Friday, July 3, 2009
Book Talk: David Kinney, author of The Big One, an inside look at the island’s world-famous fishing derby, will speak at 7:30 p.m. at Bunch of Grapes bookstore on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
Island Community Chorus, under the direction of Peter Boak, performs folk hymns, intricate choral arrangements, and familiar songs at 8 p.m. at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs. Free will offerings accepted.
Theatre: Fly, a play about the Tuskeggee airmen of WWII, is today at 3 p.m. at the Vineyard Playhouse. Tickets are $37.50. For details, call 508-696-6300.
Live Irish Music: The Guss Hayes Band
Live Irish Music: Gabriel Donohue, from County Galway, Ireland, performs at Danny Quinn's Pub in Oak Bluffs at 8 p.m. No cover.
The Boogies perform at Nectar's nightclub, formerly the Outerland, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at ticketweb.com, or $15 at the door. 21 plus. For details, call 508-693-1137.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Weekend Woodcarving Workshop with Joseph Paul Uranker is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Uranker Workshop, 1393 County Road, Oak Bluffs. Cost is $550 for quarterboards workshop and $700 for eagles. For details, call 508-693-5871.
Murdick's Fudge Run the Chop Challenge, to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard, starts at 8:30 p.m. at the Tisbury school. Also, Fun Run for kids 12 and under. Entry fee is $20.
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