Events & Entertainment

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route from page 29

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 haunted spots. $25; $20 for 65+; teens $15; $10 for 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 whjamieson@gmail.com

SUNDAY, JULY 16

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

9 to 9:30 AM - Half-Hour Hayrides at Bartlett’s Farm

A fun ride for families on the go. Hayrides are 30-minutes long. Kids can add a sticker book and do the scavenger hunt for $5. For ages 3 & up with parent. $35; under 2 free. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com or 508-228-9403. ., .

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

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 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.

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.

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Tickets: WalkNantucket.com

3 to 6 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Steely Dead at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

4 PM - Blithe Spirit by White Heron Theatre

True love is eternal, for better...and worse. Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit is a Spirited Classic Directed by Skip Greer at the White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org

5 to 7 PM - Baskets & Bubbly Annual Fundraiser

This annual event raises funds to support the island craft of Nantucket lightship baskets with a Celebration Under the Whale in the Whaling Museum, accompanied by an online auction through July 17. Tickets & auction at nha.org

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Free Concert by Washington National Cathedral Choir

“Happy Anniversary Mr. Byrd.” Join the Nantucket Community Music Center in the First Congregational Church to celebrate the life & music of William Byrd. Concert is free, but reserve a seat at nantucketmusic.org

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Beginners Ukulele Drop-In: Free

Learn how to tune and play basic chords. No instrument? No problem. NCMC has a few you can use. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Center Street.

6 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: The Dunbars

Live concert at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.

6:30 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuck- ernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - Free Concert: Curtis On Tour

Come to the Great Hall of the Atheneum for an evening of enchanting music with Curtis on Tour. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 to 8 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 haunted spots. $25; $20 for 65+; teens $15; $10 for 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 whjamieson@gmail.com

MONDAY, JULY 17

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

8 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. whjamieson@gmail.com or 774-325-8972

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9 to 11 AM - WGA on Strike

Join us in the Atheneum Garden to support the writers strike! Strike gathering will continue all summer until writers get a fair deal! You never know who will show up... Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Dinosaur Habitats for Ages 3-6

During this class, kids start by excavating & digging for a dinosaur! Then they design & create a habitat for their new dinos using a variety of materials & mixed media. $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

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 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 to 11:30 AM - Family Sailor’s Valentines for Ages 5+

Create your own version of a sailors’ valentine by decorating a small Shaker-style box or picture frame. All of supplies provided. Adult must remain with child for entire program. Pre-register at Mariamitchell.org

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: Herb Sachets: for Ages 5-12

Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Combine your own blend of dried herbs, inspired by the Oldest House Kitchen Garden in a hand decorated muslin sachet. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

11 AM to 12 PM - Working with Clay for Ages 6+ continued on page 43

Your child will learn various sculpting techniques from a professional ceramist while creating bowls, planters, garden bells, coasters, candle holders, and much more. $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

11 AM to 12 PM - Bug Bonanza with Maria Mitchell Assn. for Ages 4+

Find out what insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, & trees of Nantucket. Collect insects like a scientist & learn about their behaviors before we release them. Pre-registration recommended at 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.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.

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Brother Other at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Free Meet the Artist: Eliot Fisk

Meet classical guitarist Eliot Fisk at this casual evening in the Atheneum, 1 India Street before their Tuesday evening concert in St. Paul’s Church.

A Nantucket Musical Arts Society event

6 PM - Harborview Concert Series Presents: Foggy Roots

Island reggae band Foggy Roots plays favorites & greatest hits from a variety of artists and genres. Cash bar and lite snacks available. Tickets $25 (+service fee) at NantucketDreamland.org; age 12 & under free with adult.

6 to 7 PM - Live Music with Jacob Butler

Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

7:30 PM - Blithe Spirit by White Heron Theatre

True love is eternal, for better...and worse. Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit is a Spirited Classic Directed by Skip Greer at the White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 haunted spots. $25; $20 for 65+; teens $15; $10 for 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 whjamieson@gmail.com

9 PM - Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory

Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Two sessions: 9 to 9:45 pm & 9:45 PM to 10:30 pm. Pre-registration recommended. $22 for adults, $12 for children. MariaMitchell.org

TUESDAY, JULY 18

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

8 to 9:30 AM - Flower Picking Hayride Tours

Enjoy island beauty at Bartlett’s Farm: pick bouquets in the fields with the help of Fernanda & her flower staff. Clippers provided & bouquets will be delivered back to the market after the tour. $85, $50 for 6-12, 5 & under free. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

8:30 AM - Nantucket in Bloom Walk

A 2-mile, nonstop, exercise walk, with historic commentary past historic mansions and the most beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. whjamieson@gmail.com

774-325-8972

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9 to 11 AM - Marine Ecology Field Trip

Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life during this program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. $30 per participant. Register at 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Sensory Sandbox Under the Sea for Ages 2-6

Perfect for little hands! Children will strengthen fine motor skills in this class that encourages sensory development, creativity, & independent play! Kids will make Kinetic Sand in their Sandboxes & then will play with different objects they have painted & created! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Music in the Morning

Fun songs & singing games. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

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: Scratch Board Scrimshaw: for Ages 5-12

Learn about Nantucket history through guided craft activities. Try your hand at creating an original design on scratchboard “tooth”. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

11 AM to 12 PM - Sailor’s Valentine for Ages 6+

This popular shell craft dates back to the 1830s. Sailors on long voyages would make a Sailor’s Valentine to give to their loved ones. Children will make these decorative pieces with a variety of tiny shells: designing boxes, wall hangings, ornaments, or trays. $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

11 AM to 12 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at MariaMitchell.org $15

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 - Island Tours’ Signature Historic Tour

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.

2 to 4 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Tickets at 508-4227466 or at WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Brother Other at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Teen Trivia Night

Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens and tweens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise continued on page 44

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.