🎻 This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 8/8-8/10
an e-bike guide, black ed forum, mv vibe fest, built on stilts, concerts, art + more!
As we enter what is one of the most exciting weekends of the year on MV, I want to remind you of two favorite posts: Unwritten Rules of MV and Ways to Avoid Summer Traffic on MV. Stay patient and stay kind out there!
⏱️ This Week on MVacay
🚴 Electric Bike Guide to Martha’s Vineyard
I am noticing SO many e-bikes on MV this summer! As an e-bike owner, I wanted to help visitors understand if they should bring, rent or skip an E-Bike. I cover ferry logistics, rental options by town, the best scenic routes, safety tips, where to charge and park your bike, and when an e-bike might not be the best choice.
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Sold out events are excluded from this list for ease of planning!
Friday, August 8, 2025
🌱 Geological Agriculture Exhibit & Workshop at Mariposa Museum, Oak Bluffs, 11a–1p / More Info / $25
🎤 Black Education Forum at Old Whaling Church, Edgartown, 4–5:30p / More Info / free but registration is required
Moderated by Michele Norris, this year’s panel features Colin Kaepernick, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Mayor Steven Reed, and Anurima Bhargava exploring truth-telling, narrative power, and education equity.🎬 MVAAFF: Dave Chappelle Live In Real Life Screening at MV PAC, Oak Bluffs, 2:30–5p / More Info
This special screening of Chappelle’s raw, pandemic-era documentary is a benefit for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and showcases how comedy and community resilience shaped an unforgettable summer.⚾ MV Sharks Championship Game 2 vs Keene at The Shark Tank, 7:05p / More Info / $15
The MV Sharks are in the finals! Cheer them on in Game 2 of the best-of-three championship series right here at home.🎭 Chilmark at MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven, 7p (Sat too) / More Info
😂 14th Annual MV Comedy Fest at The Strand Theatre, Oak Bluffs, 8p / More Info / $78
This Week features Shaun Jones, Kevin Bozeman, & Gary Johnson💃 Built on Stilts Dance Festival at Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs, 8p (Sat too) / More Info / free
Enjoy a lively mix of dance, theater, circus, and community art in a fast-paced, family-friendly showcase.
Saturday, August 9, 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
🎭 The Fabulists: Theater for Children at Tisbury Amphitheater, Vineyard Haven, 10–11a / More Info
🎶 MV Vibe Fest at Waban Park, Oak Bluffs, 11a–6p / More Info / free
A vibrant cultural market with DJs, artisan vendors, local chefs, and live performances celebrating Island history and community.📚 Author Talk with Aquinnah Wampanoag Writer Joseph Lee at Aquinnah Town Hall, 2–3p / More Info / free
Joseph Lee discusses his new book, Nothing More of This Land with the ACC.🎤MVAAFF: Debbie Allen’s "A Different World" at MV PAC, Oak Bluffs, 2:30–4p
Join Debbie Allen and moderator Mara Brock Akil for a live panel celebrating the cultural legacy and impact of the TV series A Different World.🎨 Arts District Stroll at Dukes County Ave, Oak Bluffs, 4–7p / More Info / free
🎭 Work in Progress with Patti LuPone & Bridget Everett at Vineyard Arts Project, Edgartown, 5–6p / More Info / Pay What You Can
🎤 Benefit Concert with Sara Bareilles at Trinity Park Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs, 7:30p / More Info / $50–$150
🎶 Live from the Grange: 2BOYS at Circuit Arts, 7:30p / More Info / Pay-what-you-can ticketing
Sunday, August 10, 2025
🎉 Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, Oak Bluffs, 10a–2p
🎨 Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Grange Hall, 10a–2p / More Info / Free
🧸 Jewnior Fest at Island Alpaca, Oak Bluffs, 3–6p / More Info / $15
A Jewish-themed family festival featuring art workshops, games, bounce houses, and a BBQ dinner.🎨 Anonymous Art at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 4–6p / More Info / $25
Enjoy wine and appetizers while bidding on 6"x6" mystery artworks by local artists in a creative dice game. Spoiler: I submitted a piece this year! Tell me if you win!🎻 Black Oak Ensemble at First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, 4–5:30p / More Info / $40
🎺 Vineyard Haven Town Band at Ocean Park, 7:30p / free
⚠️ Events subject to change. Always check before you go!
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Behind the Paywall: Island conflicts and news, an August pop-up, an exclusive movie night, and a wine crawl. Tired of missing out on sold out events? I’ve got your save the dates too!