Events for August 9, 2025

The Martha’s Vineyard African‑American Film Festival (MVAAFF) returns to Edgartown & Oak Bluffs — this time marking its 23rd year—from August 1–9, 2025 at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center.

Celebrate the power of Black voices at the Martha’s Vineyard Black Book Festival on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 1–7 PM at the Island Inn Conference Center in Oak Bluffs.

Join the vibrant Chilmark Road Race on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM for a spirited 5 K through the rolling hills of Middle Road in Chilmark.