Think Nantucket in July was good? Wait till you see August’s lineup — more than enough to get off the beach for!

Nantucket by Design (8/1-3) celebrates Nantucket’s influence on American design (up your design stature with Rafael Osona Auctions 3,10, 17, 24 & 31 August!) or shop Nantucket Summer Antiques Show (8/2-5). Farmers/Artisans Markets (3, 10, 17,24, 31 August);  65th Nantucket Garden Club House/Garden Tour (8/7); ACK Culinary Cooking Class Plant-based NE Classics (8/7);  Boston POPS @ Jetties (8/10); and daily Whaling History Tours and Downtown Walking Tours. On stage: Seussical (8/1-10); The Weir (thru 8/17); Nantucket the MusACKal (thru 8/31 except Mon/Tues); Dreamland Stage’s The Lion King (8/8-17); Liz Callaway (8/19); Grease thru 8/24 (except Sun/Mon); Fireflies (8/23-31 except Mon); Moby Dick Rehearsed (8/21-23)!