Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Friday, August 11

Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival

Save the date! Schedule and locations to be announced closer to the time of the festival. This nine-day event showcases the works of independent and...

Exhibit: Artwork by Rose Margetson

Works inspired by nature, dreams, beauty and chaos, created by paint and pen and ink. On display throughout August.

Exhibit: Works by Ed (Woody) Schulman

Paintings with an African theme created by Ed (Woody) Schulman will be on display during August.

Virtual: Kripalu Flow Yoga

Join YogiJay for an all-levels Kripalu flow focused on soothing the nervous system through a combination of movement, breathwork and meditation. This class...

7:30am
Virtual Event
A historic look at the Steamship Pier. Hear the history directly from Thomas Dresser in this tour!

Enjoy the Historic Oak Bluffs Self-Guided walking tour! Created by acclaimed local author and historian Thomas Dresser. Tour takers see, hear and read from...

Orange kayak in water

Explore the serenity of Long Cove Pond at Long Point Wildlife Refuge with a natural history and engagement ranger in this guided discovery kayak tour. Learn...

Enjoy a charming stroll through Vineyard Haven - on your time! The app takes you right to each spot with turn by turn directions, and audio.

Straight from author Thomas Dresser – enjoy the Vineyard Haven Walking Tour! Self-guided, the app provides you with turn-by-turn walking directions to get...

Yoga Under the Tent

Join us for Yoga under the MVCMA Tent, right outside of the Tabernacle (80 Trinity Park in Oak Bluffs). Classes take place 8 to 9 a.m. Donations appreciated...

Art Exhibit: On a Path

A solo exhibit featuring Island paintings by Katherine Gagnon.

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...

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!

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...

Vineyard Antique and Flea 2023

Every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 23 to Sept. 1 at the Grange Hall, 1067 State Road, West Tisbury. Art, jewlery, maps, antiques, sterling, vinrage...

Art Exhibit: Saved Views 2023: Past and Present by Leslie Baker

During the month of August, the West Tisbury Library will exhibit artwork created by Leslie Baker. Thoughts from the artist: Saved Views 2023: Past and...

Botanical Spotlight Tour

Botanical Spotlight Tours run the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, June through September, 10 to 11 am. Tours are free with $5 admission/free for...

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: 1923: A Kid's Life

As part of the Museum’s centennial celebration, this exhibit explores different aspects of life on Martha’s Vineyard through the eyes of a modern child,...

Exhibit: Global Black Art and Culture

The Eisenhauer Gallery's Black Art and Culture exhibit is a curated collection of emerging and established Black artists from Edgartown to Lagos and...

Photo by Edith Blake

In the spring of 1974, Hollywood descended on the Island. Universal Studios had bought the film rights to the book Jaws and the film’s director, a young...

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 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...

Exhibit: They Were Heard, the Unique Voice of the Martha's Vineyard Deaf Community

From 1694 to 1952, Martha’s Vineyard – and specifically the towns of Chilmark and West Tisbury – had an unusually large population of people with hereditary...

Family Guided Kayak Tours

Join a Felix Neck naturalist for an exploration of Sengekontacket Pond. Paddle the salt marsh and search for pond wildlife. All trips focus on the natural...

Featured Exhibit: Carol Maguire and Jim Holland

Stop by North Water Gallery, Edgartown to view new work by Carol Maguire and Jim Holland. Jim Holland visited Cape Cod on college road trips with friends,...

Field Gallery

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

Flower Crown Fun for Families

Join us for a midsummer morning or afternoon of flower crown crafting for the whole family! Our group will meet in the middle of our one-acre sunflower field...

Flying Horses Carousel

Ride the carousel and try to grab the brass ring at the Flying Horses, America's oldest carousel.

Gay Head Lighthouse

The Gay Head Lighthouse was the first lighthouse constructed on Martha’s Vineyard. In 1799 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts deeded two acres and four rods...

Island Alpaca Yoga

Enjoy a 45-minute session of relaxing yoga, held in our pastures among our friendly alpaca with our instructor, Jason Mazar-Kelly (YogiJay). Bring your own...

Open House

The Martha's Vineyard Center for Living's Open House is the time to sample our program: Island musicians, special guests and other activities. All are...

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...

Stitching Time: Quilts by Men Serving Life Sentences

Twenty quilts by men serving life sentences at Louisiana State Penitentiary — aka "Angola" prison — for the former plantation on which it was built, combine...

Leonardo & Special Guest on Island Alpaca 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...

Collaborative Art Projects

Creativity based collaborative art projects. For ages 3-11. Drop in.

Lunch with a Librarian

Join Emily LaPierre at the Family Center for outdoor storytime.

Music with Maryse

Come join in a weekly child centered music time with Maryse Smith. Instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! Music with Maryse...

Pickleball Drop In for Beginners

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

Sports Video Game Club

For ages 12-18. Play Madden, NBA 2K and FIFA with teacher and coach Mr. Lynch. Come on your own or with a friend!

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 through the...

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: Boundless, with Works by Mitch Gordon

Turpentine Gallery is a new exhibition space in West Tisbury. The current exhibit is titled Boundless and features works by Mitch Gordon.

Exhibit: Fibers of My Soul

Group exhibition featuring on-Island and off-Island artists: Adana Tillman, Amber Robles-Gordan, Andrea Grillo, Daryl Royster Alexander, Ella Mahoney,...

Exhibit: Menemsha Fishing Shacks and Island Birds

Visit the Ashley Medowski Gallery in Lambert's Cove to view new paintings and driftwood sculptures.

Exhibit: Sean Roach Solo Show

Realist oil paintings of Martha's Vineyard by local artist Sean Roach.

Exhibit: The Significance of 5

Knowhere Art Gallery proudly presents Significance of 5, an exhibition that marks our five-year anniversary, exhibiting works by artists on and off the Island.

Exhibit: Widow's Walk

Winter Street Gallery is pleased to present Widow’s Walk, an exhibition of historical and contemporary art and design curated by New York / Los Angeles-based...

Henna Designs with Maple Mehndi by Bridgette Bartlett

Come experience the beautiful application of henna with Bridgette Bartlett. Email adubno@clamsnet.org to register for this event, or call 508-645-3360....

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...

Ruel Gallery

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

Exhibit: Collide

Special guest curator: Kara Taylor. Here 23 artists come together in a multitude of expressive mediums, each unique to themselves and their country of...

Exhibit: The Spirit Unveiled: Photographs by Leo Frame

Come and enjoy black and white photography by Leo Frame. Leo’s photographs reflect his experiences in the 1968 to 1980 . The images celebrate politicians,...

The All-Star Cast

A family comedy that tells the story of Foster Blake and how his life is turned upside down when a bully transfers to his school and has it out for him. ...

Fidelity: Financial Workshop: AEOTV

Fidelity Investments takes the stage to share their expertise on the importance of financial literacy by equipping you with the tools and knowledge to make...

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...

Leonardo & Special Guest on Island Alpaca 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...

 Dungeons & Dragons: Food Fight!

Are you hungry for adventure, thirsty for exploration, and ready to cook up some trouble? Join dungeon master (and library assistant) Chris Look for our...

Bonnie Boswell Film Screenings

Join us for the film screenings of Bonnie Boswell. Bonnie Boswell is the executive producer of Bonnie Boswell Presents: Saving Moms, a feature-length...

Grace Church Lobster Rolls

Best of the Vineyard Lobster Rolls on Fridays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., curbside pickup only. Our usual menu of lobster containers with two rolls on the side,...

Mike Mok and the Em-Tones Concert

Come to the library for a rock and roll show with Mike Mok and the Em-Tones from New York City. Singer Mike Mok (guitar), Simon Chardiet (lead guitar), JJ...

Tiny Art Artists Reception

An artist recpeion for our Tiny Art contest. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Exhibit Reception and Art Salon: Fibers of My Soul

An Art Salon featuring on-Island and off-Island artists: Adana Tillman, Amber Robles-Gordan, Andrea Grillo, Daryl Royster Alexander, Ella Mahoney, Jaleeca...

Friday at Featherstone: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish

Featherstone will be hosting musical performances this summer outside on the Art Barn's deck (or outdoor stage). Enjoy music on our lawn while supporting...

Kismet Outfitters Presents: Fly Fishing Film Tour 2023

We're happy to announce the 2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour will be playing at Kismet Outfitters! Please join us for a night of provisions, good food, and the...

Live Music: FreeStyle Fridays with DJ Smooth B

Join us weekly on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. for a dance party at Nomans in Oak Bluffs. Check out our website for the most up-to-date schedule of events and...

MVAFF: Grandpa Was an Emperor

In Grandpa Was An Emperor, Yeshi Kassa, great-granddaughter of Haile Selassie, explores her family history and reconciles the privilege and trauma of her...

Shabbat-by-the-Sea

Welcome Shabbat with music, songs and prayers on the beach. On July 14 we feature Noah Lipnick, coalition coordinator of the MV Housing Bank will update us...

Sunset Concert Series: Dukes of Circuit Ave.

Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic if you decide! Come enjoy and dance to Dukes of Circuit Ave's music at the Tabernacle! Starts at 6 p.m.

Twelfth Night

Disguises, love triangles, and yellow stockings. Twelfth Night is a favorite in the Shakespearean canon. Come romp in the woods with our company of players...

Shabbat Dinner

Join together for delicious food, excellent company, and a chance to celebrate Shabbat with community. Remarks by Ken Feinberg, special master of the 9/11...

Book Talk and Signing with Peter Kramer

Bunch of Grapes hopes you can join us for a book talk and signing with internationally bestselling author and celebrated psychologist, who will be here to...

D.L. Hughley

Hyatt presents D.L. Hughley at the Martha's Vineyard Comedy Fest.

Film Screening: Invisible Beauty

Followed by a discussion with directors Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng, and producer Lisa Cortes. The discussion will be moderated by filmmaker Tonya...

Haint Blu by Urban Bush Women

Haint Blu is an ensemble dance-theater work steeped in memory and magic. Known as the color that Southern families paint their front porches to ward off bad...

Liz White's Othello

A film about the Shearer Summer Theater and its all-Black production of Othello, filmed on Martha’s Vineyard. Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Shearer White was an...

12th annual Martha's Vineyard Comedy Fest

Martha’s Vineyard island, known to be a summer retreat for the Obamas, the Clintons and Spike, reminiscent of lobster rolls and beach parties… add laughter...

Live Music: Livingston Taylor

Livingston Taylor’s career as a professional musician has spanned over 50 years, encompassing performance, songwriting, and teaching. Described as "equal...

The Vineyard's Drive-In: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Marcel is an adorable, one-inch-tall shell who lives with his grandmother, Connie, and their pet lint, Alan. After a documentary filmmaker meets Marcel and...

D.L. Hughley

Hyatt presents D.L. Hughley at the Martha's Vineyard Comedy Fest.

Friday, August 11