The Steamship Authority has included a list of upcoming Nantucket events in its latest e-News for Nantucket Travelers. Join the SSA's email list here.
July 15 – 18: Nantucket Comedy Festival
More than a dozen leading comedians, humorists and commentators will converge on Nantucket for the annual Nantucket Comedy Festival. The four-day festival includes women’s night, kids night, NY vs Boston Comedy Smackdown and VIP events for pass holders only. Proceeds benefit the Stand Up & Learn program for youth.
http://nantucketcomedyfestival.org
July 16: Annual Summer Kitchen Tour
Each year the Nantucket Preservation Trust opens kitchens in an historic neighborhood in the downtown area to educate about the significance of Nantucket’s historic houses and to broaden knowledge about the possibilities that exist in designing new and retaining historic kitchens in old houses.
http://www.nantucketpreservation.org/events/summer-kitchens-tour
July 17 – 19: Small Friends Arts & Artisans Shows
Every summer Small Friends on Nantucket hosts The Nantucket Art and Artisan Show. The show brings together over 60 locally and nationally recognized artisans and features an unparalleled selection of pottery, jewelry, textiles, art, photography, handcrafted furniture, folk art and many one-of-a-kind masterworks created by today’s most celebrated artisans. All proceeds from the show benefit Small Friends on Nantucket, a non-profit Early Learning Center for infants, toddlers and preschool aged children.
http://smallfriendsnantucket.org
July 18 – 19: Nantucket Triathlon
The Steamship Authority is proud to be the official transportation sponsor of this USAT sanctioned event. Register to compete or cheer on your favorite athlete as they swim in the waters of Nantucket Sound, and then bike and run on the beautiful island of Nantucket. Part of all proceeds benefit The Town of Nantucket Scholarship Fund.
Saturday, July 18 - Nantucket Triathlon (Sprint distance)
Sunday, July 19 - Hero Triathlon (Olympic distance)
http://www.acktri.com
July 20 – 25: Atheneum Dance Festival
Enjoy a week of programs related to ballet. Free programs for the community include a lecture/demonstration with artistic director Tyler Angle (watch the 2014 lecture/demo here), youth master ballet classes taught by members of the dance festival company, and a children’s program. The festival ends with evening performances on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25.
Tickets are available beginning July 1 at the library box office from 10 am – 4 pm, Monday through Saturday, or online. The Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival is a major fundraising event for the Atheneum.
http://www.nantucketatheneum.org
July 22 – 23: Nantucket Garden Festival
The Annual Nantucket Garden Festival highlights the unique and beautiful garden ecosystems on Nantucket and focuses on the importance of sustainability, conservation and gardening ethics for the long-term health of the island. The festival celebrates gardening through creative workshops, exquisite garden tours, children’s workshops, family activities and an opening night party.
http://nantucketgardenfestival.net
July 29 – August 2: Antiques and Design Show of Nantucket
This event benefits the Nantucket Historical Association, and includes a week of social events, lectures, and activities. The show is one of the most highly regarded antiques shows on the East Coast, attracting collectors and enthusiasts to the forty-four distinguished exhibitors who present American and European art and antique furniture, accessories, nautical items, garden and architectural ornament, and folk art.
http://www.nha.org
