🌷This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 5/9-5/11
mothers day brunches, locals, music at the strand, a potential new music festival and a jaws guide
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there! I hope you feel loved and celebrated every day 💖
The Save the Date section is hugely expanded today through 6/23 (4x the length of this weekend’s events) so get your calendars out! On that note, a reminder that my weekend events updates are curated and do not include everything, but include what sounds most interesting to me. I prioritize events that are inclusive, low cost, accessible and unique.
⏱️ This Week on MVacay
🎥 MVacay’s Jaws 50th Pocket Guide (2025)
This guide covers the official Amity Homecoming Weekend (June 19–23) along with ongoing summer programming, all organized in one place for easy planning.
🗓️ My Top 10 Picks for Martha's Vineyard’s Best Events for 2025
I've attended hundreds of events across the island over the years and I VERY carefully choose the best ones to share with you each week…But I definitely have favorites!
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, May 9, 2025
🧘 Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Journey at Slough Farm, 5:30–7p / More Info / $20
🎭 Locals at Grange Hall, 7p / More Info / pay what you can
A two-night showcase of local talent, featuring music, storytelling, dance, and more from Island performers.🗣️ Friday Night Forum – Political Identities: Woke, MAGA, and More at Stillpoint, 7–8:30p / More Info / RSVP
Engage in a community dialogue exploring contemporary political identities in a respectful, professionally facilitated environment.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
🍃 Mother’s Day Plant Sales: Community Greenhouse, The Grey Barn, MV Regional High School
🎨 Mother's Day Gift Making at Edgartown Public Library, 10a–4p / More Info
💪 Second Saturdays with Strong Martha at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10–10:45a
🔔 Sound Bath with Trish Ginter at Edgartown Public Library, 11:30a–12:30p / More Info
🖌️ Artist Demo with Liz Taft at Stillpoint, 12–2:30p / More Info / free
💪 Healthy Kids Day at YMCA, 1:30–3:30p / free
This community celebration encourages families to stay active and engaged with healthy habits heading into summer.🎨 Mother's Day Kids Crafting at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 2:30–3:30p / More Info / free
🎶 Music at the Strand: Ben and Isaac Taylor, and More at The Strand Theatre, 8–11p / More Info / $20
Enjoy a full lineup of local and regional musicians as part of the MV SOUND Series at this historic Oak Bluffs venue.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
🍽️ Open for Mother’s Day Brunch: Red Cat Kitchen, Sweet Life Cafe, Rockfish, S+S Kitchenette, Farm Neck Cafe, Bettini
🎭 Improv Acting Class at West Tisbury Public Library, 12–2p / More Info / free
Led by instructor Heidi Drew, this free class encourages creative risk-taking through games and spontaneous scenes.🧠 Trivia Night at Black Dog Tavern, 5:30–7:30p / More Info / free
🎬 Sinners at Edgartown Cinemas, 6:45p (also showing Sat) / More Info