Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 55, Issue #3, May 29 - June 11, 2025 by Yesterday's Island Today's Nantucket

photo courtesy Steve Tornovish

photo by Suzanne Daub Island Artist G.S. Hill painting en plein air

“Calm Mooring’ oil on linen, 40”x 30”

“Old North Wharf Reflections’ oil on linen, 40”x 30”

Pendants P Gold

An Island Collaboration to Ignite Curiosity and Inspire Learning

The Nantucket Atheneum is expanding its educational offerings with the launch of The Pass(port) Program, a new initiative offering free museum and experiential passes to library patrons. Library cardholders — both year-round residents and visitors — can borrow passes for complimentary admission to select island museums and Nantucket locations of note.

Each pass admits 4 to 6 people free of charge and is available for a one-time checkout per family per year at the library. Only one pass may be checked out at a time. Quantities are limited and available first-come, first-served. Because the passes are for single-day use and cannot be renewed, patrons are encouraged to visit the Atheneum early to fully enjoy their experiences.

Cardholders should return the passes on or before the due date and in good condition for others to use. Passes should be returned to the library desk in person: do not return passes in the book drop.

This program aims to ignite curiosity, inspire learning, and ensure greater access to Nantucket’s rich cultural offerings. “Our goal is to make art, history, and education more accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstance,” said Lisa Lothian, Head of Outreach Services. “We are deeply grateful to our partners who share our vision for equity and community enrichment.”

This collaborative effort is made possible through the generosity and cooperation of local museums and organizations. Maria Mitchell Association, Egan Maritime Institute, and the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge are the founding members of this initiative. Each is committed to enhancing public access to their exhibits and experiences. The Atheneum believes that supporting shared knowledge strengthens the entire island community.

Any Nantucket Atheneum library cardholder may check out one of The Pass(port) Program passes for a day. Library cards are free to all who apply in person or at nantucket-atheneum.clamsnet.org/MyAccount/eCARD.

A Mix of Imagination and Craftsmanship

by Suzanne Daub

In our town known for its historic authenticity and vibrant arts scene, The Gallery at Four India is hosting a captivating exhibit of exceptional craftsmanship featuring imaginative Steampunk sculptures of renowned artist Bruce Rosenbaum. This exhibit offers a look into a fantastical and ornate universe not often seen in Nantucket galleries.

Few artists have captured the emotional essence of this art movement as masterfully as Bruce Rosenbaum, often called the "Steampunk Guru." Rosenbaum has transformed Steampunk from costume play into high art and functional design. The fantasy elements of his intricate sculptural pieces give them a definite WOW factor.

What sets Rosenbaum apart is his deep respect for both historical authenticity and modern utility. He sources genuine antique components, often spending months hunting for the perfect brass fittings or mechanical elements. This commitment to authenticity gives his work an emotional weight that modern fabrication cannot match—each piece carries the patina and history of its components.

Steampunk art captured the imagination of Kathleen Knight, art expert, collector, and owner of Gallery at Four India: “Ten years ago I brought the work of Bruce Rosenbaum to my gallery after seeing his mechanical whale at The Nantucket Hotel. I was so interested in knowing more about the artist and contacted him for a visit to his studio. That was the most amazing visit!” she explained. Rosenbaum’s home was “total Steampunk...he was living in the past of the Industrial Era with gas lamps, coal stoves, furnishings—even his attire was Victorian… it was a trip to the past.

“Soon after my visit, I attended his museum show at the Springfield Museum. It was the most exciting exhibition of time machines …hundreds of steampunk artists attended dressed in top hats, eye binoculars, Victorian clothing... I was continued on page 13

Time to Catch a Striper

by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish

I recently received a phone call from Mark Bradley, one of my dearest college buddies. He was in Florida, enjoying the glorious sunshine, when he found himself trying to explain to his golfing friends about the importance of catching the first striped bass of the year on Nantucket. Needless to say, the subtle nuances of this event were lost on his fellow snowbirds. This led to Mark calling me to make sure that he had a working knowledge of this matter.

I had to think about this for a moment. Why, exactly, is this first fish such a big deal? An enlightened thought soon warmed up my low-wattage brain, saying this: it signifies the end of winter. Not false spring, like some loopy flower that decides to pop up way too early. No, that first fish is a clear sign that the dreary winter is gone and things are going to get better.

Rafael Osona had a similar thought ten years ago and decided to build a fishing tournament around the concept. Thus, the Spring Sea Run fishing tournament was born. Rafael and his fellow fishing buddy Lonell Rodgers took off running with a great idea.

“We wanted to get the guys out of their winter dens, stop hibernating and get out on the beach getting after the fish,” Rafael told me. The tournament website ( Springsearunopener.com ) elaborates on this thought:

“This tournament is all about getting back outside and enjoying the best of what Nantucket has to offer while raising money for a local nonprofit organization.”

Having an ambitious plan was one thing. Making it successful took a lot of effort. Raf and Lonell got busy. Rafael rounded up sponsors. Lonell designed the logo, a takeoff on Paul Revere announcing “The stripers are coming!” Both guys spread the word throughout the dormant fishing community.

“The first year for me was really exciting because you wanted to be the first to get a bass at any size! Just making sure they had the sea lice!!” Lonell told me.

Sea lice? What’s up with that? According to WebMD, sea lice are “…tiny marine creatures, specifically small crustaceans known as copepods, that are ectoparasites primarily affecting fish.” The importance of sea lice in the context of

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NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS

All walks led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl NANTUCKET GHOST WALK

The Most Popular Walking Tour Ever on Nantucket HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR

MORNING EXERCISE WALKS WITH HISTORIC COMMENTARY

Further information can be found in the “Events and Entertainment” calendar in this paper. Private tours also available.

Nantucket Events & Entertainment

THURSDAY, MAY 29

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM to 1 PM - Drop-in Transcription Time

Drop in to help the NHA with transcription. Whether you’re just starting or continuing a project, join fellow volunteers in a social setting. A research associate will be available to assist. Current projects include 19th-century letters, Obed Macy’s journals, and whaling log books. At the Research Library, 7 Fair Street. nha.org

10:30 AM to 6 PM - Steampunk Exhibit featuring Bruce Rosenbaum

View the art of renowned Steampunk Artist Bruce Rosenbaum at this new spring exhibition in the Gallery at Four India. galleryatfourindia.com

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more: the Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tours daily at 11:15, 1:00, & 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, or at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. One-hour; daily cruises. Call 508-2287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” Guide to Nantucket: The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Reckoners at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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 to 8:30 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

FRIDAY, MAY 30

8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”)

A 3-mi, 75- min non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary that follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past the Oldest House, and past fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Arrive 9:50 AM at Federal & India sts. by the Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972

Call of the Osprey

by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois, PhD Director of Research & Conservation at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation

A familiar sight along the harbor and around our many ponds, Ospreys are a common site as they dive for fish across the island. Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) are iconic on-island, a part of our maritime community. Also known as Fish Hawks, they are abundant on Nantucket this time of year, having migrated back this way in late March. While these majestic birds of prey are now a fixture of early spring and summer on the island, that was not always the case.

Today Ospreys can be found in all 50 states, but they are still a species in recovery. Like many birds of prey in our region, during the early 1950s-70s their numbers were suffering in large part to DDT and other pesticides. This pesticide was widely used throughout the U.S. and could bioaccumulate through the food chain and be stored in the fatty tissue of the bird. In New England and along the Atlantic Coast, the breeding population of Ospreys was reduced to just 10% of pre-DDT levels. In 1973, DDT was finally banned and legislation was passed protecting these birds. Since then, Osprey populations have rebounded due to various conservation efforts.

On Nantucket, the first recorded Osprey nest was found in 1979, and the population has grown every year since. Thanks to the work of researchers—especially the Maria Mitchell Association’s Dr. Robert Kennedy—we have valuable data on Nantucket’s Osprey population from 1979 to 2015. Since then, there hasn’t been a full survey of nests across the island, but lots of anecdotal observations.

You may recognize the nesting platforms of the Osprey found throughout the island. Just look at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation (LLNF) logo! For decades, it was “if you build it, they will come,” with birds quickly occupying newly constructed nest platforms. Beyond the platforms, Osprey have now expanded to a variety of nesting sites, including old trees (their original preference), rooftops, radio tower poles, and even beach dunes.

On my own nature walks and field trips on the LLNF property, people regularly ask about the Osprey. The two most popular questions: 1) How many Ospreys are there on island, and 2) if we keep building nest platforms will there just be more?

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Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 6

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 & 3:30 pm.

10:30 AM to 6 PM - Steampunk Exhibit featuring Bruce Rosenbaum

View the art of renowned Steampunk Artist Bruce Rosenbaum at this new spring exhibition in the Gallery at Four India. galleryatfourindia.com

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

2 PM - 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. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

3 to 5 PM - Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm

Sip and snack every Friday afternoon from the selection of wines and cheeses. 33 Bartlett Farm Road, BartlettsFarm.com

4 to 7 PM - Wine Tasting at Mór Wine

Join the expert staff of Nantucket’s newest wine shop in the heart of town, 16 Federal Street, inside Commonwealth’s new location. Sip on some summer wines while you browse Commonwealth’s fabulous resale collection. MorWine.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Reckoners at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

6 to 8 PM - Free Teen Game Night

Teens & tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more. Games rotate and are first-come, firstserved. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

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 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

8 to 10 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live at The Rose & Crown

Sip potent libations and enjoy delicious food while you listen to musician Sean Lee playing live in The Rose & Crown, 23 So. Water Street.

10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown

Sing your heart out & strut your stuff at The Rose & Crown Karaoke Nights every Friday & Saturday all season long. 23 So. Water Street.

SATURDAY, MAY 31

9:30 AM to 4 PM - Free Grab & Go Bag: Windchime Suncatcher

Stop by the Weezie Library & pick up a free suncatcher project while supplies last. You’ll need to find a good stick and collect flowers & leaves: all other supplies + instructions are included. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - NHA’s Historic Bike Tour

A guided 2-hour historic bike tour exploring the lesser-known edges of town. Bring your own bike or rent one at a discount from Young’s Bicycle Shop. The ride starts & ends at the Whaling Museum and includes audio systems for easy listening. Runs rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Details at nha.org

10:30 AM to 6 PM - Steampunk Exhibit featuring Bruce Rosenbaum

View the art of renowned Steampunk Artist Bruce Rosenbaum at this new spring exhibition in the Gallery at Four India. galleryatfourindia.com

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

2:45 PM - 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. Book at WalkNantucket.com

4 to 6 PM - Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club For Ages 13-18

Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and let your inner warrior out in a beginnerfriendly Dungeons & Dragons club. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time. Register by emailing shurd@nantucketatheneum.org. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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.

6:30 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience in 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 and inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

8 to 10 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live at The Rose & Crown

Sip potent libations and enjoy delicious food while you listen to musician Sean Lee playing live in The Rose & Crown, 23 So. Water Street.

10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown

Sing your heart out & strut your stuff at The Rose & Crown Karaoke Nights every Friday & Saturday all season long. 23 So. Water Street.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

ATHENEUM JUNE STORY WALK: EXTRAORDINARY!

Stop by the Atheneum Garden to read Extraordinary! by Penny Harrison. The garden is open till dusk at 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

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

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 & 3:30 pm.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

What’s New ON N ANTUCKET

New Dishes Served in a New Location

Siam to Go, one of Nantucket’s most popular take-out restaurants, has a new location for 2025 and new offerings on their 2025 menu!

After years serving out of Nantucket Ice, they’ve relocated to the island’s new food incubator: The Hive at 5 Amelia Drive. In addition to their patron favorites like Drunken Noodles, a variety of Curries, Teriyaki, Tempura, six different version of Fried Rice, and more—the kitchen team at Siam to Go is now also offering Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Samurai Chicken, Salmon Bowls, and Beef Kung Fu Nachos, with more new dishes being planned.

Regulars are delighted with Siam to Go’s new Bento Box Subscription Dinners. For a very wallet-friendly price, you can order a different Bento Box on weeknights. Each Bento Box Dinner includes: the main entree, an appetizer, a side dish, clear soup, and fresh side salad with house dressing. So far, Bento Box main entrees have included tasty dishes such as Grilled Salmon Glazed with House-Made Teriyaki Sauce, Thai-Style Fried Rice with Lump Crabmeat, with appetizers like Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings and Crispy Spring Rolls. Check their menu for the current offerings.

Ordering from Siam to Go is easy: just click on the link at their website and place your order for pickup or for delivery. There’s plenty of parking at The Hive. siamtogonantucket.com • The Hive, 5 Amelia Drive • 508-228-7426

Independent & Out to Sea

Nantucket Book Partners has launched a new website that makes it even easier to support your local independent book store!

At NantucketBookPartners.com, you can discover new recommended books, exclusive autographed copies, books by featured authors at the 2025 Nantucket Book Festival, upcoming events, bestsellers (including Nantucket bestsellers), staff favorites, audio books and e-books.

There’s a section for Nantucket merchandise and gifts, including gift cards for friends and family members who love to receive gifts of reading!

Have you missed any episodes of Books, Beach, & Beyond podcasts with bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand and Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books? Click the link at NantucketBookPartners.com to listen to their spirited discussions with special guests from celebrated authors to publishing industry insiders, with a few local legends who feature prominently in Hilderbrand’s Nantucket novels.

As are all websites, this is a work in progress: check back often to see what books, gifts, and features have been added. Returning customers will need to reset their passwords, but the process is easy and the access is well worth it! nantucketbookpartners.com • 54 Main Street • 508-228-1080

a Nantucket tradition. established 1982 Private Charters Per Person Fares Captain James Genthner Slip #1015 • Straight Wharf 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com

Celebrating 80 Years

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN), celebrated with a full year of programming including free educational workshops, a historic gala, the presentation of a lifetime achievement award, and a special three-week exhibition of pieces from our Permanent Collection in our downtown Big Gallery.

Robert Frazier, Artistic Director, shares AAN’s humble origins: “AAN was born out of necessity. The blossoming art colony of the 1920s and 30s faced a crisis when the lone exhibition gallery closed in 1943. The Artists Association of Nantucket was formed by artists and dedicated patrons in 1945 when the new association transformed an abandoned whaling-era warehouse on Straight Wharf (now the Big Gallery) into a new gallery space.”

Since then, AAN has showcased fine art in a range from projects by schoolaged students to exceptional works by professionals. The association has developed a museum-quality collection of historical island art, built and expanded its educational reach with the construction of the Visual Arts Center, and provided a kick start for many generations of artists.

Tracey Sears, Executive Director, invites the community to join the celebration: “From art talks and Sidewalk Art Shows to one-day workshops and a Permanent Collection exhibition, we’ve got something for everyone. We hope you will join us in our celebration of 80 years of local color on Nantucket.”

“We are so excited to celebrate AAN’s 80th anniversary, especially as it coincides with the opening of our new gallery space at 8 Federal Street,” shares Laurie Champion, Board President. “Right in the center of town, it’s hard to miss the colorful excitement of Nantucket’s artistic community.”

The mission of the Artists Association of Nantucket is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. We create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving a legacy of Nantucket art.

To learn more about the AAN, visit the website at nantucketarts.org or follow our Instagram @ackartists. For information about AAN’s 2025 carefully crafted programs, call 508-228-0722.

Stop in to check out our breakfast options…

or savory, we’ve got you covered!

Frank Swift Chase photo courtesy Artists Association of Nantucket

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 8

3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Luffkid at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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.

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

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

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 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

MONDAY, JUNE 2

8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in our sandy, nutrient-poor soil — a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

11 AM to 1 PM - Free Session: The Quiet Table

Need to focus? Join this body-doubling session designed for deep work like reading, writing, or studying. Surrounded by others quietly working, you’ll gain structure, accountability, & calm support. Inspired by virtual co-working and Lo-fi streams. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

Visit historic sites in Town and the Village of Madaket. Also enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm & at Cisco Brewers where you can enjoy libations & food vendors. The experience lasts about 2-1/2 hours. Tickets $85. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Also get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com

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.

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 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

TUESDAY, JUNE 3

8 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with Nantucket Walkabout

A 3-mile hike mostly over sand for a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of

Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with 2 active osprey nest poles & harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

12:15 to 1:15 PM - Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum

A 45 minute yoga practice designed to relax and recharge with slow, mindful movements. Bring a mat. Space is limited: register at NantucketAtheneum.org

2 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

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

3:30 to 4:30 PM - Youth Chorus Ages 8+

A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. 508-228-3352 NantucketMusic.org

5 to 6 PM - Free Weekly Meditation Class

Each class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, & time for reflection or questions. Get a clearer understanding of the method & help build a consistent meditation practice. No experience needed. Register at NantucketAtheneum.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.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - ELL Beginning English

A free, drop-in English class for beginners at the Atheneum 1 India St. Practice everyday conversation & build confidence in a friendly setting. No registration needed. Details: Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or 508-332-0605.

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.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Pride Open Arts Night!

Open Mic Night just got a creative upgrade. Watch live performances while working on your own art; bring your knitting, coloring, embroidery, or any project you love. A special edition celebrates Pride Month. Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, come feel the love. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see nesting piping plovers, least terns, & American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of Nantucket Walkabout’s longer hikes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”)

MAP of DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET

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● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

whaLing museum: 13 Broad Street Hear the story of Nantucket over 4 centuries with rotating exhibits in 9 galleries. Daily programs, films, & a stunning view of town from the rooftop. Open from 10am.

oLdest house: 16 Sunset Hill Built in 1686; restored in 1990. 11am-4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.

greater Light: 8 Howard Street Built in the 1790s & transformed into a stunning whimsical summer home in the 1920s, this is home to the NHA Decorative Arts Program. 11am-4pm Wed-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.

hadwen house: 96 Main Street This Greek Revival mansion built in 1846 is the only mansion of its era onisland open to the public. Exhibits include Nantucket Lightship Baskets, maps, and decorative arts. Open 11am-4pm May 27-Sept. 4.

oLd miLL: 50 Prospect St The oldest functioning mill in the USA, built in 1746. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14Sept. 4.

oLd gaoL: 15R Vestal Street Constructed of massive oak timbers with iron bolts & iron rods across the windows. The heavy wooden doors are reinforced with iron. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.

Please visit nha.org for hours, tours, ticket prices, and additional information.

shipwreck & Lifesaving museum: 158 Polpis Road eganmaritime.org Learn the dramatic history of Nantucket’s shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. Family activities. Free shuttle to the museum from Visitor Services downtown. Beautiful property at Folger’s Marsh open for picnics. Open May 26-October 9.

▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST

brant point Lighthouse: 2 Easton St First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England.

nantucket atheneum: 1 India St The island’s public library was built in 1847 and is filled with art & artifacts as well as books, periodicals, digital materials. Children’s section, reading room, & public garden. Open Mon.-Sat. pacific cLub: Lower Main St Built in 1772 by whaling merchant William Rotch, this is the only 18th century brick building still standing on-island. Quarterboard on the front lists names of 3 notable ships of Rotch: 2 in the Boston Tea Party and

the first ship to fly the American flag in London. first congregationaL church: 62 Centre St Built in 1725 & moved to this site in 1765. Open for services. Climb the tower for a view of town & the harbor.

st mary’s church: 3 Federal St Built in 1897. Open for services.

unitarian church: 11 Orange St Built in 1809. Houses the town clock & 1810 Portuguese Bell. Open for services. three bricks: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

soLdiers & saiLors monument: Upper Main Street Built in 1875, this obelisk bears the names of 73 island men who died in the Civil War.

st pauL’s church: 20 Fair St Founded in 1838. Rebuilt in 1901 with Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows. Church is open daily for visits and for Sunday services. methodist church: 2 Centre St Built in 1831. Open for services.

african meeting house: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the only public building constructed & occupied by African Americans in the 19th century still standing on-island.

Repurposed Objects from the 1800s – 2000s: 2 X-ray tubes, 2 bomb detonator caps, 2 brass bedpost balls, 2 brass legs, scientific aluminum ball, Edison bulb, large stone ball, Opthamolmeter stand, gas lighting piping and valve, marble glass eyeball, tobacco pipe holder, wood artist mannequin. Inspiration and Description: Fantastic Voyage movie — using the x-ray bulbs to explore the ‘innerverse’ of the human body.

A Mix of Imagination and Craftmanship

hooked on bringing the art to my gallery. It was a mind-blowing exhibit, as most of the art back in 2014 was traditional painting. I can remember people wondering what the heck was I doing?” Knight reminisced.

“After many years, Bruce wandered back to my gallery last summer as he was visiting with Niles Parker at The Nantucket Whaling Museum to discuss a possible Steampunk installation in the museum for the near future. I invited him to bring back Steampunk to my gallery, and this season I have three unique sculptures to reintroduce the artist and the movement of Steampunk.

Rosenbaum has described Steampunk Art as an integration of history, art, and technology, with a sense of fantasy to tie it together. “It’s a sort of ‘what if’ — what if there had been modern technology during the Victorian Age…it’s about fusing the two periods.”

On Nantucket, where so many of the homes are historic and designed for coastal charm, a Steampunk accent can add a provocative touch. There's an emotional warmth to these pieces that stems from their tactile nature and obvious craftsmanship. It’s an aesthetic that evokes a sense of wonder and possibility that modern technology often obscures: where contemporary devices hide their complexity behind smooth screens and seamless cases, Steampunk art displays its inner workings.

The warm metallic tones of brass and copper that

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Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 11

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 & 3:30 pm.

11 AM to 2 PM - Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction

Have an unfinished chair, basket, beading, or stitching project? Bring any project you are working on to this open session & work in the company of other creative people. Open to all levels. No instruction is provided but basic tools are available for your use. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. nha.org

11 AM to 2:30 PM - Social Security Administration: J-1 Application Day

International students working on Nantucket may meet with staff of the U.S. Social Security Administration and submit paperwork for a temporary social security number. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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 to 7 PM - Teen Trivia for Teens 13+

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

5:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Game Night (with Mag-ACK the Gathering)

A night of board games, card games, & Mag-ACK The Gathering. All levels welcome. Adults & age 13+ .Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. 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.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group

The Atheneum Knitters Group is a fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

7 to 9:15 PM - The Cottage presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

Hilarious new farce by Sandy Rustin fresh from Broadway. This outrageous romantic comedy dives into sex, betrayal, & tangled relationships as secrets unravel, identities twist, & laughter erupts. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street.

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

ATHENEUM JUNE STORY WALK: EXTRAORDINARY!

Stop by the Atheneum Garden to read Extraordinary! by Penny Harrison. The garden is open till dusk at 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

A Mix of Imagination and Craftmanship

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define Steampunk aesthetics complement both traditional and modern color palettes. These pieces work beautifully against deep jewel tones, rich woods, and even stark white walls where they can serve as sculptural statements with character and craftsmanship—focal points that tell a story and spark conversation. And in the hands of masters like Bruce Rosenbaum, steampowered dreams become tangible realities with beauty, function, and story.

As May blossoms into June, art lovers can see works by a variety of new artists in the Gallery at Four India, including Sherre Wilson Lilegren, Robert Frazier, Barbara Bailey-Porter, David Aiazzi, Walter Horak, and Mauro Puccitelli. These creatives join the more than seven dozen painters, sculptors, photographers, glass artists, and craftpeople who exhibit regularly in Gallery at Four India.

The Gallery at Four India began in 1989 as a place where Knight could exhibit her collecting interests and to showcase artworks ahead of the curve. As Kathleen Knight says “I have had the pleasure of showcasing artworks from the Hudson River School, American Impressionist, Modernism, Abstract, Post War, Pop Art, Contemporary Fine Art Glass, and there is more to discover and exhibit.”

Watch for announcements of upcoming exhibits on GalleryatFourIndia.com and follow Kathleen @thegallerynantucket.

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A new program launched this spring will help us try to answer those questions with real data, not just educational guessing. The Nantucket Osprey Watch Program is an exciting new community science effort led by the Linda Loring Nature Foundation to study and support the island’s Osprey population. This project relies on the help of community m embers to observe, document, and raise awareness for the Ospreys that nest across Nantucket. The project is the brainchild of LLNF’s Master Bird Bander, Libby Buck, who said that the motivation for starting the project began with the Massachusetts Osprey Working Group.

“The Massachusetts Osprey Working Group asked me to help create a census for the island since Nantucket’s Osprey population has not been well documented in recent years. I saw this as a great opportunity to turn it into a community science project, something that would involve people from across the island and allow everyone to contribute observations and be part of the research. Every summer, people fall in love with the Ospreys here, and now we have a way for those observations to come together as shared data,” said Buck.

The project began with a basic “call to arms” and public outreach. A kick-off meeting introduced the project and answered questions. The recording can be watched at llnf.org/virtualprograms/v/osprey-watch-info-2025. The great volunteer response shows how much our community really does love Ospreys.

So what does reporting on Osprey involve? It’s actually pretty easy, and even just one report provides valuable data. Volunteers are invited to “adopt a nest” and report activity once a week via a simple online form. You can even enter photos of what you’re seeing. There is a lot of great background info and educational materials on the website and mentorship from Buck and her team. Buck has tried to make it as easy as possible by allowing people to submit observations using forms at llnf.org/nantucket-osprey-watch Once submitted, the map updates to show the most recent activity.

Buck notes that the first goal for the 2025 season is to find and confirm all the nests across Nantucket. In coming years, bigger questions can be explored, such as how to attract more Ospreys, why certain nest poles are successful while others are not, and what Ospreys are really looking for when they choose a nest site. These are questions we can only answer together with more time and data.

The project establishes a baseline, and all of the information collected will be sent annually to the state working group. It also allows us on Nantucket to compare seasons and trends with other monitoring projects around Massachusetts. This project is about building a stronger understanding of our local population and being part of something larger across the region.

As of this writing, the project has confirmed 48 nest sites across the island, and that number continues to increase each week. Of those, 41 are active, 35 are in the incubation stage (sitting on eggs), and 3 are still in the nest-building phase. Click on any of the nest locations on the map on the website (indicated by stars) and you can see the latest activity report plus comments from observers. Of the 48 total nests, 33 are on constructed Osprey poles and 13 are in trees, which is

especially exciting to see. There is also one nest on a chimney and another on a radio tower. Buck said she has been pleasantly surprised by how many are choosing trees. It shows how adaptable Ospreys can be when they find the right conditions. The mix of nesting types is something she is paying close attention to as she and her team continue gathering reports. On-island, hatching could start any day now. If you are watching a nest, you might not see the chicks at first, but you will notice a shift in adult behavior. The male will be flying out for fish more frequently, and the female will stay closer, tearing food for the chicks. They will also become quite noisy and frantic. It is an exciting time to watch!

When asked for some highlights of the project so far, Buck emphasized that the volunteer turnout has been fantastic. In terms of the birds themselves, some interesting preliminary observations have already come out of this work. No Nantucket nests are on navigational buoys or on any high buildings or structures downtown. That stands out since many other coastal towns often have Ospreys nesting on buoys or on tall man-made structures, but that is not the case here. Instead, there seems to be a strong preference for the west end of the island. Buck speculates that that may be due to the abundance of fish in that area, especially herring and white perch, which are key food sources for our Nantucket Osprey during nesting season.

Researchers are also paying close attention to the platforms that are not currently being used. If possible, adding sticks to create a “starter” nest might help encourage Ospreys to adopt those locations. Male Ospreys are very focused on finding or creating the perfect nest, and if they see a platform that already looks well-built, they are much more likely to move in and complete it. It is a simple action that could make a

big difference in future nesting success.

At the end of this season, Buck plans to put together an annual report that will be available to everyone. It will include a summary of the data collected, observations from the field, and insights gained. She is excited to share the full picture of what has been such a successful start to the Nantucket Osprey Watch.

Anyone can get involved even this far into the season. Participants do not have to commit to monitoring a specific nest all season, though that is helpful if you have the time to dedicate. Every single report adds to our understanding of the Osprey population on-island. All the forms and information are available at llnf.org/nantucket-osprey-watch. As Buck said, “We are always excited to welcome new participants, no matter your level of experience. I believe there are more nests out there that haven’t been discovered yet and more help is welcome!

“This has been a great season so far, and I have to thank all the volunteers who have helped me along the way. Without their help, we would not have such detailed records or be able to find so many nests. This season has already far surpassed my expectations, and I truly cannot thank them enough,” Libby Buck says of the volunteer observers who have flocked to her project.

Claire O’ Connor Nest #20 Gardner Farm/East of Hummock Pond

Events & Entertainment

8 AM - 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. Book at 508-4227466 or at WalkNantucket.com

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

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 & 3:30 pm.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

1 PM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

A rare chance to see gorgeous, unique habitats: salt marshes, beaches, forests, & the wildlife that inhabits them. Tour lasts about 2 hours: memories of this wild beauty last a lifetime. Tickets: thetrustees.org/content/coskata-coatue-faqs/#tour

3 to 4:30 PM - Free Children’s Chess Club for Grades 2 to 6

All skill levels are welcome to learn the basics or challenge friends to a game. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board volunteers. Bring your own board or use one of ours. No registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

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.

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 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

7 to 9:15 PM - The Cottage presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

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

9 AM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”)

A 3-mi, 75- min non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary that follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past the Oldest House, & fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Arrive 9:50 AM at Federal & India sts. by the Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972

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 & 3:30 pm.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a part of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

3 to 5 PM - Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm

Sip and snack every Friday afternoon from the selection of wines and cheeses. 33 Bartlett Farm Road, BartlettsFarm.com

4 to 7 PM - Wine Tasting at Mór Wine

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Deep Banana Black Belt at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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.

6 to 8 PM - Free Teen Game Night

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 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

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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

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and

Island/Today’s Nantucket

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 to 9 PM - LGBTQ+ Group

An unstructured, supportive environment for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to come together for mutual support and to build community. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 9:15 PM - The Cottage presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown

Sing your heart out & strut your stuff at The Rose & Crown Karaoke Nights every Friday & Saturday all season long. 23 So. Water Street.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

9 AM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

A rare chance to see gorgeous, unique habitats: salt marshes, beaches, forests, & the wildlife living there. Tour apprx 2 hrs: memories of this wild beauty last a lifetime. Tickets: thetrustees.org/content/coskata-coatue-faqs/#tour Again at 1pm 9:30 AM to 4 PM - Free Grab & Go Bag: Donut Stop by the Weezie Library & pick up this project to make at home, while supplies last. You’ll need scissors, glue, & a marker, but all other supplies + instructions are included. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

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 & 3:30 pm.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Russian Club for Kids and Parents!

Enjoy books, games, cartoons, songs, dancing, & creative activities in Russian. It’s a fun opportunity for families to connect & learn together. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nan-

Urgent Access

Located in the Anderson Building on the hospital campus at 57 Prospect Street.

Urgent Access at Nantucket Cottage Hospital offers easy and convenient walk-in medical care for non-life-threatening conditions and is located in the Anderson Building on the hospital campus. r In the summer, , Urgent Access is open daily.

View the most up-to-date hours and information: nantuckethospital.org/urgentaccess

tucket Town, Sconset, & more: the Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tours daily at 11:15, 1:00, & 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, or at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

2:45 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

4 to 6 PM - Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club For Ages 13-18

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Deep Banana Black Belt at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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.

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.

6:45 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

7 to 9:15 PM - The Cottage presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Hilarious new farce by Sandy Rustin fresh from Broadway. This outrageous romantic comedy dives into sex, betrayal, & tangled relationships as secrets unravel, identities twist, & laughter erupts. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org. 62 Center St. continued on page 30

Time to Catch a Striper

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the tournament was that only migratory striped bass would have the sea lice present on them, thus signifying that they were not holdover fish that are sometimes caught in our local ponds.

The inaugural Spring Sea Run opener had about 30 fishers hitting the beach. Nick Gault got things started by catching the first striper on April 25. The buzz among the fishing community was significant. This first tournament was a smashing success.

So who won, you ask? Well, ultimately, it was the Nantucket community. Again, from the Sea Run website: “The inaugural season of the Spring Sea Run Opener found great success in raising money for charity with the generosity of our local sponsors and devoted volunteers. At the conclusion of the tournament Michael O'Neil was selected as the event winner and chose Boston MedFlight as the winning not-for-profit-organization. Boston MedFlight received $1,250, which was accumulated through registration fees, merchandise sales, and donations. This funding was enough to fuel their helicopter and purchase a pilot's flight suit. It was truly a memorable inaugural season, and it gives us great hope for growth in the season to come!”

The winner was selected? Yes, as in Mike’s name was pulled out of a hat. This tournament doesn’t take itself too seriously, folks. Every angler who submits a fish is awarded a point. Catch a keeper-sized fish and you earn a second point. Every fisher who earns points is awarded an entry into the overall drawing. The angler whose name is selected has the honor of choosing the local charitable organization to receive the tournament proceeds. I would estimate that this humble tournament has awarded more than $35,000 to date to a wide variety of worthy charities. Last year, the group sent $3,000 to PASCON and the Marla Ceely Lamb fund, an organization that helps to cover the cost of travel for Nantucket residents traveling for cancer treatment. Amazing!

Make no mistake – this tournament is still competitive! A three-person team event was added several years ago, and that really heated things up. My team, the Irredeemable Irrelevants, has lived up to our name for six consecutive years. Womp, womp, womp…. The 2024 team champions were The Dream Team, made up of Tammy King, Cody Peterson, and James Hatton – yikes, what a lineup!

Rafael told me that the big push this year is to get more junior fishers on the board. “Juniors don’t have to sign up, just submit a fish – we’re going to extend the tournament deadline to get ten juniors submitting fish!” The junior award is named after the late Dan Kelliher, a Nantucket elementary school teacher who taught so many of us the basics of surf casting. Mr. Kelliher was the best, and I love that he is remembered in this fashion. Junior fishers (under age 18) don’t have to sign up in advance. Just get a picture of your striper on a fish measuring tape and submit it!

So how long does this tournament run? Until the first bluefish is caught, of course. An awards ceremony is held in the parking lot of one of the local beaches. It’s one of my favorite Nantucket events. The camaraderie is amazing, as is the good natured ribbing among contestants. “Put that crew in a room to talk politics, and they’d be at each other’s throats. Put them all in a room and talk about fishing, and it works.” Rafael is right on the money with that assessment.

It took a long time this year, but our first striper was finally caught on May 15, much later than usual. The first keeper-sized fish was caught three days later by Greg Chotkowski. The green flag has dropped, folks. Get out of your caves and onto the beaches! And please take a kid fishing – you’ll change their lives. Thank you Rafael, Lonell, and Star Rivard for this great event!

Steve “Tuna” Tornovish is a Nantucket native who has spent his life fishing from the beaches of his beloved island. He loves to introduce clients to the joy of fishing with his Nantucket Island Fishing Adventures: stevetuna.com

NANTUCKET ISLAND

Nantucket Island is just about 14 miles by 3-1/2 miles, and there are miles of bike paths to nearly every area. This means that riding a bicycle is one of the best ways to get around our island. Follow the QR code to discover miles of bike paths, where to rent bikes, biking tips, and where to ﬁ nd water stations along the way.

NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.

Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.

Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.

Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.

Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.

Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.

Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Some parking. Surf and rip currents can be strong on the ocean side. No facilities or food service. This beach is near Miacomet Pond, but the pond is currently closed due to harmful algae.

South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.

Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset. Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

BAY & POND BEACHES

Miacomet Pond: This fresh water pond is currently closed due to harmful algae. Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.

Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.

Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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BEACH SAFETY

•Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

Island Fun & Shopping

Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket by Water

508-228-7037

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure NANTUCKET by WATER (formerly Shearwater Excursions) is a local family-run company dedicated to providing unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. From small kids to grandparents, NBW has trips that cater to your needs and taste for adventure. Whether you take a leisurely tour around Nantucket Harbor, or a longer adventure exploring the wildlife sanctuary of Coatue or visiting the unique 5th Bend Oyster Farm, Nantucket By Water promises an exceptional experience. nantucketbywater.com

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St nantucketwalkabout.com

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.

Apparel & Accessories

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227

Open Daily 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth

508-680-1399

Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online! New Location at 16 Federal Street Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com

The Love Shack by Lola

774-325-5982

Open for the 2025 season 10 Old South Wharf Layer. Collect. Gift.

THE LOVE SHACK is located right in the heart of Nantucket’s boat basin and it is home to our entire collection of LOLA jewelry. Here you can see, touch and layer all of our pendants, chains, and bracelets that LOLA offers. It is also our inspiration for our Love Shack apparel and home goods which include t-shirts, candles, hats, glassware – everything you need that is perfect for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294

Think Big in the Big Gallery through June 2 3In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits Kickstart with Art through June 9 at 8 Federal St Plein Air Festival June 9-14

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. AAN has two in-town galleries: the brand new Federal Gallery at 8 Federal Street, where you can see a range of works, which will include oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, and photography. From May 16 to June 9 this gallery exhibit is KICKSTART WITH ART. In The Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, you can view THINK BIG through June 23. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for a schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits. Visit AAN’s online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org G. S. Hill Gallery

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm

Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353

40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily. For more than three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image, spirit, and soul of Nantucket. The gallery also

offers giclees and miniatures, plus exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find.

Gallery at Four India

gshill.com

508-228-8509

Open Daily Open Daily upstairs at 4 India Street

A fine selection of art & art glass

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space to browse through fine collections of art. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. Stroll upstairs and see the new artists and works in the gallery for 2025. Opening exhibition features renown Steampunk artist Bruce Rosenbaum through May 30 and the suburb collection of paintings, sculpture, glass art, sailors valentines every day by their regular artist exhibitors. THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is open daily. thegallerynantucket.com

Banking

Cape Cod 5

888-225-4636

Open Monday-Saturday Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys. capecodfive.com

Bike Rentals

Cook’s Cycle

508-228-0800

Open Daily 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

Bicycle Rentals & e-Bike Rentals

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bicycles & e-bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Bicycles

Open Daily

508-325-2722

65 Surfside Road

Bike Rentals, Sales, Service AND Electric Bikes easyridersbikerentals.com

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Easy Riders bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. We have electric bikes. Check out our Easy Riders brand ebikes at erbikes.com. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. Young’s

Bicycle Shop

Open daily in season

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110

FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app CallNantucket.com

The island’s “Little Black Book”

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

508-228-9165

Guiding Visitors on Nantucket for 55 Years Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

In print & online + eNewsletter

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For more than half a century, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available

Island Fun & Shopping

everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080

Open Daily 54 Main Street

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order it for you. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. MITCHELL’S is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

Nantucket Bookworks

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0722

Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive Classes & Workshops for all ages

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

Cleaning Service

ACK Spotless Cleaning

508-228-4000

Open Daily: books, gifts, chocolate 25 Broad Street Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks online. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. And we have an enticing nook filled with amazing chocolates to buy and savor as you read your new books. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online or stop in to browse. BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

Car Rentals

Affordable Rentals

508-367-2917

Contact us to set up your cleaning Call us to make your home spotless! Don’t stress about your pets or children: our environmentally friendly products provide a safe clean for your island home. ACK SPOTLESS CLEANING takes care of your home with the same care as if it were our own. We leave your sanctuary spotless so that you can focus on the rest of your life. And, if you have your day-to-day cleaning under control but need a little extra help now and then, let us do the really dirty work! We provide deep clean services to reach the places you might have missed. PLUS, we offer a variety of bonus services: from oven cleaning to air ducts. Let us help you make your home shine! Call or email mshcleaning0106@gmail.com ackspotlesscleaningservice.com/

Confections

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Open daily

508-228-3501

Open daily 6 South Beach Street Cars, jeeps, mopeds

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Open daily in season

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor Sailing Excursions

508-228-1017

The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf Made fresh on Nantucket

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for three decades on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you try her fudge, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous chocolate-covered cranberries. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate or a mixture of both. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. auntleahs.com

Consignment & Thrift Shops

Commonwealth

508.680.1399

Visit us in the store and online! New Location at 16 Federal Street Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

Island Treasures

508-228-5585

Private Charters. Per Person Fares Slip 1015, Straight Wharf Pleasure sailing

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt. Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and at sunset. They offer private charters, public sails. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Nantucket by Water

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages

508-228-0789

Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm & Sat. 10am-2pm 128 Old South Road

New & used clothes, housewares, jewelry, & more

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing for women, men, and kids, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, art, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may discover. Find us in Hanabea Shopping Center, off Old South Road. There’s a convenient NRTA bus stop nearby!

The Rainbow Fleet

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

508-228-7037

Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Oyster Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Cocktail Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more

NANTUCKET by WATER (formerly Shearwater Excursions) is a local family-run company dedicated to providing unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. From small kids to grandparents, NBW has trips that cater to your needs and taste for adventure. Whether you take a leisurely tour around Nantucket Harbor, or a longer adventure exploring the wildlife sanctuary of Coatue or visiting the unique 5th Bend Oyster Farm, Nantucket By Water promises an exceptional experience. nantucketbywater.com

508-680-1159

167 Orange Street

Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! Follow us on Instagram @therainbowfleet therainbowfleetnantucket.com

Island Fun & Shopping

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Home Decor

Icarus +

Co

508-228-9165

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2025 - CASH PRIZES Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net nantucket.net/photo-contest-entry ENTER EARLY & OFTEN! This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net. The 2025 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2025. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your high resolution photo entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. Please make sure your digital images are highresolution. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf icarusandco.com

Discover unique sculptural jewelry by local artists. We interpret nature through wearable art, handmade in small batches using uncommon and precious materials – including our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. Follow along on instagram for a behind the scenes look: @icarusandco + @nantucketbeachstones.

It’s A Shore Thing

Open Daily

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901

30B Main Street

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You can also find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street. shorethinggifts.com

Respoke

508-325-8884

Open Monday - Saturday 61 Old South Road

Locally owned and operated

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Gifts

Hill’s of Nantucket

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm.

Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

Respoke.com

Open for the 2025 season 41 Straight Wharf

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2025! Respoke.com

Home Painting & More

Nantucket Pro Painters

Call for our services

508-228-1353

40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com

It’s A Shore Thing

Open Daily

508-680-1901

30B Main Street

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts shorethinggifts.com

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

508-228-1894, ext. 138

Open during museum hours: 10am-5pm in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad Street NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor

The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org

Health Care

Cottage Pharmacy

10 Vesper Lane

508-825-7300

Nantuckethospital.org/pharmacy

NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL continues to expand its services provided to the residents and visitors of Nantucket. Located just across the street from the hospital, this new pharmacy will provide patients with greater convenience and continuity of care while sustaining an important community resource. Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s new community pharmacy—the Cottage Pharmacy—is open to everyone in the community, not only patients of NCH.

Nantucket

Cottage Hospital

508-680-4317

Call NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS, INC for all your painting needs: interior and exterior, new construction, existing residential, and commercial. NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS is the choice of builders and architects. In addition, we also do power washing, gutter cleaning, furniture spraying, and spray painting. Call us at 508-680-4317. www.nppainters.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

Beaches, Events, Museums, Biking, Classifieds, & More

Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

508-228-9165

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a biking page, lighthouse page, festivals page, photo galleries, maps, parks & trails, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Nantucket.net

Island Apps

Call Nantucket FREE download for IOS and Android

Your telephone book for Nantucket callnantucket.com

Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-to-date and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included.

Island Wildlife Refuge & Tours

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

508-825-8100

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab 57 Prospect St NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. Through Mass General Brigham, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL offers high-quality virtual urgent care services for many conditions and minor injuries daily. Nantuckethospital.org

508-228-5646

Visit Nantucket’s best beaches - Tours are back for 2025! thetrustees.org/ccwr Call ahead to check conditions:508-228-5646 #2

Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required.

Visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest & savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at thetrustees.org/permits. Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles.

Island Fun & Shopping

Jewelry

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227

Open Daily 12 Main Street

Jewelry & Gifts

Icarus + Co.

more than 1,300 educational and cultural programs a year. Our historic building, which opened in 1847, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with beautiful art and artifacts that celebrate our maritime heritage and the history of Nantucket.

Mental Health Services

Fairwinds Call or text 508-228-2689

Emergencies: 508-221-3315 or 911 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Nantucket’s Counseling Center

FAIRWINDS provides equal access to confidential, quality, professional care to all on Nantucket who seek mental health and addiction services, regardless of ability to pay. Contact us today at (508) 228-2689 to schedule an intake, or to get more information about any of our services. Same-day appointments are available. fairwindscenter.org

Mortgages

Cape Cod 5

Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf icarusandco.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

Open daily

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229

21 Centre Street

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by leading American goldsmiths: Diana Kim England, Louis Reyes, Thomas Kruskal, and more. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY: serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com

The Love Shack by Lola

Open daily

Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, & more!

774-325-5982

10 Old South Wharf

THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com. LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts

508-228-0272

Open with New Selections for 2025 1 Orange Street Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary - including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Follow us @Nantucket_Jewelry Nantucketestatejewelry.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

888-225-4636

Open Monday-Friday 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

We’ll make your dream come true!

CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Our knowledgeable, experienced mortgage loan officers are available to help you. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-247-1795 or visit our website at capecodfive.com

Movies, Concerts, Celebrations

The Dreamland See Our Website for Films & Events Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center 17 South Water Street Films, Concerts, Celebrations, & Events

THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education. Films are shown in our 314-seat Main Theatre, in our 110-seat Studio Theatre, and seasonally at our Drive-In at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. Tickets are available at NantucketDreamland.org. Become a member and get special access, special pricing, and even free tickets! Check our schedule for film showings, Dreamland Stage productions, special concerts & events in the DREAMLAND’s Harbor View Room. NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Whaling Museum

508-228-1894

Admission $25; $23 seniors; $10 ages 6-17; under 6 free 15 Broad Street Island residents & NHA members admitted free Your portal to Nantucket history No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org

NHA Sites

Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1353

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm online & in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry from hand-selected pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise and crystals or sapphire and diamond bling enhances the soft shimmer of the pearl’s whiteness. On others, the Ying & Yang of black and white is featured. Look for Pam’s signature: a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearlcompany.com

Library & Public Programs

Nantucket Atheneum

508-228-1894

15 Broad Street Historic Sites, Classes, Talks, & more

The Nantucket Historical Assn preserves, interprets, & shares diverse stories of Nantucket with all audiences through its collections, properties, programs, and research. In addition to the Nantucket Whaling Museum, the public is invited to visit THE OLDEST HOUSE, built in 1686 and believed to be the oldest residence on Nantucket still on its original site; THE OLD MILL, said to have been built in 1746, this is the only surviving mill of 5 that once stood overlooking Nantucket town; THE HADWEN HOUSE, a Greek Revival mansion built in 1846; GREATER LIGHT, a stunning and unique home that was built as a barn in 1790 and renovated & repurposed in the 1930s into a home that illustrates the era of Nantucket’s art colony days. Learn more about these sites & others that the NHA keeps open for visitors at nha.org

Pet Accessories & Gifts

Cold Noses + Geronimo’s

508-228-1110

Open year-round. Books, Programs for All Ages, Concerts, & More. 1 India Street Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place nantucketatheneum.org

THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM, our island’s public library is a vital community hub. We are open year-round & offer materials and services for all ages. More than 170,000 people come through our doors annually, where they have free access to 1.6 million books + a large collection of CDs & DVDs. We offer many web-based services, a digital library, free computer use, WIFI, and

508-228-3731

Nantucket’s Go-To Pet Paradise is open daily 119 Pleasant Street Tail-wagging Treasures & Pet Services with Love

COLD NOSES and Geronimo’s are coming together to serve all your pet needs on Nantucket! your favorite downtown pet boutique for decades, has moved to 119 Pleasant Street. We offer a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends,

Island Fun & Shopping

and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments. Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person. Our pet services tailored with love include: Dog Wash and Pet Equipment Rentals. nantucketpetstore.com

Shoes

Respoke

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

Respoke.com

41 Straight Wharf RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2025! Respoke.com

Special Events

Baskets, Bubbles, & Bourbon

June 27: tickets at nha.org

Annual Fundraiser & Garden Party

Join us for our annual summer fundraiser celebrating the rich tradition of Nantucket lightship baskets! This year, Baskets & Bubbly is now BASKETS, BUBBLES & BOURBON and will feature exciting new additions that honor both weavers & collectors. We will also have an exclusive showcase of distinguished basket collectors displaying their treasured pieces. This year, our highly anticipated auction features a curated selection of exceptional works from today’s most talented artisans—plus select collaborations with other skilled craftspeople. And that’s not all! Enjoy a bourbon tasting alongside our signature bubbles, craft cocktails, and light bites. Tickets on sale now at nha.org

DreamBIG 2025

See Our Website for Films & Events

Benefit for The Nantucket Dreamland held in the Sconset Casino Fundraiser on July 18 NantucketDreamland.org

THE DREAMLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education. The annual DREAMBIG fundraiser will be held on July 18, 2025 in the Siasconset Casino. Guests will enjoy an elegant dining experience, meaningful conversations, and a shared commitment to the arts. Sponsorship opportunities are now available, and ticket packages will be on sale soon—don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary night!

Fairwinds in Bloom

508-228-2689

June 30 from 5 to 7 pm in the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Benefit for Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center fairwindscenter.org

FAIRWINDS in BLOOM: SUPPORTING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TOGETHER is a special evening celebrating community, resilience, and wellness. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Nantucket’s Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, this event offers an opportunity to support accessible behavioral health services while enjoying a night of beauty and generosity. The evening will feature an exclusive silent auction, offering a thoughtfully curated selection of items and experiences. Each bid helps Fairwinds continue its lifesaving mission of providing essential mental health and substance use services to those in need. Delicious hors d’oeuvres & refreshing drinks will be served in the serene coastal beauty of the museum grounds—a place that honors courage, perseverance, and community, values that deeply align with Fairwinds’ work.

Nantucket Book Festival Celebrating great books and fascinating authors

June 12-15, 2025 Visit the website for schedule of free & ticketed events

The NANTUCKET BOOK FESTIVAL brings more than 20 stellar authors to Nantucket for in-person talks, forums, gatherings, and celebrations of writers and readers. Presenting authors for 2025 include: Carl Hiaason, Patti Callahan Henry, Charmaine Wilkerson, Dawn Tripp, Jonathan Waterman, Alice Hoffman, Wally Lamb, Bob Woodward, Loretta J. Ross, Ann Leary, Imani Perry, and Jason Reynolds. Most of BOOK FESTIVAL events are free — see the schedule at nantucketbookfestival.org

Nantucket Dental Society

201-670-9076

17th Annual Seminar: June 22-24, 2025 Register online Nantucket Dental Society offers one of the best continuing education programs in the world, with world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics and techniques. Our yearly seminar includes two morning lectures and multiple networking events on Nantucket Island. The connections you make and the knowledge you leave with will enhance the day to day techniques you use in your own dental practice and help to grow your business. Register online at nantucketdental.com

Plein Air Nantucket

508-228-0294

Artists Assn. of Nantucket Plein Air Festival Big Gallery & around Nantucket June 9-14, 2025

ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is hosting their annual Plein Air Nantucket from June 9 to 14. All community members and visitors are invited to register in The Big Gallery, and then set up their easels anywhere on Nantucket, paint en plein air, and exhibit their Fresh Works at AAN’s Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Participants may exhibit their fresh

artworks daily for sale on our festival “Wet Walls.” This year’s Plein Air Paint Out will be held from 10 am on June 11 at Folger’s Marsh & at the UMass Field Station. On June 12 from 10am to 12:30pm, Quick Paint sessions will be held at Oldest House and through .4 miles of Coffin Park to park area next to Something Natural sandwich shop, a combined location. Closing reception & awards ceremony on June 14 at 4 pm in The Big Gallery. nantucketarts.org

Rain: a Tribute to The Beatles

508-228-4305

Benefit on July 30, 2025 from 6-10 pm Tickets at theatrenantucket.org Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre

COME TOGETHER with THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket for the highlight of summer—the international sensation, RAIN, A Tribute to the BEATLES. Experience the “British invasion” as we party the night away under the tent at Bartlett Farm. Fabulous food & sushi will be served PLUS guests can participate in a curated auction featuring items that only TWN can deliver. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS, this benefit will be an unparalleled evening that celebrates the summer vibes and TWN’s 69th Season as the only professional theatre on Nantucket. theatrenantucket.org

Swim Across America

July 26 at Jetties Beach

Jetties Beach

Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket SWIM ACROSS AMERICA began as a relay swim from Nantucket to Hyannis and has evolved into 16 open water swims and dozens of pool swims around the country. We are continuing the tradition of SAA on Nantucket with another swim this July 26, 2025! Join swimmers at a gorgeous venue for a day to remember this July and be a part of this landmark event this summer! Kids’ Splash, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile, and 1-mile swim options, plus 2x2-mile relay and 4-mile swim options on Nantucket’s north shore. Register for OR donate to the Nantucket Open Water Swim at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket

Weekend at the Library

508-228-1110

July 17-19, 2025 1 India Street

Benefit For Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

Thursday, July 17-19, 2025, THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM will host its new major fundraiser Weekend at the Library! – three days of fun for all ages in its historic library building and grounds at 1 India Street. This special weekend kicks off a First Look insiders’ view of treasures from the Atheneum vault. On Friday, enjoy welcome cocktails, then hear Thought Leader & MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle in conversation with bestselling author Bill Cohan. A dinner & fireside chat follows. On Saturday, Singer Songwriter Allen Stone will perform two sets in the Atheneum’s Great Hall, followed by a summer garden party. Details & tickets at nantucketatheneum.org/weekend-at-the-library-2025/ nantucketatheneum.org

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305

THE COTTAGE on stage from June 4-21 Tickets at theatrenantucket.org Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre

THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. On June 2, the curtain goes up on the 2025 season, with THE COTTAGE, a brand new, side-splitting romp fresh from Broadway. It’s an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire in a surprising and hilarious web of unraveling secrets. Get your tickets today at theatrenantucket.org! TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway! theatrenantucket.org

Thrift Shop

Hospital Thrift Shop

508-228-1125

Open Mon., Wed., Fri 10-12:30 & 1-3:30, Clothing, housewares, furniture & more Tues. & Thurs. 1-3:30 + evening, & Sat. 10-12:30 17 India Street

In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. Shopping hours in May are Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10 am to 12:30 pm & 1-3:30 pm + Tuesday & Thursday 1-3:30 pm + Saturday 10 am to 12:30 pm. Evening hours on Tuesday & Thursday. hospitalthriftshop.org

Seconds Shop

508-228-6677

Open Daily 10-4, closed Wed.; Call about making donations 32 Sparks Avenue Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org

Steamship Authority

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

Tours - Bus

Nantucket Island Tours

Island Fun & Shopping Dining Guide

508-228-0334

Three Great Tours - Don’t miss our NEW Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company 42 Straight Wharf

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the largest provider of tours, charters, & transportation services on-island. For more than 70 years, Nantucket Island Tours offers daily tours May-October, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Air-conditioned buses & experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily May-October: the new Elin Hilderbrand’s Blue Book Tour a 2-hour tour on Wed., Thurs., & Sun. featuring iconic island spots in Hilderbrand’s novels, led by Elin’s sister ~ the 75-minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day ~ the longer 2-1/2-hour Westender Tour offered Mon.-Thurs. Learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Days through the present. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, ‘Sconset Village, Sankaty Lighthouse, The Shipwreck Museum...and many more beautiful sights. Departures are from Straight Wharf. Buy tickets in advance at nantucketbustours.com, with your HyLine ferry ticket or in-person at 42 Straight Wharf. Tours sell out daily: advance reservations recommended. nantucketbustours.com

Tours - Van

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

508-257-6557

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau

Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 25 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger van with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at 25 Federal Street approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours with NHA

508-228-1894

Nantucket Bake Shop

Bakeries

508-228-0262

1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

508-228-2797

Tuesday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm; Nantucketbakeshop.com

closed Sunday & Monday for spring 17-1/2 Old South Road

The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love. Try our new Gluten-Free goodies! Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! Our traditional baked goods are preservative free and hand batched on Nantucket Island. Most of our cookies and our granola are gluten free. Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Brewers

Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929

Open 7 Days a Week 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

Light Food & Take-Out

45 Surfside Bakery & Cafe

Breakfast & lunch daily

Take out or eat in our dining room or outdoor patio

508-422-7466

Walking Tours offered by Nantucket Historical Assoc. June 2 - Sept. 30 depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Departs at 10:45 am & 1:30 pm Mon.-Sat. Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:45 am and at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum Monday-Saturday from June 2-Sept. 30, rain or shine. Tickets: $25 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Walking tours are offered daily. nha.org Nantucket Walkabout

see website for hikes & times Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St nantucketwalkabout.com Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.

Nantucket Walking Tours

774-333-3981

45 Surfside Road

Enjoy award-winning pastry chef/owner Rebecca Moesinger’s delicious pastries, hearty breakfasts, and tasty lunches at 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFE. You can enjoy breakfast & lunch daily from 6:30am until 2pm in their air-conditioned dining room or on their outdoor patio. In addition to burritos, breakfast sandwiches, salads, and hot & cold subs and wraps, they serve bubbly delights and refreshing smoothies. Order online from the QR code in our ad. 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFÉ is located along Surfside Road on your way to the beach. We have plenty of parking and are a few steps from an NRTA bus stop. 45Surfside.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Open Daily, Year Round

774-325-8972

Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours

See calendar for times & where to meet Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. It’s a great way to see and enjoy springtime on Nantucket. whjamieson@gmail.com

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line

508-228-9403

33 Bartlett Farm Road Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...and delicious dinner specials. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Cook’s

Cafe

508-228-3949

Travel daily; see schedule for times Make your reservations online High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis Straight Wharf

Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed Inter-Island Ferry Service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. With our convenient, daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard! While onboard, enjoy freshly-made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine, and spirits. Visit us online for schedules, reservations, helpful blog posts, and more! hylinecruises.com

508-228-8810

Open Daily for Takeout 6 South Beach Street Healthy Take Out — Wraps & Smoothies

COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.com

Dining Guide

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

Markets

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-6005

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport

Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where huge portions & delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun & diverse menu which spans breakfast (6 am-1:30 pm), lunch, and dinner. We also have a complete children’s menu. Crosswinds is the place to go to pick up a tasty and filling meal at a great price! CrosswindsNantucket.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu Tues-Sat. from 11:30 am Indoor & Outside Dining Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials. Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their char-grilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Nantucket Bake Shop

508-228-9403

Open Daily, Year Round Bartlett Farm Road

Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our Farm kitchen offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...and delicious dinner specials. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Restaurants

The Brotherhood of Thieves

508-228-2797

Tuesday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm; closed Sunday & Monday 17-1/2 Old South Road

The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love. Plus gluten-free goodies! Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com

Siam to Go

774-325-5812

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight 23 Broad Street Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 4 concepts to enjoy—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe and live music, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and a Beer Garden on their patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. THE BROTHERHOOD’s different menus feature fresh salads, sushi, hot & cold appetizers, nachos, hearty burgers & sandwiches, their famous curly fries, and entrees featuring fish, chicken, and steak. To accompany your meal, THE BROTHERHOOD serves Cisco & other craft beers on draft, wines by the glass & by the bottle, and more than a dozen signature cocktails. brotherhoodnantucket.com

The Chanticleer

508-228-SIAM (7426)

Open Monday-Friday Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices Lunch 11am-2pm & Dinner 3-7pm at The Hive, 5 Amelia Drive SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their delicious curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like General Tso’s Chicken, Drunken Noodles, and Orange Chicken. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so order online to enjoy a taste of Thailand that you can enjoy at home, on the boat, at the beach...anywhere on Nantucket. siamtogonantucket.com

Live Entertainment

The Brotherhood of Thieves

774-325-5812

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight 23 Broad Street Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

Cisco Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week

508-257-4499

Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Sunday 9 New Street, Siasconset Reservations available on resy.com or 508.257.4499

Originally opened as a small tea house at the turn of the century, THE CHANTICLEER is now one of the premier restaurants on Nantucket. One of the most romantic destinations on-island, you may linger here over an intimate lunch in the Rose Garden or come together with family and friends for a convivial dinner in one of our personal dining rooms: al fresco on warm evenings. The lush gardens produce organic herbs, flowers, berries, and seasonal vegetables for the kitchen. An extensive wine list features some of the finest wines in the world. Reservations are available on resy.com or by calling 508-257-4499 chanticleernantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where huge portions & delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun & diverse menu which spans breakfast (6 am-1:30 pm), lunch, and dinner with extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Bring the kiddies with you—we also have a complete children’s menu. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Our friendly, courteous staff will give you a casually elegant dining experience at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com

The Faregrounds

508-325-5929

5 Bartlett Farm Road

508-228-4095

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu Tues-Sat. from 11:30 am. Affordable Family Dining

Indoor & Outside Dining 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze while you enjoy outdoor dining, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by daily specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595

Open daily from 11:30 am 23 South Water Street

Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available theroseandcrown.com

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or at our sidewalk tables. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials.

508-228-2595

Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule ciscobrewers.com CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Rose & Crown

Open daily from 11:30 am 23 South Water Street Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun! Theroseandcrown.com

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub. Whether it’s live local music, guided paint nights, house DJs, big screens for games, or our notorious karaoke competitions, we have your entertainment needs covered. In-season, we have entertainment 7 days a week, with early and late-night options, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun. Check our website for off-season entertainment listings.

Nantucket Vineyard

Vineyard

508-325-5929

Fine Nantucket wines 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Stop by to taste our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 19

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown

Sing your heart out & strut your stuff at The Rose & Crown Karaoke Nights every Friday & Saturday all season long. 23 So. Water Street.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

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. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

9 AM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

2 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Deep Banana Black Belt at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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.

6:15 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

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 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

MONDAY, JUNE 9

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL NANTUCKET: JUNE 9-14

Painting events across the island & freshly painted works on display in AAN’s Big Gallery on Straight Wharf for purchase. NantucketArts.org

8 AM - 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. Book at 508-4227466 or at WalkNantucket.com

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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”)

tions necessary. 774-325-8972

11 AM to 1 PM - Free Session: The Quiet Table

Join this body-doubling session designed for deep work like reading, writing, or studying. Surrounded by others quietly working, you’ll gain structure, accountability, & calm support. Inspired by virtual co-working and Lo-fi streams. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Telephone Tage at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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.

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 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL NANTUCKET: JUNE 9-14

Painting events across the island & freshly painted works on display in AAN’s Big Gallery on Straight Wharf for purchase. NantucketArts.org

8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

12:15 to 1:15 PM - Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum

A 45 minute yoga practice designed to relax and recharge with slow, mindful movements. Bring a mat. Space is limited: register at NantucketAtheneum.org

3:30 to 4:30 PM - Youth Chorus Ages 8+

A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. 508-228-3352 NantucketMusic.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Telephone Tage at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5 to 6 PM - Free Weekly Meditation Class

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.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - ELL Beginning English

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.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Open Arts Nights!

Bring your own creative projects: knit, embroider, color, wrap gifts, or simply enjoy the show in the acoustically stellar Great Hall of Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL NANTUCKET: JUNE 9-14

Painting events across the island & freshly painted works on display in AAN’s Big Gallery on Straight Wharf for purchase. NantucketArts.org

10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”)

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10:30 AM to 2:30 PM - Paint Out Day

Annual Paint Out day in 2 locations: UMass Field Station and the Shipwreck Museum. Free hourly shuttle bus travels from the Information Bureau in town to the Shipwreck Museum and back. An AAN Plein Air event

11 AM to 2 PM - Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

2 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

land spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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 to 7 PM - Teen Trivia for Teens 13+

5:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Game Night (with Mag-ACK the Gathering)

A night of board games, card games, & Mag-ACK The Gathering. All levels welcome. Adults & age 13+ .Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group

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.

6:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mile stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps. 774-325-8972

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL NANTUCKET: JUNE 9-14

Painting events across the island & freshly painted works on display in AAN’s Big Gallery on Straight Wharf for purchase. NantucketArts.org

NANTUCKET BOOK FESTIVAL: JUNE 12-15

Meet authors, hear talks, share ideas, & celebrate the power of the written word to shape lives. Many free events+ticketed author dinner. NantucketBookFestival.org

8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

10 to 10:45 AM - Author Dawn Tripp in Conversation with Sara DiVello

Bestselling author Dawn Tripp joins festival co-chair Sara DiVello to kick off the 2025 Book Fest with a conversation about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a First Lady known for her intellect, influential editorial career, & lifelong passion for literature. Tripp is the author of Jackie, Georgia, & several award-winning novels. Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. nantucketbookfestival.org

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800’s during the Whaling Era, and see some remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book at nantucketbywater.com

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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM to 12:30 PM - Plein Air Quick Paint Day

Paint en plein air at Oldest House and through .4 miles of Coffin Park to park area next to Something Natural sandwich shop, a combined location.

10 AM to 1 PM - Drop-in Transcription Time

11 to 11:45 AM - Meenakshi Ahamed with Michael Schulder

Author Meena Ahamed discusses her new book Indian Genius in a conversation with Wavemaker Conversations host Michael Schulder. Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. nantucketbookfestival.org

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. Tours daily at 11:15, 1:00, & 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, or at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.