Social Calendar
Nantucket Social Calendar
Fireworks
Fri, Jul 04 09:00PM
Jetties Beach. Head down to Jetties to check out Nantucket’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Rain date is Saturday, July 5.
Evening with Judy Collins
Sun, Jul 06 08:00PM
Mary P. Walker Auditorium, Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. This special concert benefits the Nantucket AIDS Network.
Event Under the Tent Preview Party
Thu, Jul 10 06:00PM
Bartlett’s Farm (next to the market), 33 Bartlett Farm Road. In preparation for its 17th annual Folk Art and Artisan Show, Small Friends will host a preview gala at a new location.
AJ Mleczko Charity on Ice
Fri, Jul 11 12:00PM
The seventh annual event kicks off Friday with a barbecue, skating exhibition by Dorothy Hamill and a celebrity hockey game, followed Saturday by a lobster and steak bake and auction.
Boys & Girls Club Clambake
Sun, Jul 13 06:00PM
Relax on the beach and enjoy
a traditional New England clambake with family and friends.
Race for Open Space
Sat, Jul 19 08:00AM
Westmoor Club off Cliff Road. A 5K race for walkers and runners, followed by an awards ceremony and refreshments. Benefits Nantucket Conservation Foundation.
Celebrity Softball Game
Wed, Jul 23 05:00PM
Nantucket High School baseball field, off Sparks Avenue. This celebrity softball game pairs parents and teachers against former New England Patriots to benefit the Friends of the Nantucket Public Schools.
Circus Flora Opening Night Gala
Fri, Jul 25 06:00PM
Tom Nevers Field. A gala party and preview of Circus Flora’s new show under the big-top tent. The evening includes a special cocktail party and dinner, a performance and concludes with an evening of dessert and dancing to The Sultans of Swing.
Baskets and Bubbly Champagne Brunch and Auction
Sat, Jul 26 12:00PM
Nantucket New School, 15 Nobadeer Farm Road. Food, fun and great company to benefit the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum. The auction will be conducted by Rafael Osona and features one-of-a-kind basket-related items. Reservations required. Limited seating.
Nantucket Comedy Festival
Wed, Jul 30 12:00PM
Most events at Jetties Beach. An inaugural nonprofit festival dedicated to bringing great comedy to Nantucket while supporting local charities. Hosted by Nantucket summer resident and New York comedian Kevin Flynn. Through Aug. 2.
August Antiques Show Preview Party
Thu, Jul 31 06:00PM
Nantucket New School, 15 Nobadeer Farm Road. A sneak peek at the Nantucket Historical Association’s August Antiques Show.
Boston Pops
Sat, Aug 09 07:00PM
Jetties Beach. Join the world-renowned Boston Pops Orchestra in a captivating evening of music on the beach. The 12th annual performance benefits Nantucket Cottage Hospital.
Nantucket Harbor off Jetties Beach is a great place to catch the annual Boston Pops benefit concert for Nantucket Cottage Hospital.
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