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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: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond at your own pace on this 2 ½ hour self-guided tour. Quest clues help you uncover the story of the pond's people, places and wildlife. Quest ends after you find the hidden Quest box.
Various start timesFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $30 Members, $40 Non-members

Sponsor: .
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 woodlands, meadows, or beaches.
9 am - 11:30 am, Faculty parking lot, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $30

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: 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: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Observe the stars as they move through the night sky during this summer-long opportunity to learn basic astronomy. Beginners will view the stars and planets and learn to identify summer constellations.
various start timesFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6 for Members, $8 for Non-Members

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: 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: 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: Aquinnah Cultural Center
Opening of the Vanderhoop Homestead and Cultural Center at the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah. The Homestead is open for guided tours Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
11 am - 3 pm, Vanderhoop Homestead, Aquinnah
Admission Fee: $7/$4 suggested donation

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Join a naturalist on an exciting kayak adventure. Travel by Sarson's Island to see nesting shorebirds. All trips focus on the natural history of saltwater communities found on Martha's Vineyard. Registration is required. Please call (508) 627-4850.
10 am - 12 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $28 Members, $35 Non-members

Sponsor: Sacred Circle of Yoga
Gentle Stretching and Sun salutations will frame this outdoor yoga class that greets the sun and a new day on the Vineyard. Bring a large beach towel and playful spirit. Optional swim after class.
7:30 am - 8:30 am, Bend in the Road Beach, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $12 drop in $100 10 class pass

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, and explore shallow waters with dip nets. For adults and children of all ages.
various start timesFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6 Members, $9 Non-members

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Martha's Vineyard has an exciting array of native wildlife; join us each week as we highlight a different island species. Pre-registration highly recommended. Call to register and find out the topic of the week.
10 am - 11 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6 Members, $9 Non-members

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association
Visit one of America's Historic Landmarks: Guided walking tours of the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association grounds start at the Tabernacle every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am during July and August.
10 amTabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $10/under 12, free
Benefit for Tabernacle Restoration Fund

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
40+ vendors sell their wares and art on the pastoral campus of Featherstone Center for the Arts. Great bargains in a busy but uncrowded setting. Tuesdays during July and August 9:30 am to 2 pm.
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free for public

Sponsor: Tisbury Wharf
Island-grown produce and a selection of artisan crafts are coming to the Tisbury Wharf on Tuesdays 9 am to noon starting July 1, continuing through September. A great chance to shop and socialize
9 am - noon, South Dock, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Chilmark Flea Market
In its 41st year, the 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, WT School.
8:30 am - 2 pm, West Tisbury School, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: None

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: Trustees of Reservation
A great way to spend the morning! Volunteers needed to prune, weed, and help maintain Chappaquiddick's Japanese-style garden. Join us at Mytoi on Chappaquiddick anytime during the morning.
9 am - 12 noon, Parker Property, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: n/a

Sponsor: Trustees of Reservations
Thursdays are Fun days at the Long Point Wildlife Refuge. Sandcastle building to exploring coastal geology on adult hikes...there is something for everyone. Free with property admission.
various start timesLong Point Wildlife Refuge, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free with admission

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: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Cruise from OB Harbor with Captain John and a Felix Neck naturalist to explore the waters of Vineyard Sound. Tow a plankton net, use a scallop drag, and check lobster and fish traps and see what lives in the water.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $30 Members / $40 Non-members (under 4 -$4)

Sponsor: Outerland
Every Wednesday! All-Age Disco & Dinner. Bring the kids and shake your sillies out to your favorite disco tunes on the island's biggest dance floor! A ton of fun and the bar's open for mom & dad!
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Outerland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free, no cover

Sponsor: The Vineyard Playhouse
Mark Twain’s The Diary of Adam & Eve. A new play devised and directed by Joann Green Breuer. The first FALL was in love - the master of American humor shows us how we all began.
The Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Various

Sponsor: Built on Stilts
Built on Stilts, the Island's own community based dance festival is back for its 12th year! Seven night of free dance at the Union Chapel. From August 15-19 and again from August 23-24.
8 pmUnion Chapel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: FARM Institute
Have your own FARM adventure in the new Pollination Corn Maze! Get your pollination passport stamped and learn all about pollination while finding your way through our 6 acre corn maze!
Corn Maze at the Farm Institute, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $5/$10
Benefit for FARM Institute

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 21 at 10 am -11 pm on the fairgrounds in West Tisbury.
Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: DKMS Americas
Giovanni is alive today because of one person’s selfless act. But many adults and children with life-threatening diseases are not as lucky and die before a bone marrow match is found. Are you a match?
10 amAgricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Bone Marrow Registry

Sponsor: Sponsored by The Eisenhauer Gallery, Chesca's and the Colonial Inn
As the day wind's down, kick-start your evening with music alfresco in the Courtyard of the Colonial Inn on North Water Street in Edgartown. Featured this week from 6 - 8 pm: Mike Benjamin.
6 pm - 8 pm, Colonial Inn Courtyard, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: W. E. B. Du Bois Institute of Harvard University
A panel discussion, moderated by Charlayne Hunter-Gault, and featuring: Sara Aviel, Lawrence Bobo, Stanley Crouch, Melissa Harris-Lacewell, and Deborah Gray White. Please email tally@fas.harvard.edu for ticket information.
5 pm - 7 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free - ticket required for admission

Sponsor: Outerland
Don't miss this chance to hear old school Philly Soul & Motown during this night of live music at our legendary intimate venue featuring four-time Grammy Award Winners, Boyz ll Men.
9 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $49.50

Sponsor: Tom Dresser
Tom Dresser will be at the MV Agricultural Fair to sign his new book, Mystery on Martha's Vineyard: Politics, Passion and Scandal on East Chop. Romance, murder, and ambition collide in Dresser's investigation.
2 pm - 6 pm, MV Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

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.

Sponsor: IMP Improv for Kids
IMP Camp Transformation Show, kids' theater using improv, Shakespeare, music and more. Fun for all ages. At the Edgartown School Cafe Theater at 11 am (Act One), 2 pm (Act Two) & 6 pm (Acts One & Two)
various start timesEdgartown School Cafe Theater, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6/$8/$25

Sponsor: The Yard
An evening of old and new, featuring Water Study by Doris Humphrey staged by Gail Corbin, works by Carlo Altomare of the Living Theater, Judson Church legend Yvonne Rainer, and Yard resident company Gerald Casel Dance
8 pm, add'l 4 pm Sat.The Yard, Chilmark
Admission Fee: $25 General Admission $15 Seniors/Under 30 $50 Premium Seating

Sponsor: Aquinnah Cultural Center
Come view and handle artifacts excavated from non-ceremonial archeological sites and learn why site preservation is important. PAL’s archeologists share special equipment and demonstrate site surveys.
11 am - 3 pm, Vanderhoop Homestead, Aquinnah
Admission Fee: Suggested donation: $7/$4

Sponsor: Dragonfly Gallery
Opening reception at the Dragonfly Gallery for Peggy Turner Zablotny's extraordinary botanical collages from her Vineyard garden and Brooke Adams' Island focused scenic works.
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Support the MV Hospital by taking part in the 20th Annual Sullivan Run/Walk for Health & Fitness. A Kids Fun Run will also take place. Registration for kids $5., $15 for adults who pre-register; $20, day of race.
9 am - 12 pm, Washington Park/East Chop, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $15 (Pre-registration) or $20 (Race Day Registration)
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Sponsor: Outerland
Legendary Roots Reggae Harmony featuring Kenyatta Hill. On the reggae scene since 1976, the infectious rhythm of this veteran group will get you on your feet! One of the most authentic traditional reggae acts around.
10 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $20

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 Suncatchers. Refreshments too! Don't miss the fun.
10 am - 12 noon, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
The West Tisbury library hosts poet Major Jackson for a solo reading on Saturday August 23 at 5:30 pm. Book signing and Question/Answer sessions to follow. Free and open to the public.
5:30 pmWest Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Field Gallery
At the Field Gallery, a reception for artist Tim Coy will be held on Sunday afternoon 5-7 pm. This exhibit benefits the Martha's Vineyard Cancer Society. All are welcome.
5 pm - 7 pm, The Field Gallery, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Cancer Society

Sponsor: MV Hebrew Center
A dynamic series of films organized with the assistance of the Boston Jewish Film Festival. All programs at the Hebrew Center beginning at 7:30 pm. This week: "Renewal."
7:30 pmMV Hebrew Center, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $10

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
At the Howes House, Monday night is Movie Night with a great line-up of classic films that are fun for all ages. This week: "Lassie Come Home." Admission is free, screenings begin at 7 pm.
7 pmHowes House, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Programs combine a story, craft and a look at the "creature" of the week offering a close-up look at native animals of Martha's Vineyard. Tuesdays through Sept 9. Children ages 3-5 with a parent/friend.
10 am - 11 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6 for Members, $9 for Non-Members

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Featherstone's Tuesday Lecture Series are a wonderful way to expand your horizons while enjoying the beautiful setting that the Center for the Arts occupies. This week: Lois Mailou Jones in the World.
7 pmFeatherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Troubled Waters & Adam Cab
Original Cast of WIMP in Benefit Performance on Tuesday August 26th at 7 pm at the Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs the members of WIMP Comedy Improv will take the stage to benefit former WIMP cast member Elza Minor.
7 pm - 9 pm, Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $25 /$75
Benefit for Elza Minor

Sponsor: Vineyard Arts Project Ltd.
Ethan Stiefel and Stars of American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and The Royal Ballet return to the Vineyard this summer with their fifth anniversary celebration.
6 pmMartha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $35, $65, $95, and $125.
Benefit for Vineyard Arts Project Ltd.

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Film Festival
The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival Summer series is back at the Chilmark Community Center with a great line-up of films for all ages. Shows for kids & teens at 5:30, 8 pm for older audiences. Tix are $5/$10 at the door.
5 & 8:30 pmChilmark Community Center, Chilmark
Admission Fee: $5 members/$10 non-members

Sponsor: Island Plan
An Island Plan Forum dealing with Development and Growth will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 7:30 pm at the New Ag Hall in West Tisbury. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, New Ag Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Aquinnah Cultural Center
Come see how one tribal artist is keeping the tradition of bottled clay from the Aquinnah Cliffs alive! Mr. Vanderhoop demonstrates how he uses processed clay to make colorful creations.
11 am - 3 pm, Vanderhoop Homestead, Aquinnah
Admission Fee: Suggested donation: $7/$4

Sponsor: Outerland
Don't miss the Vineyard Favorite Party Band live, on stage at Outerland! Come shake your booty with this energetic, jam-happy party band! Hooky tunes, horns and addictive percussion grooves.
tbaOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $10

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: Sponsored by The Eisenhauer Gallery, Chesca's and the Colonial Inn
As the day wind's down, kick-start your evening with music alfresco in the Courtyard of the Colonial Inn on North Water Street in Edgartown. Featured this week: Music by Taurus Biskis and crew.
6 pm - 8 pm, Colonial Inn Courtyard, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Outerland
After an unprecendented run of sold out concerts with Dispatch at Madison Square Garden in '07, this talented singer-songwriter/bassist/guitarist is captivating audiences on his own across the country.
tbaOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $23

Sponsor: Ladybug Retreats
Ladybug Retreats, a personal development company focusing on self-care and awareness will host a seminar at the Mansion House on August 28 featuring America's leading authenticity expert, Norma Hollis. The event is from 11am-3 pm. A
11 am - 3 pm, Mansion House, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $40

Sponsor: The Yard
A guided tour of José Limón’s Moor’s Pavane performed by members of the Limón Dance Company, with excerpts from Verdi’s Otello and Shakespeare’s Othello. Includes dessert reception.
8 pm, add'l performance 4 pm Sat.The Yard, Chilmark
Admission Fee: $50 General Admission $25 Senior/Under 30 $100 Premium Seating
Benefit for artists in the schools, island kids and family, choreography residencies, and the yard art festival

Sponsor: MV Artisans Festival
14th Annual Vineyard Artisans Labor Day Festival features many of the Islands top craftspeople working in fiber arts, leather crafts, glass, home furnishings, painting, ceramics, paper, botanicals, mixed media, sculpture and photography.
10 am - 5 pm, Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Aquinnah Cultural Center
View a number of different instruments from communities across the country. Learn what musical sounds were traditional from this area and which have been adopted over time.
11 am - 3 pm, Vanderhoop Homestead, Aquinnah
Admission Fee: Suggested donation: $7/$4

Sponsor: Outerland
A special concert evening with a talented...handsome... and organically charismatic, singer-songwriter. Genetics aside, this homeboy is one class act. Always a Vineyard favorite!!
9:30 pmOuterland Entertainment Venue, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $25

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 Clam Buddies. Refreshments too! Don't miss the fun.
10 am - 12 noon, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Detrick Lawrence Productions
Zeb - Schooner Life documentary film about the life and times of Zeb Tilton of Chilmark will screen at the Katherine Cornell Theater on Spring Street in Vineyard Haven. Show begins at 8 pm.
8 pm - 9:30 pm, Katharine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $10 Adults, $5 Seniors & Children

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
The West Tisbury library hosts novelist Salvatore Scibona and poet Justen Ahren on Saturday August 30 at 5:30 pm. Book signings and Question/Answer sessions to follow. Free and open to the public.
5:30 pmWest Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

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.
11 am - 4 pm, Island Alpaca Farm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Sacred Circle of Yoga Studio
Meet at VH Harbor with swimsuits, beach towels and a playful spirit. Day-long retreat will include meditation, breathing instruction & practice. Healthy organic Island grown lunch will be served.
8 am - 5 pm, Vineyard Haven Harbor, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $225

Sponsor: The Yard
Reno returns with the sequel to Money Talks. She may or may not invite another Wall Streeter as her expert witness, but she hopes by then to finally unveil the true identity of the invisible hand!! Wait and see.
8 pmThe Yard, Chilmark
Admission Fee: $25 General Admission $15 Senior/Under 30 $50 Premium Seating

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Programs combine a story, craft and a look at the "creature" of the week offering a close-up look at native animals of Martha's Vineyard. Tuesdays through Sept 9. Children ages 3-5 with a parent/friend.
10 am - 11 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6 for Members, $9 for Non-Members

Sponsor: Vineyard Haven Public Library Evening Lecture Series
Tom Dresser will be at the Vineyard Haven Library to speak about and sign his new book, Mystery on Martha's Vineyard: Politics, Passion and Scandal on East Chop. Romance, murder, and ambition collide in Dresser's investigation.
7 pmVineyard Haven Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Programs combine a story, craft and a look at the "creature" of the week offering a close-up look at native animals of Martha's Vineyard. Tuesdays through Sept 9. Children ages 3-5 with a parent/friend.
10 am - 11 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6 for Members, $9 for Non-Members

Sponsor: Dick Pierce
Permaculture Design for newcomers or old-timers, students to retirees, farmers, gardeners, renters/ owners/staff - if you have a passion for living with Nature, we'll cover basic principles to completed design.
MV-Hostel & Field Trips, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Yes - Island discounts/specials

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
The Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival, scheduled for September 11-14, 2008, combines the laid back beach style of Martha's Vineyard, a passionate audience of film enthusiasts and the buzz and excitement of a festival celebrating films from across the globe,
12 noon - 12 midnight, Capawock, Katharine Cornell & Playhouse Theatres, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Various
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Film Society

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Ferns, mosses, and grasses are the canvas on which nature paints its portraits. Whether it is a lush forest floor, boggy carpet, or rustling prairie, these plants create a subtle backdrop for nature’s showier offerings.
7:30 pm - 9 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $8/$5 for PHA members

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. Noon to 5 pm, admission is free.
12 noonCircuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Polly Hill Arboretum
Join William Cullina, curator of the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, to learn how to collect, process, and grow your own wildflowers from seed. Please pre-register, space is limited to 12.
9 am - 12 noon, The Polly Hill Arboretlum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $40/$35 for PHA members

Sponsor: Vineyard Museum
You Can't Spell mARTha's Vineyard Without ART." fundraiser begins at 6 pm at the Granary Gallery at the Red Barn. Intimate dinner featuring island artists will benefit the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
6 pmGranary Gallery, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Museum

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: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
See Sengekontacket pond in a new light, moon light, as we celebrate the different full moons of summer. With a guide, you will kayak on the pond as the moon rises and sparkles on the water. Registration required.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Felix Neck, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $38 Non-members, $32 Members per person

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Featherstone Center for the Arts welcomes you to the opening of 'Let it All Hang Out: Choices for Our Future" which will be on exhibit through October 1. Admission is free and all are welcome.
4 pm - 6 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
See Sengekontacket pond in a new light, moon light, as we celebrate the different full moons of summer. With a guide, you will kayak on the pond as the moon rises and sparkles on the water. Registration required.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Felix Neck, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $38 Non-members, $32 Members per person

Sponsor: Chilmark Free Public Library
Tom Dresser will be at the Chilmark Library to speak about his new book, Mystery on Martha's Vineyard: Politics, Passion and Scandal on East Chop.Romance, murder, and ambition collide in Dresser's investigation.
5:30 pmChilmark Library, Chilmark
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Vineyard Playhouse
It's 1966, the midst of the Vietnam War and the beginnings of the counter-culture movement; an off-pitch, matronly 59 year-old singer suddenly emerges at the top of the music charts.
The Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Various

Sponsor: The Yard
New works by resident artists Howard Katz, Belinda McGuire, Andrea Miller, and Sarah Wilbur, including a new multi-generational piece featuring dancers from the island community.
8 pm, add'l 4pm Sat.The Yard, Chilmark
Admission Fee: $25 General Admission $15 Senior/Under 30 $50 Premium Seating

Sponsor: OB Art District Galleries
Stroll the Arts District adjacent to downtown Oak Bluffs and the gingerbread cottages of the Methodist Campground. Featuring plein-air artists and local vistas. Explore the District's many galleries.
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Dragonfly Gallery
Opening reception at the Dragonfly Gallery for Plein Air Show featuring the work of plein air painters whose favorite vistas are on Martha's Vineyard. This is a great way to end the Gallery'sr season.
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Dukes County Savings Bank
Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank hosts their annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Vineyard Nursing Assoc. on Monday, September 29 at the Vineyard Golf Club. Great game, great cause!
Vineyard Golf Club, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $250
Benefit for Vineyard Nursing Assoc.

Sponsor: MV Artisans Festival
5th Annual Vineyard Artisans Columbus Day Festival features many of the Islands top craftspeople working in fiber arts, leather crafts, glass, home furnishings, painting, ceramics, paper, botanicals, mixed media, sculpture and photography.
10 am - 4 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee
Join the annual Columbus Day 5K Road Race and one mile Fun Run to benefit the Island Affordable Housing Fund.This a T.A.C. certified race, loops around East Chop offering sweeping panoramic views!
11 amWesley Hotel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $15 /$20
Benefit for Bradley Square (Island Affordable Housing Fund)

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival is a celebration of harvests from sea, farm, and vine. Sample fare from Island farms, culinary creations by renowned chefs from the Vineyard and beyond, & wines from around the world.
Martha's Vineyard Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Sacred Circle of Yoga Studio
Relaxation, exploration and yoga are all part of this weekend long retreat which also includes time for a guided walking meditation. All Martha's Vineyard retreats are limited to 13 participants.
7 pm, Fri. - 12 pm, Sun., SCY Studio, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $275

Sponsor: Heath Hen/Clark House
The 3rd Annual Knitting/Crochet/Quilting Exhibition will be held at The Clark House on October 18 from noon-4 pm. Jessica Oas from Westminster Fibers will be conducting a class on felting. Registration required. Prizes awarded in each category.
12 noon - 4 pm, The Clark House, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Vineyard Clergy Association
Beginning at St. Augustine's Church on Franklin Street in Vineyard Haven, walk to Oak Bluffs Campground and back. 10K walk starts at 2 pm. The 18th annual CROP Walk to raise money for the hungry.
2 pmSt Augustine's Church, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: None
Benefit for Island Food Pantry

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee
Work up an appetite while supporting a great cause! Road race proceeds support fuel assistance for the Island's elderly in need. Event is brought to you by the Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee.
8:30 amOak Bluffs Police Station, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $10
Benefit for Fuel Assistance for the Elderly

Sponsor: MV Artisans Festival
13th Annual Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival features many of the Islands top craftspeople working in fiber arts, leather crafts, glass, home furnishings, painting, ceramics, paper, botanicals, mixed media, sculpture and photography.
10 am - 4 pm, Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MV Museum
Ever wonder what your family treasures are worth...now you can find out at the MV Museum's Appraisal Day with Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art. $10 per item or $25 for three.
9 am - 3 pm, MV Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $10/item or $25/three
Benefit for MV Museum

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
Step into a magical world of holiday wonder at the beautifully decorated Dr. Fisher House for the annual Holiday Cocktail Party and Minnesingers' concert.
Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $75
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
Gather at the Old Whaling Church for a wonderful concert by the island's premier choral group, the MV Regional High School Minnesingers. Concert immediately follows cocktail party at the Dr.Fisher House.
8 pm.Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
27th Annual Christmas in Edgartown. "Evening of Enchantment" Night of Lights, Holiday Parade and 24th Annual Great Chowder Contest are just a few of the many events. Plenty of shops and restaurants open too!
Various Edgartown locations, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Various/some free

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
The Preservation Trust proudly presents the MVRHS Minnesingers in their annual Holiday Family Concert at the Old Whaling Church. This concert is so much fun, even the jolly ol' elf himself can't stay away!
4 pmDaniel Fisher House, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $10
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Stop by the MV Museum for holiday treats and do a bit of shopping! Donate old jewelry in advance, come to the sale, buy it back, or buy a piece someone else has donated. Benefits the MV Museum.
2 pm - 4 pm, Vineyard Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: None

Sponsor: MV Artisans Festival
1st Annual Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival features many of the Islands top craftspeople working in fiber arts, leather crafts, glass, painting, ceramics, paper, botanicals, mixed media, sculpture and photography. Great source of holiday gifts!
10 am - 4 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free