Through original works and powerful performances, this distinguished group of poets invites audiences into a moving literary experience that explores identity, resilience, history, memory, and community.
The 2026 MV Author Series presents author Christin Geall where she will discuss her new book, Flora Culture: How Flowers Shape Our World, an exploration of the profound impact flowers have on art, culture, history, and everyday life. This event will examine the beauty and meaning of florals across generations and societies.
The Blackwell family was considered among the island’s “first summer people,” but sisters Emily and Elizabeth Blackwell were also the first formally educated, female physicians in the United States. Together they founded the first hospital staffed entirely by women, in New York City. Ms. Pulitzer Prize finalist Janice P. Nimura will discuss the lives of the sisters and her process of researching the Blackwell Family and their presence in Chilmark.
While many people are aware of the importance of community care, the specific needs of Indigenous communities often remain unseen by the broader public. This event is a welcoming, educational space for non-Native community members and allies to learn about the vital work Kinship Heals does to support healing, safety, and wellness through a uniquely Indigenous lens.
Are you a fermentation enthusiast ready to dive in at home but perhaps don’t know where to start? Join Cara Monteleone, Culinary Instructor at The Farm Institute, to demystify fermentation and learn preservation basics while preparing kimchi! This class will transform local ingredients into a fun and funky delicacy with cabbage perfect for diving into fermentation methods, science, safety, and history. Each participant will bring home their own batch of kimchi and be able to sample finished products along the way.
In this talk, Bob will share stories and poems from his new book, Numinosity: A New England Forester’s Search for the Ineffable, engaging the audience in an exploration of the transcendent experiences that can guide our personal lives and environmental policy in a time of climate change. He will also offer background on some of his book excerpts, illuminating how they are directed to aid environmental leaders and activists in guiding our society both to form closer personal connections with nature and to make better choices.
Guests will gather to sip still and sparkling waters, enjoy delicious food, and take in the scenic landscape. Sponsorship of this special event helps Vineyard House continue its mission of providing safe, structured, sober housing for island men and women in early recovery from substance use disorder.
In this workshop led by Jennifer Schwartz, you’ll learn what manifesting actually is, what it’s not, and the key steps to begin calling what you want into your life. Together, we’ll explore how to get clear on what you most desire and how to align your mindset, energy, and actions so your goals and dreams have somewhere real to land.
Jonathan Goldman will discuss the importance of understanding and using the power of sound—what are termed “the four pillars of sound healing”—in these extraordinary times of shift and change. This includes the psycho-acoustic and vibro-acoustic benefits of specific sounds.
Held on the beautiful porch at Island Autism overlooking farmland, horses, goats, chickens, and nature, these all-levels community yoga classes are designed to bring people together through movement, connection, and awareness. Each class includes an accessible yoga practice for the public with adaptive highlights woven throughout to showcase how yoga can support the Island Autism community and increase visibility for the incredible work Island Autism does across Martha’s Vineyard.
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SUN 7/19 8:00 AM Beach Yoga, Inkwell Beach (weather permitting), Oak Bluffs — Christopher Sims — by donation
SUN 7/19 9:00 AM Yoga on the Patio with Craig Ranucci, Bad Martha Brewery, Edgartown — $10
MON 7/20 7:00 AM Yoga on the MV Fishing Pier (weather permitting) with Craig Ranucci, Oak Bluffs — free
MON 7/20 9:30 AM Vinyasa Yoga with Craig Ranucci - Yoga on the Lagoon, Vineyard Haven
MON 7/20 11:30 AM Chi Kung, Yoga & Breath with Kanta Lipsky — Virtual (West Tisbury Library) — free
MON 7/20 5:30 PM Goat Yoga - Native Earth Teaching Farm, Chilmark - $30
TUE 7/21 8:30 AM Kaiut Yoga - Peaked Hill Studio, Chilmark and Virtual
TUE 7/21 9:00 AM 90-Minute Vinyasa Flow with Camille Beauzile - Stillpoint, West Tisbury
TUE 7/21 9:30 AM Slow Flow - Yoga on the Lagoon with Lizzie Marchand - Vineyard Haven
TUE 7/21 11:30 AM Balance with Kanta Lipsky - Stillpoint, West Tisbury - sliding scale $10–$30
WED 7/22 11:45 AM Creative Dance for Every BODY - The Yard’s Studio - Chilmark. No registration required. Drop-ins are encouraged— $15
WED 7/22 5:30 PM Power Vinyasa - Yoga on the Lagoon with Lizzie Marchand - Vineyard Haven
WED 7/22 7:00 PM Sunset Wellness, Lambert’s Cove Beach, Vineyard Haven - free - registration required
THU 7/23 7:30 AM Virtual Kripalu Flow Yoga with Jason Mazar-Kelly (Yogijay) — Virtual (West Tisbury Library) — free
THU 7/23 8:00 AM Paddle Board Fitness, Little Bridge, Oak Bluffs — $10
THU 7/23 8:30 AM Kaiut Yoga - Peaked Hill Studio, Chilmark and Virtual
THU 7/23 9:00 AM Balletics - Up Island Council on Aging - West Tisbury - $12
THU 7/23 9:30 AM Balance in Nature with Kanta Lipsky — Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury — Members: $10; Non-Members: $15
THU 7/23 10:00 AM Goat Yoga - Native Earth Teaching Farm - Chilmark - $30
THU 7/23 2:30 PM Chair Yoga - Up Island Council on Aging, West Tisbury - $5
FRI 7/24 11:30 AM–12:30PM Online Balance with Kanta Lipsky - Virtual (West Tisbury Library) — free
SAT 7/25 8:00AM Paddle Board Fitness, Little Bridge, Oak Bluffs — $10
SAT 7/25 8:30 AM Morning Brews & Yoga @ Island Autism - Vineyard Haven
SAT 7/25 9:00 AM Vinyasa Power Yoga — Edgartown Library — free
SAT 7/25 11:00 AM Goat Yoga - Native Earth Teaching Farm - Chilmark - $30
SAT 7/25 11:00 AM The Practice - Yoga on the Lagoon with Lizzie Marchand - Vineyard Haven
marthasvineyardyoga.com also has a comprehensive, up-to-date list of yoga classes happening island-wide — great resource.
Ongoing 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM Alpaca Walk and Talk (Every day except TUE and FRI AM)
Ongoing — Kayak and Paddle Board Quest — Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary — self-guided tour of Sengekontaket Pond with rhyming quest clues. Great for families.
WED 7/22 1:15 PM Family Cow Connection - Farm Institute, Edgartown
THU 7/23 8:00 AM Early Birders Walk - Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
THU 7/23 2:15 PM Adult Cow Connection - The Farm Institute, Edgartown
MON 7/20 WED 7/22, FRI 7/24 10:00 AM Seashore Discovery - Felix Neck, Edgartown
THU 7/23 11:00 AM Family Yoga Play — West Tisbury Public Library — free
SAT 7/25 11:00 AM Sensory Friendly Barnyard Buddies - The Farm Institute, Edgartown
IGI Community Supported Agriculture — Summer share sign-ups open — Island-grown weekly box pickup
Community Supported Fishery (CSF) Memberships Registration open - members get local seafood pickups at the West Tisbury farmer’s market
Ongoing weekdays 10:00 AM Farm Tour with Meadow Wagon Ride - The Farm Institute, Edgartown
SUN 7/19 10:00 AM Oak Bluffs Open Market, Washington Park, Oak Bluffs
TUE 7/21 10:00 AM Edgartown Village Market — Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown
TUE 7/21 3:00 PM Regenerative Farm Tour and Talk Island Grown Initiative Farm Hub - Vineyard Haven
SUN 7/19 10:00 AM Group Meditation — Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, West Tisbury — in-person & online
TUE 7/21 6:00–7:00 PM Group Meditation — Bodhi Path, West Tisbury — in-person & Virtual
WED 7/22 7:30 AM Mindfulness & Meditation Open Practice Group - Aquinnah Town Hall
THU 7/23 5:30 PM Community Sound Bath - Oak Bluffs Library - free
THU 7/23 6:00 PM Group Meditation — Bodhi Path, West Tisbury — in-person & Virtual
THU 7/23 - 6:30 PM Plant Spirit Tea Meditation Tulsi: Unconditional love & Divine guidance - Stillpoint, West Tisbury
TUE 7/21 4:45 PM ASL Practice Group - Oak Bluffs Library
CRISIS LINE — dial or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, 24/7 or online chat
B-STRONG
Training, weights, cardio machines
MANSION HOUSE SCHEDULE - Vineyard Haven
Yoga, cycle, pilates, water aerobics, Zumba, strength training, barre and more
MV YOGA BARN SCHEDULE - West Tisbury/online option
Yin, restorative, Kripalu, Vinyasa, slow flow
PEAKED HILL STUDIO SCHEDULE - Chilmark/online option
Yoga, Kaiut yoga
STILLPOINT - West Tisbury
Pilates, Vinyasa flow, sound bath and more wellness programing worth checking out
YOGA ON THE LAGOON - Vineyard Haven
Yoga with Lizzie Marchand
YOGA ON THE VINE SCHEDULE - Edgartown
Hot yoga, yin yoga, beach yoga
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