🪕 Weekend Update: 5/17-5/19 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
🪕 Weekend Update: 5/17-5/19 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
first porchfest, climate action fair, 3 performances, tons of openings again
Happy Thursday!
🌦 Weekend Weather:
Friday: 🌤 Warming up to 61°F with partly sunny skies.
Saturday: 🌥 Cooler and cloudier at 57°F.
Sunday: 🌤 Partly sunny again, 59°F most of the day.
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🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday (5/17)
🎮 Game On! at The Strand Theatre, May 17, 4-7p (also Sat 10a-1p)
Teenage gamers can play their favorite PS5 sports video game on the big screen. Cost: $5, Age 13+.
🎤 Conversation with The Jaywalkers’ Jessie Leaman and Barbara Puciul at MV Museum, 5:30-7p
Join Island musicians Jessie Leaman and Barbara Puciul for a conversation about the Island music scene. Cost: Free. Info
🎭 Schoolhouse Rock Junior Live at Oak Bluffs School, 7p (also Sat at 7 and Sun at 2)
The Oak Bluffs School Theater Department presents a live musical version of the beloved animated series. Cost: Check with venue.
🎭 To Fall In Love at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 7p (Thurs-Sat at 7 through May 25)
A couple reunites for one night after a tragedy fractures their marriage. Cost: Check with venue.
🎭 Locals at Grange Hall, 7:30p (also Sat)
A mini-festival showcasing live performances by Vineyard community members. Pay what you can / Info
Saturday (5/18)
🚶 May Walk Together with Harbor Homes of MV at Lambert's Cove Beach, 10a / please RSVP
📚 Storytime with Tisbury EMS and Fire at Vineyard Haven Public Library, 10:30a
🛍️ MVFC Free Yard Sale at MVFC, 12-2p
Stop by for a free yard sale featuring baby and toddler items, books, toys, and more.
🐷 Barnyard Buddies at FARM Institute, 9:30-10:30a
Explore the farm, meet friendly animals, and participate in activities like egg collecting and farm story time. Best suited for ages 2-5. Pre-registration required. More Info
🌶️ The Ayurvedic Spice Rack: The Medicine Cabinet in Your Kitchen at West Tisbury Public Library, 1:30p
Learn about the medicinal uses of common pantry spices with Jacqueline Foster, Ayurvedic health counselor and chef.
🧘 Mindful Money Management: A Mindful Approach to Small Business Growth and Digital Upskilling at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 11:00a-12:30p / Free
🎵 Porchfest Edgartown at Various Locations, 1-8p
A community musical event featuring performances on various porches across Edgartown. Info
1 p.m.: Alison Roberts & Friends at Edgartown Library.
2 p.m.: Michael Haydn at Juniper; Ernie Dewing at Judy Stotz's house.
3 p.m.: Zea May and Friends at Edgartown Books; Blue Yonder at Sea Spa; Community Sing with Roberta Kirn at Kenworthy; Phil Spillane at Hobnob.
4 p.m.: Arlen Roth at Rosewater; JJam Sha-bam at Hobnob; Ukuladies at Slate; Rose Guerin at Eisenhauer Gallery; Chrysal Parrot at Vintage Wine & Spirits.
5 p.m.: Lexie Roth and Friends at Rosewater; Big Weather at Edgartown Books; Phil DaRosa at Eisenhauer Gallery;
6 p.m.: Dock Dance at Memorial Wharf.
🎬 Screening at the Strand Theatre: Hellzapoppin' at The Strand Theatre, 6-8p
Sunday (5/19)
🧘 Meditation at Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, 10-11a
🎨 Mixed Media Flowers Collage at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 10a-2p
Create mixed media collaged works of art inspired by nature with instructor Bricque Garber. More Info
♻️ Climate Action Fair at Agricultural Hall, 12-4p
Join the Martha's Vineyard Commission for their annual Climate Action Fair to learn about climate initiatives. Food available: Goldies, Catboat, Cottage City Oysters. Info
🎨 VCS Art of Conservation Awards at Agricultural Hall, 2p
Celebrate Island high school students' resilience through art and writing contest entries displayed at the Climate Action Fair. Free.
📅 Save The Date
May 21 - Long Point Wildlife Refuge Bioblitz
May 22 - Evening of Arts at MVRHS
May 23 - Ferries and Steamers: From Sailboats to Sidewheelers, 1700-1900 at MV Museum
May 23 - Contra Dance for the Grange 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
May 28 - Tisbury Annual and Special Town Meeting
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 - Land Bank's Annual Cross-Island Hike
June 1 - Eco-Drag Show at Felix Neck
June 2 - Exhibit Opening Reception: Garden Gate's 25th Anniversary Show
June 2 -MV Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament
June 4 - First MV Sharks Home Game
June 6-9 - MV Food and Wine Festival
June 6 - A Special Opening at Ruel Gallery in Menemsha
June 7 - Vineyard Haven First Fridays begin
June 7 - The Lesson at MV Playhouse
June 8 - Pride in OB
June 9 - Drag Brunch at Red Cat Kitchen
June 9 - Graduation: MVRHS at the Tabernacle
June 11 - MV Author Series begins
June 12 - Martha's Vineyard Magazine's Best of the Vineyard Party
June 13 - Taste of The Vineyard
June 15 - Taste Patron’s Party + Auction
June 15 - Harborfest OB
June 16 - Brazil Fest at Ag Hall
3 New Save the Dates were added this week… I’ll keep updating below!
June + Beyond Found Here: 📅 Save the Date: Martha's Vineyard Big Events 2024!
📍Business + Restaurant Updates
Open Now or This Weekend: Garde East, Détente, Seafood Shanty, L’etoile, Chilmark Tavern, The Dunes at the Winnetu, Mocha Motts, Nancy’s Snack Bar, Quarterdeck, Lobsterville, Fishbones, Port Hunter, Aquila
The Steamship Authority is now running into Oak Bluffs for the season - most other boats start next week as well (full list of start dates here)
Reopening Dates Coming Soon:
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
June 14 - Grace Church
New Businesses Updates:
El Barco (name recently announced) will open this summer in Vineyard Haven.
Vineyard Vines is expanding their Edgartown location to add on the space previously occupied by North Water Gallery.
First Friday VH will move to Beach Street Ext. this season
Behind the View (the bar within HarborView) will open with a new name this summer.
The Model Deli will open at the old location of The Larder and will be managed by Spring Sheldon starting this season.
For a full list of business changes for this season you can find links for all of the updates above, plus more here: 🆕 Martha's Vineyard New Business Roundup - Spring 2024
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