❄️ This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 1/30-2/1
snow plows to call, a guide to bringing your EV to MV, galentines + valentines specials
I hope this message finds you safe and warm as our community recovers from the recent winter weather. Additional snowfall is expected this weekend, but there is still be time to enjoy our community and support local businesses before then ❄️
⏱️ This Week on MVacay
⚡Bringing Your Electric Vehicle to Martha’s Vineyard
Your EV on MV Guide! This post helps you make a plan: ferry basics, what could flag you at boarding, how charging works on the island, and locating go-to chargers you plan to use during your stay.
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, January 30, 2026
🎵 Music Bingo at The Black Dog Bakery Café, Vineyard Haven, 6–8p / More Info
A fun night of music bingo in a casual café setting.🎤 The Jeremy Berlin Trio & Vocalists at PathwaysARTS, Chilmark, 7:30–9:30p / More Info (Sun 3-5 too)
A vocal showcase featuring the Jeremy Berlin Trio and 12 guest singers in a two-day concert series.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
🥞 Plane View Throwback Menu Day (Bob’s Last Day) at Plane View Restaurant, Martha's Vineyard Airport, 7a–2p
A one-day-only throwback breakfast with 1999 prices to honor Bob’s last day, dine-in only.🧒 Play and Learn at MV Family Center, 9:30–11a
🎨 Children’s Saturday Crafting: Valentines with Helen Hall at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 11a–1p / More Info / $35
🎨 Introduction to Clay: Creating Small Animals with Washington Ledesma at MV Museum, Vineyard Haven, 12–3p / More Info / $40–$50
💿 Blue Lobster Vinyl Swap at The Black Dog Bakery Café, Vineyard Haven, 1p (doors open) / More Info / free
A Yankee Swap-style vinyl exchange where attendees bring a wrapped used record and leave with another.📚 The Making of The Sea Table w/ Shelley Edmundson & Catherine Walthers at Chilmark Library, 1–2:30p / More Info / free
A conversation with the creators of The Sea Table discussing sustainable seafood and cookbook development.🍵 High Tea at S&S Kitchenette at 48 Main St, Vineyard Haven, 2–5p
🎉 Remember the 90s Bingo at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 1–2p / More Info
🚴 We Ride in Unity for Alex at Five Corners, Vineyard Haven, meet 2p / roll 2:30p
A group ride in honor of Alex Pretti, hosted by the local cycling community and Brickyard Bicycles.🗣️ Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Talk with Aubrey Stimola Ryan at West Tisbury Public Library, 3–4:30p / More Info / free
🎶 Red Night Delight at The PA Club, 8p / $10
Sunday, February 1, 2026
⚖️ Immigration Support Workshop at Unitarian Universalist Society, 11:30a / free
A community workshop offering guidance on how to support and protect immigrants on the Island, led by attorney Rachel Self.🎶 Rose Coloured Glasses Concert at West Tisbury Public Library, 2–3p / More Info / free
🎬 The Choral + Discussion with Peter Boak at MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven, 4p / More Info
A film set in WWI England followed by a discussion with a former chorus director.🖼️ Kiss Kiss Hug Hug Opening Reception at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 4–6p / More Info / free
An art opening celebrating expressions of love in various forms.🦉 Full Moon Owl Prowl at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 4:45–5:45p / More Info
🌟 Offerings of Music and Light at Chilmark Community Church, 5–6p / free
🍲 The Winter Table: Community Suppers at Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 5:30–8p / More Info / free, registration required
A free community meal with live local music and conversation.
⚠️ Weather Warning: Our snowy island and ferries change quickly! Check with the host before heading out, especially Sunday.
From the Archives:
Behind the Paywall: a revived tennis club, a new Italian food project, a camp for the youngest islanders, galentines + valentines special roundup and a fresh batch of save-the-dates.