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February 2012

Exhibit Opening: Out of the Depths: Martha’s Vineyard Shipwrecks

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
Countless vessels have been wrecked off the shores of Martha's Vineyard. This exhibition will explore the fascinating and often tragic stories behind these ill-fated voyages through photos, paintings and the wreckage that has washed ashore.The Museum is open from 10 am - 5 pm. This exhibit will be on display through August 11, 2012.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Martha's Vineyard Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 kids aged 6-15
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Museum

Oct 1st - Aug 11th
MVM


Island Saturdays: Free Museum Admission to Island Residents

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
Free Museum admission or pay what you can to Vineyard residents every Saturday this off-season. Exhibitions this fall and winter include: Out of the Depths: Martha’s Vineyard Shipwrecks; Eisenstaedt and Us; We Are Marching Along: Martha’s Vineyard and the Civil War and more.
10 am - 4 pm, Martha's Vineyard Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: FREE!

Jan 7th - May 1st
Agricultural Fair Photo Collection Day


Drawing Class

Sponsor: Edgartown Library
Artist Donna Blackburn will teach a six-week drawing class at the Edgartown Library on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, beginning January 18th. The class is free and limited to six adults; please call or visit the library to register.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Edgartown Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Jan 18th - Feb 22nd
drawing class


Ingmar Bergman Film Series

Sponsor: West Tisbury Free Public Library
The West Tisbury Public Library invites you to its Ingmar Bergman Film Series. Four classic films will screen Mondays beginning on January 23, 7 - 9 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
7 pm - 9 pm, West Tisbury Free Public Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Jan 23rd - Feb 13th
Ingmar Bergman Film Series


Caregivers Support Group

Sponsor: MV Community Services
For people caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. To register call Nancy Langman at 508-693-7900 x 209. Group started on 1/18/12 but new attendees are always welcome.
10 am - 11:30 am, MVCS, Bldg C, ICC Conference Rm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 1st - Mar 21st
Caregivers Support Group


Cooking Demos & Tastings at the Tisbury Farm Market

Sponsor: Tisbury Farm Market
The Tisbury Farm Market invites you to come and enjoy their weekly food demonstrations and tastings. Pick up some cooking tips and try something new from 11 am to 1 pm. Free and all are welcome.
11 am - 1 pm, Tisbury Farm Market, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 4th
Tisbury Farm Market


Crafts at the West Tisbury Public Library

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. New topic each week. Don't miss the fun! Refreshments too! This week: Valentine cards with eggshells & buttons
11 am - 3 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 4th
Library Crafts MV


VH Library - Drop in Help Offered

Sponsor: VH Public Library
Saturdays, Feb. 4th, Feb. 11th, Feb. 18th, Feb. 25th, 10am to noon Drop-in help with CLAMS library eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. Informal demonstration of the library's "Overdrive" service and the library's eReader devices including Nook, Sony Reader, and Kindle. Free and of course all are welcome.
10 am - 12 noon, Vineyard Haven Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 4th - Feb 25th
VH Library - Iceland Land of Fire and Ice


Sunday with Friends: Andrea Rogers

Sponsor: Vineyard Haven Public Library
On Sunday, February 5th at 2pm, Andrea Rogers, the founder and organizer of the Artisans Festival, will talk about how the Festivals began and offer highlights from the history of this popular program. Refreshments will be served following the talk.
2 pmVineyard Haven Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 5th
movies at the VH library


Sunday Projects at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Julie and Sara and tackle farm projects every Sunday on The FARM. Projects may include giving animals new bedding, moving & stacking hay, mucking stalls or moving livestock fencing. Children 10+ may be dropped off without a parent, but adults are encouraged to participate.
1 pm - 2 pm, Edgartown

Feb 5th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Opera on Sundays

Sponsor: Capawock Theatre
Verdi's: Masked Ball. Masterfully conducted by Riccardo Chailly from the Leipzig Opera. A story of love, power and political murder in the 18th Century Colonial Boston. Exciting as a thriller, but with a passion only experienced in a Verdi's Opera
1 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Adult $15, Senior/Student $12

Feb 5th
 Opera on Sundays: The Merry Widow


Little Farmers at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Meredith every Monday to collect eggs, visit the sheep and make a healthy snack. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 12.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Feb 6th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Jazz Tuesdays at Offshore Ale

Sponsor: Offshore Ale
Eric Johnson and Jeremy Berlin on - stage make Tuesdays nights special at Offshore. Take a midweek break--come enjoy great music and the welcoming atmosphere of this popular Island eatery and bar.
6 pm - 8:30 pm, Offshore Ale, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Feb 7th
Irish Music Offshore Ale


International Film Series at the Edgartown Library

Sponsor: Edgartown Library
International Film Series at the Edgartown Library: 7 pm Tuesdays, through March 6. This week: Set amid savage Catholic/Protestant wars in 16th-century France, this swashbuckling romance defies the genre with the complexity of its characters.
7 pmEdgartown Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 7th
Film at the Edgartown Library


VH Library - Movie Night

Sponsor: VH Public Library
Brad Pitt stars in the story of Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players. This rated PG-13 film has been nominated for 6 Academy Awards including best picture, best actor and best supporting actor.
6 pmVineyard Haven Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 9th
VH Library - Iceland Land of Fire and Ice


A Tour of Italy through Wine and Cheese

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank
Explore the wine and cheese of Italy at Lattanzi's Italian Cuisine Restaurant in Edgartown. Good food, friends and a raffle of wonderful donated items to benefit the Annual Fund which pays for programs and services at the Edgartown Library.
5 pm - 8 pm, Lattanzi's Italian Cuisine, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $25 per passport
Benefit for The Edgartown Library Foundation's Annual Fund

Feb 10th
A Tour of Italy through Wine and Cheese


Farmers in Training at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Our longest running program, Farmers in Training is a great way to end the week! Come to The FARM to help with chores, oxen training and working with the animals. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 16.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Feb 10th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Valentines Weekend Open House at Island Alpaca

Sponsor: Island Alpaca
Valentines Weekend Open House, Feb. 10-12, 2012 at Island Alpaca. Bring a non-perishable food item(s) for the Island Food Pantry, and take 15% off your purchases all weekend-items already on sale, excluded.
9 am - 4 pm, Island Alpaca, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 10th - Feb 12th
Island Alpaca


Mardi Gras Party

Sponsor: Good Sheperd Parish
Good Shepherd Parish invites you to its annual Mardi Gras Party at St. Augustine's Hall in Vineyard Haven. Jambalaya, BBQ and other good things to eat, games, dancing, raffles and fun for the whole family. $20 per family; adults $8, children $4.
6 pm - 10 pm, St. Augustine's Hall, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 10th
Mardi Gras


Winter Walks at the Polly Hill Arboretum

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Join Arboretum staff on the second Saturday of the month to explore the grounds in the “off-season.” Tours are at 10am and run for a little over an hour. Meet at the Visitor Center and dress for the weather. Tours are free.
10 am - 11 am, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 11th
Winter Walks at the Polly Hill Arboretum


Crafts at the West Tisbury Public Library

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. New topic each week. Don't miss the fun! Refreshments too! This week: String of hearts/spinning heart cards.
11 am - 3 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 11th
Library Crafts MV


Cooking Demos & Tastings at the Tisbury Farm Market

Sponsor: Tisbury Farm Market
The Tisbury Farm Market invites you to come and enjoy their weekly food demonstrations and tastings. Pick up some cooking tips and try something new from 11 am to 1 pm. Free and all are welcome.
11 am - 1 pm, Tisbury Farm Market, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 11th
Tisbury Farm Market


Oscar Nominated Shorts- Animation Program

Sponsor: MV Film Society
February is Oscar season; On Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 as a lead up to the Academy Awards on February 26, the Film Society will be presenting all 10 nominated shorts films for animation and live-action programs on these consecutive weekends.
7:30 pmKatharine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 11th
reach


The Daytrippers at the Y!

Sponsor: YMCA of MV
The Island's homegrown Beatles band, The Daytrippers, will perform at the YMCA on Saturday February 11. Doors open at 7 pm. Two sets starting at 8 pm. All ages welcome, $15/$8 students. Fundraiser for new stage lights for The Base - the Teen Center's performance space.
YMCA of MV, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $15/$8 students

Feb 11th
YMCA MV


Live Love Ride Benefit

Sponsor: YMCA of MV
Share your love for cycling to make and Island Impact! Cyclers and sponsors needed! Open to all! The Y is holding a cycle-a-thon to benefit our Y Scholarship Program. There will be 10 Teams of cyclers each with a Team Leader. Each cycler will ride in one-hour intervals and collect donations to sponsor part of their ride.
YMCA of MV, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 11th
YMCA MV


Getting to the Heart of the Matter” Understanding Challenges in Our Food System

Sponsor: Slow Food Martha's Vineyard
Slow Food MV presents: "Getting to the Heart of the Matter” Understanding challenges in our food system on Sunday, February 12 at a Slow Food breakfast and round table discussion with local consumers and farmers.
Chilmark Community Center, Chilmark
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 12th
Slow Food Open Meeting


Fiber Folks

Sponsor: Ag Society
Friendly group for all hand crafts: knitting, spinning, rug hooking, needlework. All levels. Bring a project. We meet second Sunday each month Sept. to May from 1-4 pm. Free and all are welcome to attend.
1 pm - 4 pm, Ag Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 12th
fiber folk


Opera at the Capawock: Open-Air Summer Concert

Sponsor: Capawock Theatre
Continuing its Sunday opera series, the Capawock theater presents International star Renee Fleming in open-air summer concert with Berlin Philharmoniker at The Waldbuhne. Screening is at 1 pm. Admission: adult $15, Senior/Student $12.
1 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: adult $15, Senior/Student $12

Feb 12th
 Opera on Sundays: The Merry Widow


Sunday Projects at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Julie and Sara and tackle farm projects every Sunday on The FARM. Projects may include giving animals new bedding, moving & stacking hay, mucking stalls or moving livestock fencing. Children 10+ may be dropped off without a parent, but adults are encouraged to participate.
1 pm - 2 pm, Edgartown

Feb 12th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Little Farmers at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Meredith every Monday to collect eggs, visit the sheep and make a healthy snack. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 12.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Feb 13th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Jazz Tuesdays at Offshore Ale

Sponsor: Offshore Ale
Happy Valentines Day! Eric Johnson and Jeremy Berlin on - stage make Tuesdays nights special at Offshore. Take a midweek break--come enjoy great music and the welcoming atmosphere of this popular Island eatery and bar.
6 pm - 8:30 pm, Offshore Ale, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Feb 14th
Irish Music Offshore Ale


International Film Series at the Edgartown Library

Sponsor: Edgartown Library
International Film Series at the Edgartown Library: 7 pm Tuesdays, through March 6. This week: Plot and well-drawn characters propel the action in this taut mystery that moves between Brazil and Spain. Directed by Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas. Adults only.
7 pmEdgartown Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 14th
Film at the Edgartown Library


Valentines Day Parents Night Out

Sponsor: YMCA of MV
Parents - take a night off and let your children join the YMCA for some fun! Activities include swimming, arts and crafts & games. Please remember to pack your child’s bathing suit and towel. Light snacks will be provided.
YMCA of MV, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 14th
YMCA MV


Cooking Through Cultures: Brasilian and Portuguese Cooking

Sponsor: MV Museum and ACE MV
In collaboration with Adult and Community Education of Martha's Vineyard, the Museum gives you the opportunity to explore culture through cuisine. Join Elton Nascimento as he prepares bacalhau, a dish made with salted cod that has its roots in both Portuguese and Brasilian cuisine.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, MV Regional High School Room 111, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $35

Feb 16th
Cooking Through Cultures


Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard Grand Opening

Sponsor: Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard
A public reception to celebrate the official opening of the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard. The public is invited to come in and tour the Shelter, meet the people who run the Shelter and enjoy refreshments.
6 pm - 8 pm, Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard

Feb 16th
Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard Grand Opening


Farmers in Training at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Our longest running program, Farmers in Training is a great way to end the week! Come to The FARM to help with chores, oxen training and working with the animals. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 16.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Feb 17th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


NAACP Membership & Awards Dinner

Sponsor: MV/NAACP
Annual Membership & Awards Dinner -Price includes annual membership fee of $30.00 Civil rights discussion with Lucy Hackney, Elizabeth Rawlins and Rose Styron. Plus 3 Community member awards.
5:30 pm - 9 pm, the Grill on Main, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $80 includes membership

Feb 18th
NAACP Membership & Awards Dinner


Vineyard Haven Library Mini Book Sale

Sponsor: Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library
Come find some great beach reads at the Vineyard Haven Library Mini Book Sale. Bargain bags and free items this month. Proceeds benefit children's programs supported by the Friends of the Library.
1 pm - 3 pm, Vineyard Haven Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Benefit for Vineyard Haven Public Library

Feb 18th
Mini Book Sale


15th Annual MV 20 Miler Road Race

Sponsor: MV Boys and Girls Club
Get ready for the 15th Annual Martha's Vineyard 20 Miler Road Race, Saturday February 18th. Race begins at the Vineyard Haven SSA Terminal and the finish is the Oak Bluffs Elementary School.
11 amVH-OB, VH & OB
Admission Fee: $40/$50
Benefit for Island Charities

Feb 18th
20miler Race  Martha's Vineyard


Crafts at the West Tisbury Public Library

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. New topic each week. Don't miss the fun! Refreshments too! This week: Hanging beaded crystals.
11 am - 3 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 18th
Library Crafts MV


Cooking Demos & Tastings at the Tisbury Farm Market

Sponsor: Tisbury Farm Market
The Tisbury Farm Market invites you to come and enjoy their weekly food demonstrations and tastings. Pick up some cooking tips and try something new from 11 am to 1 pm. Free and all are welcome.
11 am - 1 pm, Tisbury Farm Market, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 18th
Tisbury Farm Market


Oscar Nominated Shorts-Live Action Program

Sponsor: MV Film Society
February is Oscar season; On Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 as a lead up to the Academy Awards on February 26, the Film Society will be presenting all 10 nominated shorts films for animation and live-action programs on these consecutive weekends.
7:30 pmKatharine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 18th
reach


Sunday Projects at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Julie and Sara and tackle farm projects every Sunday on The FARM. Projects may include giving animals new bedding, moving & stacking hay, mucking stalls or moving livestock fencing. Children 10+ may be dropped off without a parent, but adults are encouraged to participate.
1 pm - 2 pm, Edgartown

Feb 19th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Little Farmers at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Meredith every Monday to collect eggs, visit the sheep and make a healthy snack. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 12.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Feb 20th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


President’s Day Full Day Child Care (K-6). YMCA of MV

Sponsor: YMCA of MV
Let your child enjoy their school vacations and holidays here at the Y! Children will have the opportunity to participate in sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and have fun with friends. Please send your child with a bagged lunch and a bathing suit and towel.
YMCA of MV, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 20th
YMCA MV


Fat Tuesday at Offshore Ale

Sponsor: Offshore Ale
Offshore Ale turns Bourbon Street. Come party New Orleans style. Enjoy outrageous live music and the welcoming atmosphere of this popular Island eatery and bar.
6 pm - 8:30 pm, Offshore Ale, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Feb 21st
Irish Music Offshore Ale


Mardi Gras Pancake Supper

Sponsor: First Congregational Church of WT
Come celebrate Fat Tuesdayat the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury's Mardi Gras Pancake Supper. We'll celebrate with live music, masks, beads and food. Activities for kids make this a celebration the whole family can enjoy.
5 pm - 7 pm, First Congregational Church, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 21st
Mardi Gras


International Film Series at the Edgartown Library

Sponsor: Edgartown Library
International Film Series at the Edgartown Library: 7 pm Tuesdays, through March 6. This week: Playfully provocative, this film addresses volatile political issues with the buoyant energy of a screwball comedy. Adults only.
7 pmEdgartown Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 21st
Film at the Edgartown Library


Cooking Through Cultures: Wampanoag Cooking

Sponsor: MV Museum and ACE MV
In collaboration with Adult and Community Education of Martha's Vineyard, the Museum gives you the opportunity to explore culture through cuisine. Kristina Hook-Leslie will share a recipe passed down from her ancestors as she prepare venison stew in the Wampanoag tradition.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, MV Regional High School Room 111, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $35

Feb 23rd
Cooking Through Cultures


Farmers in Training at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Our longest running program, Farmers in Training is a great way to end the week! Come to The FARM to help with chores, oxen training and working with the animals. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 16.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Feb 24th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Crafts at the West Tisbury Public Library

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. New topic each week. Don't miss the fun! Refreshments too! This week: Luminarias.
11 am - 3 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 25th
Library Crafts MV


Cooking Demos & Tastings at the Tisbury Farm Market

Sponsor: Tisbury Farm Market
The Tisbury Farm Market invites you to come and enjoy their weekly food demonstrations and tastings. Pick up some cooking tips and try something new from 11 am to 1 pm. Free and all are welcome.
11 am - 1 pm, Tisbury Farm Market, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 25th
Tisbury Farm Market


The Whale

Sponsor: MV Film Society
The Whale tells the true story of a young, wild killer whale - an Orca - nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound.
7:30 pmKatharine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 25th
The Whale


Parents Night Out

Sponsor: YMCA of MV
Parents - take a night off and let your children join the YMCA for some fun! Activities include swimming, arts and crafts & games. Please remember to pack your child’s bathing suit and towel. Light snacks will be provided.
YMCA of MV, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 25th
YMCA MV


Sunday Projects at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Julie and Sara and tackle farm projects every Sunday on The FARM. Projects may include giving animals new bedding, moving & stacking hay, mucking stalls or moving livestock fencing. Children 10+ may be dropped off without a parent, but adults are encouraged to participate.
1 pm - 2 pm, Edgartown

Feb 26th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Opera on Sundays: La Traviata

Sponsor: Capawock Theatre
Verdi: La Traviata. Captured live at the open-air summer opera festival at St. Margarethen, Austria where a dazzling replica of the Parisian Opera Garnier has been constructed in the backdrop of an ancient Roman Quarry.
1 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $15 adults, $12 Seniors/Students

Feb 26th
Opera on Sundays: La Traviata


Little Farmers at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Meredith every Monday to collect eggs, visit the sheep and make a healthy snack. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 12.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Feb 27th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Winter Break Camp at the YMCA of MV

Sponsor: YMCA of MV
Children will explore new worlds with themed activities in our multi-day school break camps. Full day programs are designed to provide working parents with quality childcare during school break weeks. 2, 3 or 5 day enrollment options available.
YMCA of MV, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Feb 27th - Mar 5th
YMCA MV


Jazz Tuesdays at Offshore Ale

Sponsor: Offshore Ale
Eric Johnson and Jeremy Berlin on - stage make Tuesdays nights special at Offshore. Take a midweek break--come enjoy great music and the welcoming atmosphere of this popular Island eatery and bar.
6 pm - 8:30 pm, Offshore Ale, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Feb 28th
Irish Music Offshore Ale


International Film Series at the Edgartown Library

Sponsor: Edgartown Library
International Film Series at the Edgartown Library: 7 pm Tuesdays, through March 6. This week: A morally complex and nuanced film with fascinating characters, the plot concerns the Stasi and its investigation of East German citizens. Adult program.
7 pmEdgartown Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Feb 28th
Film at the Edgartown Library


Farmers in Training at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Our longest running program, Farmers in Training is a great way to end the week! Come to The FARM to help with chores, oxen training and working with the animals. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 16.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Mar 2nd
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Sunday Projects at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Julie and Sara and tackle farm projects every Sunday on The FARM. Projects may include giving animals new bedding, moving & stacking hay, mucking stalls or moving livestock fencing. Children 10+ may be dropped off without a parent, but adults are encouraged to participate.
1 pm - 2 pm, Edgartown

Mar 4th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Little Farmers at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Meredith every Monday to collect eggs, visit the sheep and make a healthy snack. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 12.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Mar 5th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


International Film Series at the Edgartown Library

Sponsor: Edgartown Library
March 6: Series concludes with a gentle and satisfying story of dreams desired and achieved, which focuses on the fine performances of Kevin Kline and Sandrine Bonnaire. Directed by Caroline Bottaro; France,2010. This is an adults only program.
7 pmEdgartown Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Mar 6th
Internat'l film Edgartown


Farmers in Training at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Our longest running program, Farmers in Training is a great way to end the week! Come to The FARM to help with chores, oxen training and working with the animals. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 16.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Mar 9th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Winter Walks at the Polly Hill Arboretum

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Join Arboretum staff on the second Saturday of the month to explore the grounds in the “off-season.” Tours are at 10am and run for a little over an hour. Meet at the Visitor Center and dress for the weather. Tours are free.
10 am - 11 am, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Mar 10th
Winter Walks at the Polly Hill Arboretum


Fiber Folks

Sponsor: Ag Society
Friendly group for all hand crafts: knitting, spinning, rug hooking, needlework. All levels. Bring a project. We meet second Sunday each month Sept. to May from 1-4 pm. Free and all are welcome to attend.
1 pm - 4 pm, Ag Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Mar 11th
fiber folk


Sunday Projects at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Julie and Sara and tackle farm projects every Sunday on The FARM. Projects may include giving animals new bedding, moving & stacking hay, mucking stalls or moving livestock fencing. Children 10+ may be dropped off without a parent, but adults are encouraged to participate.
1 pm - 2 pm, Edgartown

Mar 11th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Opera on Sundays: Bizet's Carmen

Sponsor: Capawock Theatre
Bizet: Carmen considered by some the most perfect opera ever written. Based on prosper Merimee's Novella, a passionate tale of a willfull spanish gypsy factory worker who enchants and bewitches the men around her. Filmed live at the Berlin State Opera.
1 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $15 Adults , $12 Seniors/Students

Mar 11th
 Opera on Sundays: The Merry Widow


Molly Glasgow presents "A View from the Grey Barn: Traditional Farming in the 21st Century"

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
Get the dirt on local food from one who knows. Join Grey Barn Farm owner Molly Glasgow for a conversation about family-owned farming on the Vineyard as it is practiced today.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, MV Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $8 for Members, $12 for Non-members

Mar 12th
Molly Glasgow presents


Little Farmers at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Join Meredith every Monday to collect eggs, visit the sheep and make a healthy snack. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 12.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Mar 12th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Cooking Through Cultures: Jewish Cooking

Sponsor: MV Museum and ACE MV
In collaboration with Adult and Community Education of Martha's Vineyard, the Museum gives you the opportunity to explore culture through cuisine. Explore two different traditions of Jewish cooking. Lori Shaller will teach the Ashkenazic tradition (originating in Spain, Portugal and the Mediterranean) while Ljuba Davis will focus on Sephardic (originating in Eastern Europe
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, MV Regional High School Room 111, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $35

Mar 15th
Cooking Through Cultures


Farmers in Training at the Farm Institute

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Our longest running program, Farmers in Training is a great way to end the week! Come to The FARM to help with chores, oxen training and working with the animals. $15/session or $105 for all 8 sessions through March 16.
3:30 pmEdgartown

Mar 16th
Dinner and a Movie at Morning Glory


Jan Burhman presents "A View from the Kitchen Porch: Traditional Foodways in the 21st Century"

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
Have you been stewing about your diet? Learn to go local and go slow from Vineyard caterer, cookbook author, and slow-foods expert Jan Burhman.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, MV Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $8 for Members, $12 for Non-members

Mar 19th
 Jan Burhman presents


Electronics Disposal Day

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Community Services
Bring your personal or business old and tired: Air Conditioners, Cell Phones, Computers, Copiers, Dehumidifiers Dryers, Fax Machines, Microwaves, Monitors, Notebooks, Printers, Ranges, Refrigerators, Scanners, Stereo, Equipment, Televisions, Washers.Fees between $1 and $35 per item. No charge for mice and keyboards! Discounts for car loads!
9 am - 2 pm, MVCS Campus, Oak Bluffs
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Community Services

Apr 7th
Electronics Disposal Day


Fiber Folks

Sponsor: Ag Society
Friendly group for all hand crafts: knitting, spinning, rug hooking, needlework. All levels. Bring a project. We meet second Sunday each month Sept. to May from 1-4 pm. Free and all are welcome to attend.
1 pm - 4 pm, Ag Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Apr 8th
fiber folk


Island Alpaca 3rd Annual Neonatal Birthing Clinic

Sponsor: Island Alpaca
Springtime birthing season is right around the corner! An invaluable clinic for alpaca and other livestock breeders. Morning lecture and afternoon "wet-lab." Coursebook, breakfast and lunch provided.
9:30 am - 6 pm, Island Alpaca, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Apr 14th
Island Alpaca


Island Alpaca Fifth Annual Shearing Day

Sponsor: Island Alpaca
Get up close to these gentle, curious creatures and learn more about the benefits of alpaca wnership, and the fleece to fiber transition. Browse through our farm store and find luxurious locally grown and knitted products.
9 am - 5 pm, Island Alpaca, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Apr 21st
Island Alpaca


Wellfest

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Whole Health Alliance
Wellfest is a celebration of holistic health on Martha's Vineyard. All who are seeking wellness in mind, body and spirit are invited to experience and learn about a wide variety of holistic modalities. Enjoy healthy food by Scottish Bakehouse.
12 noon - 4 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Apr 28th
Wellfest


Kayak Quest

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond at your own pace on this self-guided tour. The rhyming Quest clues will help you uncover the story of the pond's people, places and wildlife. Your Quest ends after you find the hidden Quest box. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and Quest materials included.
10 am - 3:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $32 Members; $42 non-Members
Benefit for Mass Audubon @ Felix Neck

May 1st - Sep 30th
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Fiber Folks

Sponsor: Ag Society
Friendly group for all hand crafts: knitting, spinning, rug hooking, needlework. All levels. Bring a project. We meet second Sunday each month Sept. to May from 1-4 pm. Free and all are welcome to attend.
1 pm - 4 pm, Ag Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

May 13th
fiber folk


Yard and Plant Sale

Sponsor: Chilmark Community Church
The Chilmark Community Church invites you to its Yard and Plant Sale taking place from 10 am to noon at the Parish Hall. Come and browse healthy seedlings, perennials and treasures from attic and beyond for your home and summer garden.
10 am - 12 pm, Chilmark Church Parish Hall, Chilmark
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Chilmark Church

May 26th
Yard and Plant Sale


Oak Bluffs Memorial Day 5-K Road Race & Fun Run

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee
Start your summer at the annual Oak Bluffs Memorial Day Five Kilometer Road Race and One Mile Fun Run, Sunday May 27. 5K Race beginning at 10 am at the Wesley Hotel on Lake Avenue.
10 amWesley Hotel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Island Charity

May 27th
memorial day race Maratha's Vineyard


Guided Kayak Tour

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Join a Felix Neck naturalist on an exciting Kayak adventure on Sengekontacket Pond. Paddle by Sarson's Island to see nesting shorebirds. Watch American oystercatchers, cormorants and shorebirds feed and frolic. Explore the salt marsh and search for pond wildlife.
9:30 am - 11:30 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $30-Members; $40- non-Members
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jun 2nd - Sep 15th
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Children's Benefit Golf Tournament at Farm Neck

Sponsor: Tournament Sponsor: Morton Financial, Major Sponsors: Edgartown National Bank & vineyard vines
Join us for a wonderful day of golf and celebration to support the youth of Martha's Vineyard. Tournament Format: Handicap-Adjusted Five Player Scramble, 18 Holes Tax Deductible Entry Fee: $250.00 per player. Includes: Continental Breakfast, Greens & Cart Fees, On Course Refreshments, Commemorative Gift, & Awards Luncheon.
8 am - 2:30 pm, Farm Neck Golf Club, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $250 per player - tax deductible
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters

Jun 3rd
Children's Benefit Golf Tournament at Farm Neck


Annual OB Harbor Festival

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Association
Celebrate Harbor Fest, OB's annual celebration with food, music and vendors displaying their wares. Stroll between the water's edge and the gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs. Everything from clothing & jewelry to artwork and beach supplies -- Harborfest has it all.
noon - 5 pm, Oak Bluffs Harborfront, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Jun 16th
Harbor Festival Martha's Vineyard


Annual OB Summer Solstice Celebration

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Association
Oak Bluffs celebrates the arrival of summer at its annual solstice celebration, 5-11 pm on Circuit Avenue. Music, arts, crafts and lots of family fun in the lingering twilight of the year's longest day.
5 pm - 11 pm, Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Jun 16th
Summer solstice on Martha's Vineyard


34th Bloomsday Celebration on MV

Sponsor: Arts & Society.
Martha's Vineyard will join in the world-wide observance of Bloomsday--the annual celebration of the works of James Joyce--with an evening of music and drama presented by Arts & Society at the katharine Cornell Theater.
8 pmKatharine Cornell Theater., Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $15

Jun 16th
Bloomsday Martha's Vineyard


Midsummer Faerie Festival

Sponsor: New Moon Magick
Come celebrate the Solstice with the Fae on Martha's Vineyard! We are thrilled to announce the 2nd annual Midsummer Faerie Festival to be held in Oak Bluffs. Free fun and entertainment will be offered throughout the day, noon to 5 pm.
12 noon - 5 pm, Oak Bluffs harbor, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Jun 16th
Summer Solstice Festival


Seashore Discovery

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet amazing creatures of the sea including crabs, whelks and scallops! Take a short walk through the forest to a protected beach, where you will explore shallow waters. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, and don't forget your hat, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
10 am - 11:30 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6-members; $9- non-members
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jun 18th - Aug 31st
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jun 19th
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


Lobster Rolls to Go

Sponsor: Chilmark Community Church
Summers back and so are the generous, delicious lobster rolls ready to take to the beach or the terrace. Chips and a drink included in price. (Price to be determined when cost of lobster known.)
4:30 pm - 7 pm, Chilmark Church Parish Hall, Chilmark
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Chilmark Church

Jun 19th - Sep 11th
 Lobster Rolls to Go


Nature Camp for a Day!

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Pondemonium: Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 5-10.
9 am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $58 members/$73 non-members
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jun 20th
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Nature Camp for a Day!

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Mammal Mania: Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 5-10.
9 am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $58 members/$73 non-members
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jun 21st
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Nature Camp for a Day!

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Crazy Crabs: Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 5-10.
9 am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $58 members/$73 non-members
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jun 22nd
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Musical Monday: Jon Zeeman and Friends

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us from 6:30 - 8:30PM every Monday this summer for great local bands playing on Featherstone's outdoor stage. Bring the whole family, a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, maybe even a Frisbee to throw around. $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are free!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are FREE!
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jun 25th
Musical Monday: Jemima James Variety Show


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jun 25th - Jun 29th
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jun 26th
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


Chilmark Flea Market

Sponsor: Chilmark Community Church
At 45 years, this is the oldest market on the island. Every year it gets better! High quality hand made items from Vineyard artists and craftsmen, antiques, imports, and vintage finds. 9 am to 2 pm every Wednesday through September 2.
9 am - 2 pm, Meadow at 142 North Road, Chilmark
Admission Fee: free
Benefit for Chilmark Church

Jun 27th - Sep 1st
Chilmark Flea Market


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jul 2nd - Jul 6th
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 3rd
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


Oak Bluffs Art District Gallery Stroll

Sponsor: OB Art District Galleries
Stroll the Arts District on Dukes County Ave., adjacent to downtown Oak Bluffs and the Gingerbread cottages. A wonderful way to explore the District's galleries. 4- 7 pm. Free to all.
4 pm - 7 pm, OB Art District Galleries, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Jul 7th
Art Gallery Stroll Martha's Vineyard


Musical Monday: Tristan Israel, Nancy Jephcote & Paul Thurlow

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us from 6:30 - 8:30 pmevery Monday this summer for great local bands playing on Featherstone's outdoor stage. Bring the whole family, a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, maybe even a Frisbee to throw around. This week: Tristan Israel, Nancy Jephcote, Paul Thurlow: Folk, country, blues & original tunes
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are FREE!
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 9th
Musical Monday: Tristan Israel, Nancy Jephcote & Paul Thurlow


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jul 9th - Jul 13th
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 10th
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


89th Annual Regatta

Sponsor: Edgartown Yacht Club
The Edgartown Yacht Club 89th Annual Regatta for One-Design Classes will be held at Edgartown, Massachusetts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 12, 13, 14, 2012. For more information and registration www.edgartownyc.org. Contact: Race Office 508-627-4364
varies - varies, Edgartown Yacht Club, Edgartown
Admission Fee: varies

Jul 12th - Jul 14th
Round-the-Island Race


Musical Monday: Kevin Keady

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us from 6:30 - 8:30PM every Monday this summer for great local bands playing on Featherstone's outdoor stage. Bring the whole family, a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, maybe even a Frisbee to throw around. $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are free!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm , Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are FREE!
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 16th
Musical Monday: Jemima James Variety Show


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jul 16th - Jul 20th
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 17th
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast

Sponsor: Portuguese American Club
The Portuguese Festival is one of the highlights of the summer. A weekend of festive fun celebrating the vibrant culture and community of this important island group. Parade music, dancing, foods & games of chance.
Various Portuguese American Club Hall, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Jul 21st - Jul 22nd



Cool Pool Parties

Sponsor: YMCA of Martha's Vineyard
Enjoy fabulous cocktail parties poolside at private island homes! Sponsored by the Martha's VIneyard YMCA. 6-10 pm $200 admission.
6 pm - 10 pm, Various Island locations, Martha's Vineyard
Admission Fee: $200
Benefit for YMCA of Martha's Vineyard

Jul 21st
ymca


Musical Monday: Johnny Hoy & the Blue Fish

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us from 6:30 - 8:30PM every Monday this summer for great local bands playing on Featherstone's outdoor stage. Bring the whole family, a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, maybe even a Frisbee to throw around. $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are free!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are FREE!
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 23rd
Musical Monday: Jemima James Variety Show


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jul 23rd - Jul 27th
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 24th
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


Edgartown Yacht Club's Round-the-Island Race

Sponsor: Edgartown Yacht Club
The 74th anniversary of the Edgartown Yacht Club's Race Around Martha's Vineyard Island is held on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The course around the Vineyard passes in sight of the seven lighthouses of Cape Poge,Gay Head, Tarpaulin Cove, Nobska, West Chop, East Chop and Edgartown.
tbaSurrounding Waters, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Observers free

Jul 28th
Edgartown Yacht Club Racing


All Island Art Show & Junior Art Show

Sponsor: MV Camp Meeting Association
Calling all artist and art lovers: The annual all-Island art show welcomes you to display your work or to come and view the Island through the eyes of your fellow artists. Fun for all ages.
VariousThe Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Jul 30th - Jul 31st
Tabernacle Art Shows


Musical Monday: The Grateful Dread

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us from 6:30 - 8:30PM every Monday this summer for great local bands playing on Featherstone's outdoor stage. Bring the whole family, a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, maybe even a Frisbee to throw around. $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are free!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are FREE!
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 30th
Musical Monday: Jemima James Variety Show


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Jul 30th - Aug 3rd
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 31st
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


The Evening Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us after the beach for a relaxing evening Flea and Fine Arts Market. All your favorite vendors and artists will be displaying and selling magnificent original artwork, antiques, jewelry, clothing, linens, gifts, and more! Admission is free. 6-8 pm.
6 pm - 8 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Jul 31st
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


3rd Annual Walter Cronkite Awards Ceremony

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Youth Leadership Initiative
Join us for the 3rd Annual Walter Cronkite Awards Ceremony featuring distinguished speakers and special guests. Video and presentation by the Martha's Vineyard Youth Leadership Initiative as well as slide show honoring Walter Cronkite. Help us to carry on Walter Cronkite's legacy and build a new generation of leaders. Reception to follow.
5 pm - 6 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Youth Leadership Initiative

Aug 2nd
3rd Annual Walter Cronkite Awards Ceremony


MV Jazzfest 2012

Sponsor: Zenith Hospitality Group
Join us August 4 - 11 for the Martha's Vineyard Jazz Festival "All Things Jazz" featuring "live" performances, art exhibits,book reading & signings, master classes, and film presentations. Enjoy a great week of jazz while you vacation on the wonderful island of Martha's Vineyard
VariousVarious Venues, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: tba

Aug 4th - Aug 11th
MV Jazzfest 2011


Possible Dreams Auction

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Community Services
The 34th Possible Dreams Auction where you can purchase one of a kind unbuyable experiences. Admiisson is $25. 5-7 pm under the tents in Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs.
5 pm - 7 pm, Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: 25.00
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Community Services

Aug 6th
Possible Dreams Auction


Musical Monday: An Evening of Jazz in conjunction with MV Jazz Fest

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us from 6:30 - 8:30 pm every Monday this summer for great local bands playing on Featherstone's outdoor stage. Bring the whole family, a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, maybe even a Frisbee to throw around. $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are free!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are FREE!
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Aug 6th
Musical Monday: Jemima James Variety Show


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Aug 6th - Aug 10th
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Aug 7th
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


JAWSFEST: The Tribute

Sponsor: MV Promotions Network
This three-day fan-centric event will explore the experiences, filming, and memories from the making of JAWS. Our tribute will concentrate on the men and women of JAWS who have passed, with special focus on Peter Benchley, Roy Scheider, and Robert Shaw.
9 am - 10 pm, Various locations on the island, All Island
Admission Fee: $295 for all-access bracelet

Aug 9th - Aug 12th
JAWSFEST: The Tribute


Jawsfest: The Tribute

Sponsor: JAWSFest the Tribute
Jaws fans won't want to miss this three-day event taking place on Martha's Vineyard August 9-12. Relive the excitement of the filming and revisit the film's iconic 'Amity' locations. So many great activities we might need a bigger boat!
Island-wide, Martha's Vineyard
Admission Fee: Yes

Aug 9th - Aug 12th
jawsfest the tribute


Edgartown Yacht Club's 12-Metre Regatta

Sponsor: Edgartown Yacht Club
Edgartown Yacht Club"s Twelve Metre Regatta for Classic Vintage, Classic Traditional, Modern and Grand Prix Twelve Metre Class Yachts will be held in the waters off Edgartown, Massachusetts on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
tbaSurrounding Waters, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Observers free

Aug 11th - Aug 12th
Edgartown Yacht Club Racing


Annual Peach Festival

Sponsor: First Congregational Church of West Tisbury
Delicious fresh peaches and shortcake served with whipped cream or ice cream, or creamy peach smoothies! Tables on the lawn welcome all to sit awhile and enjoy the taste of summer! Take fresh peaches home to add to your picnic feast....jams will also be available. It is a fun place to be!
12 noon - 4 pm, First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: .
Benefit for Preservation of historic church

Aug 11th
Annual Peach Festival


Musical Monday: Mike Benjamin Band

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us from 6 - 7:30 pm this Monday for great local bands playing on Featherstone's outdoor stage. Bring the whole family, a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, maybe even a Frisbee to throw around. $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are free!
6 pm - 7:30 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are FREE!
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Aug 13th
Musical Monday: Jemima James Variety Show


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Aug 13th - Aug 17th
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Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Aug 14th
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


Grand Illumination

Sponsor: MV Camp Meeting Association
Gather at the MV Camp Meeting Association's Tabernacle for a sing-along followed by the annual Grand Illumination when the hundreds of lanterns hung on gingerbread cottage porches are lit.
7 pmat the Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Aug 15th
Grand Illumination


151st Annual Agricultural Society Fair

Sponsor: MV Agrigultural Society
Come to the Fair!! It just wouldn't be a Vineyard summer without the Ag Fair! The four-day fun begins Thursday August 16 at 10 am -11 pm on the fairgrounds in West Tisbury.
Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Yes

Aug 16th - Aug 19th
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society


Fireworks at Ocean Park by the Sea

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Fireman's Civic Association.
Enjoy a sensational fireworks display at Ocean Park by the sea in Oak Bluffs. Known for it’s sea views and distinctive architecture, Ocean Park provides the perfect setting for an evening of fireworks and music.
darkOcean Park, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Oak Bluffs Fireman's Civic Association.

Aug 17th
Oak Bluffs Fireworks


Chicken Alley Arts & Collectibles Show

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Community Services
MV Community Services annual one of a kind Arts & Collectibles Show sold at the Thrift Shop. 1-5 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. Come find a treasure!
1 pm - 5 pm, The Thrift Shop, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for MArtha's Vineyard Community Services

Aug 19th
Chicken Alley Arts & Collectibles Show


Musical Monday: Jemima James Variety Show

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us from 6 - 7:30 pm this Monday for great local bands playing on Featherstone's outdoor stage. Bring the whole family, a picnic dinner, lawn chairs, maybe even a Frisbee to throw around. $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are free!
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $7 for adults ($5 with Our Island Club Card) and children under 14 years old are FREE!
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Aug 20th
Musical Monday: Jemima James Variety Show


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm , Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Aug 20th - Aug 24th
felix neck


Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Aug 21st
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


Nature Camp

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350 acre wildlife sanctuary. Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, songs, and more! Ages 4-16.
9 am - 2:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Aug 27th - Aug 31st
felix neck


Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for our "Flea and Fine Arts Market." Vineyard artists bring their jewelry and art, clothing and crafts, and spread their wares across the grounds of the Featherstone campus. Admission is free. 9:30 am - 2 pm.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Aug 28th
 Featherstone Flea and Fine Art Market


Martha's Vineyard Wind Festival

Sponsor: MV Center for the Visual Arts and the Oak Bluffs Association
Martha's Vineyard Wind Festival will take place on Saturday September 1st in Ocean Park. Make or buy kites on site; competitions with age groups and a variety of categories will start after 2pm. Other activities Island wide. The event is free.
11 am - at dusk, Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sep 1st
Martha's Vineyard Wind Festival


2012 Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
Combining the laidback beach style of the island of Martha’s Vineyard with the buzz and excitement of a festival celebrating films from across the globe - The Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival is an amazing experience not to be missed.
5:30 pm - 12:00 am, Capawock, Katharine Cornell, Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Film Society

Sep 6th - Sep 9th
2012 Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival


Annual Tivoli Day Festival

Sponsor: Town of Oak Bluffs
Lots to see, lots to do for the whole family as Oak Bluffs throws open its doors for its yearly street fair and block party on Circuit Ave. Live entertainment, food, arts & crafts. 9 am to 6 pm, admission is free.
9 am - 6 pm, Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sep 15th
Tivoli Day MV


 
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