🧑🎨 Weekend Update: 1/19-1/21 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
spotlight on artsy pop-ups and classes - virtual + around island this month
This week I want to send some love to the lively artisan scene on Martha’s Vineyard who are making art for beginners accessible to everyone! Scroll to the bottom to check out the exciting crafty opportunities on island right now. And of course, stay warm and dry this weekend!
What To Do This Weekend
Friday (1/19)
The Friday Reset at MV Museum, 5-8p
Enjoy the incredible talents of Chrysal Parrot and her acoustic music while you craft and chat $25 / register
Family Mini Golf (Putts & Pints) at Oak Bluffs Library, 6-9p
Fundraiser benefiting the programs of the Oak Bluffs Library. Play 18 holes throughout the library! $18 (or 2 for $30) will get you a round of golf and a drink. Teens Only Friday 4p, Free option Sat 10a-12p
Live Music: Tristan Israel, Nancy Jephcote, Paul Thurlow and Jared Salvatore at PathwayARTS, 7-9p
TBD Improv at The Barn Bowl & Bistro, 7-8:30p
Saturday (1/20)
Artisanal Breads of the World (Italian Ciabatta) with Vineyard Baker at FARM Institute, 10a-12p / register
Live Music: Dave Willis and Bobby Keyes at Black Dog Bakery Cafe, 5-7p
Sunday (1/21)
Climate Cafe: Protecting and Restoring Nature at Rosewater, 10a
Gather for a coffee and student-led community conversations about local environmental issues and climate-related topics outside at Rosewater Market & Takeaway. Don't forget to bring your mug!
Leaf Art Workshop with Emily Davis at West Tisbury Public Library, 12p
Join local artist and landscaper Emily Davis for a free leaf collage workshop at the library. Supplies provided. Space is limited. RSVP by emailing the library at wt_mail@clamsnet.org. Free and open to the public.
Film Screening: Giselle at the Dutch National Ballet at MV Film Center, 1p
Barn Buddies at Agricultural, Hall, 3-4:30p
MV Ballroom Musical Sunday Afternoons Featuring Serendipity at Unitarian Church, 4-5:40p
Artist Talk (Isaac Blaise Hurwitz paintings and Paul Lazes mixed media) with Q&A + Reception at PathwayARTS, 2-4p
📅 Save The Date
Recurring Weekday Activities
Monday Night at the Movies at MV Playhouse - Mondays at 5:30p
Trivia Night at The Ritz on Tuesdays at 7p
Live Music at The PA Club - Wednesdays at 5p
Game Night at The Barn - Wednesdays at 7:30
Coffee & Conversations at The Carnegie - Thursdays at 10a
Salsa Suelta at OB Library - Thursdays at 5:30p
Coming This Month
January 24 - Arnie's Poetry Cafe at MV Playhouse
January 25 - Wine Dinner at Little House Cafe / tickets
January 27 - Coffee House and Open Mic at MV Hebrew Center
January 28 - 37th Anniversary Burns Nicht Supper at The Loft
January 30 - Special Tour to Celebrate Polly Hill's Birthday
February 1 - What’s So Funny? Backstage at a New Yorker Cartoon with Paul Karasik at MV Museum
February 3 - Big Night Out at Grange Hall / tickets
February 9 - Miner Family Gallery Opening
February 10 - Valentine's Day Pasta Class with Katie Leaird at FARM Institute / tickets / info
February 10 - Miner Family Gathering Sip + Shop Pop-Up
February 14 - Palentine's Social Mixer at Long Point Wildlife Refuge / info
Spotlight On Artsy Pop-Ups
I didn’t get every event or exhibit, but here’s a few exciting opportunities for you to check out:
Lilly Keller’s Virtual Weekly Art Class - Join virtually on Thursday nights - Two live and two pre-recorded classes sent to you. Each month is different and will include new topics in art, creativity and technical skills - for all skill levels.
Jazen’s Art Parties - schedule a private art party with friends
Featherstone - Visit them online to register for ceramics, drawing, knitting, jewelry, mixed media, painting and printmaking and writing classes, workshops and open studios.
New Gallery - the new Miner Family Gallery opens on February 9th
Slough Farm - They offer a variety of options including ceramics open studio on Thursdays and Sundays, or an Intro to Wheel throwing class on Saturdays.
Valentines Cookie Decorating Class at Farm Institute - combine treats and crafts in this cookie decorating workshop on February 8th
Libraries - currently there is a leaf art exhibit and class (Sun) at West Tisbury Public Library
MV Museum - Friday Reset (recurring, above) includes an opportunity for crafting on Friday evenings
HavenMV has started The Artists Way Circle, a 13-week series on Mondays to empower your inner artist
PathwayARTS - there’s an artist reception this Sunday, and keep an eye out for further events featuring all art mediums