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Five years of PRIDE in OB! I’m grateful to be working with the Oak Bluffs Association again this year to create their Pride Guide, and hope to see you there! Additions I’m excited for this year: a glitter bar, a photo booth, and their first ever online auction starting tomorrow:

When a visitor asks me “What should I DO?” this is my most comprehensive guide to share. It simply lists and links all my ideas in categories, and is in free access to everyone:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, June 12, 2026

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Kick Off Party at lululemon Edgartown, 5:30-7p / More Info
  Set the Pride vibes with a playlist, disco balls, glitter freckles, friendship bracelet making, an NA spritz bar and lululemon Pride products available.

• 🎟️ Concert: Emily King at The Strand Theatre, 8p / More Info / $45

• 🏳️‍🌈 Drag Queen Party at The Ritz Café, 10p
  Meet queens Larissa Montes and Missy Steak at the door, then kick off Pride Weekend with music from Dukes of Circuit Ave.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info

• 🏳️‍🌈 Drag King Storytime with Benjamin Clover at West Tisbury Public Library, 9:30a

• 🎪 Chilmark Church Children’s Fair at Chilmark Church, 10a-12p / free
  Kids can enjoy pony rides, face painting, cupcake frosting, games, a bounce house, bubbles and more.

• 🎨 Children’s Crafting: Father’s Day (Ages 6+) at Featherstone, 11a-1p (June 20 too) / More Info / $35

• 🏳️‍🌈 Parade Pre-Game + Face Painting/Glitter Bar at The Ritz Café, 12p

• 🧺 West Tisbury Town Picnic at Grange Hall, 12-2p

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade Lineup at Island Queen Ferry Terminal, 2p

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade begins from Island Queen Ferry Terminal, 3p
  March through downtown Oak Bluffs from the harbor to Ocean Park.

• 🏳️‍🌈 Live Music + Community Organizations at Ocean Park, 4-6p
  Enjoy performances, community booths (organized by QueerHubMV and MV Community Services) and a festive gathering in Ocean Park after the parade. Live music by The Femmes Band and Lexastential Crisis at the Ocean Park Gazebo and a Vineyard Social Booth photo op.

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Happy Hour and Food Specials at The Ritz Café, 4-6p

• 🏳️‍🌈 Black Eyed Susans + DJ SKRRRRT at The Ritz Café, 8p + 10p

• 🎭 Bloomsday at Katharine Cornell Theater, 8p / More Info / $25

Sunday, June 14, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🏳️‍🌈 A Drag Revue Royale at Red Cat Kitchen, 11a + 2p / More Info
  Celebrate Pride with live cabaret, drag kings and queens, comedy, choreography and an audience lip-sync battle.

• 🏳️‍🌈 Black Joy Kitchen Drag Brunch at Black Joy Kitchen, 11a + 2p / More Info
  Celebrate Pride at a queer-owned restaurant with food rooted in the Black Diaspora, drag performances, laughter, community and chosen-family joy benefitting the Oak Bluffs Association.

• 🎉 II June Festival of Joy at Saint Augustine Church Parking Lot, 12:30-6p
  Bring the family for traditional food, fun games, square dancing and more, hosted by Good Shepherd Parish MV.

• 🧘 Super Sound Bath with Priscilla Warner and Alison Leipzig at Stillpoint, 4-5p / More Info / $30-$60

• ⛪ Between the Oaks Outdoor Church at First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, 4:30-5:30p / More Info

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

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My Rainy Day guide is now updated with current 2026 hours, prices, and several new additions as well. Just in time for a rainy Sunday. Stay dry 🫡

I’m so excited to celebrate Pride this year! More details here on how you can support:

Juneteenth, Father’s Day and Jaws events are all listed in the Save the Dates behind the paywall.

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, June 5, 2026

• 🎨 First Friday Vineyard Haven at Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District, all day / More Info / free
  Celebrate Pride Month with a full day of community events, art, food, shopping, tie-dye, live music, a Pride flag raising, and a silent disco.

  • 10a-2p: Daytime Art Market on Beach St. Ext. feat Alex Elvin and Janet Newton

  • 4-5p: Mark Alan Lovewell & Molly Conole on Main Street

  • 4:45p: Pride Flag Raising

  • 5p: Sarah Shaw Dawson & Friends at Owen Park (5p), Jaywalkers at Owen Park (6:30p) Bella Bossa Nova & Samba at Owen Park (7:30p), Os Naftalinas at Owen Park (8p)

  • 9-10:30p: PathwaysARTS Silent Disco at Owen Park

• 🎵 Moss Henry in Edgartown at The Port Hunter, 10p-12a / More Info / free

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info / free
  MV’s oldest open-air market returns with local farm goods, food, artisans, and community vendors. Wednesdays begin June 10th.

• 🌻 Sunflower Spirals: Kids Gardening at Slough Farm, 10-11:30a / More Info / free
  Kids ages 5-10 can help plant a sunflower spiral in the Friendship Garden and take home a seedling to care for.

• 🎨 Linocut Pet Portrait with Ann Meleney at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 10a-1p / More Info / $70

• 🌿 Wonderful Weeds at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 12-3p / More Info / free

• 🎶 Simply Schumann Concert at Stillpoint, 3p / More Info / $20
  Baritone David Behnke and pianist David Rhoderick perform Schumann lieder in support of MVCMS education programming.

• 🎬 Project Hail Mary at MV Film Center, 4p / More Info

Sunday, June 7, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🫖 Tea and Poetry in the Rose Styron Garden at MV Museum, 11a / More Info /
  Enjoy poetry, tea, and conversation in the garden with Rose Styron and members of the Cleaveland House Poets.

• 💐 Brunch & Bouquets at The Pawnee House, 12-2p / More Info / Register first
  Build your own bouquet with Fire Cat Farm while enjoying a four-course brunch, wine pairings, and a special guest from Top Shell Oyster Farm.

• 🎓 MVRHS 2026 Graduation Ceremony at the Tabernacle, 1p

• 🍽️ The Island Table with North Tabor Farm at North Tabor Farm, 4p / More Info / $190
  A multi-course, family-style farm dinner celebrating Island farms, fishers, seasonal ingredients, and community.

• 💃 Local Off-Season Contra Dance with Live Music by The Flying Elbows at Unitarian Universalist Society of MV, Stevens Chapel, 4p / More Info / free

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

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One commitment I’ve made to readers is to continuously go back and update old posts to reflect new information, closures, and the evolving landscape of MV. As we ramp up for the summer I’ve been focused on updating my full archive post-by-post.

I updated the Sunset/Sunrise guide with the annual Menemsha shuttle schedule:

I also updated our Oak Bluffs itinerary for 2026:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 29, 2026

• 🎶 Group Therapy Concert: Peter Halperin, Jim Orr and Hudson Bausman at West Tisbury Public Library, 3-4p / More Info / free

• 🎤 Christian Finnegan — Live Stand-Up Comedy at MV Film Center, 7:30-9:30p / More Info / $25

• 🎧 DJ Dextreme at Eleven Circuit, 9p-12:30a

Saturday, May 30, 2026

• 🐦 Birding 101 with Robert Culbert and Luanne Johnson at Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Headquarters, 8-10a / More Info

• 🏷️ Tag Sale with Rainy Day, The Green Room & Island Vintage at parking lot behind Rainy Day, Vineyard Haven, 10a-4p (Sun too)
  Shop discounts and sale finds from three Vineyard Haven shops; cash only and BYO bag.

• 🌿 Wonderful Weeds at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 12-3p / More Info / free

• 🎶 The Great American Songbook: Concert with David Mintz at Edgartown Public Library, 3-4p / More Info

• 🧘 Sound Bath with Anna Marden at Stillpoint, 4-5p / More Info / $20-$40

• 🎣 Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release Tournament at MV Rod & Gun Club, 7p-12a / More Info / $45

Sunday, May 31, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p
  Browse local produce, specialty foods, flowers, artisans, vintage finds and live music by Beach Plum Jam.

• 💃 RISE Presents 19th Annual Recital: Road Trip at MVPAC, 10a

• 🎨 The Vineyard Landscape Opening Reception at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 4-6p / More Info / free

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

• 📸 Seen/Unseen: Photo Walk at Lucy Vincent Beach, 7:15-8:15p / More Info / $10 contribution appreciated
  Join photographer Melissa Blythe Knowles for a dusk photo walk exploring fading light along the shoreline.

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ALLLL the recurring live music for this summer is in this ONE handy guide:

I wanted to get this list started with the knowledge that I will add to it over time. If you think of someone who should be on the list, please comment or let me know:

I also wrote this story for BlueDot about CSAs this season on MV!

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 22, 2026

• 🛍️ TGIF Super Clearance Day at Chicken Alley Thrift Shop, 10a-6p / More Info

• 🎨 MV Glassworks Studio Sale at Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, 10a-4p (Sat-Sun too)

• 🌊 Tisbury School’s March to the Sea at Owen Park, 12:15-1p

• 🎶 Live Music with John O’Toole at Bad Martha, Edgartown, 4-6p

• 🎬 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at The Strand Theatre, Oak Bluffs, 5:30-7:30p (+ 4 dates) / More Info / $10

• 🎭 Play: Woodcutters at MV Playhouse, 7p (Sat + Sun too) / More Info

• 🎭 Weekend of Women: One Act Play Festival at Katharine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven, 7:30p (Sat+Sun too) / More Info

• 🎶 Dock Street Fight Club at The Ritz MV, Oak Bluffs, 10p

Saturday, May 23, 2026

• 🌱 MV Garden Club Annual Plant Sale at The Old Mill, West Tisbury, 10a-2p / More Info (SUN too)
  Browse perennials, herbs, and garden favorites grown and selected by MV Garden Club members.

• 🛍️ The Great Annual Edgartown Sidewalk Sale at Edgartown Village Green, Edgartown, 10a-4p / More Info / Free

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Memorial Day Weekend Festival at The Grange Hall, West Tisbury, 10a-4p (Sun too) / More Info / Free

• 🛍️ Estate Sale at 651 State Rd, West Tisbury, 10a-2p (Sun too) / More Info

• 🎨 Memorial Day Weekend Craft Show at Portuguese-American Club, Oak Bluffs, 11a-4p / More Info /
  Several island makers gather at Mo’s Lunch with handmade crafts and local goods.

• 🐦 MVEFF: Short Films About Birds at MV Film Society, 1p / More Info

• 📚 Book Signing: The Summer of Second Chances by K.L. Walther at Edgartown Books, Edgartown, 2-4p / More Info

Sunday, May 24, 2026

• ⛵ Chilmark Church Blessing of the Fleet at Menemsha Harbor, 9-10a / More Info

• 🏃 32nd Annual MV Memorial Road Race at Summercamp Hotel, Oak Bluffs, 10a-12p / More Info / $30

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, Oak Bluffs, 10a-2p / More Info

• 💄 Time to Celebrate Pop-Up at Shades and Textures Salon (2 Pheasant Lane), Oak Bluffs, 2-5p / More Info
  Celebrate the new salon with beauty, shopping, sips, snacks, and local pop-ups from Shades and Textures Salon, Cinnamon White Beauty, and Andrea’s Brew MV.

• 🎶 Gordon Sunday Blues at VFW 9261, Oak Bluffs, 4:30-6:30p / More Info

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5:30-7:30p / More Info

• 🎬 MVEFF: Time and Water at MV Film Society, 7:30p / More Info

Monday, May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day

• 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Picnic at Tashmoo Spring Park, Vineyard Haven, 12-4p / More Info / Free
  Celebrate Memorial Day with boating, music, children’s games, grilling, chalk art, and community fun at Tashmoo Spring Park.

  We remember, with gratitude, those who served and sacrificed for our country.

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I updated the Farmers Market Guide with 2026 dates! The season starts MDW:

I wrote my personal bucket list for the summer, and made a big list of what I need to do to prepare:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 15, 2026

• 💪 EFF’n Move Series with Tuni at Stillpoint, 9-10a / More Info / Free
  Free introductory mindful movement class blending yoga, barre, resistance bands, and functional fitness; all levels welcome.

• 🎸 Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at the PA Club, 8p / $10 cover

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• 🌿 Annual MV Woody Plant Pest and Disease Update at Polly Hill Arboretum, 10a-12:30p / More Info / $75

• 🧹 Spring Clean Up Day at Agricultural Hall, 10a-1p / More Info / Free

• 🚶 Walk for Dementia and Caregiver Services at Nomans, 10a-1:30p (Rain date Sun) / More Info / $30 suggested donation
  Walk to Jaws Bridge and back or cheer from the sidelines, followed by live music and discounted food for registered walkers.

• 🧵 Craft Supplies Giveaway at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 11a-3p / More Info /
  Free fabric and craft supply swap with donations optional; bring your own bags.

• 🎶 Porchfest Edgartown throughout Edgartown, 1-6p (Rain date Sun) / More Info / Free
  Community-wide live music festival featuring bands performing on porches and patios around downtown Edgartown.

  • 1p — Phil & Moe at 19 Raw, DJ Smooth B at MV Boys & Girls Club, Red Night Delight at Edgartown Library, Offshore Blues at Eisenhauer Gallery, Rachel Elion Baird at Sea Spa Salon, Jim & Larry at Hob Knob, Agreeable Men at Town Bar & Grill

  • 2p — Darby & Sam at Bad Martha’s and Donaroma’s, Mike Benjamin & Jodie Treloar Sampson at Edgartown Inn, Beacon of Hope at Federated Church, Paul Thurlow’s Sparkestra at Vintage W&S

  • 3p — Zea May & Friends at Edgartown Books, Sarah Shaw Dawson & Friends at Eisenhauer Gallery, Coven at Hob Knob, The Ostinato Duo at Rosewater Market, Rose Guerin at Kenworthy, Phil & Moe at Kismet, Blue Yonder at Salte

  • 4p — Jim & Larry at Bad Martha’s/Donaroma’s, Sean McMahon & Agreeable Men at Rainy Day, Michael Haydn at Sea Spa Salon

  • 5p — Dave Willis and the Down Island Band at Edgartown Books, Phil DaRosa Band at Eisenhauer Gallery

  • 6p — Dock Dance at Memorial Wharf

• 🎻 Mike Block Trio at The Strand Theatre, 7-8:30p / More Info / $20

Sunday, May 17, 2026

• 🌱 Plant Sale at Milkweed Farm (with Merry Farm), 9a-4p (Sat & Sun)

• 🛍️ Spring Tag Sale at the parking lot behind Lani Beach Club, 11a-4p / More Info
  Shop spring fashion and lifestyle finds from Lani Beach Club, Trust the Shop, and Conrado during this pop-up outdoor tag sale.

• 🌿 The Giving Garden: Spring Tour, Taste, and Take-Home with Roxanne Kapitan at MV Public Charter School, 1-2:30p / More Info / Free

• 🏺 Ceramic Flower Vase Workshop at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 2-4p / More Info / $50

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One of my favorite things to ask for Mother’s Day is family photos! We just scheduled ours, and it reminded me of this wonderful guide:

I also found myself referencing this inclusive list of wellness providers, which is a great place to go to find a gift card for mom:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 8, 2026

• 🎨 A Season of Flowers Opening Reception at Miner Family Gallery, 5-8p / More Info
  A floral-inspired collaborative art show by Taylor Stone and her mother Lori Stone opens Mother’s Day weekend.

• 🎉 Vineyard Montessori School’s Big Night Out at Portuguese-American Club, 7-10p / More Info / Free
  A lively annual fundraiser with music, dancing, food, and an online auction supporting local education.

• 😂 An Evening of Comedy with Susan Rice at The Strand Theatre, 7:30p / More Info / $45

Saturday, May 9, 2026

• 🌱 Community Greenhouse Annual Sale at Community Greenhouse of Martha’s Vineyard, 10a-3p / More Info

• 🌿 Tyke Hikes at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 9:30-10:30a / More Info

• 🛍️ Mother’s Day Market & Brunch Specials at Town Bar & Grill MV, Sat 12-3p / More Info
  Enjoy Mother’s Day specials while shopping a pop-up market featuring 14 local artists and makers. Specials available Sunday for Brunch too.

• 🌱 Seedlings By The Sea at West Tisbury Free Public Library, 2-3:30p / More Info
  Kids in grades K–8 can decorate pots, plant sprouts, and enjoy snacks at this hands-on community event.

• 🥣 Empty Bowls Fundraiser Supper & Silent Auction at The Grange Hall, 5-9:30p / More Info / $35-$60 suggested donation
  An evening of dinner, music, dancing, and a silent auction benefiting children and families in Gaza.

• 🎭 No Bones Variety Show at Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, 6p + 8:15p / More Info / Pay-what-you-can
  An eclectic comedy showcase featuring improv, sketch, and experimental performances.

• 🎶 Minnesingers Spring Concert at MV PAC, 7-8:30p / More Info / $5–$15

Sunday, May 10, 2026

• 🌸 Mother’s Day Brunches & Specials

  • Brunch & Mini Family Portraits at Harbor View Hotel, 11a-3p

  • Open for Brunch at Lambert’s Cove Inn, Red Cat Kitchen, Maker Cafe, Rockfish, Pawnee House and 19 Raw Oyster. Sweet Life is sold out.

  • High Tea at S&S Kitchenette, 1-4p

  • Portrait Pop-Up at Morrice Florist, starts around 11a

• 🎬 The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Edgartown Cinemas, 1p & 6:30p

• 😂 An Evening of Comedy with Ophira Eisenberg at The Strand Theatre, 7p / More Info / $45

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For annual visitors, this checklist is helpful to plan your trip. It rounds up all the links you need in one place:

And for those looking for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts, this is a wonderful resource:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 1, 2026

• 🎨 May Day: Plant, Paint, Play Workshop at MV Museum, 3–4:30p / More Info / $25

• 🎶 Trio Eris Concert at Edgartown Public Library, 3–4p / More Info

• 🎉 Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Vineyard Grill (5 Corners, VH), 6–9p / More Info
  Enjoy live music, raffles, and food while supporting Visit VH and local arts initiatives.

• 🎭 Locals: A Two-Night Festival of Vineyard Talent at MV Playhouse, 7p (Sat too) / More Info / pay-what-you-can
  This two-night community festival showcases local performers across music, theater, dance, and spoken word.

• 🎶 Meredith Sheldon + Wolftrap at S&S Kitchenette, 7p

• 🎸 Paleface and Mo Live in Oak Bluffs at PA Club, 7–9p / More Info / $10

• 🎧 Weekend Vibes with DJ Smooth B at Indigo Restaurant (Sat too), 10p

Saturday, May 2, 2026

• 🚴 Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard 2026 at MVRHS, 7:30a–3:30p / More Info

• 🌿 Tyke Hikes at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 9:30–10:30a

• 🌸 Maypole Celebration at West Tisbury Public Library, 11a / More Info

• 🏇 Kentucky Derby Day at Town MV at Town (Edgartown), all day

• 💼 Career Navigation Office Hours with AceMV at WT Library, 3–4p / free

• 🛋️ Grand Opening at Summer Street Upholstery, 5–7p (Sun too) / More Info

• 🎵 Blues Duo at The Pawnee House Restaurant, 6–8p

Sunday, May 3, 2026

• 🚶 Land Bank Natural History Walk at Tea Lane Farm, 9–10:30a / More Info / free

• 🐐 4-H Farm Animal Meet and Greet at Ag Hall, 10a–12p / More Info / $5

• 🌱 Gardening 101 at West Tisbury Public Library, 1–2:30p / More Info / free

• 📸 Mother’s Day Portraits at West Tisbury Public Library, 1–3p / More Info / free

• 📰 Publisher’s Forum: World Press Freedom Day at MV Times Office, 4–6p

• 🌸 The Art of Flowers: Creativity in Bloom Opening Reception at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 4–6p / More Info / free

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🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, April 24, 2026

• 🌳 Arbor Day Celebration at Polly Hill Arboretum, 1-2p / More Info / Free
  Guided tour of notable trees followed by a live tree planting demo; meet at the Visitor Center and no registration required.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

• 🌿 Seasonal Staff-Led Tours at Polly Hill Arboretum, 10-11a / More Info / $5

• 🐴 Spring Vacation Pony Rides at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, 10a-12p / More Info / $30
  15-minute pony rides for kids on a scenic farm; advance booking required.

• 🧘 Sound Bath with Trish Ginter at Edgartown Public Library, 11:30a-12:30p / More Info

• 🎨 Shibori Dyeing with Indigo Workshop at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 1-4p / More Info / $80

• 📚 Book Signing: Into The Blue by Emma Brodie at Edgartown Books, 2-4p / More Info / Free
  Meet the author and celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a signing of her latest novel.

• 🗣️ Weaving Generations: A Multi-Generational Forum on Conflicts in Workplaces at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 2-4p / More Info / Free

Sunday, April 26, 2026

• 🏃 MV Spring Classic Marathon & Half Marathon at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, 8a-2p / More Info / $120

• 🦙 2026 Annual Shearing Day Celebration at Island Alpaca, 10a-4p / More Info / $8
  Family-friendly day watching alpacas being sheared, with demos, raffles, and food available on-site.

• 🎬 The Princess Bride — Free, Interactive Film at Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, 11a / More Info / Free
  Family-friendly interactive screening of the classic film; reserve tickets in advance and arrive 30 minutes early.

• ☕ Cup of Karma Cafe at Stillpoint, 2-3:30p / More Info / $10

• 🎶 Rose Coloured Glasses Concert at West Tisbury Public Library, 2p / More Info

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With Spring Break coming up this week it reminded me of some of my favorite family-friendly guides!

Buy the Family Guide PDF on Etsy for $10

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, April 17, 2026

• 🦪 The Bivalve Ball - Tickets SOLD OUT

• 🎬 Best of the Fest Film Series at the Grange Hall, starting 5p / Tickets

  • Everybody to Kenmure Street, 5p Fri

  • When a Witness Recants, 7:30p Fri

  • Nuisance Bear, 5p (Sat)

  • The Christophers, 7:30p (Sat)

Saturday, April 18, 2026

• 🏠 Estate Sale – Second Treasures MV at 24 Beetleswamp Rd, Edgartown, 10a-2p (Sun too) / More Info
  A multi-day estate sale with a broad mix of household goods, vintage finds, and assorted treasures.

• 🌱 34th Annual Earth Day Beach Cleanup and Conservation Festival at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 10a-3p / More Info / Free
  A community-wide Earth Day tradition that pairs a large Island beach cleanup with an afternoon conservation festival.

• 👕 Clothing Swap at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 11a-3p / More Info / Free
  This free community swap welcomes all ages and sizes for an afternoon of sharing gently used clothing.

• 🌸 Orchid Class with Mariko and Grace at Donaroma’s Nursery, 1-3p / More Info / $95
  An orchid-focused workshop covers care, styling, and re-blooming, and each participant takes home a plant.

• 🎨 Significant Objects Memory Collages Workshops at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 1-3p / More Info / $50
  Personal memories take shape in this guided mixed-media workshop led by two local artists.

Sunday, April 19, 2026

• 🎬 National Theatre Live – The Audience at MV Film Center, 1p / More Info

• 🎶 Music Series: Mike Benjamin and Friends at PathwaysARTS, 3-4:30p / More Info / Free
  A relaxed Sunday matinee brings together four songwriters for an acoustic in-the-round performance.

Spring Break Weekday Highlights

• 4/21-24 - Free Soup & Bread Lunch @ West Tisbury Library, Tues-Fri (11:30a-1p)

• 4/21 - Make Your Own Charm Bracelet @ OB Library, 3:30p

• 4/22 - The Wild World of Animals Show @ Tisbury School, 3:30p

• 4/23 - Pancakes and Cartoons @ West Tisbury Library, 9:30a

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🗓️ Daily Schedule

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

• 🍿 LGBTQ Movie Night @ The Pawnee House, 7:30p / Tickets
  Watch Pride, Reservation required, 4 courses + snacks, $75 per person

Friday, June 12, 2026

• 🎟️ Emily King @ The Strand Theatre, 8p / Tickets

  Grab tickets to see her live in concert with Circuit Arts

• 🎉 Pride Party Kickoff @ The Ritz Café, 8p
  Start the weekend with a high-energy celebration including drag queens, swag, a glitter bar and everything you need to know about Pride!

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• 📕 9:30 AM - Drag King Storytime @ West Tisbury Public Library

  Join for books that celebrate difference + embrace diversity with Benjamin Clover

• 🎉 1 PM - Pride Parade Pregame @ The Ritz Café

• 🛳️ 2 PM – Parade Lineup Begins @ Island Queen Ferry Terminal

  • Marchers and floats should arrive at the Oak Bluffs Harbor by 2 PM to line up. The parade will step off from this location at 3 PM sharp.

• 🎉 3 PM – Parade Begins @ Island Queen Ferry Terminal

  • March from the ferry along Seaview Ave, Circuit Ave, Narragansett Ave, and Niantic Ave, ending in Ocean Park.

• 🎶 4–6 PM – Music + Community Organizations @ Ocean Park

  • Tent is sponsored by QueerHubMV and MV Community Services.

  • The Femmes Band and Lexastential Crisis at the Ocean Park Gazebo.

  • Vineyard Social Booth photo op

• 🍹 4-6 PM – Pride Happy Hour @ The Ritz

  • Half off Burgers + other food specials, with music too! Pocket Dogs

• 🕺 9 PM – Late Night Dancing @ The Ritz

  • Celebrate with DJs, dancing, games, swag, and more.

  • DJ SKKRRT at 10pm

Sunday, June 14, 2026

• 🍳 Drag Brunch @ Black Joy Kitchen, 11a + 2p seatings / Tickets

  • With returning Queen Mizery and friends

🌈 Pride Weekend Essentials

🥇 Silent Auction

Support Pride - our 2026 silent online auction is coming Friday!

📍 Parade Route

The parade kicks off at the Island Queen Ferry terminal and winds through downtown Oak Bluffs via Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs Ave, Circuit Ave, Narragansett Ave, Niantic Ave and ending in Ocean Park.

🛠️ Community Resources

Stop by the MV Community Services tent to connect with island nonprofits offering support, information, and giveaways.

🚗 Parking Info

First come, first served. Best options include: Washington Park, East Chop Beach Club overflow lot, Niantic Park area side streets. Parking fills fast—carpool, bike, or bus if possible!

🚻 Restrooms

Public bathrooms available at: Kennebec Ave (across from Aalia’s), Harbor area (by Winston’s), Steamship Authority Ferry Terminal (brick building near vehicle exit), Oak Bluffs Public Library (limited hours).

🛳️ Day-Tripper Tips

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🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, April 10, 2026

• 🎲 Friday Game Time at the Museum at MV Museum, 1-4p More Info / free entry

• 🎭 Once Upon A Starry Night Play at Katharine Cornell Theater, 7p More Info / $5

• 🎶 The Big Kids / Outskirts at PathwaysARTS, 7p / More Info

Saturday, April 11, 2026

• 🏥 Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Community Health Fair at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, 8a-12p More Info / free
  A community wellness event offering free screenings, health resources, and expert talks on topics like tick-borne illness.

• ⚓ Boatyard Shop Talk at Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway, 9:30a More Info
  A behind-the-scenes look at winter boatyard projects with coffee, muffins, and conversation about wooden boatbuilding.

• 🌾 Beach Grass Planting at Lobsterville Beach, 9a-12p More Info

• 🚶 Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk at Ocean Park gazebo, 9:45a registration, 10a walk (rain date: Sun) More Info

• 🎧 Living Soundtrack Workshop at Slough Farm, 10a More Info

• 🌿 Guided Walk at Mumcheag Creek Preserve(new on Chappy), 10a More Info
  A guided nature walk through a NEW scenic coastal preserve highlighting local ecology and conservation efforts.

• 🍞 Homemade English Muffins with Vineyard Baker at FARM Institute, 10a-12p More Info / $50, only a few tickets left

• 🍪 Spring Cookie Decorating at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 2:30-3:30p More Info / free, kid-friendly

• 🎉 Harmony and Heritage: a Night of Togetherness at PA Club, 6-9p / More Info / free entry, silent auction to support Island Children’s School

• 🎵 Island Community Chorus Spring Concert at Old Whaling Church, 7:30-8:30p (Sun too) More Info / $20 suggested donation

Sunday, April 12, 2026

• 🌸 Flower Workshop at S&S Kitchenette, 2p More Info / $38, with Morrice Florist

• 🎥 The Hand That Holds The Line at MV Film Center, 4p More Info / $15
  A documentary on Cape Cod fishermen, followed by a panel with filmmakers and local fisheries experts.

• 🎬 Project Hail Mary at Edgartown Cinemas, 6:30p More Info
  A high-stakes space survival story blending science, humor, and discovery.

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🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, April 3, 2026

• 🎉 Carnegie Heritage Center Opening Weekend at The Carnegie, 10a-4p (Sat too) / More Info / $5

• 🏀 Final Four Watch Party at Strand Theatre, 7-11p
  A big-screen doubleheader at the Strand turns Friday night into a full women’s semifinal watch party. 7p is South Carolina vs UConn and 9:30p is Texas vs UCLA. 6-10:30p on Saturday too.

• 🎤 5th Annual Lip Sync Contest at PA Club, 7-10p (Sat too) / $25
  A two-night event with doors opening at 6p, limited capacity (125 people), and tickets available in advance or at the door if space allows.

Saturday, April 4, 2026

• 🥚 Egg Hunts Today:

  • 🥚 Vineyard Confections Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Island-wide, 8a-12p

  • 🥚 Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Coloring at Village Green - St. Andrew’s Church, 9-10:30a / More Info

  • 🥚 Annual Farm Institute Egg Hunt at The FARM Institute, 9:45-10:30a / More Info / $10

  • 🥚 Misty Meadows Spring Egg Hunt at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, 10a-12p / $5

  • 🥚 Spring Party & Egg Hunt at Aquinnah Public Library, 12-3p

• 🌸 Spring Flower Class at Morrice Florist, 11a-4p / More Info / $100
  A reservation-based floral workshop runs in two Saturday time slots with mocktails and spring arrangements.

• 📚 Book Tasting Event — Read-A-Latte Cafe at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 11a-2p / More Info
  A drop-in library event features genre tables, light refreshments, and easy checkout for anyone with a card.

• 🎨 Block Printing Workshop at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 12-3p / More Info / $65
  A hands-on printmaking class in Oak Bluffs is best for anyone planning to stay for the full studio session.

Sunday, April 5, 2026

• ⛪ Easter Services at Menemsha Beach, Inkwell Beach, and Agricultural Hall, Menemsha Beach 6a, Inkwell Beach 6:15-6:45a, Agricultural Hall 10-11a

• 🥂 Easter Brunch Options at Maker Café, Alchemy, The Ocean Club, Black Joy Kitchen, Sweet Life Café, Harbor View Hotel 11a-3p

• 🥚 Chilmark Easter Egg Hunt at Chilmark Community Center, 10:30a

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Every March I talk about planning bachelor and bachelorette parties! This year, I split my guides up into a specific guide for Edgartown and Oak Bluffs. I think they are the two best destinations for large groups, and there’s plenty to do without a car. Share with a friend who’s recently engaged! 💍

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, March 27, 2026

• 🎬 26th Annual MV Film Festival @ The Grange Hall & MV Playhouse, Times vary (Fri–Sun) / More Info / pay-what-you-can
  A multi-day festival of screenings, Q&As, food, music, and community events split between Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury.

  • 🎥 Featured weekend titles include Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, Cookie Queens, Following Harry, The Christophers, Vineyard Shorts, and When a Witness Recants

  • 🎟️ All screenings are pay-what-you-can; box offices open one hour before the first screening each day

  • 🍽️ Grange Hall meals from Chef Nina Levin run $22–$27, with beer, wine, and concessions also available at both venues. Ticket and pass holders can get restaurant discounts around town, including 10–20% off at select spots during the festival weekend

  • 🎶 Festival meals and receptions include live sets from local musicians, with Playhouse and Grange Hall performances woven into the weekend schedule.

• 🌸 The Woman Among the Orchids @ MV Museum, 5-6p / More Info / $25
  A museum talk featuring Mariko Kawaguchi on her life, artistic path, and years cultivating beauty on MV.

• 🎶 Hoops and Music — College Basketball On The Big Screen @ The Strand Theatre, 7-10p / More Info
  Watch NCAA college basketball on the big screen in a theater setting with music, community energy, and a nightlife vibe.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

• 🛍️ Second Chapter: Home Goods and Appliance Swap @ Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10:30a-3:30p / More Info
  Bring clean, working household items to swap or simply browse for useful secondhand finds.

• 🥚 Spring Egg Hunt @ West Tisbury Public Library, 10:30-11a / More Info / free
  A free annual egg hunt outside the library followed by family crafts in the Children’s Room.

• 💇‍♀️ Daddy and Daughter Styling Class @ Sea Spa Salon, 12-2p / More Info / free

• 📣 No Kings Rally 3 @ Five Corners, 1:30-3p / free
  A community rally in Vineyard Haven inviting Islanders to gather in support of democracy and civic participation.

• 🎥 The Genius of Marian @ MV Film Center, 4p / free
  A free screening presented with the MV Center for Living, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Banker White and a panel on dementia, caregiving, and aging.

• 🧘 Sound Bath with Anna Marden @ Stillpoint, 4-5p / More Info / $20–$40

• 🍲 Aquinnah Library Community Dinner @ Aquinnah Town Hall, 5:30-8p / More Info
  A potluck-style community dinner with soups and sandwiches provided plus live music from Rose Guerin, Buck Shank, and Lydia Fischer.

• 🎶 Gig for the Gigs (with Delanie Pickering & Friends, supporting Sail MV) @ P.A. Club, 7-10p / $20

• 🎸 BlueSwitch Blues Band and Composer Tony Tobia @ PathwaysARTS, 7-9p

Sunday, March 29, 2026

• 🎬 MVFF Screening: Vineyard Shorts @ MV Playhouse, 3:45p / More Info / pay-what-you-can
  A showcase of short films connected to MV, followed by a conversation with the directors.

• 🏀 Waylon Madison Sauer Memorial Basketball Tournament @ MVRHS, 10a
  A community tournament honoring Waylon Sauer with players, volunteers, and supporters gathering to benefit his scholarship fund and the Class of ’27.

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Friday, March 20, 2026

• 🎉 Edgartown Public Library’s 10th Anniversary Celebration at Edgartown Public Library, 3-4p / More Info
  Cake, conversation, and a chance to celebrate ten years of the town’s modern library with the staff, volunteers, donors, and community members who helped make it possible.

• 🎷 Sparkestra: Instrumental World Jazz at PathwaysARTS (Chilmark Tavern), 7-9p / More Info / Free

Saturday, March 21, 2026

• 🐦 Club Birding (Beginner Session) at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 8-10a / More Info

• 🌱 Growing a Healthy Lawn at Wakeman Conservation Center, 2-4p

• 🧠 Weaving Generations: A Multi-Generational Forum on Conflicts in Family Life at Edgartown Public Library, 2-4p / More Info

• 🎨 Guided Somatic Art Meditation: Blooming into Spring with Sally Smith at Stillpoint, 3:30-5p / More Info / $25

• 🎶 Music Street Concert at West Tisbury Public Library, 4p / More Info / Free

• 🍝 10th Annual Meat Ball at Agricultural Hall, 5:30-8:30p / More Info / $50
  Dinner, dancing, and Island-raised meat are all part of this family-friendly Ag Society fundraiser, with vegetarian and alpha-gal-friendly options available.

• 🎤 MVYRADIO’s Sixth Annual Night Out For Nonprofits at Portuguese-American Club, 6-9p / More Info / $20
  A 6p cocktail hour for nonprofit networking is followed by doors opening to the public at 7p and live music from Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

• 🐑 Meet the Lambs – March at Slough Farm, 10a-12p (Sat–Sun) / More Info / Free
  Families can book a 30-minute time slot to meet newborn lambs in a small-group setting, with a maximum of five people per party.

• 🎬 EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert at MV Film Center, 7:30p (Fri & Sat), 4p (Sun) / More Info
  Archival footage from Elvis’s early 1970s tours and Las Vegas residencies is woven into a hybrid documentary-concert experience highlighting his peak performance era.

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Friday, March 13, 2026

• 🎲 Friday Game Time at the Museum at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 1–4p / More Info / free

• 🎷 Jazzfest 2026 at MV Performing Arts Center, 6–8p / More Info / $10
  The MV Big Band features local artists including Jeremy Berlin, the Brian Nelson Trio, Lucas Ostinato Quartet, and more.

• 💃 We Dance: Salsa Dance Class and DJ Tropical House Party at PathwaysARTS at the Chilmark Tavern, 7–11p / More Info / free

Saturday, March 14, 2026

• 🌼 Daffodil Day 2026 w MV Cancer Support Group at Stop & Shop Edgartown, Down Island Cronig’s & Reliable Market, 9a–12:30p

• 🧵 Sewing Supplies Sale at NDLWKshop, 10a–2:30p / More Info

• ✍️ Islanders Write Writing Workshops at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 10:15a–3p / More Info / free
  Mid-Winter Islanders Write returns with hands-on workshops, there are a few still available for registration: playwriting with Nicole Galland, research strategies with Duncan Caldwell, and creative journaling with James W. Jennings.

• 🧘 Loving Kindness and Mindfulness Meditation: A 90-Minute Journey at Stillpoint, 10:30a–12p / More Info / $40

• 🎨 St. Patrick’s Day Craft Projects (ages 6+) at Featherstone, 11a–1p / More Info / $35

• 🌿 Willow Harvest + Goat Visits at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 11a–2p / More Info
  Help harvest the farm’s first willow crop, take home a cutting to start your own basket willow, and visit the goats.

• 🌸 Flower Arranging with Laurie, Linda & Aubrey at Donaroma’s, 11a–1p / Call for Info / $95

• 🏃 MV Winter Classic and Amity Relay at Vineyard Haven Harbor, 11a / More Info

• 🎶 Sound Bath with Trish Ginter at Edgartown Public Library, 11:30a–12:30p / More Info

• 📚 The Making of the Sea Table at Aquinnah Library, 3–4p

• 📖 Island Authors Book Fair at Featherstone, 5–7p
  Local writers gather to share and sign their books during this Islanders Write–related book fair celebrating Vineyard authors with Edgartown Books.

• 🍀 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner at First Baptist Parish House, 5–6:30p / $20

• 🎭 Enough: Songs, Dances, Musings and Other Survival Tactics at PathwaysARTS, 7–8:15p / More Info / free
  This collaborative performance brings together artists for an evening of dance, music, writing, and improvisation.

• 🎸 Paleface and Mo Live in Oak Bluffs at Portuguese-American Club, 7–9p / $10

Sunday, March 15, 2026

• ✍️ Islanders Write - The Path to Publication at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 10a / More Info / free

• 🗣 Death Education Presentation at West Tisbury Public Library, 2:15–3:45p / More Info / free

• 🎬 Hoppers at Strand Theatre, 3p / Fri + Sat too

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I love libraries! And the ones on MV are the BEST:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, March 6, 2026

• 🥒 Hawaii’s Pickle Lady: Live Pickling Demonstration and Tasting @ Oak Bluffs Public Library (Downstairs Meeting Room), 12:30-1:30p / More Info

• 🎶 Rose Coloured Glasses Concert @ West Tisbury Public Library, 3-4p / More Info / Free

• 🖼️ Tom Maley Exhibition Opening Reception @ MVMuseum, 5:30-7p / More Info / $20

• 🎭 Comedy with TBD Improv @ The Barn, Bowl & Bistro (Upstairs), 7-8:30p / More Info / $15
  A fast, unscripted comedy night built from audience suggestions.

• 🎶 Music Series: Erik Peterson + Darby Patterson & David Mintz @ PathwaysARTS (The Chilmark Tavern), 7-9p / More Info / Free

Saturday, March 7, 2026

• 🌿 Succulent Planters with Iris & Sue @ Donaroma’s Garden Store & Nursery, 1-3p / $95 / Call to reserve 508-627-8366

• ⛸️ The MV Figure Skating Club’s 37th Annual Ice Show @ MV Ice Arena, 1-2:15p / More Info / $10 (Fri at 6 too)
  Catch the annual ice show in an afternoon performance at the MV Ice Arena.

• 🎹 Beethoven and Rachmaninoff: The Piano and Sound with Silas Berlin @ Stillpoint, 3-4:30p / More Info / $20-$50

• 🔦 Keeping The Light Experience @ Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 5-6:30p / More Info / $30
  See the historic Fresnel lens rotate live, with keeper reflections, music, and drinks/light bites.

• 🎶 Music Series: Rose Colored Glasses @ PathwaysARTS (The Chilmark Tavern), 7-9p / More Info / Free

Sunday, March 8, 2026

• 🌱 Growing Beans and Peas with Ethan Buchanan-Valenti @ Beetlebung Farm, 1-2:30p / More Info / Free
  A free workshop on growing beans and peas with regenerative tips, plus Q&A (registration required).

• 🎬 Disney/Pixar’s Hoppers @ Strand Theatre, 4:30p (Fri & Sat too)

• 💃 Rise Dance Company Showcase @ Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center (MVRHS PAC), 3p / More Info

📍MVacay’s Island Updates

⛅️ Weekend Weather Outlook: This weekend looks warmer than the last few, with highs around 39–46°F, and a chance of showers Sunday morning.

🌊 Island Updates

• MV Film Festival Tickets Go on Sale Tmo: coming March 25–29 at the Grange Hall and MV Playhouse, programming that includes filmmaker conversations, short film programs, live music, food from Stoney Hill Pizza + more.

• New Business: Harbor & Hive: Harbor & Hive announced its 2026 organic yard protection schedule opens next week with tick, mosquito, and deer deterrent services ahead of spring.

• New Business: Luminous Mind Hypnotherapy: hypnotherapy for habits, anxiety, confidence, and other personal goals.

• YMCA Renovation: The YMCA of MV will have altered programming and closures March-May due to facility construction changes all spring.

• Stitch Club Wednesdays at NDLWK Workshop: Stitch Club meets Wednesdays from 3–6 PM as a free drop-in for hand-stitching projects and community crafting at 19 Main Street in Vineyard Haven.

⏳ Restaurant Updates

• Breaks: Mo’s reopens 3/16, Wharf reopens 3/17. State Road, Beach Road are on Winter Break until April.

• Season Openings: Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery will open on April 17.

• Deals: In addition to dinner service, Sweet Life is open Wednesday–Friday for lunch, with $1 oysters Wednesdays from 5:30–6:30 PM and ½-price food at the bar from 5:30–6 PM.

📅 Save The Dates - Upcoming Events

• March 11 - Lucky Shucks! Kids Cooking Class with MV Shellfish Group

• March 12 - Virtual Spring Book Club with Steve Capers with MV Black Book Festival / Visible Mending Through an Artist's Lens with Hanna Washburn at Slough Farm / Vineyard Haven Cultural District Community Conversation: Art Markets

• March 13 - JazzFest 2026 at the MVRHS Performing Arts Center

• March 14 - Islanders Write / Flower Arranging at Donaroma’s / Enough (with Abby Bender) at Pathways / Loving Kindness and Mindfulness Meditation: A 90-Minute Journey at Stillpoint / MV Winter Classic / Daffodil Day 2026 MV Cancer Support Group / Island Authors Book Fair at Edgartown Books / The Making of the Sea Table at Aquinnah Library / Paleface and Mo Live in Oak Bluffs / Aquinnah Variety Show Open Call at Aquinnah Town Hall / Second Saturday Sale at NDLWK Wkshp

• March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Party at Aquinnah Library

• March 18 - Alex Huey and Jacob Kynard Concert at Slough Farm / Home Grown Club with Ag Society / “Sonic Flow” Writing Workshop at Stillpoint / Dorothy’s Corner Community Tea and Workshop / Tarot Exploration with CUUPS

• March 19 - Introduction to Canva at OB Library

• March 20 - Edgartown Public Library's 10th Anniversary Celebration

• March 21 - Meat Ball at Ag Hall / Sweet Life Author Series: Elizabeth Rush / Meet the Lambs at Slough Farm (all ages) / Second Annual Taylor Swift Brunch at Town / MVY RADIO’s Night Out for Nonprofits! at PA Club / Music Street Concert at WT Library / Kids Glow Party with DJ La Mere at Oak Bluffs Library

• March 24 - Dine to Donate at Offshore for MVRHS

• March 25 - Art Night Ceramics: Mugs at Featherstone

• March 26 - Knife Skills at Slough Farm / Chef Look Cooks - Patron Favorites: Chicken Adobo (register)

• March 27 - When Harry Met Sally at MV Film Center

• March 28 - Spring Egg Hunt at WT Library / Sound Bath with Anna Marden at Stillpoint / Pane di Pasqua: Italian Easter Egg Bread with Vineyard Baker at FARM Institute / Second Chapter: Home Goods & Appliance Swap at OB Library / Aquinnah Library Community Dinner at Aquinnah Town Hall / Dad & Daughter Styling Class at Sea Spa Salon / Brazilian Dance Class with Lorena Crespo at Airport Fitness

• March 25–29 - Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival

• March 30 - Kid’s Printmaking at Slough Farm

• April 2 - MVHC Annual Community Seder

• April 3 - MV SWELL Lip Sync Contest at the PA Club / Sweet Life Author Series Annie Hartnett

• April 4 - Misty Meadows Annual Egg Hunt

• April 8 - Martha's Vineyard Career & Networking Night at Grange Hall

• April 26 - MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon / Annual Shearing Day Celebration at Island Alpaca

• ⭐️ Also see Save the Dates for 2026 & MVacay Mobile App

Have a great weekend! - Lis

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Friday, February 27, 2026

• 🐢 Turtle Time at Oak Bluffs Public Library, Children’s Room, 1-2p / More Info / Free
  Turtle Time! Biofacts, a story, and a craft all about turtles, plus turtles to touch. Led by Josey from Felix Neck. For kids ages 4–8.

• 🎬 GOAT at Edgartown Cinemas, 1:15p & 3:45p / More Info

• 🍻 Pub Night at Black Dog Tavern, 5-8p / More Info

Saturday, February 28, 2026

• Cancelled 🌿 Staff-Led Seasonal Tours at Polly Hill Arboretum, 10-11a / More Info / $5

• 🎬 Jazz Film Screening with MVY’s Dave Kish at West Tisbury Public Library, 3-4:30p / More Info / Free
  Documentary screening and discussion hosted by MVY Radio’s Dave Kish. This month’s film: One Night with Blue Note.

• 🧘‍♀️ Sound Bath with Anna Marden at Stillpoint, 4-5p / More Info / $40
  A relaxing sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, chimes, and more.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

• 🎶 Sunday B-Side Bites at MV Museum, First Light Café, 11a-2p / More Info
  Food + non-alcoholic beverages with a vinyl DJ set by Vincent Patricola.

• 🐴 Barn Buddies with MVCS at Ag Hall, 2:30-4p / More Info / Free

• 🎨 Featherstone Blue Opening Reception at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Francine Kelly Gallery, 4-6p / More Info / Free

• 🕯 Offerings of Music and Light at Chilmark Community Church, 5-6p / Free
  An evening of music and light featuring local performers, candle lighting, and a reception afterward.

⚠️ Weather Warning: Our snowy island and ferries can make life unpredictable this time of year! Events may change—check with the host before heading out.

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Friday, February 20, 2026

• ❄️ Annual Winter Sale at Morning Glory Farm, 9-5:30 / More Info
  Three-day sale in the farmstand with deep discounts, coupons, raffles, and mystery boxes, opening early on Sat too at 8:30, sale runs thru Sunday.

• 🛍️ Friends & Family Night at The Green Room, 5-8p
  Big Sale kick-off with early access to discounts the night before the sale begins

• 🎶 Music Series: The Washashores and Seth & Sam Cooperrider at PathwaysARTS, 7-9p / More Info / Donations appreciated

Saturday, February 21, 2026

• 🌳 Winter Tree Identification at The Polly Hill Arboretum, 10a-12p / More Info / $30
  Indoor/outdoor class meeting at the PHA Visitor Center; registration required.

• 🧶 Drop-In Beginning Crochet at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10:30-11:30a / More Info
  Beginner-friendly crochet session with materials provided

• 🎬 Oscar-Nominated Short Films at MV Film Society, Various times (Fri 7:30p; Sat 1p & 7:30p; Sun 4p) / More Info
  Weekend screening series featuring the Oscar-nominated shorts in Animated (1p), Live Action(7:30), and Documentary categories, check for schedule.

Sunday, February 22, 2026

• 🎵 Sunday B-Side Bites at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, First Light Cafe, 11a-2p / More Info
  Weekly café set with food, non-alcoholic drinks, and vinyl DJ music in the museum space.

• 🧙 Gnome Sculpture Workshop with Sabrina Kuchta at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Pottery Studio, 2-4p / More Info / $90
  Two-part workshop (sculpt + glaze) with all materials included (+Mar 15)

• 💃 Contra Dance at Grange Hall, 2-4p / More Info / Free
  Community contra dance with live music and a caller; family-friendly setup

• 🎞️ Wuthering Heights at Edgartown Cinemas, 6:15p / More Info

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School Break Week! A few bonus suggestions:

• 2/23-2/27 - Free Soup and Bread Lunch at WT Library, 11:30-1 Daily

• 2/26 - Pancakes & Cartoons at WT Library, 9:30-10:30

• 2/24 - February Break Drop-In Games and Crafts at Aquinnah Library, 12-4

• 2/24 - Free Range Fun at WT Library, 10:15-11

• 2/25 - Tumble Bugs at Edgartown Library, 10:30-11:30

• 2/25 - Explore with Me at MV Museum, 10

• 2/26 - Sip ‘N Stitch at Erica Wilson, 6-7:30

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Friday, February 13, 2026

• 🎉 Pal-entine’s Day Celebration at West Tisbury Library, 3–4:30p / More Info / Free
  Kids ages 0–18 can stop by after school for cupcakes, crafts, hair tinsel, and more in the community room.

• 🍷 Valentine’s Eve Soirée at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 5–7p / More Info / $60
  An adults-only mixer with wine, light bites, nostalgic games, and live music by Jeremy Berlin, plus a take-home gift.

• 🎨 Exploring Your Venus Sign & Valentine’s Day Card Making at S&S Kitchenette, Vineyard Haven, 4–6:30p / More Info / $45
  A cozy astrology and crafting workshop with guided discussion, tea, snacks, card making, and a personalized Venus insight reading.

• 🎭 MVRHS Musical: Hadestown at MV Performing Arts Center, Thu 7p (Sat+Sun too) / More Info

Saturday, February 14, 2026

• 🛍️ The Great Annual Edgartown Sidewalk Sale at Edgartown School Gymnasium, 10a–4p / More Info / Free to Enter (Sun too!)
  Two-day indoor market featuring major discounts from local boutiques and a bake sale supporting the 8th grade trip.

• 💖 Valentine’s Day Party with Stefanie Wolf Jewelry at Coastal Supply, Vineyard Haven, 10a–5p / More Info / Free
  All-day celebration with permanent jewelry zapping from 11a–3p, a free heart charm with every zap, and an $85 bracelet giveaway.

• 💆 Salt Spa Open House at Salt Spa, Oak Bluffs, 1–3p / More Info / Free
  Drop-in self-care afternoon with mini massages, facial treatments, skincare raffles, and sweet treats; RSVP by text to 781-727-7335.

• 🍪 Valentine’s Day Party at Aquinnah Library, 12–3p / More Info / Free

• 🧁 Cookie Decorating for Kids at Oak Bluffs Library, 2:30–3:30p / Free

• 🎶 An Evening with Livingston Taylor: A Fundraiser for Stillpoint at Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 4:30–6p / More Info / $40–$100
  An intimate concert with legendary singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor celebrating Stillpoint’s first anniversary.

• 🌑 Dinner in the Dark – A Valentine’s Multi-Course Dining Event at Black Joy Kitchen, Oak Bluffs, 6–9p / More Info / $75

• 🔎 Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Gala at The Honorary Tavern, Oak Bluffs, time not listed / More Info
  A glamorous, suspenseful dinner party where guests solve a murder during a brief blackout; dress in formal gala attire.

• 🎸 Paleface and Mo Live at Portuguese-American Club, Oak Bluffs, 7–9p / More Info / $10

• 🎤 Valentine’s Day Love Songs at PathwaysARTS at Chilmark Tavern, 7–9:30p / More Info / Free

Sunday, February 15, 2026

• ❤️ Heart Health and Cardiac Emergencies at West Tisbury Library, 2:30–3:30p / More Info / Free
  Part of the “Ready Together” series, this session covers CPR, AEDs, and cardiac emergency readiness for all ages.

• 🍲 The Winter Table: Community Suppers at Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 5:30–8p / More Info / Free (registration required)

Monday, February 16, 2026

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Friday, February 6, 2026

• 🍬 Sweets by the Sea at Chilmark Community Center, 3:30–5p / More Info / free
  An afternoon gathering for kids in grades K–8 with sweet treats and creative activities. Drop-ins ok.

• 🎭 Comedy with TBD Improv at The Barn, Bowl & Bistro, 7–8:30p / More Info / $15
  Unscripted improv show with audience participation, local comedians, and mature humor.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

• 🌿 MV Wellness Fest at Slough Farm, 8a–7p / More Info / Free
  A full-day festival offering drop-in wellness experiences and pre-registered workshops to promote self-care and community connection.
    • 🏃‍♂️ Fun Run with Amity Island Running Club, 8–9a
    • ❄️ Sauna & Cold Plunge with WholesomeMV, 9a–5p (drop-in)
    • 💃 Community Dance Party, 6–7p (drop-in)
    • 🧘‍♀️ Community Wellness Space open all day: body therapy demos, balance boards, crafts, local brews & more (drop-in)

• 🐑 Sheep-Shearing Shindig at Ag Hall Animal Barn, 10a–12p / More Info / free
  Live sheep shearing with Slough Farm’s flock and wool education, cider served.

• ⛳ Family Mini Golf at Oak Bluffs Library, 10a–12p / More Info / free
  Indoor 18-hole course throughout the library for all ages.

• 📽️ Black History Month Event: Potluck Brunch & Film Screening at Edgartown Library, 11a–2p / More Info / free
  Screening of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War followed by a discussion and community potluck.

• 💌 Block Print Valentines at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 12–3p / More Info / $65

• 🖼️ Significant Objects Memory Collages at Stillpoint, 1–3p / More Info / $15 to $40

• 🦖 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – Interactive Screening at MV Film Center, 4–6:30p / More Info
  Fundraiser screening for Theatre on the Blue with goodie bags and audience interaction.

• 🍺 Putts and Pints: Mini Golf at Oak Bluffs Library, 6–9p / More Info / $18 each or $30 for two
  Mini golf for adults with drinks and fundraising for the library.

• 🎶 Honey and Gravel opening for Red Night Delight at PathwaysARTS, 7–9p / More Info

Sunday, February 8, 2026

• 🎶 Local Off-Season Dancing & Live Music by Delanie and Johnny at Unitarian Universalist Society, 4p / More Info / free

• 🍲 The Winter Table: Community Suppers at Stillpoint, 5:30–8p / More Info / free, registration required

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