It’s LEAP YEAR! That means it’s time for our Top 10 plus one for good luck. February brings longer days, milder weather and of course Valentine’s Day. Come enjoy our extra day this month with live music, delicious meals, creative plays, art classes, and beach safaris. The beauty of the island shines in the winter months. Pack some wind gear and get outside. Here’s our roundup of our favorite 11 activities to enjoy this extra special month.
- Rosie's Ritzy Revue at the Ritz. Saturday, February 1 at 7:00pm - Rose Guerin leads an incredible show with special guests. Some of the best live music you have heard. Must not be missed. Every Saturday in the winter!
- Glow Bowling at the Barn and Bistro. Saturday, February 1 at 5:00pm to 11:00pm - Family fun glow bowling.
- Shakespeare for the Masses: Quick & Painless & Free at the Vineyard Playhouse. Sunday, February 2 at 12:00pm to 5:00pm - Saturday, February 1 at 7:00pm - Antony & Cleopatra, as imagined by Nicole Galland and Chelsea McCarthy.
- Monday Night at the Movies at the Film Center. Monday, February 3 at 6:00pm $5.00 cash only - Gone With the Wind (1939). Directed by Victor Fleming, with Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh.
- Art Party at Jaze's Art Studio. Thursday, February 6 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm - Join Naomi in painting "MVY Sailboats." Naomi will instruct and paint along with you as you listen to music and enjoy creating with friends. This event is bring your own drinks and snacks...and parking is limited so please carpool or cab if possible.
- Big Moon Owl Prowl at Felix Neck. Friday, February 7 at 5:00pm to 6:00pm - Hoo's out there? Owls silently fly through our Island woods and fields. Join us for a big moon walk about to look for, listen to and learn about these nocturnal birds.
- Winter Beach Safari on Chappy! Saturday, February 8 at 12:00pm to 2:00pm - Join us on an oversand adventure as we explore the winter landscape of Chappaquiddick - Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge, Wasque and Norton Point Beach. Learn about the natural history of the barrier beach as we keep our eyes peeled for wildlife-if we're lucky we may even spot a snowy owl. We will be outdoors for approximately 2 hours in an open air vehicle and there may be times when we get out of the vehicle to hike on the beach. Please dress appropriately for the weather (think layers!) and walking on the sand. Spotting scope provided; bring your own binoculars. Pre-registration required.
- 2020 Oscars Viewing Party at the Film Center. Sunday, February 9 at 6:30pm - The event is complete with light appetizers, desserts and beverages. We’ll begin at 6:30 p.m. with the Red Carpet Arrivals and reception with guests getting the opportunity to have their picture taken with a real Oscar. Things will get off to a musical start, as pianist David Hannon will be playing live in our lobby from 7 to 8 p.m. When the ceremony telecast begins at 8 p.m. we’ll give out prizes (movie passes, concession gift certificates, movie posters) and begin to learn the winner of our annual Guess Oscar contest, in which the contestant who selects the most ‘winners’ receives a Film Enthusiast Membership ($500 value) that includes free movies for an entire year.
- Valentine’s Day Dinner at the MV Museum. Friday, February 14 at 6:30pm to 9:00pm - Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by Island chefs Kyle Anderson (Kitchen Porch), Kevin Crowell (Detente), Regina Stanley (ArtCliff Diner) and Sean Yancey (West Chop Club) while you listen to the enchanting music of Jeremy Berlin and Rose Guerin. Reservations required.
- Ritz Prom - Join us for Prom Night. Saturday, February 15 at 7:00pm - Grab a date, come stag and dress appropriately.
- MET Opera Live: Agrippina at the Film Center. Saturday, February 29 at 12:55pm - Handel’s tale of intrigue and impropriety in ancient Rome receives its first Met performances, with star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the controlling, power-hungry Agrippina and Harry Bicket conducting. Sir David McVicar’s production ingeniously reframes the action of this black comedy about the abuse of power to “the present,” where it should loudly resonate. The all-star cast features mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey as Agrippina’s son and future emperor Nerone, soprano Brenda Rae as the seductive Poppea, countertenor Iestyn Davies as the ambitious officer Ottone, and bass Matthew Rose as the weary emperor Claudius.