🍓This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 7/25-7/27
mvacay food week! plus, della hardman, comedy, legacy week, kids festival and more
It’s the first annual MVacay Food Week!
⏱️ This Week on MVacay
📍MVacay's BIG *Dining* Guide
Let’s talk about where to EAT. This summer, I pulled together our favorite spots into our biggest food guide yet. Food should be one of the best parts of your time here, and while every summer brings dozens of new guides, I wanted this one to be practical, comprehensive, and easy to come back to.
Bookmark it for the next time you need a restaurant recommendation in a pinch!
👩🌾 Non-Profit Spotlight: Island Grown Initiative & the Island Food Pantry
I also want to acknowledge that food access remains a challenge for many islanders. That’s why I partnered with the Island Food Pantry to share information on how to access their incredible resources as well. This article offers a behind-the-scenes look at what the Island Food Pantry is, who it serves, and how you can support this essential work!
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, July 25, 2025
🧘 Stillpoint – Yin & SoundBath at Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 3:30–4:30p / More Info
🍕 Pizza Night at Orange Peel Bakery at 682 State Rd, Aquinnah, 5–8p / $35 adults, $10 kids 13 & under
Enjoy all-you-can-eat, wood-fired pizza under the Aquinnah sky. Bring Your Own Topping encouraged for a festive, communal meal.🎭 Chilmark at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven, 7p / More Info
Opening night! A historical drama exploring the use of ASL in Chilmark community during the 19th century.🗣️ Friday Night Forum: What To Do About the Ticks? at Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 7p / free but please RSVP
🎤 Comedians Tom Cotter with Kerri Louise at Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, Vineyard Haven, 7:30–9:30p / More Info / $35
A high-energy night of stand-up comedy featuring two powerhouse performers and a seasoned local host.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
🧺 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury, 9a–12p / More Info / Free
🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Flea Market Field, Chilmark, 9a-2p (Wed too) / More Info / Free
🚙 Vineyard Series at Nomans, Oak Bluffs, 9–11:30a / More Info + Events / free for spectators
Celebrate classic Land Rovers with this island-favorite showcase.🎭 The Fabulists: Theater for Children at Tisbury Amphitheater, 10–11a / More Info / Free
🧘 Goat Yoga MV at Native Earth Teaching Farm, Chilmark, 10–11a / More Info / $30
Slow flow yoga with playful pygmy goats, suitable for all ages.🧍♂️ Seawall Stand at Vineyard Haven Seawall, 10a–12p / free
Men from the Vineyard and beyond gather in solidarity to take a public stand against domestic and sexual violence.🎪 Children's Festival at 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, 10–11:30a / More Info
A family-friendly morning filled with games, crafts, and prizes.🎶 Outdoor Children's Concert – The Pinkletinks at MV Family Center, 3–4:30p / free
Sing and dance on the lawn with The Pinkletinks, a beloved local children's band.🎨 Della Hardman Day 20th Anniversary at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, Vineyard Haven, 4–5p / More Info / free
This milestone celebration honors the legacy of artist and activist Della Hardman, featuring speakers and reflections on her enduring impact.🩰 The Black Iris Project: A Mother’s Rite at Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs, 7:30–9:30p / More Info / $50
This one-night-only solo ballet offers a reflection on loss, resilience, and Black motherhood, rooted in Vineyard history and healing.🎉 Jungle Beach Theme Party at The Loft, Oak Bluffs, 8:30p–1a / More Info / $20–25
🎆 Light Up the Lagoon at Lagoon Pond, Oak Bluffs & Vineyard Haven, 9–9:30p / More Info / free
Join the community in illuminating the lagoon with lights from shorelines and boats for a magical spectacle.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
🎓 Legacy Week on the Vineyard / HBCU Week Kickoff at Oak Bluffs, 9a–11:30p / More Info
A full-week celebration of HBCU alumni with purposeful events, networking, and community bonding.☕ Pottery and Pastry on the Patio at Up-Island Pottery, Chilmark, 9a–1p
Enjoy handmade ceramics and complimentary refreshments in a relaxed outdoor setting.🎉 Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, Oak Bluffs, 10a–2p
🎨 Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Grange Hall, 10a–2p / More Info / Free
🎶 Live Music Kirtan Call and Response Chanting at YemV, Vineyard Haven, 12–1p / More Info / free
A spiritual singalong featuring yogic chanting and live instrumentation.🎼 Cape Wind Quintet at Old Whaling Church, Edgartown, 4–5:30p / More Info / $40
🎤 Community Sing at Tisbury Amphitheater, Vineyard Haven, 5–6p / More Info / free
🎵 DC to MV: Go-Go Music Tribute Night at Eleven Circuit, Oak Bluffs, 9p–12:30a / More Info
🎵 Sundays in the Park Concerts at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5:30–7:30p
⚠️ Events subject to change. Always check before you go!
Behind the Paywall: a Michelle Obama event, a favorite store re-opens, the launch of a new clothing line, Vibe Fest + 30+ Save the Dates for all of August.