August on theVineyard
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WHAT’S GOING ON:
Your Essential Guide to August on Martha’s Vineyard
Every summer, Martha’s Vineyard is transformed into a cultural destination with an explosion of activities for every interest and taste. This is the time when multigenerational families of color gather for reunions, entertainment, and public forums. Entertainers, corporate executives and politicians take their annual vacations here alongside artists, musicians and writers to showcase their work. If the Island’s magnificent beaches are the main attraction during the daytime, every evening is filled with live performances, films, lectures, concerts, art openings and social events. This is YOUR GUIDE to it all.
In this guide, we grouped weekly events from Saturday to Friday for easy review and planning. You will find information about many of the most stimulating events. Be sure to check the weekly calendar on the Vineyard Gazette for the most up-to-date listings: calendar.vineyardgazette.com.
ISLAND GUIDE
WORLD PREMIERE
A stirring poignant story about a spirited centenarian’s remarkable life, and the enduring power of place in the Oak Bluffs African American community.
STARRING
Tonye Patano | Jamiel T. Burkhart | Jerry Cliquot
Molly Purves | Renee Elizabeth Wilson
July 12 - August 10 Tuesdays - Saturdays • 7pm
WEEK 1: JULY
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Children’s Festival
Games, crafts, goodies and more for kids, parents, and grandparents.
10:30-12:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
SUNDAY, JULY 28
MV Camp Meeting Association Seasonal Sunday Service
Rev. Dr. Denise Smart Sears.
9:30-11 a.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free Union Chapel Seasonal Sunday Service
Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley.
9:45-11 a.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelmv.org | Free
Opening Reception: Delita Martin, Sometimes My Blue Changes Color
4-6 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Free | See ad on p. 8
MONDAY, JULY 29
Yoga at the Grange
Practice yoga in the beauty of The Grange, an historic post-and-beam building that was built in 1859.
8-9 a.m. | Grange Hall, West Tisbury | vineyardtrust.org | Free Musical Monday @ Featherstone
Live music on an outdoor stage, various artists.
6:30-8 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | vineyardtrust.org | Ticketed
TUESDAY, JULY 30
Artist Demonstration Beyond Layers: Relief Painting and Pronto Plate Lithography
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Free | See ad on p. 8
Film Screening and Q&A With Dr. Cornel West
The Rhode Island Black Film Festival presents a film screening of “Dr. Ira Reid: Haverford College’s Unsung Scholar Activist” at The Strand Theatre with a Q&A with Dr. Cornel West.
1-3:30 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free MV Film Society Presents MV Documentary Week: Sugarcane
A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life.
7:30 p.m. | MV Film Society | mvfilmsociety.com | Ticketed
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Brotherhood is Therapeutic Workshop
An interactive workshop by Daemond L. Benjamin about therapeutic practices rooted in cultural traditions.
10-11 a.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free Legacy Week HBCU: Dee Clemmons
Politician, entrepreneur, and franchise business owner Dee Clemmons hosts this live in person and online webinar “Is Franchising A Path For You?”
2-3 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free
27-AUGUST 3
Artist & Curator Talk
A conversation with Delita Martin and curator Dr. Myrtis Bedolla.
4-5 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Free | See ad on p. 30
Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series - Reimagining Black Female Beauty: The Art of Fabiola
Jean-Louis
Fabiola Jean-Louis is a Haitian artist working in photography, paper textile design, and sculpture.
4-6 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelinstitute.org | Free | See ad on p. 30
MV Film Society Presents MV Documentary Week: Donyale Luna: Supermodel
This film chronicles the remarkable life and career of Donyale Luna, who broke barriers in the fashion industry.
7:30 p.m. | MV Film Society | mvfilmsociety.com | Ticketed
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
Sankofa Festival: Bob Hayden Memoriam Celebration
Rev. Dr. Denise Smart Sears.
12-1 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library - South Lawn Gazebo | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free
Sankofa Festival: Giving Her Her Flowers, Reception and Women’s LIVE Artist Studio
An art exhibition featuring Black women artists celebrating Black women writers with ties to Martha’s Vineyard. Curated by Dana Todd Pope of the Women’s LIVE Artist Studio.
1-3 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free Sankofa Festival: New Orleans Soul Singer Shawan Rice
1-3 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free
Artist & Curator Talk
A conversation with Delita Martin, Dr. Myrtis Bedolla and Dalila Scruggs of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
4 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Free | See ad on p. 8
The Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs. Photo by Jeanna Shepard.
All Island Art Show. Photo by Jeanna Shepard.
WEEK 1: JULY
Featherstone and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Artist & Curator Talk
Martin and Dalila Scruggs, SAAM’s Augusta Savage Curator of African American Art, will discuss Elizabeth Catlett’s art and legacy.
4 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free
Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series - Actors and Activism
The urgency of black arts in today’s America.
4-6 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelinstitute.org | Free
MV Author Series: Joan Nathan, My Life in Recipes & Ruth Reichl, The Paris Novel
Joan Nathan is the author of twelve cookbooks, Ruth Reichl is an American chef, food writer and author. They will be interviewed by Francis Lam, host of The Splendid Table.
7 p.m. | Chilmark Community Center | mvbookfestival.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 13
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival
The 22nd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category.
Various Times | Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs | oakbluffslibrary.org | Ticketed
Sankofa Festival: Author Miles Marshall Lewis
Author of Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar.
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free Sankofa Festival: Poetry workshop with Amina Jordan-Mendez
1-2:00 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free
Sankofa Festival: The Origins & Triumphant Path of Negro Spirituals
Led by Robert Zachary.
2-3 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free August On the Vineyard LAUNCH PARTY
Join us for a celebration to pick up your essential guide to Martha’s Vineyard in August.
3-5 p.m. | Nomans, Oak Bluffs | Free
Sankofa Festival: Godfrey Muwulya African Dance Performance and Workshop In partnership with The Yard.
4-5 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free Sunset Concert Series
Singer Rose Guerin - BYO Picnic & Chairs.
6-7:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
Japanese lanterns light the night on Illumination Night. Photo by Mark Alan Lovewell
27-AUGUST 3
Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest - Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley Two Funny Mamas
Nothing is off limits when these two funny ladies combine stand-up comedy with a podcast.
7:30 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | marthasvineyardcomedy.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 5
Ongoing Events...
JULY 27 - AUGUST 2
Polar Bears of Martha’s Vineyard
Take a plunge in the ocean with the historic group and rejuvenate your mind and body. Daily except Sunday.
7:30 a.m. | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | Free JULY 27-AUGUST 2
Morning Yoga at the Inkwell
Daily yoga with Christopher Sims.
8 a.m. daily | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | inkwellyoga.com | Free JULY 27, 30, 31
Miss Maybelline’s Nocturnal Flights of Fancy
A play from playwright, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson about a spirited centenarian and lifelong Oak Bluffs resident who forges a friendship with an autistic teenaged neighbor staring Tonye Patano as Miss Maybelline.
7 p.m. | MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven | mvplayhouse.org | Ticketed | See ad on p. 12
JUL Y 28 - SEPT 1
Delita Martin “Sometimes My Blues Change Color” with Guest Curator Dr. Myrtis Bedolla
Various Times | Featherstone Center for the Arts | featherstoneart.org | Free | See ad on p. 8
JUL Y 29 - AUGUST 1
Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest: D’Lai, Ryan Davis, Tacarra Williams
8 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | marthasvineyardcomedy.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 5
JULY 29 - AUGUST 3
HBCU Legacy Week: Vineyard Sound Presents Midsummer Concert
9 a.m. -11 p.m. | Eleven Circuit | Free AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 4
Northeastern University Black Alumni Weekend
Various times | Various locations | alumni.northeastern.edu/bawv | Ticketed | See ad on p. 31 AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 18
Progeny
Featuring stone carvings of African master sculptors and artwork by the late Fred McAlpin, Jr. and daughter, Derede McAlpin, Esquire.
10-6 p.m. Tues-Sat., 11-4 p.m. Sun | Mariposa Museum, Oak Bluffs | mariposamuseum.org | Ticketed
AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 4
Sankofa Festival: A Celebration of African American Literature and Culture
The Oak Bluffs Public Library hosts speakers, writers, scholars, artists and performers during the first weekend in August each year to shine a light on the significant Black literature and culture, which are interwoven into the tapestry of Oak Bluffs history.
Various Times | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free THROUGH SEPTEMBER
MV Museum Exhibit: Sailing to Freedom Maritime Dimensions Of The Underground Railroad
This groundbreaking exhibit uncovers the incredible stories of those enslaved people who sought freedom by sea. 10-5 p.m. | Martha’s Vineyard Museum | mvmuseum.org | Ticketed
WEEK 2: AUGUST
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
Craft and Artisan Fair
The 41st annual MVCMA Craft and Artisan Fair will feature new and returning vendors celebrating the tradition of handmade items.
9-2 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
Sankofa Festival: Children’s Diaspora Porch Stories with Therese Plair
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free Sankofa Festival: Black Forager Walk with Alexis Nelson
1-2 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free Book Talk: Black Homeownership on Martha’s Vineyard
Authors Richard Taylor and Tom Dresser discuss their new book.
2-3 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free
The Moth LIVE
The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show —featuring a musical act— where the storytellers and a host share true personal stories, without notes.
7:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | themoth.org | Ticketed
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Union Chapel Seasonal Sunday Service
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III.
9:45-11 a.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelmv.org | Free | See ad on p. 30 MV Camp Meeting Association Seasonal Sunday Service
Rev. Nancy Kraft.
10-11 a.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
Yoga at the Grange
Practice yoga in the beauty of The Grange an historic post-and-beam building that was built in 1859.
8-9 a.m. | Grange Hall, West Tisbury | vineyardtrust.org | Free All Island Art Show
Artist’s from all over the island display their creative works around the Tabernacle surrounded by the charming cottages of the Campgrounds.
10-3 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | www.mvcma.org | Free “Blues Invasion” by Artist Jerry Prettyman
The series “Blues Invasion” captures the emergence of the blues as a musical art form at the dawn of the 20th century, created by multicultural enslaved people of African descent in the American South. Exhibit until 9/8.
12-4 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Free Cornell University Alumni Meeting
Nataki Corneille, Director, Diversity Alumni Programs.
1:30-4:30 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free Musical Monday @ Featherstone
Live music on an outdoor stage, various artists.
6:30-8 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Ticketed 2nd Annual “Just Another Teen Party That’s Not All White” - Teen Party Teen Party - white attire not required.
8-11 p.m. | The Loft, Oak Bluffs | eventbrite.com | Ticketed
AUGUST 3 - 9
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
The National Museum of African American History Presents a Conversation with Museum Director, Kevin Young
An award-winning poet, author, essayist, and editor, Kevin Young.
10-12 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | nmaahc.si.edu | Free
Morgan State University on MV: African American Heritage Trail Tour
Tour with Dr. Elaine Weintraub and Morgan Alum/Author Joycelyn Coleman.
10-11:30 a.m. | Outside the Oak Bluffs Ferry Terminal | morganonmv.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 9
Edgartown Village Market
Farm fresh produce, flowers, and provisions and one-of-a-kind artisanal goods.
10-2 p.m. | Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown | edgartownvillagemarket.com | Free
Campground Walking Tour
Step into History with the MVCMA Walking Tours.
11-12:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Ticketed
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
24th Annual Gingerbread Cottage Tour
The only day each year that several privately owned campground cottages are open to the public! 10-3 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Ticketed
Union Chapel Free Noon Concert Series
Jazz music with Jeremy Berlin & Eric Johnson.
12-1 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelmv.org | Free Morgan on MV: South Beach with the Sims
Bring your beach chair to hang out at one of the most popular beaches on the Island.
2-4 p.m. | South Beach | morganonmv.com | Free | See ad on p. 9
Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series
Economic Mobility as a Pathway to Health Equity.
3:30-5 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelinstitute.org | Free | See ad on p. 30
Casino Soiree with The Cottagers!
Annual Soiree fundraiser to benefit The Cottagers, Inc. Dancing, food & drinks, casino fun.
4-7 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | thecottagersincofmv.org | Ticketed | See ad on p. 10
Charles Ogletree Free Public Forum Series
When We Vote: Why it Matters.
5:30-7 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelinstitute.org | Free | See ad on p. 30
18+ College Back 2 School Party
Meetup before heading back to college for party vibes MV style.
10 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Loft | eventbrite.com | Ticketed, 18+
Morehouse College Legacy of Light Soiree
A soiree featuring a New England clambake, complimentary libations, DJ & dancing.
6 p.m. | Private Home, Oak Bluffs | houseonthevineyard.com | Ticketed
Community Sing Along
Beatles Theme! A fun (and free) sing-a-long for everyone!
7:30-8:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
WEEK 2: AUGUST
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
Morgan State University on MV: Arts in Oak Bluffs
11-1 p.m. | RSVP for location | morganonmv.com | Free, must register | See ad on p. 9
SpelHouse HBCU SILENT Beach Party
Join us for a Silent Day Party on the Inkwell. DJ Tron will spin summertime tunes, while you dance.
1:30-5:30 p.m. | Inkwell Beach | houseonthevineyard.com | Ticketed
3rd Annual “Evening of Community and Purpose with Former Attorney General Eric Holder”
Featuring best selling authors Dr. Sharon Malone, Michele Norris and Nicole Avant.
5-7 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | unionchapelinstitute.org | Free State of the University - Morgan State
Address with Morgan State University President, Dr. David Wilson.
6-9 p.m. | Farm Neck Golf Club | morganonmv.com | Free, must register | See ad on p. 9
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
Morning Ritual at The Inkwell
Honoring Mike Brown and those we’ve lost during the fight for liberation.
6:15 a.m. | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | M4BL.link/M4BLonmv | Ticketed | See ad on p. 11
The REP Party
Be sure to “REPresent” your school, fraternity or sorority and be ready to dance all night long.
10-1:30 p.m. | Eleven Circuit | houseonthevineyard.com | Ticketed
Morgan State University on MV: Inkwell Beach Party
Join us for a beach day with Morgan State alum.
2-4 p.m. | Inkwell Beach | morganonmv.com | Free | See ad on p.9
Salute to Black Queer Expression
Featuring Tre’vall Anderson, Raquel Willis, and Tashira Halyard.
5-6:30 p.m. | The Barn, Bowl & Bistro, Oak Bluffs | M4BL.link/M4BLonmv | See ad on p. 11
Sunset Concert Series
Dukes of Circuit - BYO Picnic & Chairs.
6-7:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest - Deon Cole
Comedian, actor, screenwriter Deon Cole best-known for his role in Black-ish.
7 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | marthasvineyardcomedy.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 5
Morgan State University: “ORANGE OUT” @ Nomans
Wear orange and meet other Morgan State alum.
7-9 p.m. | Nomans, Oak Bluffs | morganonmv.com | Free, must register | See ad on p. 9
Polar Bears at Inkwell. Photo by Jeanna Shepard
AUGUST 3 - 9
Dance Theatre of Harlem Presents: Dancing in the Streets
Set to the sounds of Motown Soul, and more, all ages and skills can participate in the fun and express themselves in a Soul Train line.
8 p.m. | Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs | dancetheatreofharlem | Free
Ongoing Events...
AUGUST 3 - 9
Polar Bears of Martha’s Vineyard
Take a plunge in the ocean with the historic group and rejuvenate your mind and body. Daily except Sunday.
7:30 a.m.,except Sunday | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | Free JULY 3 - AUGUST 9
Yoga at the Inkwell
Daily yoga with Christopher Sims.
8 p.m. | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | inkwellyoga.com | Free AUGUST 3 & 7
West Tisbury Farmers Market
The oldest and largest farmers market on the Island.
9-12 p.m. | MV Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury | wtfmarket.org | Free AUGUST 3 - 9
Miss Maybelline’s Nocturnal Flights of Fancy
A play from playwright, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson about a spirited centenarian and lifelong Oak Bluffs resident who forges a friendship with an autistic teenaged neighbor staring Tonye Patano as Miss Maybelline.
7 p.m. | MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven | mvplayhouse.org | Ticketed | See ad on p. 12
AUGUST 4 - 11
Morgan State on the Vineyard
6th annual alumni gathering.
Various Times | Various locations | morganonmv.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 9 AUGUST 8 - 9
Built on Stilts
Annual dance forum with music, theater, poetry readings, comedy, circus acts, appropriate for all ages.
8 p.m. | Union Chapel | builtonstilts.org | Free AUGUST 5 - 8
Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest - B Cole, Joe Clair, Marsha
Join Damon Williams and his comedic friends at the 13th annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest showcasing some of the best and brightest comedians on the circuit.
8 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | marthasvineyardcomedy.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 5 AUGUST 8 - 10
Dance Theatre of Harlem: Adult Master Classes with The Yard
Master Classes follow the standard form of warm-up at the barre, center work, and movement across the floor. Open to intermediate and advanced-level dancers, ages 16 and up.
8 p.m. | Vineyard Arts Project | dancetheatreofharlem | Ticketed THROUGH AUGUST 10
Art Exhibit: Paintings and Poetry in Harmony by Artist Harry Seymour
Art and poetry show by Vineyard Artist Harry Seymour. MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven | mvplayhouse.org | Free
WEEK 3: AUGUST
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
STEM to the Stars: The New Space Economy
Meet black astronauts including Dr. Bernard Harris and learn about the space economy.
12-2 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free
Marthas Vineyard Black Book Festival
An inaugural celebration of Black literary excellence with author showcases, panel discussions, appetizers & refreshments.
2:30-8 p.m. | The Island Inn Event & Conference Center, Oak Bluffs | www.mvbbf.com | Ticketed
Charly Palmer Art Opening
Opening Reception for renowned artist Charly Palmer.
7 p.m. | Knowhere Art Gallery, Oak Bluffs | knowhereart.com | Free Miss Maybelline’s Nocturnal Flights of Fancy
A play from playwright, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson about a spirited centenarian and lifelong Oak Bluffs resident who forges a friendship with an autistic teenaged neighbor staring Tonye Patano as Miss Maybelline.
7 p.m. | MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven | mvplayhouse.org | Ticketed | See ad on p. 12
Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest - Deon Cole
Comedian, actor, screenwriter Deon Cole best-known for his role in Black-ish.
7 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | marthasvineyardcomedy.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 5
Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival
Various premieres, screenings and panel discussions.
Various Times | Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs | mvaaff.com | Ticketed
Niantic Park PLAY Day Tennis Clinics with Black Girls Tennis Club - All welcome
Hands-on tennis experience with clinics and open play sessions, catering to families, youth, and adult play.
9-1 p.m. | Niantic Park, Oak Bluffs | mvaaff.com | Free
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Union Chapel Seasonal Sunday Service
Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley.
9:45-11 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelmv.org | Free | See ad on p. 30
MV Camp Meeting Association Seasonal Sunday Service
Father Raymond B. Malm.
9:30-11 a.m. | The Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free Festival of Worship in Word and Song with Rev. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Mark Miller & Isreal Houghton
Annual worship collaboration from First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, MV Camp Meeting Association and Union Chapel.
1:00 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | unionchapelmv.org | Free Jazz on the Vineyard
Featurting Grammy award winning artist Samara Joy.
2-6 p.m. | The Tisbury Tashmoo Spring Building, Vineyard Haven | mjazzonthevineyard.org | Ticketed | See ad on p. 4
Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series
The D9: Uniting our Voices, Uniting Our Vote.
5-7 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelinstitute.org | Free | See ad on p. 30
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
Yoga at the Grange
Practice yoga in the beauty of The Grange an historic post-and-beam building that was built in 1859.
AUGUST 10 - 16
8-9 a.m. | Grange Hall, West Tisbury | vineyardtrust.org | Free
A Decade on Enacting Change Midday Reception
11a.m. -1 p.m. | Private Residence | M4BL.link/M4BLonmv | Ticketed | See ad on p. 11
Musical Monday @ Featherstone
Live music on an outdoor stage, various artists.
6:30-8 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Ticketed Soulfest - Comedy Show
Featuring Capone, Barbara Carlyle, Lawrence Killebrew, Hosted by Corey Manning.
5:30 p.m. | Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center | marthasvineyardsoulfest.com | Ticketed
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
Campground Walking Tour
Step into History with the MVCMA Walking Tours.
11-12:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Ticketed
Ms. On Martha’s
A conversation between Ms. Foundation president & CEO Terea C. Younger and Byllye Avery, founder of Black Women’s Health Imperative.
5 p.m. | Grange Hall, West Tisbury | msfoundationforwomen.salsalabs.org | Free | See ad on p. 12 Soulfest Concert
Featuring Raheem Devaughn, Kevin Ross, Angelena Hightower, Mike Rollins and Friends.
5:30 p.m. | Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center | marthasvineyardsoulfest.com | Ticketed
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
YLE: Pathways to Opportunities
The event nurtures the potential of young individuals, fostering growth, and creating pathways to success.
10-2 p.m. | The Island Inn | zeffy.com | Ticketed Lantern Painting
Bring your kids to the library to paint lanterns!
10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free National Medical Fellowships Presents: Conversations of Consequence
A conversation with Michellene Davis, esq. and Dr. Cynthia Carter.
2 p.m. | RSVP for location | atoich@nmfonline.org | Ticketed Jewnior Fest
Art, music, bbq, games, a celebration of Jewish pride and community.
3-6 p.m. | Island Alpaca Farm | jewniorfest.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 6
Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series
DEI in a Divided America: Where Do We Go From Here?
4-6 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelinstitute.org | Free | See ad on p. 30 GRAND ILLUMINATION!
A magical night when thousands of colorful Japanese lanterns decorating gingerbread cottages light up the night.
7:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free 2024 LIGHTS OFF: Illumination Night After Hours
Illumination is over and now it’s time to party!
10 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Loft | eventbrite.com | Ticketed, 21+
WEEK 3: AUGUST
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
Annual pINKWELL Beach Party
All day | Oak Bluffs Town Beach | Free
Bison On The Vineyard: Affirmative Action & Beyond
Discussion about Affirmative Action with Howard University alumni.
10-11:30 a.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Ticketed
Remembering Mike Brown: 10 Years Since Ferguson
4-5:30 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | MB4L.link/M4BLonmv | Free | See ad on p. 11
Livingston Taylor in Concert
American singer song-writer and folk musician.
7:30 p.m. | MV Film Society | mvfilmsociety.com | Ticketed
MV Soulfest/pINKWELL After Party
Featuring DJ Kenny G & DJ Ronnie Ruff.
9:30 p.m. | 11 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs | marthasvineyardsoulfest.com | Ticketed
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
Bison On The Vineyard: Mental Health
Discussion about Mental Health, What Can Be Done to Help?
10-11:30 a.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | oakbluffslibrary.org | Free
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish Live
6:30-8 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Ticketed Psychic Comedy Show
Jon Stetson: Psychic, Mind-blowing Comedy Show.
7:30 p.m. | MV Film Society | mvfilmsociety.com | Ticketed FIREWORKS!
Annual fireworks display in Oak Bluffs.
8 p.m. | Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs | oakbluffsma.gov | Free
Ongoing Events...
AUGUST 10 - 16
Polar Bears of Martha’s Vineyard
Take a plunge in the ocean with the historic group and rejuvenate your mind and body. Daily except Sunday.
7:30 a.m., except Sunday | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | Free Yoga at the Inkwell
Daily yoga with Christopher Sims.
8 p.m. | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | inkwellyoga.com | Free AUGUST 10 & 14
West Tisbury Farmers Market
The oldest and largest farmers market on the Island.
9-12 p.m. | MV Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury | wtfmarket.org | Free AUGUST 15 - 18
The 162nd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show & Fair
A four day island institutional event featuring rides, games, contests and fun.
Various Times | Ag Hall, West Tisbury | summerexecworkshop.com | Ticketed
AUGUST 10 - 16
AUGUST 16 - 18
CUP’s 3rd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Summit
Council of Urban Professioals hosts panels, networking and community building.
Various | The Island Inn, Oak Bluffs | cupusa.org | Ticketed
AUGUST 13 - 15
7th annual Black Economic Forum
The Forum will convene Black corporate executives, philanthropists, scholars, and more to network, ideate and collaborate on efforts to advance Black economic development.
Various Times | Farm Neck, Oak Bluffs | summerexecworkshop.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 9
AUGUST 12 - 15
Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest: Various Acts
Marvin Dixon, Just Vesh, Timmy Hall.
8 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | marthasvineyardcomedy.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 5
AUGUST 16 - 17
Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest: D.L. Hughley
8 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | marthasvineyardcomedy.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 5
Oak Bluffs Fireworks. Photo by Larry Glick
WEEK 4: AUGUST
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
U.S. Airforce Band Concert
The band incorporates a wide repertoire of jazz and fusion, from big band swing to cutting-edge contemporary music.
7-8:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free Power 100 10th Annual All White Summer Soiree
Music and dancing.
9:30 p.m. | Eleven Circuit, Oak Bluffs | eventbrite.com | Ticketed
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Union Chapel Seasonal Sunday Service
Rev. Danté Quick, PhD.
9:45-11 a.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelmv.org | Free | See ad on p. 30 MV Camp Meeting Association Seasonal Sunday Service
Father Robert Joerger.
9:30-11 a.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
Film: Taking Sides
Film followed by talk with director István Szabó
3 p.m. | MV Film Society | mvfilmsociety.com | Ticketed
Film: My Father’s Name
Film followed by talk with the director, Susanna Styron, and Henry Louis Gates Jr.
7:30 p.m. | MV Film Society | mvfilmsociety.com | Ticketed
MV Author Series: Michele Norris in Conversation with Shonda Rhimes
Journalist Michele Norris will be interviewed about her book Our Hidden Conversations by producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes.
7 p.m. | Chilmark Community Center | mvbookfestival.com | Ticketed | See ad on p. 13
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
Yoga at The Grange
Practice yoga in the beauty of The Grange an historic post-and-beam building that was built in 1859.
8-9 a.m. | Grange Hall, West Tisbury | vineyardtrust.org | Free
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
Campground Walking Tour
Step into History with the MVCMA Walking Tours!
11-12:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Ticketed
Contra Dancing
Live contra music and dancing to celebrate Grange Hall.
6:30-9 p.m. | Grange Hall, West Tisbury | vineyardtrust.org | Free
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
Cookbook Author and Podcaster, Dan Pashman
Award-winning producer of The Sporkful, pasta-shape investor, and author Dan Pashman with editor of Cook the Vineyard and cookbook author Susie Middleton
4-5:30 p.m. | Sailing Camp, Vineyard Haven | calendar.vineyardgazette.com | Ticketed
AUGUST 17 - 26
Community Sing Along
Broadway Show Tunes theme! A fun sing-a-long for everyone!
7:30-8:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series
A Blueprint for Belonging: Designing.
4-6 p.m. | Union Chapel | unionchapelinstitute.org | Free | See ad on p. 30
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Live music on an outdoor stage.
6:30-8 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Ticketed
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Vineyard Sound Presents: Farewell Concert
Martha’s Vineyard Accapella Group.
7 p.m. | Old Whaling Church | vineyardsound.org | Free
MONDAY, AUGUST 26
Musical Monday @ Featherstone
Live music on an outdoor stage, various artists.
6:30-8 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Ticketed
Ongoing Events...
AUGUST 17 - 26
Polar Bears of Martha’s Vineyard
Take a plunge in the ocean with the historic group and rejuvenate your mind and body. Daily except Sunday.
7:30 a.m., except Sunday | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | Free AUGUST 17 - 26
Yoga at the Inkwell
Daily yoga with Christopher Sims.
8 p.m. | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | inkwellyoga.com | Free AUGUST 17 & 21
West Tisbury Farmers Market
The oldest and largest farmers market on the Island.
9-12 p.m. | MV Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury | wtfmarket.org | Free AUGUST 22 - SEPTEMBER 14
Billy Baloo
A musical tale of love, gold, and beavers!
7 p.m. | MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven | mvplayhouse.org | Ticketed AUGUST 17, 18, 19
Built on Stilts
A dance forum with music, theater, poetry readings, comedy, circus acts, appropriate for all ages.
8 p.m. | Union Chapel | builtonstilts.org | Free
W EEK 5: AUG. 24 - SEPT. 1
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Union Chapel Seasonal Sunday Service
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh.
9:45-11 a.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | unionchapelmv.org | Free MV Camp Meeting Association Seasonal Sunday Service
Rev. Dr. Marvin Anthony Moss.
9:30-11 a.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
MONDAY, AUGUST 26
Yoga at the Grange
Practice yoga in the beauty of The Grange an historic post-and-beam building that was built in 1859.
8-9 a.m. | Grange Hall, West Tisbury | vineyardtrust.org | Free
Musical Monday @ Featherstone
Live music on an outdoor stage, various artists.
6:30-8 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Ticketed
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
Campground Walking Tour
Step into History with the MVCMA Walking Tours.
11-12:30 p.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Ticketed
Edgartown Village Market
Farm fresh produce, flowers, and provisions and one-of-a-kind artisanal goods.
10-2 p.m. | Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown | edgartownvillagemarket.com | Free
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Live music outside, bring a blanket or chairs.
6:30-8 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | featherstoneart.org | Ticketed
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
MV Camp Meeting Association Seasonal Sunday Service
Sunday Service - interdenominational and all are welcome. This week Rabbi Benjamin Weiner.
9:30-11 a.m. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | mvcma.org | Free
Ongoing Events...
AUGUST 24 - 31
Yoga at the Inkwell
Daily yoga with Christopher Sims.
8 p.m. | Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs | inkwellyoga.com | Free AUGUST 24 & 28
West Tisbury Farmers Market
The oldest and largest farmers market on the Island.
9-12 p.m. | MV Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury | wtfmarket.org | Free AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 14
Billy Baloo
A musical tale of love, gold, and beavers!
7 p.m. | MV Playhouse, Vineyard Haven | mvplayhouse.org | Ticketed
