Weekend Planner: May 5 - 6

SATURDAY MAY 5^th

Health & Fitness

Hundreds of bicyclists will be out on the roads today for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society annual Ride the Vineyard fundraiser. The bike race starts at the and participants can ride a 15, 30 or 60 mile route around the Island. Proceeds go to the fight against MS and the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club. Start time is 9 am. For more information, go to bikemam.nationalmssociety.org.

Kids & Family

The Annual Kid's Trout Derby starts at daybreak today at Duarte's Pond off of Lambert's Cove Road. Sponsored by the MV Rod and Gun Club. For more information, visit mvrodandgunclub.com.

Today the are taking a fieldtrip to explore blossoms with Barb, adventure into Square Field and the Mill Brook in West Tisbury. Meet at 10 am at Polly Hill parking lot, pick-up at 4 pm in the same place. Parents kindly let us know to expect your child.

Have all the fun of in one afternoon today at the . Create fun theater with the IMP company, play morning game, thru line, warm ups, and visi.  No need to presign up just come to the gym stage on Saturday. $30. Noon – 4 pm

The presents The Aristocats this evening. 6 pm. Also on Sunday at 2 pm. $5 or $20 for families.

Tonight marks the at the Teen Center at the . Our island is packed full of amazingly talent people of all ages. This is true of our kids as well. Many are performers who need a place to show their stuff. The Teen Center has created our Open Mic nights to give unseasoned performers a safe and encouraging stage upon which to play. There are up to 10 spots open for music, comedy, poetry and more. The Cinco De Mayo Open Mic will also include a free taco bar. $5. 7:30 pm

Music & Nightlife

It’s Cinco de Mayo at both locations tonight. They are celebrating the worldwide release of their new tequila "El Tiburon" with free food from 6 pm – 9 pm at both locations. Rick Bausman and the Beetlebung Steel Band at go on at the at 9:30 pm followed by a taco eating contest at 10:30 pm. Plus there will be free prizes, giveaways and additional entertainment throughout the day!!

Alex Karalekis invites all to come to the for a Chilmark Potluck Jam featuring a over twenty Island musicians including Willy Mason, DCLA, Kodacrome, Nina Violet and many more. Bring a dish to share. Free. 7 pm

Tonight there is a 70s Night Benefit at the in Oak Bluffs for the U-12 boy’s soccer team. Featuring King Cake and the Baby, Kahoots, Mercy Beat, Josie Wails, DCLA and DJ Di. $10. 9 pm.

Nature & Farming

Come help today at the Trustees of Reservations Mytoi Spring Planting and Garden Cleanup at Mytoi on Chappaquidick. Bring work gloves, rakes, and shovels. 9 am - noon For more information, call 508-693-7662.

Join author and naturalist Michael Wojtech at this morning for an exploration of bark, the tree characteristic that is always visible in every season. Learn how bark can be classified into ten different types, and how differences within each bark type can be used to identify trees. After an indoor presentation, head outdoors to practice identifying trees. Michael will be available to sign copies of his book, Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast. $20/$10 for PHA members. 9am to noon

SUNDAY MAY 6^th

Arts & Crafts

The is presenting DIY Bath & Beauty Gifts today. Learn how to make your own Body scrub, bath salts, lotions and lip balm with Robin Tuck. Free. 2 pm. For more information, call 508-696-4211 x12.

Kids & Family

Come to , for for adults and children ages 8 and up today. Projects may include giving animals new bedding, moving and stacking hay, organizing garden sheds, mucking stalls or moving livestock fencing. 1 pm - 2 pm. For more information, call 508-627-7007.

Music & Nightlife

Tonight is Jiggy Sunday at the in Oak Bluffs featuring D-Dub and Kalif. 9:30 pm. For more information, call 508-696-9352.

Nature & Farming

This morning at the in Vineyard Haven, Saskia Vanderhoop will be speaking on"The Spirit of Nature"- a free presentation on the importance of bringing deep nature connection through mentoring. 11 am – noon.

This afternoon it’s Adult Dirt-Time: "Tracking and Shoring" with David and Saskia Vanderhoop. Meet at the West Basin in Aquinnah for tracking, shore adventure and outdoor mentoring time for grown-ups. $20 walk-ins. 1 pm – 4 pm.

The Land Bank will lead a guided walk today at Poucha Pond Reservation in Edgartown. The walk will last approximately 1.5 hours. Rain or shine, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots.1 pm. For more information, call 508-627-7141.