Tristan Israel introduces his latest album, Out Into the Midnight, with a CD release concert at the Old Whaling Church Saturday starting at 7 p.m.

Most people who go in for routine arm surgery wake up exactly the same. Seasonal Vineyarder Mary Steenburgen woke up after surgery with her brain consumed by music.

For 20 years, Garrett Brown has been an essential part of the Island Community Chorus concerts. He will be on stage this weekend when the chorus performs its annual holiday concerts.

This Saturday, the 50th Chilmark Potluck Jam will brighten the windows at the Chilmark Community Center and spread its glow over a Martha’s Vineyard winter, as it has done for more than 10 years now.

The holiday concert season on Martha’s Vineyard begins Dec. 1 at the Chilmark Community Church with the first of three weekly offerings.

Sabrina Luening has spent most of her life singing for the Island. On Saturday, the Island sang for her in a community benefit.