🐘Local Events: 9/27-9/29 on Martha's Vineyard

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Here’s your MV Weekend Update!

⏱️This Week on MVacay

You deserve a lil sweet treat… pick a new bakery to try this weekend! And bookmark it for next time you need a pick-me-up.

🥐 Bakeries on Martha's Vineyard

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

A reminder that throughout (rainy and snowy) weekends, I periodically make updates on the Web Version of this newsletter to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date.

Friday, September 27, 2024

• 🐘 Life-Sized Indian Elephant Sculptures from The Great Elephant Migration at HarborView Hotel, Edgartown, all Weekend / More Info / Free

  • Life-sized elephant sculptures on display at Harbor View Hotel, promoting wildlife conservation and coexistence.

• 🔁🎣 All Weekend: Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby at Weigh ins Daily at 8a+7p until Sept. 23 / More Info

• 🔁🎣 Bass in the Grass MV at Carnegie Heritage Center, 10a-4p / More Info / Free

  • View painted bass sculptures created by local artists, auctioned to raise funds for the MV Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby Scholarship. Continues through October 20, bid online above.

• 🌹 Poetry in the Rose Styron Garden at Martha's Vineyard Museum, 4-5p / More Info / $25

• 🎭 The Unexpected 3rd at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 7p / More Info / $30

  • A one-woman show by Obie Award-winning actress Kathryn Grody, reflecting on aging and personal discovery. (Also Saturday)

• 🎥 Manhattan Short Film Festival at MV Film Center, 7:30p / More Info / $15

  • Participate in an international event by voting on this year's best short films. (Also Saturday and Sunday)

• 🎶 Live Music and Dance Party: Maryse Smith + Off-Island Boyz + DJ TY at Dos Mas, 8-10p

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Consider picking something to do from the Fall Activities Guide!

• 🔁🧑‍🌾 West Tisbury Farmers' Market at Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p More Info

• 🎶 Blue Lobster Vinyl Swap at Black Dog Tavern, 1p / More Info / Free

  • Swap a vinyl record, enjoy live music, and have fun surprises at this community event with WMVY Radio.

• 💡 MV Cultural Council Information Session at West Tisbury Public Library, 1-2p / More Info / Free

Sunday, September 29, 2024

• 🎣 Pass On The Magic: Kid's Day 2024 at Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority Wharf, 6-8a / More Info / Free

  • Coop and his crew host this annual event for kids ages 4-14. Bring your own tackle; no registration or Derby button required. Bait is supplied, and there are prizes to be won! (Postponed from 9/22)

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

• 🔁🖌️ Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info / Free

• 🎶 Kirtan at Milokan Cultural Center, Hoop House, Native Earth Teaching Farm, 12-1p / More Info / Free

• 🔁🌸 Family Flower You Pick at Slough Farm, 4-6p / More Info / Cost varies

• 🥗 Vegan Potluck and Fundraiser at YEMVegan, 4:30-7p / More Info / Food available for sale

  • Bring a vegan dish to share and support the MV Vegan Community Refrigerator, with raffles and food truck sales. Located behind The Cove.

• 🔁🎶 Sunday in the Park Concert Series at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / Free

📅 Save The Date

• October 1 - Exploring Martha's Vineyard with TrailsMV

• October 3 - Chicken Alley Thrift Shop: Open House

• October 3 - Writing Workshop with Moira Silva

• October 4 - First Friday Vineyard Haven

• October 6 - MV Big Golf Fore Kids Tournament

• October 6 - Improv Acting Class at West Tisbury Library

• October 6 - Gay Head 10k

• October 7 - Virtual: Ways to Have a Green Holiday Season For Families

• October 10 - MV Film Festival Fall Showcase: Eno

• October 11-14 - Habitat Second Hand Art Sale and Fundraiser

• October 11-12 - Winnetu Oceanside Resorts First Annual Oceans & Oysters

• October 12 - Autumn Walk through the Arboretum

• October 12-13 - Vineyard Artisans Fall Festival

• October 17 - Restorative Sound Journey at Peaked Hill Studio

• October 19 - MV Brunch Run + Walk

• October 19 - MV Mediation Fundraiser at The Loft

• October 19 - Pumpkin Fest at Morning Glory Farm

• October 20 - Harvest Festival at Ag Hall

• October 25 - Halloween Drag Show at Red Cat Kitchen

• October 26 - Halloween in Oak Bluffs

• October 26 - Ponies and Pumpkins at Misty Meadows

• October 26 - Try the Trades with SparkMV at Ag Hall

📍Island Updates

• A nature-based landscaping guide was recently released, you can can read more about Plant Local MV and get the guide.

• Closed Recently:

  • HomePort, Chilmark Tavern, Farm Neck Cafe (Dinner), John and Sandy’s Fish Market, Leslie’s Pharmacy

• Closing Soon:

  • Aalia’s Coffee (9/29)

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