Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Wednesday, August 3

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.

Virtual: Virtual Chair Yoga

Virtual Chair Yoga will be held on Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. Chair yoga is a supported style of yoga that is accessible to all levels and ages. In this class,...

7:30am
Virtual Event
Curbside Crafts

Pick up the ingredients to make a playful craft.

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...

Wake Up Wednesdays

Wake up on Wednesdays and head to the Oak Bluffs Library. We'll be here bright and early to wish you a good morning. with places to do work, read or meet...

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...

Acrylic Painting with John Holladay

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...

Chilmark Flea Market

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 Vineyard artists...

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...

Get Back into the Swing of Tennis

This group organized by the Vineyard Haven Public Library is for people that want to practice fun tennis drills in a non-competitive environment. We will...

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...

Jewelry Making: Woven Necklace with Anita Musicant

In this beginner-friendly class, you will create a beautiful and intricately beaded necklace. Dress it up or down, make it one color or several – design your...

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...

Play & Learn

Join the Family Center indoors for a fun group every Wednesday.

Artist's Open Studio: Joan LeLacheur’s Ocean Jewelry

Visit Joan LeLacheur's open studio at 42 Old South Road in Aquinnah to see her Ocean Jewelry for men and women: bracelets, necklaces, earrings pendants,...

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: Let's Dance! 50 Years of The Yard

In 1973, choreographer Patricia N. Nanon had an idea: a colony for performing artists, nestled in the hills of Chilmark, devoted to providing the time,...

Exhibit: Stan Murphy at 100

Across a career that spanned more than fifty years, Stan Murphy painted an Island in transition. He captured the Vineyard’s fishermen and selectmen and...

Exhibit: They Planted the Seeds: Creating Jewish Community on Martha’s Vineyard

This exhibition traces the Jewish community on the Island from its beginnings just after 1900, through the formation of the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center...

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...

Give Me Shelter Art Show to Benefit MV Homeless

Give Me Shelter is a two-day long art show to benefit the goals of Harbor Homes of Martha's Vineyard, a nonprofit organization for all homeless prevention...

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...

Pick Your Own Sunflowers

Come tour the FARM Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to...

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...

Storytime on the Beach!

Presented by the Oak Bluffs Public Library. Songs and stories are geared to kids ages 1.5- to 4 years old but all ages are welcome. This event takes place at...

Discovery Days at the Library

Join Kristen for reading and activities at the Edgartown Library every Wednesday.

Multigenerational Family Gleaning!

Come join Emily at the Island Grown Farm for Multigenerational Family Gleaning led by Astrid of Island Grown Initiative! We will meet at the Island Grown...

Pick Your Own Sunflowers

Come tour the FARM Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to...

Traditional Storytime

Children’s librarian, Mikaela, will be hosting a weekly traditional storytime. Families will be able to listen and enjoy books new and old with some songs...

Carnegie Tours: Historic Tours of Edgartown

The Carnegie Heritage Center’s Historic Tour is a 60-minute guided walking tour of Edgartown. Learn about the Island’s rich maritime history– from the...

Digital Navigation Technology Assistance

Do you need help navigating the internet, using a smartphone or tablet, or other technology questions? Call the library at 508-693-3366 or email...

Exhibit: Alison Shaw Gallery

Fine art prints of Alison's photographs -- new works and old favorites -- are on view in the gallery located in the Oak Bluffs Arts District.

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...

Pick Your Own Sunflowers

Come tour the FARM Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to...

Ruel Gallery

The Ruel Gallery is open for its third season featuring paintings by Colin Ruel. New this season: his one of a kind oyster knives! Also featured is Nettie...

Virtual: Another Summer of Drawing with Elizabeth Whelan

Join artist Elizabeth R. Whelan for a series of 19 free, intermediate-level drawing classes. She will be focusing on technique, good starts for drawings and...

11am
Virtual Event
Pick Your Own Sunflowers

Come tour the FARM Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to...

Sam McKinniss, Lobster Dinner, 2022

Discover contemporary visions of the sea in this new exhibition opening Saturday at Winter Street Gallery. Ranging from depictions of beach-dwelling snails...

Open Pottery Studio at Featherstone

This is a non-instructional time for those familiar with ceramics to work on their own in the Pottery Studio. Attendees must have basic knowledge and be...

Pick Your Own Sunflowers

Come tour the FARM Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to...

Rotary Club of Martha's Vineyard

Meets every Wednesday 12:10 p.m. at the P.A. Club. Enjoy lunch, fellowship and listen to weekly speakers. Visit MVRotary.com for more information. Zoom...

Pick Your Own Sunflowers

Come tour the FARM Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to...

Afternoon Art: Beaded Bracelets

Led by Anita Musicant. For ages 9. During this two-hour class, participants will have the opportunity to design their own memory wire bracelet. No sizing...

Farmer for a Day

Put on your boots and get ready for some fun! Get a glimpse into the life of a farmer with some hands-on farm experience checking in and completing chores...

Painting the Landscape in Watercolor with Lynn Hoeft

Working primarily outside at Featherstone (or indoors in the classroom if the weather demands it), we’ll examine all the elements that contribute to a...

Pick Your Own Sunflowers

Come tour the FARM Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to...

Pick Your Own Sunflowers

Come tour the FARM Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to...

Henna Class

For teens and adults. Learn the basics-: what is henna, how is it made? Each participant receives a henna design. Pre-registration required:...

After School Lego Club

Chilmark Public Library's LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning, and teamwork are some of...

Campfire Stories with Tom Dresser

Come hear Tom Dresser spin some yarns. No registration needed. This free event takes place in the library's courtyard.

Mytoi Meander with Lindsay Allison

Discover and explore Mytoi Garden and learn of its Japanese influence. What influences do you see? Why is there such a garden on Chappaquiddick? Led by...

Wednesday Walk the Chop

Wednesday Walk the Chop meets at the Vineyard Haven Public Library (200 Main street) then walks/runs (or any combination thereof) the West Chop loop. Course...

Exhibit: The Gretchen V. Feldman Collection

Open during MV Film Center hours, this exhibit showcasese the work of Gretchen Feldman. Gretchen Feldman, a former textile conservator, was born in 1934 in...

Aristides Rivas and Meena Malik Concert: Remembering

Join us for a live concert of cello and voice titled, Remembering: A Story of Immigration, Family, and the Search for Identity Through Music. Artists and...

Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Debbie Hale

Intermediate wheel is for students who have completed the four-week Beginner Wheel Throwing and would like to continue to hone their skills.

Storm Tide Pathways On Martha's Vineyard

Join the Center for Coastal Studies for an update on the center's Storm Tides Pathway project. The recently-concluded initiative used mapping technology to...

Emily Bernard

Led by Emily Bernard. What do your friends and family think about your writing? Is it possible to write about people you care about without offending or...

Virtual: Poetry Workshop, led by Donald Nitchie

Poetry drop-in classes led by Donald Nitchie. We will read and discuss two or more poems, then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises...

4:30pm
Virtual Event
Fly Fishing Lessons with Kismet Outfitters

Learn the art of fly casting or brush off the cobwebs with Kismet's expert fly casters. All gear can be provided. The lessons take place at Edgartown...

Johnson C. Smith University Reception

Johnson C. Smith University president Clarence Armbrister and his wife, Denise McGregor Armbrister, cordially invite you to attend a reception at the...

MVY Radio Summer Youth Performance Showcase Series

The 10th Annual MVYRADIO Summer Youth Performance Showcases will run Wednesdays between 5 to 6 p.m. through August 24. Folks can gather on the deck of the...

Virtual: MVLA Classics Online Reading Group

Read and Zoom with us! Join a group on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at 5 p.m. Coming up: The MVLA Virtual Book Group will be reading Persuasion by Jane...

5pm
Virtual Event
Cooking from the Island: Eating What’s Fresh and What’s Local with Chef Jenny Devivo

Join us for this farm to table cooking experience with chef Jenny Devivo! These classes will focus on the bounty of the season and the unique flavors of...

Goat Yoga

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

Journey of a Reluctant Writer: From Finance to Fiction

Conversation with inspirational writer Victoria Wright, who has embarked on a journey to find her true self. In the process, she is remembering how to be...

Live Music: Dukes Duo of the Dukes of Circuit Ave at Nomans MV

Live music with Eric Warner and Maria Stukey of The Dukes of Circuit Ave. Rain or shine.

MV Modern Quilt Guild Meeting

Join the MV Modern Quilt Guild. Weekly meetings at the West Tisbury Library. Free and open to the public. Email Katherine Long at longkat@comcast.net for...

Trivia Night

Join us for trivia every Wednesday, with our host Johnny Showtime!

2022 Union Chapel Young Preacher Series Presents: Matters of the Heart

Join us August 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. as our 2022 Union Chapel Young Preacher Series Presents: Matters of the Heart. Featured Preachers: Pastor Gabby Cudjoe...

Ecstatic Dance MV

Ecstatic Dance is a freeform movement journey, held in a safe and sacred container and facilitated by DJ FlavYa. The sound journey is 1-2 hours and includes...

Film Screening: The Quiet Epidemic

Martha's Vineyard Film Festival presents this documentary about tick-borne illnesses proliferating all over the world. This documentary follows a young girl...

Documentary Week Film Screening: Trapped

Followed by a discussion with director Dawn Porter. Trapped, a feature-length documentary from director Dawn Porter, follows the struggles of the clinic...

Game Night

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.

Two Wings to Heaven: The Story of Bessie Coleman

This one-woman show tells Bessie's story from childhood through her graduation at the French aviation school with dialogue, song and movement. Eight...

MV Concert Series: Charlotte Rose Benjamin with Brad Tucker

Click the website link for more information and to purchase tickets.

Outdoor Summer Film Series: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

A comic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When...

The Summer Night Sky: Travel Among the Cosmos with Mark Alan Lovewell

The Summer Night Sky: Travel Among the Cosmos with Mark Alan Lovewell and the Libraries of Martha’s Vineyard. Join veteran stargazer Mark Alan Lovewell in...

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,...

Wednesday, August 3