www.marthasvineyardcomedyfest.com for tickets
Friday, August 10
Edgartown Diner – BEST OF THE FEST – The best comedians are featured in this dinner and a show series at the Edgartown Diner. Tonight Opening for Comedian Tony Roberts is B-Phlat. The Diner will be open as usual, with a special seating and menu for the comedy show dinners. Seating and dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. sharp, and will run until 9: 30 p.m. The $39 per person menu includes a choice of New England Clam Chowder or a Mixed Greens with Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad to start. Entrée offerings are Jerk Chicken, Blackened Salmon, Meat Loaf, or Veggie Pasta with squash, peppers, onions, asparagus, zucchini, and farfalle pasta. A choice of two sides is available to accompany each entrée choice: seasoned jasmine rice, creamy mashed potatoes, expertly prepared chef veggies, and golden fries. A special desert of Strawberry Vanilla Frosted Cake a la mode (vanilla ice cream) will cap off the meal.
For tickets visit marthasvineyardcomedyfest.com
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.
Built on Stilts Community Dance Festival
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 can discover the joy of making dances. Free
Saturday, August 11
Edgartown Diner – BEST OF THE FEST – The best comedians are featured in this dinner and a show series at the Edgartown Diner. Tonight Opening for Comedian Tony Roberts is B-Phlat. The Diner will be open as usual, with a special seating and menu for the comedy show dinners. Seating and dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. sharp, and will run until 9: 30 p.m. The $39 per person menu includes a choice of New England Clam Chowder or a Mixed Greens with Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad to start. Entrée offerings are Jerk Chicken, Blackened Salmon, Meat Loaf, or Veggie Pasta with squash, peppers, onions, asparagus, zucchini, and farfalle pasta. A choice of two sides is available to accompany each entrée choice: seasoned jasmine rice, creamy mashed potatoes, expertly prepared chef veggies, and golden fries. A special desert of Strawberry Vanilla Frosted Cake a la mode (vanilla ice cream) will cap off the meal.
For tickets visit marthasvineyardcomedyfest.com
Chilmark Flea in the Meadow Flea Market
Sat, Aug 11, 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 11, 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. Along side your favorite marketers you’ll meet new vendors, each with their own marvelous offerings.
Honey Farm Bee Hive Tours
Sat, Aug 11, 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.ticketsmv.com
Peach Festival
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
12:00pm to 4:00pm
First Congregational Church of West Tisbury
West Tisbury
August is peach season. Come enjoy fresh ripe peaches. Peach shortcake with homemade whipped cream, peach-topped vanilla ice cream, peach smoothies, and more. Don’t miss this delicious fundraiser.
Built on Stilts Dance Festival
Sat, Aug 11, 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
Sunday, August 12
Chicken Alley Arts and Collectible Sale
Sun, Aug 12, 2018, 1:00pm
Thrift Shop
Vineyard Haven
The Chicken Alley Thrift Shop Art and Collectable Sale takes place on the second Sunday of August. The event benefits Martha’s Vineyard Community Services. All year long the staff at the thrift shop keep an eye out for special treasures, putting them aside for the sale. The event is the brainchild of Olga Hirshhorn, who came up with the idea more than a decade ago. Some say the show is “the most exciting and unique art show of the summer season.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg: MVHC Summer Institute Film Festival
Sun, Aug 12, 2018, 7:30pm
MV Hebrew Center
Vineyard Haven
RBG is an intimate and moving documentary of the life of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The film depicts her rise to the nation’s highest court, her role as a central player in the history of the women’s movement in America and how she has become an unexpected pop culture icon to many young women today. RBG, writes The Film Stage, “shows superheroes come in various shapes and sizes, and the film is strongest when it allows its subject, and the lives she’s touched through her legal work as a judge and advocate, to speak out about a legacy of fighting for equality.” Purchase tickets online at www.ticketsmv.com
Monday, August 13
Art on the Vine 2018
Mon, Aug 13, 2018, 11:00am
Dr. Daniel Fisher House
Edgartown
Art on the Vine presented by The Agora Culture is a three-day art fair featuring contemporary multicultural art and educational panels focusing on early and mid-career Visual Artists from the African Diaspora.
Tuesday, August 14
Featherston Flea & Fine Arts Market
Tue, Aug 14, 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.
Says You! Live on Martha’s Vineyard
Tue, Aug 14, 2018, 4:30pm
MV Hebrew Center
Vineyard Haven
Says You! Radio returns to the island of Martha’s Vineyard for a special live show featuring the original cast – together again: Carolyn, Arnie, Paula, Tony, Francine, and Barry. Late afternoon at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center. The perfect way to punctuate a wonderful summer beach day – let the fun and laughs continue with friends and family from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Join us for this national broadcast event. Beginning at 3:30PM a VIP Question & Answer with the entire cast will start the laughs rolling a little earlier. Those attending will have preferred VIP seating and a chance to get to know the people behind the voices broadcasted each week nationally on public radio for the last 22 years. Visit www.ticketsmv.com for ticket info.
Tues., Aug 14
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Harbor View Hotel
Edgartown
MVYradio Summer Porch Concert Series
Enjoy the acoustic tunes of Mike & Charlotte Benjamin. Mike Benjamin has been the Island’s premier wedding and event performer for more than a decade and his daughter Charlotte has followed in his musical footsteps. Harbor View Hotel Front Porch. Free. 131 North Water Street, Edgartown.
Wednesday, August 15
West Tisbury Farmer’s Market
Wed, Aug 15, 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 15, 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.
Honey Farm Bee Hive Tour
Wed, Aug 15, 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 at www.ticketsmv.com.
Grand Illumination Night
Wed, Aug 15, 2018, 5:00pm
Tabernacle
Oak Bluffs
Illumination Night is a Vineyard favorite. Traditional Chinese paper lanterns are ornately hung outside of the delightful gingerbread cottages that line the Oak Bluffs campground. Lanterns are lit at sun down and burn through the night making for a truly special scene in town. Originally marking the close of the summer season for campground visitors Illumination Night has become one of the most popular summer spectacles on the island. Community sing and Vineyard Haven Band concert will precede Illumination. Free-Will Offering. Free
Thursday, August 16
Agricultural Society Annual Fair
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
10:00am to 11:00pm
Agricultural Hall
West Tisbury
Rides, games, live music, livestock, competitions, craft demonstrations, food, shopping, art show, and awards for homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers and homemade goodies. And of course, the ever popular dog show. There’s truly something for everybody. The fun begins Thursday and runs for 4 days. The fair closes at 7pm on Sunday.
Music in the Square
Thu, Aug 16, 2018, 6:00pm
Eisenhauer Gallery
Edgartown
Enjoy live music and art on the Square hosted by Eisenhauer Gallery. Thursdays late June through late August. Local bands including Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish and The Mike Benjamin Band. Performances vary from week to week.
Friday, August 17
Antique Show
Fri, Aug 17, 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.
Agricultural Society Fair
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
10:00am to 11:00pm
Agricultural Hall
West Tisbury
Rides, games, live music, livestock, competitions, craft demonstrations, food, shopping, art show, and awards for homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers and homemade goodies. And of course, the ever popular dog show. There’s truly something for everybody. The fun begins Thursday and runs for 4 days. The fair closes at 7pm on Sunday.
