🚛 Weekend Events: 11/15-11/17 on Martha's Vineyard

truckin', holiday markets begin, musical revue, dancing, shows, dinners, walks + bowling

Happy Weekend!

The island is starting to ramp up for the holidays, and we’re seeing more events and fun specials this week!

⏱️This Week on MVacay

One thing about me is I am VERY crafty. I have that DIY gene where I think “How hard could it be?” and pick up lots of new projects without finishing them. So a Sip + Stitch was a perfect way for me to learn something with welcomed guidance. Read more about the weekly event here:

🪡Martha's Vineyard Activity Spotlight: Sip + Stitch at Erica Wilson

More Winter Activity and Off-Season Guides coming soon!

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

All Weekend

• 🎁 World Market Holiday Pop-Up at Capawock Theater, Vineyard Haven, 10a-6p daily

  • Holiday market with handcrafted fair-trade gifts from around the world.

• 🎁 Featherstone's Annual Holiday Gift Show at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 12-4p daily

  • Handmade gifts from local artists, including jewelry, pottery, and crafts.

• 🎁 ICYMI: More Gift Guide Inspo Here

Friday, November 15, 2024

• 🎨 Jewelry Creation Workshop at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 4-5p / More Info / Free

  • Join Shivonne for a beaded bracelet class where you’ll learn to make your own jewelry. All materials provided.

• 🎶 Pathways WE Dance! Reggae Night at PathwaysARTS, 7:30p till late / More Info

• 🎭 Wicked Good Musical Revue at MV Playhouse, 7p (also Sat & Sun) / More Info / $40

  • Talented musicians and singers perform a selection of Broadway favorites.

• 😂 TBD Improv at Grange Hall, 7p (also Sat) / More Info / Pay-what-you-can

  • Interactive, unscripted comedy performance with audience suggestions.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

• 🚶‍♀️ Break the Silence Awareness Walk in Oak Bluffs, starting on Sanderson Avenue, 9a / Free / More Info

  • Awareness walk supporting families affected by addiction; includes keynote speakers and refreshments.

• 🚛 Truckin’ MV: Touch-A-Truck at MV Regional High School, 10a-1p / Free / More Info

  • Explore big trucks and unique vehicles, with pizza, face painting, kids’ music, raffles, and airbrush art. Donations go to to Vineyard Montessori.

• 🍎 Cranapple Crisp Take and Make at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10a / More Info / Free

  • Take-home bags with ingredients to make cranapple crisp. Available while supplies last.

• 📚 Book Sale Benefit for Vineyard Haven Library at Landmarks Building, Vineyard Haven, 10a-2p / More Info

  • Pop-up book sale benefiting the Library; cash or check only.

• 👶 Open Center and Swap Shop at MV Family Center, 10a-12p / Free / More Info

  • Playgroup and swap shop open for community members; drop-ins welcome.

• 🎤 Tiny Couch Series at Chilmark Free Public Library, 3-4p / Free

  • Open mic series for songs, stories, and performances, treats provided.

• 🍗 Harvest Dinner at First Baptist Church Parish House, Vineyard Haven, 5-6:30p / $20 Adults, $10 Kids under 12

  • Turkey dinner with all the fixings, supporting the First Baptist Church.

• 🎶 MVRHS Minnesingers Fundraiser: Silent Auction and Karaoke at The Wharf Pub and Restaurant, Edgartown, 6-9p / $20 at the door

  • Silent auction and karaoke, featuring a special performance by the Minnesingers.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

• 🍂 Guided Walk at Quansoo Farm at Quansoo Farm, Chilmark, 10a-12p / Free / More Info

  • Autumn walk through the 146-acre preserve, focusing on the ecology and history of the area.

• 🔴Cranberry Bog Tour at 572 Lamberts Cove Road, 1-2p / More Info / $10

  • If that timing doesn't work for you, though, you can still visit the bog: it is open most days from 10 AM to 3 PM most days at 572 Lamberts Cove Road in Tisbury. Bring your own bag and pay $10 to pick as many cranberries as you want!

• 🎳 Lights, Sirens + Strikes Tournament at Barn Bowl + Bistro, 5-10p / $60 for 4 / Sign Up

  • Bowling tournament benefitting the OB Ambulance Association. Food and drink sales supporting EMS.

📅 Save The Date

• November 19 - Talk: Trends in Menopause – Then and Now at VH Library

• November 20 - Stefanie Wolf Snowflake Ornament Making Party (12/4, 12/11 and 12/18 too)

• November 20 - Art Night: Jewelry: Personalized Ornament at Featherstone

• November 20 - A Vincent House Christmas

• November 22 - Cape Cod Chamber Quintet at Stillpoint

• November 23 - West Tisbury Winter Farmers Market (12/7 and 12/21 too)

• November 23-24 - The Great Martha’s Vineyard Bake-Off (Across the Island)

• November 26 - Turkey Trot 5k

• November 29-30 - Vineyard Artisans Thanksgiving Festival

• November 29-30 - Holiday Oak Bluffs Open Market at The Strand

• November 29 - Annual Fall Festival at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

• November 30 - Light Up Oak Bluffs

• November 30 - Contra Dance at the Grange Hall

• November 30 - Annual Chowder Cup Contest

• November 30 - Ladies Only Psychic Party Hosted by Jon Stetson

• November 30-December 21 - Dickens Christmas Village at The Carnegie

• December 6 - Vineyard Haven First Friday at MV Museum

• December 7 - Holiday Wreath Celebration at Polly Hill

• December 7 - Wreath Making on the Farm

• December 7-9 - Sixth Annual Aquinnah Artisans Holiday Fair

• December 12-15 - Christmas in Edgartown

• December 12 - Donaroma’s Twas the Night Before Christmas Event

• December 12 - Santa Fun Run & Walk with Amity Island Running Club

• December 13 - The Holly & Ivy Holiday Ball at HarborView Hotel

• December 13 - Holiday Party at The Carnegie

• December 14 - Handmade From the Heart Holiday Craft Sale

• December 14 - Edgartown Village Holiday Market

• December 14 - Donorama’s Wreath Workshop

📍Food + Island Updates

• Closed Recently:

  • L’etoile (11/16)

  • Laughing Bear (store) in Oak Bluffs closed permanently

• Closing Soon:

  • Tigerhawk Sandwich Co (11/30), Red Cat Kitchen (stock up on hot sauce and prepared cocktails (respectively) before they close!)

• Other News:

  • Open Now: I was so excited to add the first event to the Save the Dates for Stillpoint, a new venue opening this fall near Polly Hill. I’m so excited to see their offerings expand.

  • Thanksgiving:

    • Sending you over to Cook the Vineyard’s 2024 Thanksgiving Central who have a very thorough roundup if you still need inspo.

  • Weekly Food Special Offerings:

    • Red Cat Kitchen is closing out their season with Tasting Tuesdays, WTF Wednesdays and Themed Thursdays

    • Town MV is offering $20 Happy Meals on Wednesdays and $20 App Platters on weekends

    • Rockfish has Half Off Appetizers from 3:30-5:30, $15 Burger Mondays and Half Off Pizza on Sundays

    • Outermost Inn is doing Trivia 11/20 and still open for lunch/brunch

    • Linda Jeans is now open for dinner

    • Pie Chicks has special, rotating lunch offerings

    • Salvatore’s is doing half-priced appetizers every Monday night

  • Running List of Pop-Ups: Moony Dinner Party at S+S on Mondays / Catboat Takeout Dinners on Thursdays / Swimming Pig at S+S on Thursdays / Pawnee House Live Music Thursdays + select Movie Nights

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