concert Series: David Bromberg Quartet

With his 1971 self-titled Columbia Records release, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter David Bromberg emerged as a wunderkind of American roots...

11th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest

The stage is set for the 11th annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest. This year's line-up features Damon Williams, Alonzo Bodden, Coco Brown, Chris Spencer,...

Monday, August 1