“I Love Rock and Roll...”

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket continues to bring its gleeful production of the mixtape musical Rock of Ages to the Bennett Hall Stage. A touch cheesy and a whole lot of fun, this Broadway hit will have you tapping your feet and joining in on your favorite tunes.

Rock of Ages takes audiences back to a time of 80s rock anthems by bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and more. This five-time Tony Award-nominated musical tells the story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip. But when the bar where rock reigns supreme is set to be demolished, it’s up to these wannabe rockers and their friends to save the day and the music. Rock of Ages’ electric score features so many favorites, including: “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and more!

This TWN production is showing Tuesday through Saturday through August 26. Tickets for Rock of Ages are on sale now at theatrenantucket.org. And save the date of August 20 for Theatre Workshop’s What a Feeling benefit celebration.

6:30/7am: Send Uncle John (super early riser) to pick up coffee and breakfast at 45 Surfside

11am: Ride bikes to Surfside Beach. Along the way, stop at 45 Surfside. Grab lunch and smoothies.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

STORYWALK: WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A ROCK?

Stop by the Atheneum garden and check out the new StoryWalk: What Can You Do

With a Rock by Pat Zietlow Miller. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com.

Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s during the Whaling Era & see remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Unique outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more. Outside on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road; free shuttle departs from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10 AM to 5 PM - Hands on History: Collage Postcards for Ages 5-12

Learn about Nantucket history through guided craft activities. Create a souvenir using cut paper collage to create a one-of-a-kind postcard. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

11 AM to 12 PM - Getting Slime-y for Ages 6+

This class is all things messy: kids will make their own batch of Slime while learning about measurements & the science behind slime making. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we take care of the mess! $58. Reserve a spot at BarnabysNantucket.com ~ 508-680-1553

11 AM to 3 PM - NHA Free Summer Site Series

Join Historical Assn. at the Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill for family friendly crafts, demos, & talks that bring the unique history of each site to life. nha.org

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. ., .

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington st. or at Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

12 PM - Free Noonday Concert

Organ recital by Isaiah Williams in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 11 Orange St.

12 PM - Free Tour of Brant Point Hatchery

Tours last 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions at the end. Parking can be challenging: it’s best to walk to the hatchery at Brant Point Beach. Sign up at linktr.ee/NRD_ACK

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

1 to 2:30 PM - Book Signing with Lauren Fornes & Meredith Hanson

Meet the author and the illustrator of Magic Eyes at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.