🌿 Weekend Update: 5/10-5/12 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
🌿 Weekend Update: 5/10-5/12 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
mothers day brunches and gifts, birds, improv, variety show, itineraries and opening updates
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!
Cheers to the remarkable women who navigate the chaos of balancing work, self and family. I hope your weekend is filled with appreciation 🌸
There’s tons of fun specials and gifts with purchase this weekend (mom’s ride free at Flying Horses, free croissants from BTB, discounts at Morning Glory to name a few) so get out there and support local!
🌦 Weekend Weather:
Friday: 🌧 A steady 53°F with a cool, cloudy atmosphere.
Saturday: 🌤 A brief peek of sun amidst the clouds with temperatures holding at 54°F.
Sunday: 🌧 Clouds persist - hitting 54°F by mid-morning, keeping the weekend consistently gray.
⏱️ Recently on MVacay
This week I updated my day trip guides to include new restaurant recommendations and increased travel guidance. The 2022 guides were some of the most popular links for SEO for me, so I’m hoping these guides are helpful to new visitors! I skipped over your inboxes and published all 3 directly to the site, since most of you probably already know how to get to MV. But it helps me immensely if you send to a friend!
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday (5/10)
🎨 Exhibit Opening Reception: Soulful Showcase MVRHS at Galaxy Gallery, 3-5p
Celebrate creativity and talent from BIPOC students and alumni of MVRHS, available to view daily after the opening from 11a-5p More Info
🐦 41st Annual Bird-a-Thon at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 6p
Teams of birders raise money for Felix Neck by spotting the most bird species in 24 hours. More Info
🎵 Live Music: Sean and Katie McMahon at Black Dog Tavern, 6-8p
🎵 Live Music Featuring Some Weird Sin at P.A. Club, 7p
🤣 TBD Improv at Grange Hall, 7p
🎬 Film: Marion Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands at MV Film Center, 7:30p More Info
🎮 Video Games on the Big Screen at Strand Theatre, 4-7p (also Saturday 10a-1p) / $5, Age 13+
Saturday (5/11)
🌿 Mother's Day Weekend Plant Sale Fundraiser for MVRHS - CTE-Horticulture at MVRHS - Greenhouse, 9a-12p
🧀 Cheeseboard Building with MV Cheesery at FARM Institute, 10-11:30a More Info
🎁 Mother's Day DIY Farm Gifts at The FARM Institute, 10-11:30a
Drop off children ages 5 & up for a morning spent creating kid-made gifts and sustainable crafts. More Info
🛍️ Mother's Day Market at Town MV, 11:30a-3p
Support local artisans and vendors at the outdoor market
🍹 Margarita Madness at Black Dog Tavern, 12:30-3:30p
Mexican themed food stations, live music, and a margarita flight to vote on.
🧘 Mindful Money Management: A Mindful Approach to Money and Personal Finance at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 4-5:30p / free
🎪 Aquinnah Variety Show at Aquinnah Town Hall, 5p
Enjoy performances and treats from Orange Peel Bakery.
🎵 Live Music: Jessie Lehman/ Rick O'Gorman at Black Dog Bakery Cafe, 5-7p
🎶 Minnesingers Present Liebeslieder: Love Songs at MV Performing Arts Center, 7p
🎵 Live Music: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at Portuguese-American Club, 8p
🎵 Live Music: Rosie's Ritzy Revue at The Ritz Cafe, 8-10p
Sunday (5/12)
🌸 Mother’s Day Brunch/Luncheon Special Menus at:
Alchemy
S+S Kitchenette
Farm Neck Cafe
HarborView
Pawnee House
Edgartown Yacht Club
🌱 Volunteer Day at Sassafras Earth Education at Sassafras Earth Education, 9a-1p
Support land culture and environmental efforts.
🎶 Minnesingers Present Liebeslieder: Love Songs at MV Performing Arts Center, 7p
🎵 Live Music: Holy Rock 'n' Roll Revival at The Ritz Cafe, 8-10p
📅 Save The Date
May 13-15 - Martha’s Party Wedding + Event Conference
May 17-18 - Locals (A two-night mini-festival featuring live performances by the Vineyard community) at Grange Hall
May 18 - Porchfest Edgartown
May 18 - MVFC Free Yard Sale
May 19 - Climate Action Fair at Ag Hall
May 23–26 - Environmental Film Festival
May 25-26 - Vineyard Artisans Memorial Day Festival
May 26 - Hospice and Palliative Care of MV 5k Road Race + Kids Fun Run
May 26 - Oak Bluffs Open Market begins
June 1-2 - 2024 Martha’s Vineyard Rod & Gun Club Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release Tournament
June 1- West Tisbury Farmer’s Market begins
June 1 - Eco-Drag Show at Felix Neck
June 6-9 - MV Food and Wine Festival
June 7 - Vineyard Haven First Fridays begin
June 8 - Pride in OB
June 9 - Drag Brunch at Red Cat Kitchen
6 New Save the Dates were added this week - a fashion show, sound fest, two races, a name change for Brazil fest… I’ll keep updating below! x
June + Beyond Found Here: 📅 Save the Date: Martha's Vineyard Big Events 2024!
📍Business + Restaurant Updates
Open Now or This Weekend: Pawnee House, Carousel Ice Cream, Fish MV, Nomans, Chilmark General Store, Ice Cream + Candy Bazaar, S+S Kitchenette, Pie Chicks
Closing: Life at Humphreys closes permanently May 15
Reopening Dates Coming Soon:
May 15 - Garde East, Détente, Seafood Shanty
May 16 - L’etoile
May 17 - Chilmark Tavern, The Dunes at the Winnetu, Mocha Motts, Nancy’s Snack Bar, Quarterdeck
May 19 - Lobsterville
May 22 - Covington
May 23 - Giordano's Restaurant, Nancy’s Restaurant
May 24 - Home Port Restaurant
May 25 - The Gay Head Store
June 3 - Woods at Lambert's Cove Inn
New Businesses Updates:
Nymanz will be hosting Harvest Table, a pop-up dinner series this summer
Fine Fettle Dispensary will permanently close later this year
Good + Fantzye will be doing weekly meal drop-offs this season
For a full list of business changes for this season you can find the full list here: 🆕 Martha's Vineyard New Business Roundup - Spring 2024
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