🌈 This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 6/13-6/15

pride on island, father's day, artisans festival, a taco pop-up and an outdoor concert series

I hope you’re ready to celebrate this weekend!

⏱️ This Week on MVacay

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, June 13, 2025

• 🦪 Can You Dig It: Quahog Harvesting with the Edgartown Shellfish Department at Katama Landing, 9:30–10:30a / More Info
  Learn quahog harvesting techniques directly from local shellfish constables - no license needed to observe.

• 🌸 Blooming Art at The Old Mill, 10a–5p (Sat & Sun too) / More Info / $15 or two for $25
  A pairing of floral design and visual art, featuring over 80 artists and designers.

• 🎶 STRAND Weekly Public with Vineyard Sound at Oak Bluffs, 2–3p / More Info / free (donations accepted)
  Enjoy a lively, family-friendly performance by Vineyard Sound, the island’s all-male a cappella group.

• 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE Party Kickoff at The Ritz Café, 5p–close / $5-$10

Saturday, June 14, 2025

• 🧺 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury, 9a–12p / More Info / Free

• 🏳️‍🌈 Drag Queen Storytime at West Tisbury Public Library, 10:30–11a / More Info / free

• ✊ No Kings Rally at Five Corners (Vineyard Haven), 11a–12p

• 🔔 Sound Bath with Trish Ginter at Edgartown Public Library, 11:30a–12:30p / More Info
  Let sound vibrations from crystal singing bowls wash over you in this meditative healing session.

• 🏺 Archaeology I.D. Day at West Tisbury Public Library, 12:30–2:30p / More Info / free
  Bring in your found artifacts for expert insight and learn about Vineyard and New England archaeology.

• 🌿 Edible Landscaping Workshop with IGI & Agricultural Society at Agricultural Hall, 1–3p / More Info / free
  Discover how to grow a sustainable edible garden using native and perennial plants.

• 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE Parade at Island Queen Ferry Terminal, 3p

• 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE: Retailers Rainbow Sip & Stroll at Circuit Ave, 4p

• 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE: Music + Community Tent at Ocean Park, 4–6p

• 🎭 BLOOMSDAY at Katharine Cornell Theater, 8–9:30p / More Info / $25
  This 45th annual celebration features dramatic readings, music, and wit inspired by James Joyce’s Ulysses.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

• 🎉 Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, Oak Bluffs, 10a–2p

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Grange Hall, 10a–2p / More Info / free
  Shop handcrafted goods from over 70 juried island artisans—indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.

• 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE: Drag Brunch at The Red Cat Kitchen, 11a & 2p

• ⚾ Jonathan Papelbon Father’s Day Brunch at The Dunes at Winnetu Oceanside Resort, 11a / More Info / $100pp
  Celebrate Father’s Day with Red Sox legend Jonathan Papelbon at an oceanfront brunch, featuring gourmet dishes, photo ops, and signed memorabilia.

• 🖌️ Father’s Day Paint Party at Nomans, 2–3p / More Info / $30
  Kids and parents can paint a beach-themed gift for Dad while enjoying food and drinks on-site.

• 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE: Tea Dance at Quitsa Kitchen, 4–6p / $20 Suggested Donation

• 🎵 Sundays in the Park Concerts at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5:30–7:30p

⚠️ Events are always subject to change. Check with the host before heading out.

Behind the Paywall: New taco pop-up in Aquinnah, Best of The Vineyard, MVYRadio’s summer concert series, 4 restaurants that reopened, a dreamy new retreat in Katama, and must-read on the Island’s childcare crisis. While the full list of 50+ June Save the Dates is for paid readers, free subscribers can still access the Jaws Guide and the 2025 Save the Dates.