🦙Weekend Update: 4/5-4/7 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
local things, some openings, loud brunch, ice skating, moana and more
Happy Thursday!
🌦 Weekend Weather:
We know the weather today is bleh, but what about this Weekend? Friday's looking gusty with showers in the mix and highs ~46°. Saturday will be sunny yet blustery, reaching a high of 49°! Come Sunday, we're cruising at an even 50° sunny-ish.
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📅 Save the Date: Martha's Vineyard Big Events 2024! - thank you for all the shares and love on this! I’m so glad you found it helpful, I got so excited while compiling it.
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🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday (4/5)
🎶 The Friday Reset at Martha's Vineyard Museum, 5-8p
Kick off your weekends with an evening of relaxation, community, and music, featuring live music from Sean McMahon. $10 suggested donation
🧠 Black Dog Trivia Night at Black Dog, 6-8p
Compete for prizes with a maximum team size of six players, and enjoy dinner specials and fall drinks. Email abattistini@theblackdog.com to reserve. Free
🎭 Tisbury School Production of Disney Moana Jr. at MVRHS High School Performing Arts Center, 6:30p
Experience a 60-minute musical adventure starring students from the Tisbury School and the All Island Youth Chorus. Free
⛸ Martha's Vineyard Figure Skating Club Annual Ice Show at Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena, 6-8p
Celebrate "Cheers to 35 Years" with the club's 35th annual ice show. Free (Also Sat from 1-3)
🎭 Comedy with TBD Improv at The Barn, Bowl & Bistro, 7-8:30p
Enjoy a night of unscripted and spontaneous comedy, highly interactive and determined by audience suggestions. Tickets
🎵 Live Music: Peter Halperin's Group Therapy Trio at PathwaysARTS, 7-9p
Listen to original songs ranging from folk/blues to country to rock and jazz from Peter Halperin's Group Therapy Trio. Donations accepted
🎼 Island Community Chorus Spring Concert at Old Whaling Church, 7:30p
The Chorus presents its spring program featuring Vivaldi's Gloria and a premiere performance. Free (Also Sat at 3p)
Saturday (4/6)
🔍 Learn About Your Consumer Rights at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 11a-3p
Discover your consumer rights with talks on Automobile Lemon Law, Your Credit Report, and common consumer cases. Free
🏋️ Pilates Burn at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 9-10a
A core focused, booty blasting experience; designed for all fitness levels. Free
🎸 Free Beginners’ Ukulele Course at West Tisbury Public Library, 1-2p
Starts a free series of five ukulele lessons with instructor Andy Herr. Pre-register by emailing wt_mail@clamsnet.org.
🎬 Free Movie Saturdays: Trolls Band Together at The Strand Theatre, 12p & 6p
🎭 Abby Bender and Jesse Jason: DiVision/ReVision at PathwaysARTS, 7-8p
🎵 Live Music: Gig for the Gigs with Delanie Pickering and Friends at Portuguese American Club, 7-10p / $10
💃 We Dance: Josh and DJ KB Dance Party at PathwaysARTS, 8-11p
Sunday (4/7)
🏀 First Annual Waylon Madison Sauer Memorial Basketball Tournament at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, starts at 10a
A memorial 3 v 3 basketball tournament with snacks, beverages, and community celebration.
🎧 Live Music: DJ Smooth B at The Ritz, 11:30a-3:30p
Enjoy tunes spun by DJ SmoothB during Loud Brunch.
🔄 Upcycling 101 Workshop at Agricultural Hall, 1-3p
Learn to upcycle plastic bags, T-shirts, and fabric scraps into new items. Free; pre-registration required
🌍 Interfaith Climate Retreat at West Tisbury Public Library, 2-5:30p
A retreat to build strength and courage in the face of climate change with presentations and meditation.
🍴 Joyful Eatings Benefitting Harbor Homes at Federated Church, 2:30-4:30p on April 7
Prepare a meal for Harbor Homes overnight shelter with chef Kristin Drinkhall. Volunteer and learn recipes.
🚲 Barn Buddies at Agricultural Hall, 3-4:30p
Enjoy indoor play with bikes, trikes, scooters, and more. Drop-ins welcome.
📅 Save The Date
April 9 - Town of Oak Bluffs Annual Town Meeting
April 11 - Vineyard Haven Cultural District Open Meeting
April 11 - Names on the Land: History Written on Martha’s Vineyard Maps at MV Museum
April 12 - Family Hike Fridays
April 13 - Free Movie Saturdays at Strand - Trolls
April 13 - Bivalve Ball at Chilmark Community Center
April 13 - Creating a Performance Culture Workshop at Haven
April 13 - Free Movie Saturdays at Strand - Barbie
April 13 - Free Movie Saturdays at Strand - The Color Purple
April 14 - Family Friendly Community Sing
April 27 - Island Alpaca Shearing Day
April 27 - Statewide Volunteer Day at Felix Neck
May 4 - MS Ride the Vineyard
May 10–12 - Mother's Day Weekend in Edgartown
May 13-15 - Martha’s Party Wedding + Event Conference
May 23–26 - Environmental Film Festival
May 26 - Hospice and Palliative Care of MV 5k Road Race + Kids Fun Run
June + Beyond Found Here: 📅 Save the Date: Martha's Vineyard Big Events 2024!
📍Business + Restaurant Updates
Open Now: Lookout Tavern, 19 Raw Oyster, Atlantic, State Road, Red Cat Kitchen, Tigerhawk Sandwich Co
Pop-Up: Goldies will Pop up at Rosewater this weekend (Fri+Sat, 5-8:30p dine in or takeout)
Closing: Life at Humphreys will permanently close May 15
Reopening Dates Coming Soon:
April 7 - VH Cronigs will be open Sundays
April 9 - Beach Road
April 12 - Back Door Donuts, Bad Martha’s
April 14 - Fat Ronnie’s
April 16 - Black Sheep Mercantile
April 19 - Coop de Ville