Island Fun & Shopping

Boston Pops on Nantucket Annual Concert on Jetties Beach

August 12, 2023

Women + Wellness at Jetties Beach

Michael Cavanaugh will take the stage as the special musical guest at the 2023 annual Boston Pops on Nantucket, signing the music of Elton John & more alongside the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra.Tickets are on sale now: General Admission Adults $30; Kids $10 (under age 5 are admitted free). For special reserved seating, call 508-825-8250. nantuckethospital.org/Pops

Maria Mitchell Association Stargazer Gala

Thursday, July 27 at 6 pm

An incredible night under the stars

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Buy your tickets now!

Caravan with us to the shores of Polpis Harbor, where we will dine and dance under the very stars that have guided the explorers before us. Dance to musical guest stars Fleetwood Macked, enjoy delicious food by Island Kitchen, and stargaze with our professional astronomers. Tickets are available at mariamitchell.org

Nantucket by Design

August 2-5, 2023

Annual Design Show to Benefit NHA

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Call or visit nha.org for tickets

At the height of Nantucket’s summer season, the NHA celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging lectures, previewing an antique show, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings. NANTUCKET BY DESIGN is held this year from August 2 to 5. Don’t miss this in-person, unforgettable experience featuring Ashley Hicks, Martina Mondadori, Stacey Bewkes, Steele Marcoux, India Hicks, Wambui Ippolito, Thomas Jayne, and Nicholas Varney. Tickets at nha.org or by calling the Nantucket Historical Association at 508-228-1894. nha.org

Nantucket Comedy Festival

Four Fun-Filled Performances

July 13, 14, & 15, 2023 in the Dreamland Theatre

THE NANTUCKET COMEDY FESTIVAL is back on ACK! Three fun-filled days starting with Ladies of Laughter on Opening Night featuring nationally headlining female comedians. This event on July 13 is for ladies and gentlemen, so make it a date night or bring your friends. Friday, July 14, starts with the hilarious Stand Up & Learn Student Performances at 5 pm and continues at 7 pm with a night of Comedy All-Stars featuring top comics we all know & love. The 2023 COMEDY FESTIVAL ends Saturday, July 15 with the every-popular Comedy Smackdown: Boston vs. New York. Get your tickets now at nantucketcomedy.com The Nantucket Comedy Festival is a non-profit organization that uses comedy to empower, engage, and inspire through its annual festival and the year-round Stand Up & Learn™ workshops. nantucketcomedy.com

NHA Summer Site Series

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Crafts, demos, & talks every Thursday 11am-3pm Your portal to Nantucket history

New location every week: see our ad for details

No trip to Nantucket is complete without learning about our island’s history with the NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. Every Thursday during July, join the NHA staff from 11 am to 3 pm for FREE and family-friendly craft activities, demonstrations, and talks that bring the history of each site to life!

• July 13: Gather at the Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill

• July 20: Gather at the Old Goal, 15R Vestal Street

• July 27: Gather at Greater Light, 8 Howard Street nha.org

Swim Across America

July 22 at Jetties Beach

Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA began as a relay swim from Nantucket to Hyannis and has evolved into 16 open water swims and dozens of pool swims around the country. We are continuing the tradition of SAA on Nantucket with another swim this July 22, 2023! Join swimmers at a gorgeous venue for a day to remember this July and be a part of this landmark event this summer! Kids’ Splash, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile, and 1-mile swim options, plus 2 x 2-mile relay and 4-mile swim options on Nantucket’s north shore. Register for OR donate to the Nantucket Open Water Swim at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket

Weekend at the Library

July 20-22

A New Benefit For Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

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1 India Street

Thursday, July 20 to Saturday, July 22, 2023, THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM will host its new major fundraiser Weekend at the Library! – three days of fun for all ages in its historic library building and grounds at 1 India Street. This special weekend kicks off with cocktails & canapes at 6 pm in the Atheneum Garden followed by a special dinner on July 20 in the Great Hall featuring a conversation with David M. Rubenstein, one of the most impressive patriotic philanthropists of our day, with best-selling author, journalist, and historian, Evan Thomas. Friday, July 21, is devoted to Family Fun from 3:30 to 5:30 in the Atheneum Garden, Great Hall, and Weezie Library for Children. On Saturday, July 22, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Lori McKenna will perform an intimate concert in the Atheneum’s Great Hall, followed by a summer bash in the library’s garden. nantucketatheneum.org

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Held in the Dreamland Theatre Lecture Series by Nantucket Cottage Hospital

July 17, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm

Don’t miss the sixth annual NCH Women+Wellness event on Monday, July 17! This year, we’re delighted to welcome renowned cardiac expert Colleen M. Harrington, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital’s Corrigan Women’s Heart Health Program faculty member, as our featured speaker. Dr. Harrington will discuss various topics related to cardiac health for women of all ages, including preventative measures and the sex-specific risk factors for heart diseases in women and men. Primary Care Practitioners from Nantucket Cottage Hospital will join the conversation to share valuable information about on-island resources for cardiac screening, services, and care. This year, with the help of our generous sponsors, the event and valet parking is being offered free of charge but reservations are required: nantuckethospital.org

Summer Photo Sessions

Kathleen Stover Lifestyle Photography

Book your summer vacation family photos today!

508-332-0742 at Brant Point, ‘Sconset, & Miacomet Beach Preserve your Nantucket memories

Say cheese…it’s that time of year again when family is together, the days are longer and memories are made every day! Make this summer count and get your family photos done, taking advantage of the beautiful island as your natural backdrop. Mini sessions and fulllength sessions available. Text or call 508-332-0742.

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

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ROCK OF AGES on stage now! For Tickets: visit our website Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre

THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. ROCK OF AGES, the 5-time Tony Award-nominated musical continues through Aug. 26. It tells the story of a city boy & a small-town girl in a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip. Their 2023 season continues with the Teen Production of GREASE, JAMES GALLAGHER, and ELF THE MUSICAL. AND tickets are now available for a very special one-night show: To Steve With Love, Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim on August 7. Ticket sell fast: buy a season subscription at theatrenantucket.org. TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway! theatrenantucket.org

White Heron Theatre Company

BLITHE SPIRIT: July 10-27

Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

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5 North Water Street

WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s professional Equity theater company. The curtain goes up on BLITHE SPIRIT on July 10 – don’t miss this classic supernatural comedy. Opening July 30 for just 4 performances is CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF, a memoir that moves starring dancer Mimi Quillin, followed by the hilarious Hitch-cockian 39 STEPS opening August 10th. Become a member this season: White Heron’s membership program has the advantages of a traditional theatre subscription with complete flexibility. Memberships may be used by up to 2 people: details at whiteherontheatre.org. Use discount code EARLYTIX and save 10% if you buy before July 10th! Tickets for all performances & special events are available at whiteherontheatre.org or call 508-228-2156. Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make excellent theatre that is truly transformative. whiteherontheatre.org

Thrift Shop

Hospital Thrift Shop

Open for the 2023 season

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17 India Street

Clothing, housewares, furniture & more hospitalthriftshop.org

In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. Visit our website for all 2023 hours

Seconds Shop

Open Daily 10-4, closed Wednesday

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Call about making donations

Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

32 Sparks Avenue

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org

Tours - Bus

Barrett’s Tours

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1-1/2 hr tour; departs daily at 10am, 1 pm, & 3 pm departs from 25 Federal St Private charters available

BARRETT’S TOURS is the oldest tour company on Nantucket. BARRETT’S offers 1-1/2 hour historic tours daily from 25 Federal Street (across from the Visitors Center) at 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. BARRETT’S also has Coach bus service for weddings, clambakes, and large private tours. For more information and reservations, please call 508-228-0174.

Nantucket Island Tours

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Two Great Tours! Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company

Departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St 10 Washington Street

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the largest provider of tours, charters, & transportation services on-island. For more than 70 years, Nantucket Island Tours offers daily tours, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Hop aboard one of our beautiful new air-conditioned buses & meet our experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily, the 75-minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day and the longer, 2-and-a-half-hour Westender Tour which departs daily. You will learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Industry through current day. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, The Village of Sconset, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, The Egan Maritime Museum...and many more beautiful sights. Departures are from 10 Washington Street, The Greenhound Building. Buy tickets in advance at nantucketbustours.com with your HyLine ferry ticket or in-person at 10 Washington Street. Tours sell out daily: advance reservations recommended. nantucketbustours.com

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours with NHA

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Walking Tours by Nantucket Historical Assoc. Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Departs at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Mon.-Sat.

Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at the Historic Homes & Architecture Tour at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Walking tours are offered daily. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

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Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times

Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

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Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours

See calendar for times & where to meet Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. whjamieson@gmail.com

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line

Travel daily; see schedule for times

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Make your reservations online

High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis Straight Wharf

Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed Inter-Island Ferry Service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. With our convenient, daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard! While onboard, enjoy freshly-made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine, and spirits. Visit us online for schedules, reservations, helpful blog posts, and more! hylinecruises.com

Steamship Authority

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

The Trinity Collection

Watches

Open for the 2023 summer season

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

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50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Chronoswiss, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.