Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Tuesday, August 29

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.

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...

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...

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Pickleball Clinic

Minimum of 2 participants. A class covering the needs of the students including the dink, volley, the non-volley zone, groundstrokes, serve and return of...

Art Exhibit: On a Path

A solo exhibit featuring Island paintings by Katherine Gagnon.

Balance in Nature

Deepen your appreciation of nature by joining in a mindful hour of gentle movements drawn from the Chi Kung tradition of Tai Chi with Kanta Lipsky. Set among...

Edgartown Village Market

The Edgartown Village Market is a biker and pedestrian friendly, open-air market in the heart of Edgartown’s historic downtown. From farm fresh produce,...

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...

Supportive Day Program for 55+

Martha's Vineyard Center for Living hosts in-person programs offering music, art, history, exercise, conversation and socializing. Events take place on...

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...

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,...

Oil Painting on Canvas by Marjorie Mason

An exhibition of plein aire paintings created on-Island by seven artissts. This is AIRE MV's 10th anniversary!

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: Maritime Nostalgia

Solo exhibition featuring the work of realist painter Michel Brosseau. Inspired by the Vineyard’s majestic sailboats, tranquil harbors, and quaint...

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...

Farm Tour with Meadow Wagon Ride

Explore the FARM in this family-friendly guided tour. Ever wondered how many eggs a chicken lays a day? Or what the cows at the farm like to eat? This...

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,...

Featured Exhibit: Traeger di Pietro, Adam Thompson and Judy Bramhall

Visit the Field Gallery's new exhibit of works by Traeger di Pietro, Adam Thompson and Judy Bramhall.

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...

Kids' Adopt a Stuffed Animal

Visit the library every Tuesday throughout the summer to pick up a mystery bag with your own stuffed animal to read to and keep. While supplies last.

Living Landmarks: Scrimshaw from the Carnegie Heritage Center

The Vineyard Preservation Trust's collection of traditional scrimshaw will be on exhibit, paired with contemporary pieces by Island artist Darrel Morris.

Mac Help Desk at the West Tisbury Library

Need Mac help? Starting June 27, “Mac Pro” Paul Levy will be on hand to help library patrons with their Mac devices on summer Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12...

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...

Relay Day

Relay Day now meets on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. outside the children's room. Children aged 10 and up can join us outside for games and fun!

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...

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...

Pickleball Drop In for Beginners

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

Rev6 Pelvic Floor Fitness

The pelvic floor integrates and stabilizes our bodies, We will learn how to restore elasticity/tone, strength and function to the pelvic floor. Both women...

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: Menemsha Fishing Shacks and Island Birds

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

Exhibit: Nightfall

The most beautiful time of day on the Vineyard. Embrace the sunsets and twilight. Reflect on the quiet of the evening. Lights in windows, starry skies,...

Exhibit: Sean Roach Solo Show

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

Play Kitchen and Store

Come enjoy watching your kids be creative and solve problems. Play is the primary way that kids learn and express themselves. For ages 2-6. Drop in between...

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 Gretchen Feldman Collection

View works painted by Gretchen Feldman in her Chilmark studio. Gretchen, a former textile conservator, was born in 1934 in Philadelphia. She lived and...

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...

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...

IGI's Mobile Market 2023 Schedule

Island Grown Initiative’s Mobile Market resumes its summer service. The Mobile Market is a truck stocked with reduced price, fresh locally grown produce and...

Play and Learn

Drop-ins welcome at the Family Center for a fun, engaging play group for children ages 1-8 years old.

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...

Lobster Rolls!

A favorite summer tradition returns: lobster rolls and clam chowder available at American Legion Post 257 on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. (Excluding July 4.)

Chilmark Church Lobster Rolls To Go

Lobster rolls for sale every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., starting June 27. The cost of each meal is $20 for a 4 oz. bag of lobster salad, chips and roll....

Critical Conversations -  Featuring Timely Jewish Topics

The U.S., Israel and the Jewish people: a conversation with author and historian Walter Russell Mead and Rabbi Meir Soloveichik. This event is a project of...

Knitting Group

All are welcome to join the West Tisbury Library’s Knitting Group on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Join librarian Lyn for a relaxing hour of creativity and...

Michael Johnson Artist Reception

Michael Johnson will have an art show during August in the Oak Bluffs Library's downstairs meeting room. Join us for the artist reception of Michael Johnson...

Tuesday Nights at MVM

Discover the magic of the Museum after hours at our Tuesday Nights series. Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. for pay-what-you-wish admission, lively music,...

Marine Discovery Tour

Cruise from Oak Bluffs Harbor with a Felix Neck naturalist to tour the waters of Vineyard Sound aboard The Skipper. Participants will have a chance to...

Open ASL Practice Group

Want to learn ASL? Come drop in on our conversational practice group! No experience necessary, but before joining the practice group please check out the...

Live Music at Nomans: Rose Coloured Glasses

Featuring Sam Rothberg and Darby Patterson. Rain or shine!

MVY Radio Patio Concert: Don McCloskey

MVY Radio presents its free summertime concert series at the Winnetu. Join us on the patio!

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,...

Missis Biskis

Enjoy live music on the library lawn (indoors if raining)! There's a different band weekly, and all shows are family-friendly and free. Bring a blanket and...

Full orange moon rising over the dunes.

Enjoy the tranquility of Long Point Wildlife Refuge at night! Experience the sunset and the full moon rise from Long Cove Pond as we paddle our way to Lily...

CnC's Ole Skool Dance Cafe featuring DJ SmoothB

CnC's Ole Skool Dance Cafe featuring DJ SmoothB returns to the P.A. Club for weekly dancing to your favorite ole skool dance music! So get out your dancing...

Tuesday, August 29