Friday, August 3
Antique Show
Fri, Aug 3, 2018
9:00am to 3:00pm
Grange Hall
West Tisbury
The MV Antique Association presents a weekly antique sale, every Friday through early Sept with additional shows Columbus Day and Thanksgiving. Find multi-dealer collections from historical campground homes and farm homesteads to treasures from abroad. Early birds okay.
MV Gospel Fest: Quennel Gaskin & Michael Gayle
Fri, Aug 3, 2018
7:00pm to 9:30pm
Union Chapel
Oak Bluffs
Night one of two! This is the 12th year of bringing the best of Gospel Music to the Island. Arene Lomax, the founder of Gospel in the Vineyard, will be returning with his contingent of great singers for 2 nights only. Night one: don’t miss the virtuoso skills of Quennel Gaskin and the soulful yet powerful sound of Michael Gayle. Quennel Gaskin is a composer, arranger, teacher, and producer. He has been a blessing to a countless number of individuals. Michael Gayle has been sharing his gift of music with the world for more than 25 years. His commitment to his craft has catapulted him to broader horizons. PLUS other special guests TBA. Purcahse tickets online at www.ticketsmv.com
Saturday, August 4
Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018
7 p.m.
MVRHS Oak Bluffs
Come out at watch the MV Sharks play the Worcester Braveheart. This is the Sharks last home game of the 2018 summer season and is the Fan and Host Family Appreciation Night. Game is played at 7 p.m. at the MV Regional High School at 100 Edgartown Vineyard Road. Tickets at gate.
Chilmark Flea in the Meadow Flea Market
Sat, Aug 4, 2018
9:00am to 2:00pm
Chilmark, North Road
Chilmark
The Chilmark Flea Market is the oldest outdoor venue on the island, the “Flea” has evolved into a market like no other. High quality handmade items from Vineyard artists and craftsmen, antiques, imports, and vintage finds. Longest continuous market on the island which has developed into a unique shopping experience. Beautiful outdoor venue for quality art, antiques, clothing, jewelry and more. Food available on site. Located in Meadow on North Road. Use 142 North Rd. on your GPS.
West Tisbury Farmer’s Market
Sat, Aug 4, 2018
9:00am to 12:00pm
Grange Hall
West Tisbury
Enjoy local produce, flowers and more. A perennial favorite for visitors and residents alike. The combination of the brightly colored floral bouquets, the scent of freshly harvested produce, the savory edibles offered and Saturdays’ musical fare all combine to truly create a feast for the senses. They maintain high standards ensuring that all goods sold at the market are made by the vendors and all veggies, fruits and flowers are all island grown. Alongside your favorite marketers you’ll meet new vendors, each with their own marvelous offerings.
Honey Farm Bee Hive Tours
Sat, Aug 4, 2018
9:00am to 10:30am
Ginny Bee Honey Farms
Vineyard Haven
Come along with a bee keeper from Ginny Bee Honey Farms and explore the life of bees. With a small group suit up in bee protective clothing and become a bee keeper for an hour. Tours are setup to teach about the world of bees and how valuable they are to our food. You’ll assist in finding the queen, measuring honey, identifying pollen, and monitoring bee life cycles. With such a hands-on tour you’ll come away with an experience that not many others can brag about. Tour concludes with a taste test of organic honey the Island bees have worked so hard to make. Make sure to bring your cameras as there will be plenty of photo opportunities. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketmv.com
MV Gospel Fest: Lindsey Williams and James Dale
Sat, Aug 4, 2018
7:00pm to 9:30pm
Union Chapel
Oak Bluffs
Final Night! This is the 12th year of bringing the best of Gospel Music to the Island. Arene Lomax, the founder of Gospel in the Vineyard, returns with his contingent of great singers. Night Two: Introducing the chorale majesty of Lindsey Williams and Divine Connection and the Joyful Praise of James Dale and Company. The Divine Connection Music Ministry consists of young and older adults who love GOD’s music and who are sincere in their worship to who GOD is. You will also enjoy the rich gospel sounds of James Dale. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Dale developed a strong love of music early in life. Don’t miss this talented young man as he brings spirit to life in his song. PLUS other special guests to be announced. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketsmv.com
Sunday, August 5
Foxtrot: MVHC Summer Institute Film
Sun, Aug 5, 2018, 7:30pm
MV Hebrew Center
Vineyard Haven
Hailed as “award-winning filmmaking on a fearless level” by Variety, praised as “a formally gorgeous piece of work” by Roger Ebert and recommended by The Atlantic as “a superior piece of cinema worth seeing”, Foxtrot grabs you from the first scene with its uniquely powerful story set around the Israeli Defense Forces. Enhanced by riveting performances, brilliant cinematography and a haunting sound track, this is a film to see, discuss and think about for weeks to come. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketsmv.com
Monday, August 6
World Market Mondays
Mon, Aug 6, 2018
10:00am to 5:00pm
Grange Hall
West Tisbury
Shop for beautiful handmade crafts from around the world and support rural women with no other opportunities. Sisal baskets, art from the children of Mama Bakhita, beautiful quilts from Haiti, Maasai jewelry and gold jewelry from young Indian women, and many other special items from around the world.
Tuesday, August 7
Featherstone Flea & Fine Arts Market
Tue, Aug 7, 2018
9:30am to 2:00pm
Featherstone Center for the Arts
Oak Bluffs
The Featherstone Center for the Arts will host vendors who will sell fine art, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothing and crafts. Hours are from 9:30 am until 2 pm unless it rains.
MVYradio Summer Porch Concert Series
Tues. Aug. 7, 2018
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Harbor View Hotel, Porch
Edgartown
Enjoy the acoustic tunes of Izzy Heltai. Mr. Heltai is a folk singer-songwriter from Boston, MA. Mr. Heltai concentrates on storytelling with emotional and sonic resonance; he accomplishes what’s at the heart of all successful storytelling—invoking the familiar, while capturing familiarity in a way that is unique, in a way that is specific to Mr. Heltai. 2018 marks the release of his debut EP, Sweet Apathy. Free. Info at www.mvyradio.com
Wednesday, August 8
West Tisbury Farmer’s Market
Wed, Aug 8, 2018
9:00am to 12:00pm
Grange Hall
West Tisbury
Enjoy local produce, flowers and more. A perennial favorite for visitors and residents alike. The combination of the brightly colored floral bouquets, the scent of freshly harvested produce, the savory edibles offered and Saturdays’ musical fare all combine to truly create a feast for the senses. They maintain high standards ensuring that all goods sold at the market are made by the vendors and all veggies, fruits and flowers are all island grown. Alongside your favorite marketers you’ll meet new vendors, each with their own marvelous offerings.
Chilmark Flea in the Meadow Flea Market
Wed, Aug 8, 2018
9:00am to 2:00pm
Chilmark, North Road
Chilmark
The Chilmark Flea Market is the oldest outdoor venue on the island, the “Flea” has evolved into a market like no other. High quality hand made items from Vineyard artists and craftsmen, antiques, imports, and vintage finds. Longest continuous market on the island which has developed into a unique shopping experience. Beautiful outdoor venue for quality art, antiques, clothing, jewelry and more. Food available on site. Located in Meadow on North Road. Use 142 North Rd. on your GPS
Honey Farm Bee Hive Tours
Wed, Aug 8, 2018
4:00pm to 5:45pm
Ginny Bee Honey Farms
Vineyard Haven
Come along with a bee keeper from Ginny Bee Honey Farms and explore the life of bees. With a small group suit up in bee protective clothing and become a bee keeper for an hour. Tours are setup to teach about the world of bees and how valuable they are to our food. You’ll assist in finding the queen, measuring honey, identifying pollen, and monitoring bee life cycles. With such a hands-on tour you’ll come away with an experience that not many others can brag about. Tour concludes with a taste test of organic honey the Island bees have worked so hard to make. Make sure to bring your cameras as there will be plenty of photo opportunities. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketsmv.com
Thursday, August 9
Built on Stilts
Thu, Aug 9, 2018, 5:30pm
Union Chapel
Oak Bluffs
What began in 1997 as a one-night concert featuring the work of seven dance choreographers has since ballooned into a week-long extravaganza reflecting the island’s remarkable artistic spirit. It now programs dance, theater, spoken-word, comedy, music and more conceived by over forty groups from near and far representing a broad array of styles by performers of all ages. The festival’s all-inclusive philosophy has attracted an enormous range of choreographic sophistication and technical ability, defining Built on Stilts by its collective energy and creative output, as a home in which professional participants are free to experiment and fledgling performers can discover the joy of making dances. Free
Music in the Square
Thu, Aug 9, 2018, 6:00pm
Eisenhauer Gallery
Edgartown
Steven Rattner: What the hell is going on? MVHC Summer Institute Speaker Series
Thu, Aug 9, 2018, 7:30pm
MV Hebrew Center
Vineyard Haven
As America’s “car czar,” Steven Rattner led the Obama Administration’s successful effort to restructure and rescue the automobile industry after the 2008 financial collapse. He later chronicled that work in his book, Overhaul. He now serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Willett Advisors LLC, the investment arm for former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s personal and philanthropic assets. In addition, he is a contributing op-ed writer for The New York Times and serves as economic analyst on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. From 2000 to 2009 he was Managing Principal of Quadrangle Group LLC, a private investment firm with more than $6 billion in assets under management. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketsmv.com
Friday, August 10
Antique Show
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
9:00am to 3:00pm
Grange Hall
West Tisbury
The MV Antique Association presents a weekly antique sale, every Friday through early Sept with additional shows Columbus Day and Thanksgiving. Find multi-dealer collections from historical campground homes and farm homesteads to treasures from abroad. Early birds okay.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Harbor View Hotel
Edgartown
Clergy Conversations: Refresh, Renew and Revive
Join Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., Pastor Phyllis Hilliard, Dr. Aliya Browne, and Dr. Obrey Hendricks for a time of guided refreshing, renewal and revival hallowed out for clergy serving in this age. This holistic, integrated, directed approach to clergy well-being and care will absolutely enrich the cherished Martha’s Vineyard experience.
Built on Stilts
Fri, Aug 10, 2018, 5:30pm
Union Chapel
Oak Bluffs
What began in 1997 as a one-night concert featuring the work of seven dance choreographers has since ballooned into a week-long extravaganza reflecting the island’s remarkable artistic spirit. It now programs dance, theater, spoken-word, comedy, music and more conceived by over forty groups from near and far representing a broad array of styles by performers of all ages. The festival’s all-inclusive philosophy has attracted an enormous range of choreographic sophistication and technical ability, defining Built on Stilts by its collective energy and creative output, as a home in which professional participants are free to experiment and fledgling performers
