Weekend Planner: Beach Walks, Magic and Poetry

It’s finally the last weekend in February and spring is just around the corner! These five activities will help to keep your mind off winter and on finding something fun and interesting to do this weekend.

Where/When: Saturday, 6 p.m. at the

Why Go: Boston magician Steve Charette will delight with a one-hour display of magic, illusion and mind reading. Reservations required.

Pricing: $65 per person +

Where/When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at the Katherine Cornell Theatre

Why Go: A Somewhat Gentle Man, winner at Chicago Film Festival, Silver Hugo Award and Official Selection of the Berlin Film Festival, is a black comedy about a man newly released from 12 years in prison. He tries to adjust to “life on the outside,” only to find that it's not that different from “life on the inside.”

Pricing: $8; MV Film Society members, $5

Where/When: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at

Why Go: The Squibnocket Point Conservation Restriction in Chilmark will conduct a nature walk on the privately owned conservation restriction located by Squibnocket Beach. The two-hour walk will cover two miles of scenic shoreline and more than 140 acres of dunes and marine habitat. Don't miss this rare opportunity to visit a protected area! Space is limited; call 508-693-7662, ext. 16 to reserve your spot. No dogs allowed.

Pricing: Members, free; non-members, $10

Where/When: Saturday, 4 p.m. at the

Why Go: Barbara Peckham's new book A Jar of Summer and Other Poems will be celebrated as she and Donald Nitchie read their poetry.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the

Why Go: Your Town, Our Island, running from now to September 3, demonstrates how Martha's Vineyard's six unique towns each contribute to the Island.

Pricing: Adults: $6; seniors, $5; children ages 6-15, $4; members and children under 6, free