Film Society Screens Pina

Tonight, May 4, at 7:30 p.m., the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society is showing a documentary by Wim Wenders called Pina. The film chronicles the career of choreographer Pina Bausch. During the filming, Ms. Bausch died and Mr. Wenders nearly decided to discontinue the project. Thankfully, he persevered.

Sharky’s Dine to Donate All Day on May 8 is dedicated to Daybreak Clubhouse. This program is part of Community Services and provides a safe and supportive environment for members working toward optimal mental health and independence.

All day long, either dine in or take-out, Sharky’s donotes 15 per cent of all food sales to Daybreak.This includes the Chowder Company too, (part of the Sharky’s empire).

There will also be a benefit raffle at the Edgartown Sharky’s beginning at 5 p.m.

Island Theatre Workshop is inaugurating a Playwrights’ Studio for all playwrights interested in creating and developing plays (non-musicals) of any length and theme. The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Mondays at 12 Music street in West Tisbury from 7 to 9 p.m. The next two meetings take place on May 7 and 21.

Authors will have their work read aloud and receive feedback.

Barking up the Right Tree

In case you weren’t aware, May 5 is the day you learn about bark.

Author and naturalist Michael Wojtech visits Polly Hill Arboretum to talk about bark basics and how to identify different kinds of trees by their bark. Let’s face it, come winter you can’t depend on leaves to know the difference between a maple and sycamore.

Shucking and Jiving in Chilmark

He is a lead singer. He is an oysterman. He can also build or fix your chimney. His name is Johnny Hoy.

It’s a big week at the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.

Today, April 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., they are throwing a Pinkletink Pizza Party. After pizza everyone heads outdoors to listen to the frogs send forth their mating calls. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children; nonmembers pay $7 for adults and $5 for children.