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Sponsor: Vineyard Haven Public Library Evening Lecture Series
Energy expert Peter Cabana will discuss various types of energy sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, oil and some new alternatives. Each week will be an informative discussion about one type of energy.
7 pmVineyard Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Lambert's Cove Inn & Restaurant
The Lambert’s Cove Inn invites you to its Cooking Weekend Getaway. Hone your cooking skills and learn some new ones. You will leave the Inn refreshed and ready to dazzle friends and family with new holiday recipes.
5 pmLambert's Cove Inn & Restaurant, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $500/dbl occ/2nights

Sponsor: MV Film Society
Over the last 25 years, a group of senior citizens living in Northampton, MA have refused to let age and ill health get them down. Young@Heart is a documentary based on their lives by British filmmaker, Stephen Walker.
7:30 pm - 9 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $8.00/$5.00 for members
Benefit for Windemere

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something fun to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. This week's topic is Thanksgiving Napkin Rings. Don't miss the fun!
10 am - 4 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Movies
Recorded live at the highly acclaimed Salzburg Festival, Giuseppe Verdi's "Otello" is conducted by Riccardo Muti and presented in High Definition format with 5.1 digital stereo surround sound.
2 pm - 4:10 pm w/ 1 intermission, Capawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Adults: $20; Students & senior citizens: $18. 5 performances special: $80.

Sponsor: Island Alpaca
Alpaca Farm Open House: 11 am-5 pm on Sunday. Visit and learn about alpaca. Refreshments served. Felted ornament class too. Call to pre-register.
11 am - 5 pm, Island Alpaca store, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
At the West Tisbury Library, Monday night is Movie Night with a great line-up of classic films that are fun for all ages. This week: "Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon." Admission is free, screenings begin at 7 pm.
7 pmWest Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Vineyard Haven Public Library Evening Lecture Series
"Who Killed the Electric Car?" is a 2006 documentary film that explores the birth, limited commercialization, and subsequent death of the battery electric vehicle in the US.
7 pmVineyard Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee
Work up an appetite while supporting a great cause! Road race proceeds support fuel assistance for the Island's elderly in need. Event is brought to you by the Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee.
8:30 amOak Bluffs Police Station, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $10
Benefit for Fuel Assistance for the Elderly

Sponsor: Island Alpaca
Take a break from the holiday at the Island Alpaca Open House Thursday through Sunday 11-5 pm. Meet the new baby alpaca, visit our extraordinary gift shop and enjoy hot cider. Spinning class on Sunday too!
11 am - 5 pm, Island Alpaca store, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: MV Artisans Festival
13th Annual Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival features many of the Islands top craftspeople working in fiber arts, leather crafts, glass, home furnishings, painting, ceramics, paper, botanicals, mixed media, sculpture and photography.
10 am - 4 pm, Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Come to Felix Neck for a full day autumn celebration with activities that include a guided bird walk at 9 am, the annual fall festival-fun for the whole family, and stargazing with Mark Lovewell starting at 6 pm.
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Varies by program

Sponsor: Up-Island merchants
Want to win over $500 worth of fabulous merchandise from some of the Island's most exciting retailers? Up-island merchants are issuing passports for a world of wonderful shopping and a chance to win.
10 am - 5 pm, Various locations, Up Island
Admission Fee: free

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something fun to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. This week: Decorate a Winter Mural. Don't miss the fun!
10 am - 4 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Tisbury Business Association
Hop on for a horse and carriage ride through Vineyard Haven, Saturdays through 12/27. Stay tuned for details. The whole town twinkles as Tisbury celebrates the holiday season. Raffle too!
Vineyard Haven, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Association
Be on hand to witness the lighting of the beautiful evergreen that decorates Post Office Square in Oak Bluffs. Gather at 6:30 pm for the singing of traditional carols accompanied by the Vineyard Brass Ensemble.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Post Office Square, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free/donations for Food Pantry accepted

Sponsor: MV Museum
Ever wonder what your family treasures are worth...now you can find out at the MV Museum's Appraisal Day with Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art. $10 per item or $25 for three.
9 am - 3 pm, MV Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $10/item or $25/three
Benefit for MV Museum

Sponsor: .
Enjoy this opportunity to see a brilliant film about one of the Vineyard's most interesting characters: Zeb - Schooner Life, a feature film documentary about Captain Zeb Tilton based on Polly Burrough's book.
8 pm - 10 pm, Katherine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $10 at the door

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Movies
Recorded live at the highly acclaimed Salzburg Festival, Mozart's "Don Giovanni" is presented in High Definition format with 5.1 digital stereo surround sound. A wonderful pre-holiday musical treat.
2 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Adults: $20; Students & senior citizens: $18. 5 performances special: $80.

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
The 27th Annual Christmas in Edgartown kicks off on Thursday, December 11 at 4 pm with the lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse and Christmas Carolling Stroll. Continues through Sunday with lots of fun events and activities.
Various Edgartown locations, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Various/some free

Sponsor: Edgartown National Bank
Come celebrate Christmas in Edgartown as the Edgartown National Bank hosts their annual wine & cheese party on Thursday, December 11. Try your luck at their raffle too!
5 pm - 7 pm, Downtown Edgartown, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
The seasonal and lovely sound of bells in concert to benefit the Plum Hill School. Takes place at the Federated Church.
1 pmFederated Church, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Plum Hill School

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Start your stroll at Donaroma's Nursery enjoying the lights and festive atmosphere as you continue on to Edgartown's historic downtown for shopping, dinner and the beautiful holiday illuminations.
6 pm - 8 pm, Donaroma's & Downtown, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
Step into a magical world of holiday wonder at the beautifully decorated Dr. Fisher House for the annual Holiday Cocktail Party followed by the Minnesingers' concert at the Old Whaling Church.
6 pmDaniel Fisher House, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $75
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
Gather at the Old Whaling Church for a wonderful concert by the island's premier choral group, the MV Regional High School Minnesingers. Concert immediately follows cocktail party at the Dr.Fisher House.
8 pm - 10 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Edgartown opens its inn doors with holiday tours: the Ashley Inn, Hob Knob, Point Way Inn and the Harborview Hotel & Resort extend their hospitality offering a behind the scenes peak at some the town's most beautiful historic properties.
2 pm - 4 pm, Downtown Edgartown, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Stop by the MV Museum for holiday treats and do a bit of shopping! Donate old jewelry in advance, come to the sale, buy it back, or buy a piece someone else has donated. Benefits the MV Museum.
2 pm - 4 pm, Vineyard Museum, Edgartown
Admission Fee: None

Sponsor: MV Artisans Festival
1st Annual Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival features many of the Islands top craftspeople working in fiber arts, leather crafts, glass, painting, ceramics, paper, botanicals, mixed media, sculpture and photography. Great source of holiday gifts!
10 am - 4 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Hands-on wreath making workshop of diverse evergreens and decorations, boxwood trees made for long lasting holiday accents. Registration for wreath making required.
10 am - 4 pm, Donaroma's Nursery, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Fee for materials

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
The Preservation Trust proudly presents the MVRHS Minnesingers in their annual Holiday Family Concert at the Old Whaling Church. This concert is so much fun, even the jolly ol' elf himself can't stay away!
4 pm - 6 pm, Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $10
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
With its streets all decked out for the holidays, Edgartown celebrates with its traditional holiday parade starting at 10 am. Hot chocolate and hot cider for sale to benefit MV Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Photos with Santa too!
10 amMain Street, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Beautiful and unique hand made gifts on sale to benefit Hospice.Takes place at the historic Dr. Daniel Fisher House.
10 am - 4 pm, Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Hospice

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Open House with the Arts: Stroll the art galleries of downtown Edgartown. Participating galleries: Carlin Fine Art, The Christina Gallery, Edgartown Art Gallery, Eisenhauer Galleries and more.
11 am - 5 pm, Downtown Edgartown, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Edgartown School
Arts and Crafts sale to benefit the Edgartown 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC. Refreshments available. Location: Edgartown School Gym
10 am - 4 pm, Edgartown School Gym, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Edgartown 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
A duo of literary events for the holidays: Edgartown Books presents a day of author meetings and book signings and the Edgartown Free Public Library holds an open house and holiday "Make-A-Craft" for children and adults.
11:30 amDowntown Edgartown, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Stop by and make nature crafts to decorate your house for the holidays or to give as gifts. Crafts may include bird feeders, paper-making, and wreath making. This is a drop in program.
1 pm - 3 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $6 Members / $9 Non-members

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Come and cozy up with some delicious fish and clam chowders! Island restaurants compete with their takes on these traditional New England favorites. Who's the best? You be the judge!
12 noon - 2 pm, Mini Park on Main Street, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Red Stocking Fund

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Don't miss this opportunity to learn what went on behind the quiet facades, graveyards and side streets of downtown Edgartown during the 'good old days." Meet at the Vineyard Museum's Pease House at 11 am.
11 amPease House, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Join carolers at 6 pm on the Village Green, located between Main and Winter Streets, for songs of the season and the lighting of Edgartown's evergreen.
6 pmTown Green, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Espress Love
Third annual Cookie Tasting Contest takes place at Espresso Love from 2-5 pm. Come find your favorite.Proceeds raised awarded to the charity of the winner's choice.
2 pm - 5 pm, Espress Love, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Winner's charity of choice

Sponsor: First Congregational Church of West Tisbury
Delicious things to eat, beautiful things to buy. Centerpieces, swags, wreaths, kissing balls and small table trees. Children's hand-made ornaments and plenty more. At the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury.
9 am - 1 pm, First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for same

Sponsor: Island Waldorf Community
Parents! enjoy making crafts with your children at the Edgartown Elves Fair: gingerbread houses, snow globes, princess or gnome hats, candle decoration are among the possibilities. Retail items, food for sale too!.
10 am - 4 pm, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Plum Hill School

Sponsor: First Baptist Church
Come to the Afternoon Tea and Holiday Sale at the First Baptist Church Parish Hall on Sat. Dec. 13 from 2-4 pm. Enjoy meeting with neighbors and friends while shopping for the holidays.
2 pm - 4 pm , First Baptist Church Parish Hall, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: MV Chamber of Commerce
Come and get it! Pancakes, eggs, sausage and a chance to tell Santa what's on your Christmas list. A great way to kick off the last day of the Christmas in Edgartown Weekend.
8 am - 9:30 am, The Wharf Restaurant, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Jim Lambert Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Sponsor: Edgartown Board of Trade
Meet at Past & Presents on Main Street Edgartown to participate in a treasure hunt throughout the village. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Past & Presents, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Join the folks at Felix Neck for a winter walk to discover what's happening in nature right now.
1 pm - 2:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $4/$8

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Movies
Don't miss this opportunity to see the world renowned Bolshoi Ballet dance Cesare Pugni's "Pharaoh's Daughter." - a world class dance performance brought to you by the Capawock Theater.
2 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Adults: $20; Students & senior citizens: $18. 5 performances special: $80.

Sponsor: West Tisbury Bell Choir
The West Tisbury Bell Choir will play Christmas carols from 11 am to noon on Saturday, December 20 on Main Street, in Vineyard Haven. Come listen to the joyful sound of bells ring in the hoiday
11am - 12 noon, Main Street, , Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: free/contribution
Benefit for AACDP

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Movies
Take the whole family to see "Hansel & Gretel" from the Glyndebourne’s fabled annual summer festival in rural East Sussex, England “Hansel und Gretel” with The London Philharmonic conducted by Kazushi Ono.
1:30 pm & 4:30 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Adults: $20; Students & senior citizens: $18. 5 performances special: $80.

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Movies
Take the whole family to see "Hansel & Gretel" from the Glyndebourne’s fabled annual summer festival in rural East Sussex, England “Hansel und Gretel” with The London Philharmonic conducted by Kazushi Ono.
1:30 pm & 4:30 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Adults: $20; Students & senior citizens: $18. 5 performances special: $80.

Sponsor: Lambert's Cove Inn & Restaurant
What better way to ring in the New Year than a black tie dinner and cabaret show starring Broadway and cabaret performer, Kathy St. George and a 4-course gourmet meal prepared by executive chef Joe DaSilva and staff!
5:30 pmLambert's COve Inn & Restaurant, West Tisbury

Sponsor: YMCA of Martha's Vineyard
Spice up these cold winter nights with a hot dance and, perhaps, some romance!!! Benefits the YMCA of Martha's Vineyard
8 pm - 11 pm, TBA,
Admission Fee: TBA
Benefit for YMCA of Martha's Vineyard

Sponsor: Comcast
Join us for the 3rd Annual Housing on the Tube - the Island's only live telethon! Last year, we were able to surpass our goal with your support, and raise funds needed to support the affordable housing our community needs.
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Admission Fee: tbd
Benefit for Island Affordable Housing Fund

Sponsor: YMCA of Martha's Vineyard
Come Celebrate the YMCA of Martha's Vineyard! Enjoy a gourmet brunch with champagne tasting on Starbuck Neck Waterfront. Jim and Susan Swartz host this signature event!
12 noon - 4 pm, Jim and Susan Swartz, Edgartown
Admission Fee: TBA
Benefit for YMCA of Martha's Vineyard

Sponsor: National Breat Cancer Coalition Fund
Women's afternoon tea fundraiser at Tower Hill in Edgartown sponsored by the National Breat Cancer Coalition Fund.
tbaEdgartown Harbor, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for same

Sponsor: MV Camp Meeting Association
Gather at the MV Camp Meeting Association's Tabernacle for a sing-along followed by the annual Grand Illumination when the hundreds of lanterns hung on gingerbread cottage porches are lit.
7 pmat the Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MV Agrigultural Society
Come to the Fair!! It just wouldn't be a Vineyard summer without the Ag Fair!The four- day fun begins Thursday August 20 at 10 am -11 pm on the fairgrounds in West Tisbury.
Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Fireman's Civic Association.
Enjoy a sensational fireworks display at Ocean Park by the sea in Oak Bluffs. Known for it’s sea views and distinctive architecture, Ocean Park provides the perfect setting for an evening of fireworks and music.
darkOcean Park, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Oak Bluffs Fireman's Civic Association.

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
Combining the laid back style of MV, a passionate audience of film and culture enthusiasts with the buzz and excitement of films from across the globe - The MV International Film Festival is an amazing experience not to be missed.
12 noon - 12 midnight, Capawock, Katharine Cornell, Playhouse Theatres, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Varys