Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Thursday, August 3

Documentary Week

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

Exhibit: Artwork by Rose Margetson

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

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...

StiltShop

Come dance with us! StiltShop is a dance choreography workshop for children ages 5 to 10 years old. Workshops will be held July 31 to August 4 and Monday...

Yoga with Colleen

Colleen Macsuga is a certified yoga instructor who has been practicing for 10+ years. She discovered yoga in high school to complement her other activities...

Art Exhibit: On a Path

A solo exhibit featuring Island paintings by Katherine Gagnon.

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...

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!

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...

A child and adult looking at a picture book on the beach.

Join us by picturesque Wasque for a weekly story time featuring books about nature, friendship, and summer fun, led by a former children’s librarian. Bring...

Edgartown Yacht Club Flying the Regatta Signal Flags

Edgartown Yacht Club celebrates 100 years of competitive sailing with photos, art and artifacts in the historic Carnegie Reading Rooms.

State Forest Walk Flyer

Friends of Correllus State Forest and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a walk celebrating the extraordinary biodiversity...

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...

Enter the Tiny Art Show

Come to our program on Thursday, Aug 3 or pick up materials starting Friday, Aug 4. Drop off finished art by Thurs, August 10 and then come to our reception...

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...

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,...

"Summer Dawn I" by Jennifer Christy

Featuring new work by Jennifer Christy, Susie White, Jennifer Brown. Jennifer Christy is a contemporary artist and full-time resident of Martha’s Vineyard,...

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...

Library Volunteers

For students entering grades 6 to 9. Learn new skills, meet people your age, and help the library. Come every Thursday or just once.

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...

Vineyard Artisans 26th Annual Summer Festival

A Vineyard Summer tradition and the only weekly juried art show where the public can meet more than 70 Island artisans and buy directly from them. Many...

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...

Family Yoga on the Farm with YogiJay

Join us for a special family yoga class on the Farm! This class will include 15 minutes of guided movement to help get the wiggles out, followed by 30...

Gabi with Twilight and Remington

We are excited to have you join us for Alpaca Pilates! Gabi has been teaching yoga and mat pilates in NYC since 2019 and loves being able to bring movement...

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...

Black Business in a Tourist Economy

India Rose, the founder of the MV Black-Owned Business Directory, will speak about the challenges that face small businesses in our seasonal economy; and how...

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 Level I Foundation

Repair and rebuild your body, revitalize your fascia, and regenerate your nervous system learning the foundations of Rev6 exercises. Level 1 "presents a...

Sankofa Festival: Celebrating African American Literature and Culture

Join us for Sankofa Festival, an annual celebration of African American literature and culture at the Oak Bluffs Library. Head to our website for full...

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: 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: 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...

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...

Old Whaling Church Open House

Visit the beautiful interior of the historic Old Whaling Church, guided by The Carnegie Heritage Center Educators. Donations kindly accepted.

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...

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: 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,...

Holistic Personal Finance

Holistic financial wellness looks to serve individuals and the needs that are unique to them. Join certified financial education instructor (CFEI) Chris for...

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...

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...

Ink to Ink: Original Art by Mick Stevens for Work Published in The New Yorker

Mick Stevens is a cartoonist living on Martha's Vineyard, Click here to read his full bio. Proceeds from art sales are shared between the artist and MV...

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...

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...

Meet the Fleet

Come celebrate and support our commercial fishermen and working waterfronts at our annual Meet the Fleet festival.​ Activities include: Tours on the historic...

Interactive Art Collage Workshop

Join artist Dawn Tree as she leads an interactive art workshop with a focus on preserving history. The art workshop will include collaging techniques,...

BU on the Vineyard

Join the BU Alumni Association and the Black Alumni Leadership Council on Martha's Vineyard between July 29 and August 3, 2023 for opportunities to connect,...

Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series Presents: Anti-Racism, Allyship,  & Political Action

Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series Presents: Anti-Racism, Allyship, & Political Action Featuring: MODERATOR - Kimberly Atkins-Stohr, MSNBC/Boston...

Deep Roots Films with Matt Taylor

Join the Chilmark Library for Deep Roots: Rural Traditions and Agriculture on Martha's Vineyard: A Series of Short Films by Matt Taylor. The Chilmark...

Floral Centerpiece Creation with Firecat Farm

Join Firecat Farm in the middle of our one-acre sunflower field as we explore the art of creating beautiful centerpieces using local blooms! Enjoy light hors...

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...

Book Talk-Elizabeth Benedict and Honor Moore

Join us at the West Tisbury Library for a book talk with Elizabeth Benedict and Honor Moore-a conversation : "Rewriting Illness and What Makes a...

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...

Summer Speaker: Barney Zeitz

Barney Zeitz will present and discuss his work as an Island artist, including his sculpture, fused and stained glass pieces and public memorials. Barney's...

Empowering Dreams, Transforming Lives

“Empowering Dreams, Transforming Lives”, a special recognition event that will capture the essence of the Precious Project mission to uplift impoverished...

Homemade Bagels with Vineyard Baker

Join Teri Culetto, the Vineyard Baker, for this hands-on workshop to learn the art of bagel making. Each participant will take home half a dozen bagels.

Gentle Vinyasa Yoga Class With Molly Flam

Join Molly Flam on Thursday evenings by the Slough Farm garden for a gentle Vinyasa Yoga class from 6 to 7p.m. Practitioners of all levels are welcome. Mats...

Live Music: Johnny Hoy and Delanie Pickering

Live Blues Music with the Islands own Johnny Hoy & Delanie Pickering 6-8pm on the back patio. Enter to win a pair of 1-day Beach Road Weekend tickets,...

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!

Open Mic Night

Join us for an Open Mic Night as part of our Summer Lawn Series at the Oak Bluffs Library. Tell jokes, play original or cover songs, sing, perform! Bring...

Summer Lawn Music Series

We are excited to announce The Oak Bluffs Library's Summer Lawn Series! Each Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., join us on the Library's South Lawn for live, local...

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...

Film Screening: Heartworm

This is a work-in-progress screening followed by a discussion with director Miriam Louise Arens and cinematographer Mitchell Arens. In a world stripped of...

MVCMA History Week Lecture with Doug Thompson

"From the Campground to the Copeland District" lecture by Doug Thompson titled "A Photographic History of Architectural Imitation and Innovation in Oak Bluffs."

Doc Week Screening: Little Richard: I Am Everything

Followed by a Q&A With Director Lisa Cortes and Henry Louis Gates Jr. Director Lisa Cortés’ Little Richard: I Am Everything tells the story of the Black...

Deborah Borda, president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic

The Summer Institute Speaker Series presents Deborah Borda, president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic. Her topic: The Best Seat in the House. Through...

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...

Thursday, August 3