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Weekend Planner: November 5-6

It may already be November, but there's still quite a lot to do on the Island this weekend

Winter Farmers' Market

This year’s second Winter Farmers’ Market will be on Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm. Held in the in West Tisbury, this bi-weekly gathering of more than 25 vendors is quickly becoming an off-season favorite. There will be a little of everything: late fall veggies, jams and jellies, local eggs and meat, home spun wool hats, felted soaps and more.

Barn Raisers Ball

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You can come back to the Ag Hall on Saturday night at 7:30 pm to celebrate 18 years of the Agricultural Society's new home. Commemorating the community raising of the Agricultural Hall, this community dance will feature the music of Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. Entry is free. Bring a dessert to share.

Shakespeare for the Masses

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Touting its virtues as “Quick, Painless and Free,” the is presenting The Tempest at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy music, comedy, conspiracy and romance set on a mystical island! General admission and free.

Bluebeard

The Edgartown Theater Department presents Bluebeard - a spooky musical tale.  This show is another collaboration by island favorites Donna Swift, Ross Mihalko and Brian Weiland. The team creates fun musical versions of fairy tales that delight the whole family. Twenty actors from the ’s grades six through eight bring the show to life along with stage direction by Donna Swift and musical direction by Kelly Sullivan. Bluebeard is based on the cautionary tale of the same name. Sisters Mary Stephanie and Mary Elizabeth search for the man of their dreams.  Every girl wishes to marry a prince, but every girl should be careful because sometimes dreams and nightmares really do come true. As hilarious as it is haunting, Bluebeard is a show that will tickle your ribs and chill your spine. Friday and Saturday at 7 pm.  Tickets are available at the door, $8 for adults and $6 for kids.  For more info call: 508-939-9368.

Beetlebung Festival of the Arts and Edibles

On Sunday night come to the for the Beetlebung Festival of the Arts and Edibles is from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy poetry and music including a set by band You Won't out of Boston. Show is free, with locally grown food by , and locally roasted, fresh brewed coffee by Chilmark Coffee Co. for purchase.

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