Sankofa Festival: Negro Spirituals with Robert Zackary
The Poetic Black Poet’s Story on Origins and Triumphant Path of the Negro SpiritualsThis workshop led by Robert Zachary creates a platform around the profoundness of a culture born from struggle. It works in the poetic Black Poet’s mission as bards unto the people and coincides with the same historical setting of the Negro Spirituals. … Read More
Sankofa Festival: Godfrey Muwulya African Dance workshop sponsored by The Yard
Born and raised in Uganda, Godfrey Muwulya started performing African dance and music at the age of five. Here he will lead a performance and workshop.In 2005 he joined Ndere Troupe, the foremost Uganda Culture Troupe, where he became the lead instrumentalist and dancer. He left Ndere Troupe in 2008 to pursue his solo career … Read More
Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club
Come play Magic: the Gathering at the Oak Bluffs Public Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome. On the first and third Fridays of the month.Food and drink will not be provided, but feel free to bring your own as long as you clean up after yourself.Children under 14 should be accompanied by an … Read More
Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club
Come play Magic: the Gathering at the Oak Bluffs Public Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome. On the first and third Fridays of the month.Food and drink will not be provided, but feel free to bring your own as long as you clean up after yourself.Children under 14 should be accompanied by an … Read More
Sankofa Festival
In 2016, the Oak Bluffs Public Library celebrated the first week of August with an African American Literature and Culture Festival in honor of the Oak Bluffs Power of Place permanent exhibit in the The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The next year, the library received a sizable donation of African American … Read More
Sankofa Festival: Yoga On The Beach with Christopher Sims
Christopher Sims offers his beautiful practice to open our festival each morning. This is a free class at Inkwell Beach from 8AM-9AM. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water.
CANCELLED – East Chop Beach Club
Board Meeting for the Beach Club
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Join us for a fun-filled storytime with stories, songs, and shakers!Play-based! Tummy time for our smallest pals! Learn little literacy practices. Bring a favorite board book with you.
Sankofa Festival: Porch Stories with Therese Folkes Plair
PORCH STORIES Award winning, International Storyteller, Singer, Arts Educator, celebrates summer with stories about cultures and creatures, earth and ocean from the African Diaspora and beyond. For kids ages 3-10 and their families. Therese Folkes Plair, graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, has beena performing artist since grade school, and an arts' educator since 1990.Ms. Plair has been a visiting artist for the … Read More
Sankofa Festival: MVAAFF and Cartoon Network present The Magic Of Iyanu: bringing Nigeria’s voice to animation
We are partnering with the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Cartoon Network, MAX and Lion Forge Entertainment for a panel and screening of the new animated film ‘Iyanu’. The production team will be on hand for a panel. This event will be located at the free Vineyard Lounge Tent outside of the MVPAC.