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Date |
Time |
Event |
Description |
Category |
Town |
Price |
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Aug 28
(Thu) |
5:00pm |
Promoted by:
Aquinnah Public Library
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Attend a talk and presentation by artist Cindy Kane on her newly traveling show. |
Books &
Education |
Aquinnah |
Free
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Aug 28
(Thu) |
5:30pm |
Promoted by:
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
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Cruise from Oak Bluffs Harbor to explore the waters of Vineyard Sound aboard a Coast Guard licensed vessel. |
Family &
Kids |
Edgartown |
$40.00
CALL VENUE
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Aug 28
(Thu) |
6:00pm |
Promoted by:
Eisenhauer Gallery
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All are welcome to hear a musical performance by Blue Grass with Taurus Biskis at the courtyard of the Colonial Inn. |
Music |
Edgartown |
Free
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Aug 28
(Thu) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
Outerland
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Join Pete Francis of Dispatch for a solo acoustic show. This show is all-ages and alcohol-free. |
Music |
Edgartown |
$23.00
CALL VENUE
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Aug 29
(Fri) |
8:00pm |
Promoted by:
Yard
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General admission for a guided tour of Jose Limon's Moor's Pavane with a dessert reception to follow the performance. |
Dance |
Chilmark |
$50.00
CALL VENUE
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Aug 29
(Fri) |
10:00pm |
Promoted by:
Outerland
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Rootz Underground will be performing the last reggae show of the summer at Outerland! |
Music |
Edgartown |
$15.00
CALL VENUE
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Aug 30
(Sat) |
9:00am |
Promoted by:
Chilmark Church
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The Chilmark Flea in the Meadow Market is a perennial favorite for browsers and shoppers alike. |
Art &
Antiques |
West Tisbury |
Free
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Aug 30
(Sat) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Vineyard Artisans
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Be sure to come to the Labor Day Artisan's Festival to view the work of very talented Islanders. |
Art &
Antiques |
West Tisbury |
Free
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Aug 30
(Sat) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Vineyard Playhouse
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Lots of improvisation, audience participation and fun! Great show for a family outting. |
Theater |
Vineyard Haven |
$7.00
PAY AT DOOR
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Aug 30
(Sat) |
12:00pm |
Promoted by:
Aquinnah Public Library
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Celebrate summer at the Aquinnah Library from 12-4pm with drumming, dancing, face painting, and a book sale. |
Festival |
Aquinnah |
Free
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Aug 30
(Sat) |
8:00pm |
Promoted by:
Yard
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General admission for a guided tour of Jose Limon's Moor's Pavane as performed by members of the Limon Dance Company. |
Dance |
Chilmark |
$25.00
CALL VENUE
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Aug 30
(Sat) |
9:30pm |
Promoted by:
Outerland
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A special concert evening with a gifted young singer-songwriter and a Vineyard favorite. |
Music |
Edgartown |
$25.00
CALL VENUE
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Aug 31
(Sun) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
FARM Institute
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Come to the FARM and get lost in their 5 acre corn maze. Open daily from sunrise to sunset. |
Outdoors |
Edgartown |
$10.00
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Sep 1
(Mon) |
7:00am |
Promoted by:
Yard
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Attend a Yoga class at the Yard! Classes will be held seven mornings a week throughout the summer. |
Mind &
Body |
Chilmark |
$15.00
PAY AT DOOR
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Sep 1
(Mon) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
West Tisbury Free Public Library
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Drop in and bring your knitting to the Library every Monday evening. All ages welcome! |
Family &
Kids |
West Tisbury |
Free
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Sep 1
(Mon) |
8:00pm |
Promoted by:
Yard
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Reno returns to the Yard with this sequel to Money Talks. Don't miss this performance. |
Theater |
Chilmark |
$25.00
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Sep 2
(Tue) |
6:00pm |
Promoted by:
Bodhi Path Buddhist Center
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The Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, founded by His Holiness Shamar Rinpoche, holds meditation sessions that are open to the public. |
Mind &
Body |
West Tisbury |
$15.00
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Sep 3
(Wed) |
9:00am |
Promoted by:
Trustees of Reservations
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A 90 minute tour that will include stories about the light keepers of the past hundred years. |
Outdoors |
Edgartown |
$25.00
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Sep 3
(Wed) |
10:30am |
Promoted by:
West Tisbury Free Public Library
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Join Children's Librarian, Nelia Decker, for storytime for older toddlers and pre-schoolers every Wednesday morning. |
Family &
Kids |
West Tisbury |
Free
|
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Sep 5
(Fri) |
4:30pm |
Promoted by:
Grace Church
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Lobster rolls are served every Friday at Grace Church in Vineyard Haven. |
Food &
Wine |
Vineyard Haven |
$13.00
PAY AT DOOR
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Sep 9
(Tue) |
12:00pm |
Promoted by:
Austin Permaculture Guild
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A 10-day course led by New England native and noted Permaculture Instructor, Dick Pierce, and Vineyard designers, farmers and gardeners. |
Outdoors |
West Tisbury |
$600.00
|
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Sep 10
(Wed) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
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Meet the natives! Each week a different island species will be highlighted. |
Outdoors |
Edgartown |
$9.00
CALL VENUE
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Sep 11
(Thu) |
5:30pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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Start the Film Festival weekend off and join others for Sunset Cocktails and the premiere film screening, Flow, The Love of Water. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$30.00
|
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Sep 11
(Thu) |
6:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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Buy the All-Access Festival Pass to the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival, September 11-14th, 2008. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$200.00
|
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
9:00am |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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Buy a One-Day Festival pass for the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival for Friday, September 12. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$50.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
4:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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Entertaining and heart-warming, A Friend of Mine is 'European cool' with a soundtrack to match. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
4:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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When Julijana, a white girl, falls in love with dark-skinned Romeo, he must prove to her father that he is worthy. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
6:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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Enjoy cocktails and three course dinner at the new Saltwater Restuarant and a VIP screening of International Shorts. |
Food &
Wine |
Vineyard Haven |
$100.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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This film deals with the myriad political factions that disrupted life in the 1960's and 1970's in Italy. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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A fast-paced, absorbing examination of human fellowship and what it means to be a citizen in a globalized world. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
This fast-paced documentary weaves together three stories about India's most complicated city. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
9:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
See 4 Short Films from the All Roads Film Project that provides indigenous filmmakers with opportunities to tell their stories in their own voices. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
9:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Irene, a woman on the prowl, has made a career of exchanging company for lavish gifts and male attention. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
9:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Up the Yangtze is a dramatic feature documentary on life inside modern China. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 12
(Fri) |
9:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Come to the Bollywood inspired tented area at Che's Lounge and dance to the beats of DJ Di. |
Food &
Wine |
Vineyard Haven |
$20.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Buy a One-Day Festival pass to the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival for Saturday, September 14. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$50.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Polly Hill Arboretum
|
Attend Polly Hill's plant sale and choose from a wide selection of trees, shrubs and perennials. |
Outdoors |
West Tisbury |
Free
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
12:00pm |
Promoted by:
Town of Oak Bluffs
|
Come to Circuit Ave for the 30th Annual Tivoli Day Festival. |
Family &
Kids |
Oak Bluffs |
Free
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
2:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
This documentary tells the story of World Champion Boxer, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
2:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
The fast-moving story kicks off just as Phillip and Erik stand at the mailbox, their whole lives hanging in the balance at this singular moment. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
2:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
We are Wizards tracks the influential figures leading the creative subculture surrounding the popular Harry Potter series. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
4:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Directors Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss will be at the screening of their documentary about a training session for U.S. soldiers before getting deployed. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
4:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
The story of an young Iranian woman having a difficult time dealing with the changes in herself and in her home country. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
5:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
The annual Think Globally, Shoot Locally celebrates established and budding Vineyard media creators. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$5.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Follow the adventure of six blind Tibetan teenagers who set out to climb the 23,000-foot Lhakpa Ri on the north side of Mount Everest. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
A low-budget charmer, Les Chansons d'amour has become a cult favorite in France with the under-25 set. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Nerakhoon is an exquisitely crafted tale about a country, a family, and a young man who discovers the power and resilience of the human spirit. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
9:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
A real-life fairy tale, this charming cinematographic diary gains much strength from its story of world brotherhood and peace in the name of music. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
9:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
See this documentary that won the Best Canadian Feature Film at the Toronto International Film Festival. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
9:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Join animators Bill Plympton, Signe Baumane, and Patrick Smith and friends. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
9:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Enjoy a performance by Santa Mamba, a complex fusing of musical styles and personalities, and a cocktail tasting by IDOL vodka. |
Food &
Wine |
Oak Bluffs |
$30.00
|
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Sep 13
(Sat) |
10:30pm |
Promoted by:
MV NAACP
|
Participate in the George V. Tankard Memorial 5K Road Race/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run to benefit the NAACP of Martha's Vineyard. |
Benefit |
Oak Bluffs |
$20.00
|
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Buy a One-Day Festival pass to the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival for Sunday, September 15. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$50.00
|
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Vineyard Haven Public Library
|
Take part in the 11th Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Kids to benefit the Vineyard Haven Public Library. |
Sport &
Fitness |
Vineyard Haven |
$20.00
|
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
12:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
The winner of the Grand Jury award at the Sundance Film Festival and the Best Documentary at the Vail Film Festival, this film will stir things up. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
12:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Razzle Dazzle is about the popularity of dance among little girls in Australia. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
2:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
Beyond the Call tells the story of three middle-aged men traveling the world to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
2:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
An Israeli film about three women in Tel Aviv whose intersecting lives paint a portrait of contemporary Israeli life. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
2:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
A collection of 4 great international short films will be shown tonight as part of this program. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
4:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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This film tells the story of a single mother who takes in a Taiwanese babysitter who comes to play a very important role in her life. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
4:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
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This film is a fascinating look at life, duty and honor during the samurai era and well worth watching. |
Film |
Vineyard Haven |
$10.00
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Sep 14
(Sun) |
7:30pm |
Promoted by:
MV Film Society
|
End the International Film Festival with live music by Ballywho and Global Pizza. |
Food &
Wine |
Vineyard Haven |
$15.00
|
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Sep 19
(Fri) |
8:00pm |
Promoted by:
Yard
|
General admission to a performance of new works created by resident artists including a piece featuring dancers from the island. |
Dance |
Chilmark |
$25.00
|
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Sep 19
(Fri) |
8:00pm |
Promoted by:
Vineyard Playhouse
|
Enjoy a new play loosely based on the lift of Elva Miller, with music, written and directed by James Lapine. |
Theater |
Vineyard Haven |
$25.00
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Sep 20
(Sat) |
4:00pm |
Promoted by:
Dragonfly Gallery
|
Join the Dragonfly Gallery for the reception for the Plein Air show. The reception runs from 4 to 7pm. |
Art Shows &
Openings |
Oak Bluffs |
Free
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Sep 20
(Sat) |
6:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Museum
|
Enjoy an intimate dinner at the Granary Gallery to benefit the Martha's Vineyard Museum. |
Benefit |
West Tisbury |
$500.00
CALL VENUE
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Sep 29
(Mon) |
9:00am |
Promoted by:
Vineyard Nursing Assocation
|
Come to the Vineyard Golf Course for a day filled with fun as golfers compete in this annual event to benefit the Vineyard Nursing Association. |
Benefit |
Edgartown |
$250.00
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Sep 29
(Mon) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
|
Stargaze at the beautiful Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary while learning about constellations and astronomy. |
Outdoors |
Edgartown |
$9.00
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Oct 17
(Fri) |
5:00pm |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
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Join BBQ experts Anthony Husbands and Dante de Magistris and wine historians Nina Wemyss and Margrit Biever Mondavi for this special reception. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$100.00
|
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
|
Enjoy a tasting of hand-crafted cheeses and wines from around the world with cheese expert, Mark Russo. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$60.00
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
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Offshore Ale of Oak Bluffs and Shy Brothers Farm from Westport Mass will be presenting pairings of beers and cheeses. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$60.00
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
11:30am |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
|
Pasty chef and owner of Chocolee Chocolates Lee Napoli will be joined by writer and owner of Boston Wine School to discuss wine and chocolate pairings |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$60.00
|
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
12:30pm |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
|
Sign your children up for this fun-filled day at the FARM Institute where they will take part in education activities about agricultural life. |
Family &
Kids |
Edgartown |
$30.00
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
1:00pm |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
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Join several distinguished island chefs as they demonstrate a variety of dishes. This event also includes a booksigning with 5 local authors. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$100.00
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
1:00pm |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
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Join Joanne Chang and Emmanuel Daskalakis for fresh, handmade bread combined with the world's finest olive oil. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$40.00
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
5:30pm |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
|
Lauren Clark of DrinkBoston will lead a discussion on the lost art of making and enjoying classic cocktails. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$50.00
|
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
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Executive Chef Peter Davis will be teaming up with Nina Wemyss and guest of honor, Margrit Biever Mondavi to present this special dinner. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$500.00
|
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Oct 18
(Sat) |
7:00pm |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
|
Learn about seafood from Chef Jeremy Sewall and Heather Tausis, coordinator of the New England Aquarium's Celebrate Seafood Dinner Series. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$500.00
|
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Oct 19
(Sun) |
2:00pm |
Promoted by:
Vineyard Committee on Hunger
|
Participate in this 10k walk around the island to help fight hunger |
Benefit |
Vineyard Haven |
CALL VENUE
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Dec 7
(Sun) |
3:00pm |
Promoted by:
Island Community Chorus
|
Launch the holiday season with the Island Community Chorus. |
Music |
Edgartown |
PAY AT DOOR
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Dec 12
(Fri) |
12:00pm |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
|
Christmas in Edgartown is a weekend long celebration that features a variety of events that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit. |
Festival |
Edgartown |
To Be Announced
|
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Dec 12
(Fri) |
6:00pm |
Promoted by:
MV Preservation Trust
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Annual Holiday Cocktail party serving bountiful hors d'oeuvers and fine beverages and followed by a traditional Christmas Concert. |
Food &
Wine |
Edgartown |
$75.00
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Dec 13
(Sat) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Vineyard Artisans
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The largest Holiday Art Show on the Vineyard with over 85 Island
Artisans. |
Art Shows &
Openings |
West Tisbury |
Free
|
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Dec 13
(Sat) |
10:00am |
Promoted by:
Edgartown Board of Trade
|
Christmas in Edgartown is a weekend long celebration that features a variety of events that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit. |
Festival |
Edgartown |
To Be Announced
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