August on the Vineyard 2023

August on theVineyard

WHAT’S GOING ON: A Guide to the Hottest Month of the Summer!

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Every August, Martha’s Vineyard is transformed into a cultural destination with an explosion of activities for every interest and taste. This is the month when multigenerational families gather for reunions, corporate executives, entertainers and politicians take their annual vacations, and artists, musicians and writers showcase their works in progress. If the Island’s magnificent beaches are the main attraction during the daytime, every evening is filled with live performances, films, lectures, concerts, art openings and social events.

August on the Vineyard celebrates the wide variety of arts and cultural opportunities on the Island during the summer’s peak month. In the following pages, you will find information about many of the most stimulating events planned for August 2023. For a comprehensive daily calendar of events, be sure to check The Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar at eventsmv.com.

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JUL 31 TO AUG 4

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MONDAY - FRIDAY

MV Documentary Week

9th annual documentary film festival presented by the MV Film Society

Various times | MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven | Info: mvfilmsociety.com

MONDAY - FRIDAY

Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest

Featuring Marlon Mitchell, Big Sean, Jeremiah JJ Williamson

8:00 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | Info: marthasvineyardcomedyfest.com | See ad on p.25

THURSDAY Charles Ogletree Forum

AntiRacism, Allyship and Political Action produced by Union Chapel Institute

4:00 p.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelinstitute.orgw | See ad on p.8

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4 TO 12

FRIDAY - SATURDAY From STEM to the Stars

Meet astronauts and explore Blue Origins space capsule

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Waban Park, Oak Bluffs | Info: nms.org; blueorigin.com | See ad on p4

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival

Featuring acclaimed authors including Elizabeth Alexander, Christian Cooper, Kwame Alexander Various times | Chilmark Community Center | Info: mvbookfestival.com | See ad on p.38

FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival

Premieres, screenings and panel discussions

Various times | Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs | Info: mvaaf.com

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SATURDAY Community of Change Black Party

Family entertainment sponsored by A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth

11:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Waban Park, Oak Bluffs | Info: alongtalk.com | See ad on p.28

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SATURDAY Dr. Louis W. Sullivan 5K Run/Walk

34th Annual Fun Run for Health and Fitness

10:00 a.m. | Washington Park, Oak Bluffs | Info: walkrun.mvhevents.org

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SATURDAY Movie Screening

THE COLOR OF SPACE: A NASA Documentary Showcasing the Stories of Black Astronauts

3:00 p.m | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs

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SUNDAY Union Chapel Sunday Service

The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

9:45 a.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelmv.org | See ad on p.8

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SUNDAY Art Opening: Collide

Featuring the works of 24 South African artists

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | Info: featherstoneart.org | See ad on p.28

6 TO 13

TUESDAY Morgan State on the Vineyard

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MONDAY - FRIDAY

Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest

Featuring Hope Flood, George Willborn, Roy Wood Jr.

7:30 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | Info: marthasvineyardcomedyfest.com | See ad on p.25

MONDAY - FRIDAY

Black Children’s Reading Corner

All ages are invited to read books by African-American authors

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Oak Bluffs, Edgartown Libraries | Info: blacktinamedia.com/dorothyscorner | See ad on p.34

TUESDAY Jewish Culture Festival

Inaugural festival features best of Jewish food, art & culture

4:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 18 Point Inner Way, Chilmark | Info: jewishculturefest.com | See ad on p.32

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WEDNESDAY Cottagers Inc. Sundown Soiree

Annual fundraiser to benefit The Cottagers, Inc.

3:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs | Info: thecottagersofmvinc.org | See ad on p.10

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WEDNESDAY Charles Ogletree Forum

Truth Be Told: Democracy in Crisis by Union Chapel Institute

4:00 p.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelinstitute.org | See ad on p.8

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THURSDAY

Arts in Oak Bluffs - August Artwalk

Guided tour of galleries at various locations in Oak Bluffs

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Info: CooperVA@si.edu | See ad on p.23

10 TO 21

THURSDAY - MONDAY

Built on Stilts Festival

27th annual community dance festival

8:00 p.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: builtonstilts.org

FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest

Hyatt presents D.L. Hughley

7:00 and 9:00 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | Info: marthasvineyardcomedyfest.com | See ad on p.39

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SATURDAY 12th Annual Jazz on the Vineyard

Jazz festival and fundraiser featuring Somi and Donald Harrison

5:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Island Alpaca Farm | Info: jazzonthevineyard.org | See ad on p.31

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SATURDAY Soulfully Textured

A natural hair festival

11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. | Waban Park, Oak Bluffs | Info: thecuratedcurl.com/soulfully-textured-festival

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SATURDAY Soul of Sonoma

Annual wine tasting event

3:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown | Info: soulofsonoma.com

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SUNDAY Union Chapel Sunday Service

Rev. Howard John Wesley

9:45 a.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelmv.org | See ad on p.8

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SUNDAY Charles Ogletree Forum

The Divine Nine: Powerbrokers for Positive Public Policy by Union Chapel Institute

4:00 p.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelinstitute.org | See ad on p.8

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SUNDAY The Physics of Sound STEM Event for Kids

Build & play your own instrument brought to you by New Orleans & Company

12:45 - 5:30 p.m. | Island Inn Conference Center, Oak Bluffs | Info: stemnola.com

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MONDAY Martha’s Vineyard Soulfest

Featuring Dwele, Avery Sunshine and Tia Fuller

5:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs | Info: marthasvineyardsoulfest.com | See ad on p.22

MONDAY - FRIDAY Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest

Featuring Leon Rogers, Dominique, Drew Thomas

7:30 p.m. | The Strand Theater, Oak Bluffs | Info: marthasvineyardcomedyfest.com | See ad on p.25

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TUESDAY Martha’s Vineyard Soulfest

Featuring Musiq Soulchild, Carl Thomas, Mike Rollins

5:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs | Info: marthasvineyardsoulfest.com | See ad on p.22

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TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY Oak Bluffs Scavenger Hunt

Family friendly scavenger hunt adventure

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Oak Bluffs Library | Info: blacktinamedia.com/dorothyscorner | See ad on p.34

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

Art on the Island - Fine Art Show and Sale

Featuring a collection of Martha’s Vineyard art from Waterkolours Fine Art Gallery

5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | MV Salads, Oak Bluffs | Info: waterkolours@me.com | See ad on p.12

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WEDNESDAY Charles Ogletree Forum

Celebrating Us: Unlocking the Power of Black Philanthropy by Union Chapel Institute

4:00 p.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelinstitute.org | See ad on p.8

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WEDNESDAY Grand Illumination Night

Annual lighting and display of colorful lanterns in the Camp Ground

7:30 p.m. | Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs | Info: mvcma.org

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THURSDAY Martha’s Vineyard Festival of Laughs

Featuring Tommy Davidson & Lavell Crawford

8:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs | Info: ticketmaster.com | See ad on p.35

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THURSDAY 50th Anniversary Hip Hop Tribute

Featuring Kool DJ Red Alert at the pINKWELL After Party

9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. | 11 Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs | Info: marthasvineyardsoulfest.com

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THURSDAY Charles Ogletree Forum

PATHWAYS TO EQUITY: Unlocking opportunities in healthcare, life sciences & biotech for the Black community by Union Chapel Institute

4:00 p.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelinstitute.org | See ad on p.8

17 TO 20

17 TO 23

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THURSDAY - SUNDAY 161st Annual Agricultural Fair

Traditional county fair and livestock show 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury | Info: marthasvineyardagriculturalsociety.org

THURSDAY - SUNDAY Bison on the Vineyard

Annual gathering of Howard University alumni and friends

FRIDAY Martha’s Vineyard Festival of Laughs

Featuring Don DC Curry, Guy Torry, Tony Roberts & Joe Clair

8:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs | Info: ticketmaster.com | See ad on p.35

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FRIDAY Oak Bluffs Fireworks

Annual fireworks display

8:00 p.m. | Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs | Info: oakbluffsma.gov

18 TO 20

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TUESDAY - THURSDAY

2nd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Summit

Panels, Networking and Community Building, sponsored by Council of Urban Professionals Noon | Seaview Ave., Oak Bluffs | Info: cupusa.org

SATURDAY August Wilson African American Cultural Center Presents: Harlem to Hollywood

One-man show written and performed by Malik Yoba

7:00 p.m.. | Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs | Info: awaacc.org | See ad on p.7

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SATURDAY Martha’s Vineyard Festival of Laughs

Featuring Bill Bellamy, Sommore & Special K

6:00 and 9:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs | Info: ticketmaster.com | See ad on p.35

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SUNDAY Union Chapel Sunday Service

The Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan

9:45 a.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelmv.org | See ad on p.8

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TUESDAY Gullah Geechee Dinner Party

Three-course dinner features Geech food and storytelling

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Venue TBD | Info: blacktinamedia.com/dorothyscorner | See ad on p.34

22 TO 24

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TUESDAY - THURSDAY

6th Annual Black Economic Forum

Summer executive workshop focuses on Black economic mobility

WEDNESDAY Sol y Canto Concert

Award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Martha’s Vineyard Museum, Vineyard Haven | Info: mvmuseum.org

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WEDNESDAY Gumbo Yaya Cooking Class

Gumbo Yaya Cooking Class

5:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Venue TBD | Info: blacktinamedia.com/dorothyscorner | See ad on p.34

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SUNDAY Union Chapel Sunday Service

Rev. D. Darrell Griffin

9:45 a.m. | Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Info: unionchapelmv.org | See ad on p.8

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