Events This Weekend: 1/17-1/20

Coming up this weekend is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, meaning we’ve got an extra day for island activities! January on Nantucket means we’ve got some time to live a little slower, enjoy some downtime, and maybe try a few new things in the spirit of a New Year. Coming up this weekend are some events that offer a little creativity, some entertainment, and a touch of community service to round out your weekend. Looking for something else? Check out the Mahon About Town and Chamber of Commerce events calendars for a full listing of this weekend’s events!

Friday, January 17th

Start the weekend off right with a night of entertainment at the Chicken Box, brought to you by local comedian Brian Glowacki! This time he’ll be joined on stage by Jimmy Cash and Harrison Stebbins. We couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Friday night.

Saturday, January 18th

Looking for a career change in the New Year? Head over to the Cyrus Pierce Middle School from 9am – 1pm on Saturday to learn more about the opportunity to work for the TSA and get your application in!

If you are looking for some live music and a low-key vibe, head over to the Nantucket Atheneum on Saturday at 7pm for the musical stylings of Island Tunes! Admission is free and open to the public.

Sunday, January 19th

Join Joann Burnham and Sheri Pereleman for the 1st in a series of free yoga classes at the Nantucket Atheneum. Once a month, Dharma Yoga will be offering free yoga for all levels. While the event is free, participants are asked to register in advance on the Dharma Yoga website.

Monday, January 20th

Start your MLK Jr. Day with one last delicious Downyflake breakfast before they close for their Winter break. Bonus: All proceeds from dining room sales will be donated to the Marla Ceely Lamb Cancer Travel Fund! What’s better than a famous Downyflake donut on a holiday Monday?!

To close out your holiday weekend, the ACK Clean Team is holding a special event to clean the shoreline of the iconic Sesachacha Pond, per request by the Audobon Sanctuary Director of Nantucket. We are so lucky to have a community that is passionate about keeping our island clean; join the team from 9-10am for a morning clean before enjoying the rest of your day off!