🥳 Weekend Update: 3/1-3/3 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
brazucada, oyster film, a full list of break closures, 35th bday special
Hello island babes! On Tuesdays I’ve been doing a behind the scenes look into writing this newsletter on my Instagram Stories. I want to share more about my process, goals, and new ideas for this season. The header image this week was chosen from a poll I did over there. Thanks for being here, even in February, you saw my name in your inbox and opened it - your encouragement means the world 🥰
My 35th birthday is next week on March 6th 🥳 I thought it would be fun to celebrate with one of my favorite things - a SALE! Annual subscriptions will be 35% off this week. A great time to show your gratitude, support local and gain access to MVacay archives.
What To Do This Weekend
Friday (3/1)
🎨 Taylor Swift Bracelet Making at West Tisbury Public Library, 1:30-2:30p
Make iconic Swiftie bracelets and enjoy music by Taylor Swift. Event is free and open to the public.
🖼 Exhibit Opening: Percy E. Cowen: My Own Dearest Jane at Martha's Vineyard Museum, 5:30-7p
Celebrate Percy E. Cowen's exhibition with insights into his life and enjoy art and refreshments. Suggested donation: $10 per person.
Saturday (3/2)
❄️ Winter Walk at Polly Hill Arboretum, 10-11a
Explore the winter landscape with PHA's plant propagator. Registration required.
🌍 Community Climate Discussion: Emergency Preparedness at Home & Shelter-in-Place at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 1:30-3p
Join Russ Hartenstine for a presentation and Q&A on emergency preparedness at home and sheltering in place. Learn how to stay safe during extreme weather events and other hazards.
🎶 Black Dog Blues at Black Dog Bakery Cafe, 5-7p
Enjoy an evening of blues music at the train.
Sunday (3/3)
🍲 Joyful Eatings Benefitting Harbor Homes at Federated Church, 2:30-4:30p
Join chef Brent Turner for Joyful Eatings, a program providing meals for Harbor Homes overnight shelter. Sign up as a volunteer sous chef. Pre-registration required.
🚜 Barn Buddies at Agricultural Hall, 3:00-4:30p
Join the Family Center staff and Islandwide Youth Collaborative for an indoor event featuring bikes, trikes, scooters, and games for kids ages 18 months to 8 years. Drop-ins welcome.
🎉 Brazucada “Carnival” at Loft, 3-9p
There will be a true brazucada as the Loft hosts a very Brazilian tradition: a carnival party featuring DJ Metralha.
🌊 A Passion for Oysters at MV Film Center, 4-6p
Join Tisbury Waterways, Inc. for the screening of the documentary film "A Passion for Oysters" followed by a panel discussion and reception with a raw bar. Ticket price: $20. Purchase tickets at MV Film Society.
💃 MV Ballroom Musical Sunday Afternoons Featuring Becky and Rich, Convertibles Duo at Unitarian Universalist Society, 4-5:30p
Enjoy local off-season dancing and music featuring Becky and Rich, the Convertibles Duo. Presented in partnership with the Vineyard Haven Library and PathwaysArts.
📅 Save The Date
March 9 - 8th Annual Meat Ball: at Ag Hall
March 9 - Mind your Creative Business at Ace MV
March 21 - Female Farmer Panel at Ag Hal
March 21 - Local Food Community Potluck at Ag Hall
March 20-24 - 24th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, Grange Hall
March 16 - Daffodil Sale from MV Cancer Support Group
March 16-17 - Vineyard Social Disc Golf Tournament
March 20-24 - MV Film Festival at Grange Hall
April 13 - Bivalve Ball at Chilmark Community Center
April 27 - Island Alpaca Shearing Day
May 4 - MS Ride the Vineyard
May 10–12 - Mother's Day Weekend in Edgartown
May 23–26 - Environmental Film Festival
June 6-9 - Food and Wine Festival
June 8 - Pride in OB
June 14 - Blooming Bids for Kids at The Field Gallery
June 15 - Harborfest OB
Spring Break Closures
Year-Round Restaurants with Temporary Closures-
Morning Glory Farm: Reopens March 2 (with Food Truck Pop-Up)
Little House Cafe: Reopens March 3
PA Club: Reopens March 5
Rockfish: Reopens March 7
Espresso Love: Reopens March 11
The Wharf: Reopens March 14
The Ritz: Reopens March 15
Mo’s Lunch: Reopens March 25
State Road: Temporary Closure
Sweet Life Cafe: Temporary Closure
Newes From America: Temporary Closure
What’s Open? Black Dog, Barn, Bangkok, Chef Deon, China House, Copper Anchor, Dos Mas, Edgartown Pizza, Great Harbor Market, La Choza, Linda Jeans, Mikado, Offshore, Square Rigger, Sweet Life, Tony’s, Town, Winston’s
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