🦋 Weekend Update: 7/19-7/21 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
Native Artisans Market, Catboat Parade, Feast of the Holy Ghost, Truth + Joy Celebration
Happy Weekend!
🌦 Weekend Weather:
Friday: ☀ Bright and sunny with a high of 80°F, a perfect start to the weekend.
Saturday: 🌤 Mild at 80°F again, but with more clouds to soften the sun's rays.
Sunday: 🌤 Consistent temperatures continue at 80°F under partly cloudy skies.
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🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
All Weekend
📚 Annual Book Sale at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10a-4p (Thu-Sat)
Huge book sale benefiting the Oak Bluffs Public Library with books in various categories for all ages. More Info / Free
🦋 Correllus State Forest Bioblitz at Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Headquarters, 5p (Fri-Sat)
Participate in a bioblitz to document species in Correllus State Forest, including a mothing event and fieldwork. More Info / Free
🎭 Much Ado About Nothing at Tisbury Amphitheater, 6p (Thu-Sat)
Outdoor Shakespeare production directed by Mac Young. More Info / $20
🎭 Miss Maybelline's Nocturnal Flights Of Fancy at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 7p (Tue-Sat)
A poignant story about a centenarian and an autistic teen forging a friendship. More Info / $45+
🎉 Feast of the Holy Ghost at Portuguese-American Club, all weekend
Enjoy food, drinks, live music, dancing, and games for kids, including a Sunday parade.
Friday, July 19
🥁 Drumming for Grownups at Milokan Cultural Center, 10-11:30a
Learn traditional ensemble rhythms from various cultures; no experience necessary. More Info / $15 suggested donation
🍄 Family-Friendly Mushroom Adventure at Polly Hill Arboretum, 10:30a-12p
Join Melany Kahn for a mushroom meander and fungi ID session, including a cooking demo. More Info / $30 per adult ($20 per PHA member)
🖼️ Upcycled Beach Art (Blue Ribbon Series) at West Tisbury Public Library, 3-4:30p
Create a recycled beach art masterpiece for the Ag Fair's contest. More Info / Free
🎶 Friday Music and Food: Kate Taylor at S&S Kitchenette, 6-10p
Enjoy live music by Kate Taylor while dining at S&S Kitchenette.
🎤 Live Music: Freestyle Fridays with DJ Smooth B at Nomans, 6-9p
📖 Author Talk and Potluck Dinner: A Culinary History of Martha’s Vineyard at Edgartown Public Library, 6:30-8p
Discuss the Vineyard’s culinary history with authors Thomas and Joyce Dresser, followed by a potluck dinner. More Info / Free
🎶 Live Music: Featherstone Fridays with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 6:30-8p
Enjoy live music on the lawn by Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. More Info / $20
💃 Avimukta by Ragamala Dance Company at Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center, 7p
Experience an intimate ritual for the stage by Ragamala Dance Company. More Info / $58
📖 Gullah Geechee Dinner Party at Island Inn, 4-7p. More Info / $150
Enjoy traditional Gullah Geechee cuisine, a presentation on 20th Century Black Vacationers, and the interactive "Dorothy's Corner" activation.
🎶 Live Music: John Cruz on the It's Time to Build a Bridge Tour at Portuguese-American Club, 6:30-10p
Enjoy an evening of music by John Cruz during the Holy Ghost Festival weekend. / $40
🦋 Moth Blacklighting at Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Headquarters, 8p
Discover Vineyard's moth species at this fun event. More Info / Free
🔁🎷 Sunset Concert Series - The Dock Dance Band at Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, 6-7:30p More Info
Bring your own picnic and chairs.
Saturday, July 20
🔁🧑🌾 West Tisbury Farmers' Market at Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p More Info
🔁🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Chilmark Flea Market, 9a-12p More Info
🎭 The Fabulists: Theater for Children at Tisbury Amphitheater, 10a
Adult actors perform witty adaptations and fun new scripts for children. More Info / Free
🛍️ 17th Annual Native Artisans Market at Aquinnah Circle, 11a-4p
Shop directly from Native artisans, enjoy live music, and make crafts.
📖 Children's Author Visit and Mushroom Tasting at Chilmark Free Public Library, 11a-12p
Author Melany Kahn reads her book, followed by a mushroom cooking demo and tasting. / Free
🎉 Feast of the Holy Ghost at Portuguese-American Club, 5:30-10:30p (Sun too)
Live Music, Food, Games, Auction, gates open at 5p
⛵ Catboat Parade of Sail at Edgartown Harbor, 12p / More Info
12p — Catboat Parade of Sail through Edgartown Harbor at Memorial Wharf
1p— Manuel Swartz Roberts Cup Race
9a-12p — Catboat Coffee Co. Pop Up Cafe at Old Sculpin Gallery, daily through 7/26
👜 Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up! with Forever MV at Vaalbara Supply, 12-5p
Permanent, handcrafted jewelry celebrating the magic of Martha’s Vineyard. More Info
❤️ Truth + Joy Diversity Celebration at The Tabernacle, 12-5:30p
Food vendors, or stop in and enjoy the music of local Jamaican dee-jay D-DUB. Folks will also have the opportunity to browse our FREE cultural diversity fair to shop Island merchandise, appreciate local art and artisans, and visit tables with representatives from various Island organizations who are dedicated to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
🌾 A Sustainable Harvest: Past, Present, and Future at Agricultural Hall, 4-6p
Panel discussion about the island's food system, followed by local bites by chef Spring Sheldon. More Info / Free
📖 Edgartown Books at The Carnegie: Chasing Beauty by Natalie Dykstra at The Carnegie Heritage Center, 4-5:30p
Discuss Isabella Stewart Gardner's life and her creation of one of America’s stunning museums. / Free
🌱 Saving Real Organic at Old Whaling Church, Lower Hall, 5:30-7p
Discussion on the future of food and organic farming by Real Organic Project's leaders. More Info
💡 Light Up The Lagoon! at Lagoon Pond, 9-9:30p
Honor Lagoon Pond by illuminating the shores with lanterns and flashlights, including a Parade of Boats. More Info
Sunday, July 21
🧘Free Yoga at Bad Martha Edgartown, 9-10a
🔁🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p More Info
🔁🎨 Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Grange Hall, 10a-2p More Info
📖 Womanists At The Inkwell at Union Chapel, 10a (Sun-Tue)
Celebrate sister circles with scholars Rev. Dr. Renita Weems and Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale. More Info
🎉 Feast of the Holy Ghost at Downtown Oak Bluffs, 11:30a
Parade starts in downtown Oak Bluffs, Back to the PA Club After where gates open immediately after the parade fo the celebration
📖 Author Book Signing: Morning Pages by Kate Feiffer at Edgartown Books, 1-3p
Meet author Kate Feiffer and get your copy of "Morning Pages" signed. More Info / Free
🌾 MV Agricultural Society Presents The Cup of Karma Project! at Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Hall, 3-5p
Storytelling event featuring five agricultural storytellers from the Vineyard. More Info / Free
🎉 Possible Dreams Auction at Winnetu Oceanside Resort, 4-6:30p
Annual auction event hosted by Seth Meyers, benefiting Martha’s Vineyard Community Services. More Info / $250
🎥 My Dead Dad (Short Film + Discussion) at MV Film Center, 4p / More Info
🎤 Sundays in the Park Summer Concerts at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5:30p
📖 Author Talk: Percival Everett - James at Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center, 7p
Discuss "James" with Percival Everett and Dawn Davis as part of the MV Author Series. More Info / $45
🛶 Moonrise Kayak Tours at Felix Neck, 7:15-9:15p / $60 More Info
🎤 Vineyard Haven Band at Owen Park, 7:30-8:30p / Free
📅 Save The Date
July 22 - Jewish Culture Festival
July 24 - Jeep Gladiator Event at Vineyard Vines Edgartown
July 25 - Edgartown Garden Stroll at The Carnegie
July 25 - TBD Improv at MV Film Center
July 25 - Live from The Grange: Lexie Roth
July 27 - Children’s Festival at The Tabernacle
July 27 - Seawall Stand Event
July 26-28 - Martha’s Vineyard Tennis Open at Farm Neck
July 29 - MV Concert Series - Rhiannon Giddens
July 29 - MVY Radio Summer Fundraising Concert at Old Whaling Church
July 29 -August 17 - MV Comedy Fest
July 29-August-2 - Doc Week at MV Film Society
July 28-August 3 - Legacy Week on the Vineyard (full list of these 40+ events in the Save the Date Post below)
August 4 - Misty Meadows Rescued Hearts Event
August 4 - Amity Island Running Club 5k
August 2-10 - MV African American Film Festival
Way more events here and on the MVacay Events Mobile App: 📅 Save the Date: Martha's Vineyard Big Events 2024!
📍Business, Restaurant + Random Updates
Outermost Inn is now open occasionally for breakfast from 9-11am
Eleven Circuit is now open for breakfast and late night
Black Joy Catering is opening a commercial kitchen, coming soon to Oak Bluffs
Savoureux MV, a new caterer is now offering a prepared food Drop Off Service
Mo’s Lunch will be closed for break July 20-August 5th
Lady Luck is a new mobile casino that brings a fun, exciting, and authentic casino parties to you
📌 Lis’s Picks - Quick Reference:
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As always: Times, Dates + Events Are Subject to Change! You can always find the most updated, searchable version at MVacay.com