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Sponsor: MV Regional High School
Sign up now for the summer tennis clinic program for children 6-18 at the High School beginning June 30th. Classes will run from 9 am-12 noon, Monday through Friday. Racquets will be provided for those in need.
9 am - 12 noon, MVRHS Tennis Courts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $150 per week

Sponsor: MV Regional High School
Summer sports clinics, classes, and programs for the MV Regional High School are now available for online registration at www.mvrhs.org/clinics/. Many new programs. This is where fun & learning play together!
9 amMartha's Vineyard Regional High School, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Varies by program

Sponsor: Vineyard Haven Public Library Evening Lecture Series
The Vineyard Haven Library presents a new workshop from the North West Earth Institute. To coincide with Earth Day, we will begin a discussion group exploring the connection between food & sustainability on April 30.
5:30 pm - 7 pm, Vineyard Haven Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MVOL Calendar of Events
Guided birding tour with Robert Culbert every Saturday morning from 9-11:30am, rain or shine. Meets at the MV Regional High School's faculty parking lot to carpool to Vineyard's woodlands, meadows, or beaches.
9 am - 11:30 am, Faculty parking lot, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $30

Sponsor: Island Alpaca
Alpaca Farm Open House: 11 am-5 pm Sat. & Sun. Visit and learn about alpaca. Refreshments served. Also on Sunday: Beginning Knitting class & demonstrations.
11 am - 5 pm, Island Alpaca store, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Felix Neck shines under the moonlight! Join us to greet the full moon rising over Sengekontacket Pond as the sun sets over the marsh and fields. Felix Neck's trails provide the views and Suzan Bellincampi, Sanctuary Director, will be your guide.
7 pm - 9 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $4 members, $8 non-members

Sponsor: Mass Audubon-Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
See Sengekontacket in a new light, moon light. With a guide, you will kayak on the pond as the moon rises and sparkles on the water. Ages 11 and up with an adult. Pre-registration required.
7 pm - 9 pm, 100 Felix Neck Drive off Edgartown/Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members: $28/Non-members: $38

Sponsor: Island Alpaca Co.
This class will take you step-by-step into knitting. Learn to knit and purl and read a pattern. All supplies are provided. This class repeats each month.
11 am - 2 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: Trustees of Reservations
Greg Whitmore Ecologist for The Trustees of reservations will discuss aquatic biomonitoring and the stream insects of Martha's Vineyard. Pre-register for this free event at 508-693-7662 ext 11.
1 pm - 3 pm, Wakeman Center, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Mass Audubon-Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
See Sengekontacket in a new light, moon light. With a guide, you will kayak on the pond as the moon rises and sparkles on the water. Ages 11 and up with an adult. Pre-registration required.
7 pm - 9 pm, 100 Felix Neck Drive off Edgartown/Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members: $28/Non-members: $38

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
At the West Tisbury Library, Monday night is Movie Night. Gene Kelly Month concludes with "Ziegfeld Follies." An extravaganza worthy of the title.
7 pmWest Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
The month long exhibit of Vineyard artist Martha Moore's landscapes is celebrated at a reception starting at 4 pm. Exhibit begins on May 1 and continues through May 31.
7 pmWest Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Outerland
Don't miss Trivia Night at Outerland with host Ray Whitaker. Loads of fun, competition and prizes. Game starts 8 pm sharp with the island's hottest DJ Dance Party to follow.
8 pm - 12:30 am, Outerland, Edgartown
Admission Fee: No Charge

Sponsor: Friends of Family Planning of MV
Friends of Family Planning of MV hosts a Gala Preview Party of their Annual Art Show showcasing the artwork of 100+ Island artists. Join us for art,conversation, beverages, & delicious food.
6 pm - 8 pm, New Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $40 per person
Benefit for Family Planning of MV

Sponsor: Vineyard Playhouse
The Vineyard Playhouse presents 'Island Interludes,' a series of staged readings to be presented on the Playhouse's Mainstage May 22 -24 at 7:30 pm with an additional matinee performance on Sunday at 3 pm.
7:30 pm & 3 pmVineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Public Library
Be a Guitar Hero! We have GH3 all set up. You must be aged 10 to 18 to play. Lots of fun!
3:15 +/- - 4:30PM, Oak Bluffs Library's big Meeting Room downstairs,
Admission Fee: free

Sponsor: Outerland
Hip-shakin' Blues, Roots & Rockabilly! Dance all night to the Vineyard's favorite house-rockin' band. Their smokin' roadhouse blues, zydeco, New Orleans funk and rockabilly promises to blow the roof off.
9 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15

Sponsor: Friends of Family Planning of MV
The Friend's of Family Planning of MV Annual Art Show Benefit features the artwork --painting, photography, sculpture, jewelery, ceramics, fiber arts, and more -- of over 100 Island artists.
10 am - 6 pm, New Agricultural Road, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Family Planning of MV

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Public Library
Caterpillar to butterfly themed Story Time. We read for the first half hour and create caterpillar and butterfly art for the second half. Must attend reading to do craft!
3:30PM - 4:30PM, Oak Bluffs Library Children's Program Room, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: free

Sponsor: MV Artisans Festival
10th Annual Vineyard Artisans Memorial Day Fair features many of the Islands top craftspeople working in Island made fine furniture, pottery, fine home furnishings and clothing. First show of the season, join the fun!
10 am - 5 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Yard
'Mayne Mentshn' is a full length piece presented by the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company exploring the joys and troubles of Jewish family life. It was created by Carolyn Dorfman, a child of Holocaust survivors.
6:30/7:30 pmMVRHS Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for The Yard

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Join PHA executive director Tim Boland for an exploration of the beauty, diversity, and value of viburnums. The lecture is followed by a tour of the flowering collections, which should be at peak bloom.
10 am - 12 noon, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $24/$20 for PHA members

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Whether you’re a budding gardener or already have two green thumbs, the Arboretum’s plant sales will have something for you. We plan to offer a selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials including many Island natives.
10 am - 2 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Island Alpaca
Alpaca Farm Open House: 11 am-5 pm Sat. & Sun. Visit and learn about alpaca. Refreshments served. Spinning class offered on Sat. Felted Slipper class held on Sunday.
11 am - 5 pm, Island Alpaca store, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $125/$25(slippers)

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something fun to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. This week's topic is Turtles in honor of National Sea Turtle Day.
10:30 am - 4 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
Concert pianist Sarah Haera Tocco makes her Vineyard debut. Since 1986, she has performed in California, New York, Massachusetts, & Jamaica, as well as touring in Louisiana & Vietnam.
8 pm - 9:30 pm, Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $10-15 suggested donation
Benefit for Restoration of the historic Steinway at First Parish Arlington, MA

Sponsor: Dragonfly Gallery
Opening reception for Dragonfly Gallery's Photography Show. Features some of the many wonderful photographers on Martha's Vineyard; photos of familiar vistas as well as exotic places.
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee
Oak Bluffs Memorial Day Five Kilometer Road Race and One Mile Fun Run, Sunday May 25, starting at 10 am. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, sponsored by the Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee.
10:30 & 11 amWesley Hotel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $15/$20
Benefit for Hospice

Sponsor: Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
Author Sally Gunning's latest colonial page-turner finds a seven-year-old girl traveling from London to Boston where her father indentures her for 11 years without a backward glance.
2 pmBunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Outerland
Memorial Day Blowout Dance Party! A funky world jam ska reggae rock stew with enough drums to sink a battleship! Their hooky tunes, horns and addictive percussion grooves will keep you dancin' all night long.
9 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Spirituals Choir
Following 2007's successful "Concert for a Cause," this year's New Orleans fund raising event showcases the Vineyard's own Spirituals Choir under the leadership of Jim Thomas.
7 pm - 9 pm, Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $20 adults/$10 seniors/Free for students under 12
Benefit for Student Musicians from New Orleans, LA

Sponsor: MV Public Charter School
The MV Public Charter School invites you to join this rockin' 60's style fundraiser to dance, dine on delicious appetizers and bid on some great items. Your $15 admission fee includes a free glass of wine.
5:30 pmMV Hebrew Center, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $15
Benefit for MV Public Charter School

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Paddle through Poucha Pond on half- or full-day excursions. With map, discover the effects humans - and nature - have had on salt marsh, dune, and shore. A wonderful way to explore the Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge
9 am - 5 pm, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $25/$35

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
A remarkable 3-hour journey awaits as your over-sand vehicle rambles through a self-guided treasure hunt for the Quest box! Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge and Wasque Reservation over-sand vehicle permit required.
9 am - 5 pm, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free/over-sand vehicle permit required

Sponsor: Town of Tisbury
On Monday, May 26, the town of Tisbury sponsors the annual Memorial Day picnic, open to all, at the Tisbury Waterworks property-- children's games, music, rowboats, free ice cream, and ponies. Bring a picnic- grills, available.
12 noon - 4 pm, Tisbury Waterworks, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Sustainable Book Club
Read and discuss books that examine our relationship with nature. In May, we discuss John Abrams book "The Company We Keep," which explores the possibilities of socially responsive business.
7 pmEdgartown Public Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Climb the spiral staircase of the century-old wooden lighthouse on this 90-minute tour and discover intriguing stories of the light keepers who watched over these ocean waters for nearly 150 years!
9 am - 2 pm, Cape Poge Lighthouse, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $10/$12/$15 & $25

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Join the Wildlife Canoe/Kayak Tour and paddle through the wild coast of the island and observe its natural wonders with a Trustees naturalist.
9 am - 2 pm, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15/$18/$30 & $40

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Cape Poge Natural History Tour allows you to enjoy a 2.5-hour oversand vehicle exploration through Chappy's sand barrier beach. Relax and enjoy birding, beachcombing, and great photo opportunities.
9 am - 2 pm, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15/$18/$30 & $40

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Volunteers are very important people at the Polly Hill Arboretum. As the Arboretum grows, volunteer opportunities continue to increase. Discover the many ways you can become involved at the Arboretum.
10 am - noon, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: None

Sponsor: Outerland
Don't miss Trivia Night at Outerland with host Ray Whitaker. Loads of fun, competition and prizes. Game starts 8 pm sharp with the island's hottest DJ Dance Party to follow.
8 pm - 12:30 am, Outerland, Edgartown
Admission Fee: No Charge

Sponsor: Vineyard Youth Tennis
Support the Vineyard Youth Tennis Scholarship Fund while enjoying some great tennis at Vineyard Youth Tennis in Oak Bluffs. Spectators are welcome free of charge to this weekend long event. Player fee: $80, adults/$50, children.
Vineyard Youth Tennis, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $80 adults/$50 children
Benefit for Vineyard Youth Tennis Scholarship Fund

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
PHA and The Vineyard Conservation Society welcome Paul Tukey, founder of SafeLawns.org, an international coalition promoting environmentally friendly lawn care, for a lively discussion on organic lawns.
10 am - 11 am, The Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $10

Sponsor: Mass Audubon-Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Many people enjoy the beauty of a butterfly visiting their yard. Create a butterfly box at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary that will provide a habitat for them. Pre-registration required.
10 am - 11:30 am, 100 Felix Neck Drive off Edgartown/Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members: $20 per house/Non-members: $30 per house

Sponsor: Outerland
New England's favorite dance band! Get the summer party started and hit the dance floor with this super-talented ensemble playing all your favorite motown, pop and swinging favorites.
9 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something fun to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. This week's topic is Watercolor Painting. Don't miss the fun!
10:30 am - 4 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Farm Neck Golf Club
The 14th Annual Children's Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 1, beginning at 8 am rain or shine at the Farm Neck Golf Club. There will be a continental breakfast served at 7:15 am.
8:30 amFarm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $250
Benefit for the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club and Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Sponsor: Island Alpaca Co.
Learn to use one long circular needle to knit in the round. No more double pointed needles. Make socks from the toe up or from the top down, two socks at a time, with the Magic Loop technique.
11 am - 4 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $45

Sponsor: Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
An impending world war overshadowed it. Intervening decades buried it. Political ambitions clouded the investigation. Now, Thomas Dresser offers a fresh perspective on an unsolved murder on Martha's Vineyard.
7:30 pmBunch o f Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Outerland
A celebration of Ray Charles and Betty Carter. The acclaimed New York City soul duo honor the classic duets of Ray and Betty! A night of great music no fan should miss. Show starts at 9 pm; admission is $15.
9 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15

Sponsor: Pink Squid Yacht Club
Join the fun as the Pink Squid Yacht Club hosts its annual fishing tournament starting at 12:01 am. Weigh in from 12 noon to 5 pm at North Wharf on the Edgartown Harbor.
12:01 am - 5:30 pm, North Wharf, Edgartown
Admission Fee: TBA
Benefit for Island Charities

Sponsor: Dragonfly Gallery
Opening reception for Renee Balter at the Dragonfly Gallery. Renee has exhibited on the Vineyard for many years and the Dragonfly Gallery is pleased to feature her newest work.
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MV Artisans Festival
12th Annual Vineyard Artisans Summer Fair features many of the Islands top craftspeople Held Sundays (through 10/12) and Thursdays (7/3-8/28) Food available, free parking.
10 am - 2 pm, West Tisbury Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Fiber Folks
Calling all hand-crafters and fiber people. This will be the last meeting of the season and will take place at Island Alpaca Farm. Bring a project to work on or just visit. Refreshments served.
1 pm - 4 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Diane Nicholls, painter, illustrator, and landscape historian, returns to Polly Hill Arboretum with her popular workshop series. Participants will learn art techniques to record observations of the natural landscape.
1 pm - 4 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $36/$30 & $130/$108 for full series

Sponsor: Martha\'s Vineyard Preservation Trust
The island's finest restaurants, caterers, and beverage purveyors gather to offer you the Vineyard's best in food, wine and hand-crafted beer. Old Whaling Church Lawn, Main Street, Edgartown. 6:30 to 10 pm.
6:30 pmOld Whaling Church Lawn, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $125/pp
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Join gardening expert, author, and speaker C.L.Fornari, for the official launch of her new book, 'A Garden Lovers Martha's Vineyard.' This beautiful full-color book is the ultimate guide to gardening on Martha's Vineyard.
5 pm - 7 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life spans two days during which teams of at least 8 raise funds for this very important cause. To register or to captain a team contact: 508-627-1497 prior to 10 pm.
3 pm, Fri. - 12 noon, Sat., MVRHS track, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $10
Benefit for American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Sponsor: Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
When Daniel Robb decided to restore the Herreshoff 12 1/2 that had been in his family for generations, he had little at his disposal but his skills in carpentry, though not boat building.
7:30 pmBunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
Feast on delectable hors d'oeuvres and savour fine beverages while previewing the exciting, unique and coveted items that we present for auction. Preceded by a cocktail/preview hour and fabulous dinner.
6 pmDr. Daniel Fisher House Lawn, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $150/pp
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
From rugged coastline, granite ledges, and lichen-covered glacial boulders to the signature stone walls that ribbon our forests and fields, the New England landscape is defined by stone. Martha’s Vineyard is no exception.
10 am - 12 noon, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $24/$20 members

Sponsor: MV Chamber of Commerce/Vineyard Museum
Join us for the inaugural Martha's Vineyard Lighthouse Challenge. The Challenge will feature all five of the island's lighthouses along with the circa 1856 Fresnel lens, housed at the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
Island Lighthouses, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $95

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Experience the beauty of one of the rarest habitats in the world: sandplain grasslands. Witness breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and explore refuge habitats, as you paddle Tisbury Great Pond.
8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Long Point Wildlife Refuge., West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $10, $15 and $25

Sponsor: Island Alpaca Co.
Use warm alpaca yarn to make a hat that looks great and can be made to fit any size. This is a good class for the beginner who wants to advance into knitting in the round.
11 am - 4 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $45 plus materials

Sponsor: The Field Gallery
Opening the season at the Field Gallery, a reception for artists Jeff Hoerle, Jhenn Watts and Kenneth Pillsworth will be held on Sunday afternoon 5-7 pm. All are welcome.
5 pm - 7 pm, The Field Gallery, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Time to take more notice of deciduous azaleas! Slumbering for years in the shadow of flamboyant, show-off rhododendrons, these little-known but more-than-deserving flowering shrubs have so much to offer!
10 am - 11 am, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $5/free for PHA members

Sponsor: The Vineyard Playhouse
In this New Orleans love story, a couple awakens in the middle of the night to find their pitch-dark house filling with water. Clambering onto their rooftop, they struggle to survive and to keep their love alive.
The Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Various

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Association
Join the annual Harborfest on the Oak Bluffs Harbor. Starting at noon enjoy live music, food, arts, crafts & fun for all ages. This year the fun continues after the sun goes down with OB's Summer Solstice celebration on Circuit Ave.
noon - 6 pm, Oak Bluffs Harborfront, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Association
Celebrate the first day of summer with music, art, crafts & family fun in a festival atmosphere on Circuit Ave. The night begins with an outdoor street fair with shopping, dining, music and entertainment.
6 pm - 9 pm, Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Join in the revelry as we welcome summer at Polly Hill Arboretum's 4th annual Summer Solstice Celebration! Music, dance, puppet-theater, storytelling, free food, tours, and more will make this a memorable day.
3 pm - 7 pm, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MVOL Calendar of Events
An adult tennis camp for all levels of play to be held from 9 am to noon at the Edgartown Public Tennis Courts. Local tennis professional will provide the instruction.
9 am - 12 Noon, Edgartown Public Tennis Courts, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $99

Sponsor: Island Alpaca Co.
This class will take you step-by-step into knitting. Learn to knit and purl and read a pattern. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. This class repeats each month. Next beginner class: July 20.
11 am - 2 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: Vineyard Museum
The MV Museum teams up with Polly Hill Arboretum, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Featherstone Center for the Arts, The FARM Institute & The Yard to create a program for school vacation week for grades 1-5.
8:30 am - 3 pm, Vineyard Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $250/week

Sponsor: Outerland
First time touring on the East Coast! Bursting with energy and improvisation, this promises to be a great live show incorporating a unique blend of reggae, jazz and dub.
9 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $20

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Magnolias with their showy, fragrant flowers were one of Polly’s favorites. As a result, the Arboretum has more than 40 different types. Longtime PHA staff members Suzy Zell and Nancy Weaver will lead this tour.
10 am - 11 am, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $5/free for PHA members

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Diane Nicholls, painter, illustrator, and landscape historian, returns to Polly Hill Arboretum with her popular workshop series. Participants will learn art techniques to record observations of the natural landscape.
1 pm - 4 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $36/$30 & $130/$108 for full series

Sponsor: Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
Philip Dine maps out labor's struggle to regain its voice, in his first-hand account of the disintegration of organized unions and its meaning for American politics and the middle-class.
7:30 pmBunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity of MV
Come join us for Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard's 6th annual auction at the Harbor View Hotel. The silent auction and reception will begin at 6pm followed by dinner and live auction.
6 pmHarbor View Hotel, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $75
Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Cuttings produce plants genetically identical to the parent and were one of Polly’s favorite ways for sharing superior plants. Join Jack Alexander, longtime Arnold Arboretum propagator, to learn basic techniques.
9 am - noon, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $45/$40 for PHA members

Sponsor: Outerland
Clarence Greenwood aka Citizen Cope, is the front man in the act that is selling out clubs everywhere! Chill, soul-stirring grooves smudging the lines between blues, hip-hop, rock and reggae.
9:30 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $35

Sponsor: Dragonfly Gallery
Opening reception for Traeger diPietro & Elena De La Ville at the Dragonfly Gallery. Traeger features bold landscapes & clam diggers & Elena De La Ville offers a explosive & vibrant show .
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Island Alpaca Co.
Make the warmest mittens by using Island Alpaca yarn. Knit them on large needles and shrink them to fit. For the advanced beginner. Make a pair for a gift and another for yourself.
11 am - 4 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $45 plus materials

Sponsor: RISE Vineyard Performing Arts
The 1st Annual RISE Vineyard Performing Arts Recital: Learn about the Island through 'Destination: Martha's Vineyard'; a collection of pieces, including ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, musical theater, and much more.
2 & 7 pmPerforming Arts Center MV Regional High School, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $15 for adults, $12 for children

Sponsor: The Field Gallery
At the Field Gallery, a reception for artists Janet Woodcock and Ben Johnson will be held on Sunday afternoon 5-7 pm. All are welcome.
5 pm - 7 pm, The Field Gallery, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Chilmark Flea Market
In its 41st year, the Chilmark Flea in the Meadow Market is a perennial favorite for browsers and shoppers alike. Crafts, memorabilia and more. Held every Wednesday and Saturday in July and August.
8:30 am - 2 pm, Middle Road, Chilmark
Admission Fee: None

Sponsor: West Tisbury Farmers Market
You won't want to miss the sights, sounds and tastes at the Farmer's Market at the West Tisbury Grange Hall! Just picked local produce, fragrant flowers, delicious prepared foods from Island kitchens and more.
9 am - 12 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Stewartias are notable for their multi-season appeal—sumptuous flowers, beautiful fall color, and attractive bark. Join executive director Tim Boland for this class and tour. It should be peak flowering time.
10 am - 12 noon, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $24/$20 for PHA members

Sponsor: The Performer's Workshop, Inc.
A two week workshop for singers and pianists. The Performer's Workshop, Inc. coaches musicians to prepare for performances.
7:30 pmTBA, TBA
Admission Fee: Suggested donation: $15, $10/Seniors&children

Sponsor: Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
Husband and wife, Marilyn and Irvin Yalom will present a joint author event at the focusing on "The American Resting Place" & "Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death" respectively.
7:30 pmBunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MVOL Calendar of Events
Wednesday nights throughout July & August, the MVFF presents its carefully curated selection of films for kids & adults in a unique community setting, accompanied by some of the finest food & live music on the Island.
5:30pm - 10 pm, Chilmark Community Center, Chilmark
Admission Fee: MVFF members $5, CCC members $7, non-members $10

Sponsor: MV Camp Meeting Association
Community Sings are held in the Tabernacle at 8 pm on Wednesdays throughout July and August. Fun for the whole family, all are welcome.
8 pmThe Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Outerland
100% Roots Reggae from St. Croix! Hailed as the vanguards of conscious reggae music...the real thing - raw and rootsy. The positive vibes and musical experience of Midnite is not to be missed!
9:30 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $30

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
There is no better location or menu available for the annual Edgartown 4th of July Parade. Backyard barbecue favorites sold concession style. Dr. Daniel Fisher House Lawn, Main St., Edgartown 4-8 pm.
8 pmOld Whaling Church Lawn, Edgartown
Admission Fee: n/a
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust

Sponsor: Town of Edgartown
Celebrate the Fourth at Edgartown's traditional 4th of July parade--marching bands, fabulous floats, old fashioned fun for the whole family.
5 pmDowntown, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
What would Independence Day be without fireworks? Don't miss the best fireworks on the Island! Edgartown hosts its annual fireworks on the harbor. Get there early for a good viewing spot!
at darkMemorial Wharf, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Daniel Enterprises
Join the game at the 6th Annual Vineyard Streetball Classic 3 on 3 basketball tournament to be held at Niantic Park, Oak Bluffs on Saturday, July 5th, (rain date Sunday, July 6th). Opening round starts at 10 am.
10 amNiantic Park, Oak Bluffs
Benefit for Summer Basketball

Sponsor: The Vineyard Playhouse
Witty adaptations and new scripts for children. Lots of improvisation, audience participation and fun! Tickets sold at the Amphitheater prior to the show, cash only. Show will be canceled in the event of rain.
10 amTisbury Amphitheater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $7/pp-under 2 free

Sponsor: Outerland
Seated cabaret show with Lenny Clarke and Friends. Don't miss this opportunity enjoy a great evening of fun! 21+
Outerland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Murdick\'s Fudge
Murdick's Fudge Presents its annual Run the Chop Challenge benefitting Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard. 8:30 am Fun Run for kids 12 and under; 9:00 am start for the classic 5 mile Run the Chop.
8:30 & 9 amTisbury School, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $20/$15/$5
Benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of MV

Sponsor: Sail Martha's Vineyard
A harborside seafood feast with music and fantastic live and silent auctions presented at Tisbury Wharf to benefit Sail MV.
5 pm - 11 pm, Tisbury Wharf, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $125
Benefit for Island Youth Sailing Program & Maritime Heritage

Sponsor: Island Alpaca Co.
Spinning and knitting demonstrations. Come watch and try your hand at the wheel. Learn all about the magic that turns fleece into yarn. Meet the gentle alpaca. Repeats on August 31.
11 am - 4 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Featherstone Center for the Arts invites you to an exciting and fun filled fundraising evening of delicious food, music and dancing with special auction items of services you have always wanted and needed.
5:30 pm - 11 pm, Farm Neck Golf Club tent, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $125

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society
In its 38th season, Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society presents the St Petersburg String Quartet at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.
8 pmOld Whaling Church, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $30/students always free

Sponsor: Vineyard Haven Firemen's Assoc.
Celebrate Tisbury's birthday at the Tisbury Street Fair with lobster rolls, face painting, dunking booths and crowds of happy fair-goers enjoying this annual summer-time event.
6 pm - 9 pm, Main Street, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society
In its 38th season, Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society presents the St Petersburg String Quartet at the Chilmark Community Center.
8 pmChilmark Community Center, Chilmark
Admission Fee: $30/students always free

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Join Dan Benarcik for a look at the art and craft of Chanticleer, a pleasure garden near Wayne, PA. Benarcik, a horticulturist & woodworker, writes for garden publications and gives classes on building garden furniture.
7:30 pm - 9 pm, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $8/$5 for PHA members

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Diane Nicholls, painter, illustrator, and landscape historian, returns to Polly Hill Arboretum with her popular workshop series. Participants will learn art techniques to record observations of the natural landscape.
1 pm - 4 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $36/$30 & $130/$108 for full series

Sponsor: Outerland
If you're thinking about moving here... if you're thinking about leaving here...if you've been here so long you've stopped thinking! Join Marty Nadler, sharing some hysterical observations about the place we call home.
Outerland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Edgartown Yacht Club
The Regatta, hosted annually by the Edgartown Yacht Club, is one of the island’s favorite summer events. Races will take place in Cow Bay and Edgartown Outer Harbor. Truly a sight to see!
Edgartown Harbor, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Viewing, free

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Join Dan Benarcik, Chanticleer horticulturist and skilled woodworker, for a hands-on workshop to build an iconic piece of furniture: The Garden Chair. Materials and instruction will be provided.
9 am - 12 noon, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $200/$185 for PHA members

Sponsor: Vineyard Museum
The Vineyard Museum offers programs for kids: Mornings ages 7-12 participate in a writing workshop. later in the afternoon, ages 5-12 take part in crafts projects. Topics change weekly; registration encouraged.
10 am & 3 pm - 12 noon & 5 pm, Vineyard Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free/$5

Sponsor: Vineyard Museum
"Free at 5" Family Entertainment celebrating Island lighthouse history 5 pm tour; 6 pm entertainment; 7 pm ice-cream. Mark Lovewell performs at the Edgartown Lighthouse. Free and open to the public!
5 pmVineyard Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
Elaine Pace has found a unique way to portray MV. By interviewing an eclectic group of "newcomers," she tells how they came here, why they stayed, and what they have given back to the island.
7:30 pmBunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Aquinnah Cultural Center
Fascinating display of Native American crafts. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch as artists' demonstrate the creation of their work. This one day event will also offer hand crafted items for sale.
10 amVanderhoop Homestead, Aquinnah
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: OB Art District Galleries
Stroll the Arts District adjacent to downtown Oak Bluffs and the gingerbread cottages of the Methodist Campground. Food, fun and art make this a wonderful way explore the District's many galleries.
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Edgartown Yacht Club
This is one of the most exciting boating events of the year. Ships race around the island in pursuit of trophies presented by Edgartown Yacht Club. The race will be visible from various Island locations throughout the day.
Edgartown Harbor, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Viewing free

Sponsor: Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
Darin Strauss has written an often satiric page-turner that tracks a family crisis: Josh Goldin is a happily married TV airtime salesman whose wife may be suffering from Munchausen Syndrome.
7:30 pmBunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Dragonfly Gallery
Opening reception at the Dragonfly Galleryfor Elizabeth Lockhart Taft known for her distinctive panoramic style, and Julie Y. Baker Albright who strives for the illusion of the third dimension.
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Join landscape historian Kenneth Helphand for this lecture featuring his award-winning book,'Defiant Gardens: Making Gardens in Wartime' which explores gardens created by civilians and soldiers during wartime.
7:30 pm - 9 pm, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $8/$5 for PHA members

Sponsor: Island Alpaca Co.
It's time to make your first pair of socks. Use double pointed needles or Magic Loop for these top down socks. This pattern uses two sock yarns held together for soft, thick socks.
11 am - 4 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $45 plus materials

Sponsor: The Field Gallery
At the Field Gallery, a reception for artists Andrew Sovjani and Rob Franco will be held on Sunday afternoon 5-7 pm. All are welcome.
5 pm - 7 pm, The Field Gallery, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society
In its 38th season, Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society presents Grammy award winning jazz pianist Billy Childs with the Infinity Brass Quintet at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.
8 pmOld Whaling Church, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $30/students always free

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Community Services
A celebration of summer hosted by Martha's Vineyard Community Services. Join in on the melody of music, flowers, 'eat local' good food and great friends.
6 pmMusic Street, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $150/pp
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Community Services

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society
In its 38th season, Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society presents Grammy award winning jazz pianist Billy Childs with the Infinity Brass Quintet at the Chilmark Community Center.
8 pmChilmark Community Center, Chilmark
Admission Fee: $30/students always free

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Horticulturist and author Erica Glasener has hosted HGTV’s 'A Gardener’s Diary' for thirteen years. In this talk she will share stories of the intriguing people who've created the wonderful gardens featured on her show.
7:30 pm - 9 pm, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $8/$5 for PHA members

Sponsor: The Vineyard Playhouse
Sixteen year old Rachel Stein is having a bad year. Her father hasn’t changed out of his pajamas since 9/11. Her mother has begun a close, personal relationsh