June Delights
June 16, 2024
The water is heating up, the pollen is easing slightly, the roads are busy, the beaches not yet so, the stores are open but the lines still manageable, the strawberries have arrived, the asparagus has waved goodbye, Island schools are still in session (until Tuesday) but the summer bell has rung for others, the nights are longer, the early mornings magnificent.
June can be such a lovely month — a time to do nothing at all, or all of everything, from lighthouse tours, to museum exhibits and artisans festivals.
The Vineyard’s Juneteenth celebrations also begin this week. On Wednesday there is a panel discussion at Union Chapel called Improving Representation in the Maritime Industry, on Saturday take part in a jubilee festival, again at Union Chapel, and on Sunday enjoy a gospel brunch at the Harbor View Hotel. But that is just a small sampling of the banquet to choose from.
Enjoy it all.
Father’s Day Weekend With the Nadlers
For 42 years, Marty Nadler had a successful career as a stand-up comic and television writer. His credits include hit sitcoms like Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley. Now his career includes sharing the stage with his son Charlie. The Nadler duo perform at the Film Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m. It’s a one-night-only Father’s Day weekend special.
Harborfest in Oak Bluffs turns 32 on Saturday when it returns to kick off the summer season. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the harbor will be transformed into a party with live music arts, crafts, vendors, local food and more.
Eat, drink, shop and stroll Oak Bluff style.
Strawberries are in season and that means sweetness is in the air. Morning Glory Farm in Edgartown is calling one and all to the red berry altar for its annual Strawberry Festival.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. enjoy strawberries in all manner of undress — in shortcakes, smoothies, by their lonesome. It’s all good.
Brazil Fest/Festa do Brasil arrives on Sunday, June 16. The event is organized by the Building Bridges Coalition and is a celebration of all things Brazil. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.
The family-friendly event features music, food, dancing and much more.
Photo by Jeanna Shepard.
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