Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Thursday, June 29

Early Birders

The early bird gets the worm (or fish)! Join Felix Neck birders for a casual walk of the wildlife sanctuary grounds to look for summertime birds. Bug spray...

World Peace Game Summer Camp

The World Peace Game is an immersive self-discovery and learning experience in the form of geo-political simulation. Four countries are pitted against each...

Art Exhibit: On a Path

A solo exhibit featuring Island paintings by Katherine Gagnon.

Beginner Pickleball Clinic

Minimum of two participants. A class covering the needs of the students including the dink, volley, the non-volley zone, groundstrokes, serve and return of...

Island Folk Pottery Sculpture Trail

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

Kayak and Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) Quests

Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond on this self-guided tour. Rhyming quest clues (think: treasure hunt!) will help you uncover the story of the pond's people, places,...

Pickleball Drop In for Advanced Beginners and Intermediate

Drop in for advanced beginner and intermediate pickleball players looking to enhance their game, meet new opponents, and have a blast!

Pirates Puzzle Escape Room

Play our fun and immersive escape room games and create new memories. Work with your team to solve a series of puzzles in our Jaws or Vineyard Pirate Mystery...

Polly Hill Arboretum Tour

Learn about the people, plants and features of this beautiful historic and horticultural Vineyard attraction. The registered historic landmark has nationally...

Poucha Pond Discovery Kayak

Explore the saltmarsh and coastal ponds of Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge with a natural history and engagement ranger in this guided discovery kayak tour. Learn...

Kids doing dance at The Yard!

Each weeklong program will challenge children through fun, active dance classes that build skill and technique; nurture the child's choreographic voice and...

Art Exhibit: Explorations, a Celebration of Nature's Complexity

New works by Lynda Reeves McIntyre will be on display for the month of June in the Community Room of the West Tisbury Free Public Library. Ms. McIntyre, a...

Art Exhibit: Photographs by Peter Dreyer

Join us for a new show from Peter Dreyer, who has been a professional photographer for over 40 years. He works in large-format film photography and produces...

Cape Pogue Discovery Tour

Explore Cape Pogue’s magnificent barrier beach and wildlife refuge on an open-air, over-sand adventure. Learn about the rare and protected flora and fauna...

Eisenhauer Gallery

The Eisenhauer Gallery is known for its eclectic paintings and playful but elegant showroom. More than 40 artists from places as far away as New Zealand and...

Exhibit: Lightwork, by Melissa Knowles

The Oak Bluffs Public Library presents Lightwork, an exhibit of photographs taken by Melissa Knowles.

Exhibit: The Extraordinary Life of Dorothy West

Following her life from Boston to New York, Moscow, and Martha’s Vineyard, explore the story of Dorothy West, writer, editor, and youngest member of the...

Exhibit: The Lost Birds Project

Artist Todd McGrain envisioned this exhibition as a public memorial to birds driven to extinction in modern times. Part natural history and part artist’s...

Exhibit: The Perfect Craft: Wooden Boat Building, Then and Now

Small craft made of wood have been part of Island culture for thousands of years. They have helped to feed local families, connect the Vineyard to the wider...

Field Gallery

The Field Gallery offers a comfortable, supportive, ever-changing exhibition environment, featuring contemporary art by both emerging and established...

Polly Hill Arboretum Tour

Learn about the people, plants and features of this beautiful historic and horticultural Vineyard attraction. The registered historic landmark has nationally...

Weed Walk

Learn weedy wisdom from noted forager Rebecca Gilbert.

Wildlife Encounters

This Island is filled with some amazing animals. Who lives here? Are they slimy? Cold-blooded? What makes a reptile a reptile or a bird a bird? We'll answer...

Island Alpaca Welcomes You to a Walk!

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 the basics of...

Naomi Goldberg Haas teaching a class.

Enjoy moving with full expression and purpose, Naomi's class "Modern dance for life" integrates the thinking body with the emotional body. Barre work moves...

Pickleball Drop In for Beginners

Drop in for advanced beginner pickleball players looking to enhance their game, meet new opponents, and have a blast!

The Carnegie Heritage Center

75-minute guided walking tour of Edgartown begins at the The Carnegie Heritage Center. Lively educators share the Island's rich maritime and summer tourism...

Cousen Rose Gallery

Wooden figure designs, abaca, paintings, prints and necklaces. Open on Saturdays in June. For Sunday appointments, please call 617-939-3012 to schedule.

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: Night Heron Gallery Reunion Show

Showcasing a wonderful selection of paintings, pastels, prints, jewelry, woodcuts and more.

Exhibit: On Genres

Winter Street Gallery is pleased to present On Genres, a group exhibition that takes a look at 17th century genres in painting through a contemporary and...

Exhibit: Set Sail

Featuring new works by Kate huntington, Larry Johnston, Nick Paciorek, Robert Stickloon, David Whitbeck, Peggy Turner Zablotny and more.

Kara Taylor Gallery

Featuring oil paintings and mixed media work by Kara Taylor with occasional pop-up guest artists. The outdoor meadow features site specific works: Stone...

Seaweed from the Island

Seaweed art exhibit at our home gallery in Aquinnah, half-mile. from the Gay Head Lighthouse.

Toddler Time

Come join us at the Chilmark Library every Thursday at 11 a.m. for Toddler Time. We'll explore songs, stories, games, and playtime together. Ideal for ages 2...

Exhibit: Timeless - Celebrating Island Women Artists Over 80

When we learned about the movie 80 for Brady and a group of four octogenarian women living their best lives, we were inspired to host an invitational show at...

Art Exhibit: Shifting Spaces by Allison Roberts

Paintings and illustrations by the Island-based aritst will be shown in the Playhouse Artspace. Join us for an opening reception on June 21 from 5 to 6 p.m....

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...

Cape Pogue Discovery Tour

Explore Cape Pogue’s magnificent barrier beach and wildlife refuge on an open-air, over-sand adventure. Learn about the rare and protected flora and fauna...

Senior Movement Workshop

Led by Naomi Goldberg Haas. Through the power of dance, individuals experience improved mental and physical health, greater social connection, and creative...

Island Alpaca Welcomes You to a Walk!

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 the basics of...

Lego Club

When playing with toys for building things, children learn while having fun. Creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning and teamwork are skills your...

 Kids Crafts: Fourth of July Parade Wavers

Make ribbon wands you can wave at any Fourth of July event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Buzz on Beekeeping and Honey Tasting

Join us to sample honey from across the Island while listening to the latest buzz on beekeeping from Juli Vanderhoop, a local beekeeper and owner of Orange...

Deep Roots: Short Films about Up-Island Farmers

Join 2022 Vision Fellow Matt Taylor for a showing of his film series about up-Island friends and neighbors! A Q+A with featured homesteaders and farmers will...

Henna Tattoo Pop-Up

Join Nomans every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. for our Henna Pop-up with Maple Mehndi at Nomans in Oak Bluffs. Enjoy our indoor and...

Open Studio

Join us and enjoy Washington Ledesma's new work and vibrant colors in his ceramics and paintings. Bring your friends and family to 5 Murrant avenue (the...

Artist Reception: Melissa Knowles

The Oak Bluffs Public Library celebrates Melissa Knowles during its exhibit of her photographs, Lightwork.

small quantities, in truly backyard compostable bags

This is an open house with snacks, samples, and fantastic free resources! Check out the work we're doing on the eco side of things here on island, make use...

Bake the Rainbow: Challah Class

In this hands-on class, Teri will teach you to bake your own rich and soft challah bread from scratch but with a fun rainbow twist! Together, we’ll create a...

The Details

Join the artists and designers at KIN for a cocktail and dessert party, fashion show, and art exhibit. This is a benefit for the John Coffin House, which...

Bodhi Path Martha's Vineyard

Bodhi Path of Martha's Vineyard has group meditation Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. If you are new to meditation,...

Music in the Square: Mike Benjamin and the Keepers

Come dance with us in the square while listening to Mike Benjamin and the Keepers!

Reiki Healing Workshops

Join Reiki master Wakenda Johnson for a class introducing reiki. This group class will focus on the origins, benefits, and steps to integrate reiki into your...

Thursday, June 29