🏳️🌈 Weekend Update: 6/7-6/9 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
🏳️🌈 Weekend Update: 6/7-6/9 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
pride weekend events, vh first friday, food+wine festival, farmers market, graduation, book signings
Happy Pride Month!
If you’re looking for a fantastic list of LGBTQ+ owned island businesses to support, QueerHubMV.com is a great resource. Their website also lists ally businesses, safe spaces, community events and ways to stay involved year-round. 🌈
🌦 Weekend Weather:
Friday: 🌤 Warm at 75°F with sun and clouds, somewhat windy.
Saturday: 🌤 Mostly sunny at 72°F, slight chance of showers.
Sunday: 🌦 Morning showers then partly cloudy, consistent at 72°F.
⏱️ Recently on MVacay
When my husband and I were recently planning a date night I realized how much more streamlined it would be to have an updated list we can go to and within one click just make a reservation. This guide consolidates the scattered phone numbers, links and regulations all into one handy guide. Enjoy!
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
All Weekend
🍷 Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival Events / Tickets + Info
Friday (6/7)
🎨 First Friday Art Market at Beach Street Extension, 10a-2p
Pedestrian-only street event featuring local art / More Info
🎵 First Friday at Owen Park, 4-10p / More Info
Carriage Rides by Sonnyside Rides - 3pm - 5pm at Mad Martha's Ice Cream
Food Vendors Open, Tie Dye Activity - 5pm at Owen Park
Tie Dye Activity - 5pm - 7pm at Owen Park
Live Music 5pm - 9pm at Owen Park beach
Silent Disco with PathwaysArts - 9pm - 11pm at Owen Park beach
📚 Book Talk and Signing with Gina Moffa at Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, 7-8p
Gina Moffa discusses her book on navigating grief.
🎭 TBD Improv at Grange Hall, 7p
Spontaneous and interactive comedy show / More Info
🏳️🌈 Sip + Buzz at Eastway Clothing, 7-9p
🎭 The Lesson at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 7p (Sat too)
Original solo play about a controversial school lesson / More Info
🏳️🌈 Pride Weekend Kick-Off Party at The Ritz Cafe, 10p
Saturday (6/8)
🏛️ Historic Cemetery Tour with Tom Dresser at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 9-10a
🌽 West Tisbury Farmers' Market at Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p
Outdoor market featuring local produce and products. / More Info
🐐 Barnyard Buddies at FARM Institute, 9:30-10:30a / More Info
⛵ Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad at MV Museum, 10a-5p
Exhibition on maritime routes used in the Underground Railroad / More Info
💪 Second Saturdays With Strong Martha at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10-10:45a
🏳️🌈 Drag Queen Storytime at West Tisbury Public Library, 10:30-11a
Betty reads children's books celebrating diversity. / More Info
🌼 Garden Workshop: Container Gardening at Vineyard Gardens Nursery, 11a
Workshop on creating long-blooming planted containers.
🏳️🌈 Drag Brunch at Town Bar & Grill, 12p
Family-friendly brunch with a dazzling show and colorful swag / More Info
📚 Book Signing with Sidney Karger at Edgartown Books, 1-3p
Sidney Karger signs his novel "The Bump."/ More Info
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Pride Parade at Oak Bluffs Circuit Ave, 3-6p
Family-friendly parade with live music and community resources. Band from 4-6p at Ocean Park Bandstand. Unofficial After Party at Nomans at 7p / More Info
📚 Edgartown Books at The Carnegie: Kate Feiffer's Morning Pages at Carnegie Heritage Center, 5-7p
Kate Feiffer discusses her debut novel. / More Info
Sunday (6/9)
🌊 Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p
Market with local produce, specialty foods, and live music.
🖼️ Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Grange Hall, 10a-2p
Festival featuring local fine art and crafts / More Info
🏳️🌈 Drag Brunch at Red Cat Kitchen, 11a
Includes entry, brunch, and a welcome mimosa / More Info
🎓 Graduation: MVRHS at Trinity Park Tabernacle, 1:30-3:30p
Graduation ceremony for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.
🖼️ Exhibit Opening Reception: Out of Paradise at Floating Gallery, 4-6p
Reception for the Out of Paradise exhibit.
🎵 Sundays in the Park Concerts: The Black Eyed Susans at Ocean Park, 5:30-7p
Concert made possible by the Oak Bluffs Parks Department. Free
📅 Save The Date
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 14-16 - Blooming Art, 2024 at The Old Mill
June 15 - Harborfest OB
June 15 - Strawberry Festival at Morning Glory Farm
June 15 - The 44th Annual Bloomsday Celebration
June 16 - Brazil Fest at Ag Hall
June 18 - First Edgartown Village Market of the season
June 19 - Juneteenth Programs
June 21 - First MV Drive-In of the season
June 22 - Chilmark Flea Market begins
June 27-30 - Amity Week in Edgartown
June 28 - Featherstone Fridays with Johnny Hoy Begin
June 29 - Evening of Discovery at MV Museum
June 27-30 - Filmusic Festrival at MV Film Society
June 30 - Chappy Point to Point
July + Beyond Found Here: 📅 Save the Date: Martha's Vineyard Big Events 2024!
📍Business + Restaurant Updates
Open Now or This Weekend: Dairy Queen, Woods at Lambert’s Cove Inn
New to the Scene: A new upscale consignment shop opened in Oak Bluffs this week - Boutique on the Buy Way. It’s located in the Dockside Marketplace behind the Black Dog outlet store
Reopening Dates Coming Soon:
Coming Soon: June 14 - Grace Church Lobster Rolls, MV Salads
Still Closed: Midnight Taco, Seagrass Bar + Grill, 9 Craft Kitchen, Outermost Inn
📌 Quick Reference:
A random note: I set some time aside this week to bring free stickers, postcards and rack cards to island businesses. Do you have a community board you want a stack for? Do you run an AirBnB and want some for your guests? Reply to this email or send me a DM and I’ll drop some by for you!
As always: Times, Dates + Events Are Subject to Change! Sometimes after sending an email I add additional information to the live version at MVacay.com - you can always find the most updated version there.
Have a great weekend! - Lis