Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Wednesday, August 30

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: Chair Yoga and Meditation

Led by YogiJay. Chair yoga is a supported style of yoga that is accessible to all levels and ages. In this class, practitioners will be guided through seated...

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...

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...

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

Join us by picturesque and tranquil Long Cove at Long Point Wildlife Refuge for a weekly story time featuring books about nature, friendship, and summer fun....

 Childrens Introduction to Horsemanship, Ages 5 to 8

Join our equestrian experts and our three beautiful Icelandic horses for this Children’s Introduction to Horsemanship series. Children will spend three...

Acrylic Painting (Intermediate/Advanced) with John Holladay

Perfect your painting techniques during this weekly intermediate/advanced class. Bring a photograph or drawing for inspiration, and learn how to improve your...

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...

Chilmark Flea Market

Visit the oldest outdoor flea market on the Island, offering antiques, imports, vintage finds and high-quality handmade items from Vineyard artists and...

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...

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...

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...

West Tisbury Farmers' Market

Outdoor farmers market features locally grown produce and meat and locally made products. Restrooms and parking available. The market is dedicated to...

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...

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.

Mah Jongg for Beginners (or a Refresher)

Learn the fundamentals of American mah jongg, a social, challenging game that requires practice, strategy, and some luck! You will become familiar with the...

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...

Storytime

Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Geared to ages 1.5-5 years old but all ages are welcome. Outside on the library lawn. Rain location inside the...

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!

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 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: 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.

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.

Online Class: Summertime Wellness with Shanta Gabriel

Learn self-healing tools and simple, fun, and empowering energetic exercises to allow more calm agility into your lifestyle. Meets summer Wednesdays on Zoom.

11:30am
Virtual Event
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...

Childrens Introduction to Horsemanship, Ages 9-12

Join our equestrian experts and our three beautiful Icelandic horses for this Children’s Introduction to Horsemanship series. Children will spend three...

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...

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 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...

 Drop-In Knitting Group

Cindy Bonnell, a master knitter, presides over a sociable group of knitters on Wednesday afternoons in the upstairs conference room here at the library....

IGI's Mobile Market 2023 Schedule

Island Grown Initiative’s Mobile Market will resume its summer service on July 5. The Mobile Market is a truck stocked with reduced price, fresh locally...

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...

All Ages Card Club

Join us for our new weekly Card Club! Every Wednesday we will host a club for people who love to play cards or are interested in learning. Open to all ages...

Curator Talk: Collide with Kara Taylor

A walkthrough and curator talk with artist and curator of the Collide show, Kara Taylor. Ms. Taylor will walk through the show and talk about the process of...

Cut Flower Club

Cut Flower Club is back! On Wednesdays throughout the summer! Join our garden manager, Carla, in our beautiful Barn Garden to help pick and arrange flowers...

Author Talk: The Hidden Life of Aster Kelly, with Katherine Sherbrooke

It’s 1948, and Aster Kelly leaves New York City modeling behind for Hollywood, determined to realize her dream of designing clothes. Desperate for work, she...

Group Fly Casting Clinic

Join local fly fishing guide Abbie Schuster of Kismet Outfitters for group casting lessons at the Edgartown Lighthouse every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m.!...

Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local

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...

Enneagram Book Talk - Building a Better You

Book Talk and Conversation - Building a Better You: Using the Enneagram to find Purpose, Healing, and Success in Relationships. with author and pastor Rev....

Goat Yoga

Slow Flow with baby goats! Stretch. Breath. Laugh. Email goatyogamv@gmail.com to register.

Live Music: Dukes Duo

Live music by the Dukes Duo -- Maria Stukey and Eric Warner from the Dukes of Circuit Avenue!

MV Modern Quilt Guild

Join the MV Modern Quilt Guild! Meets at the West Tisbury Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. All are welcome. Email Katherine Long at...

Trivia

Hosted by Johnny Showtime! Prizes for first and second place.

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...

Wednesday, August 30