On the island but off the list. Nancy Pelosi is in Martha's Vineyard but off Barack Obama's 'trimmed' down party list. And it's awkward.
DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal the House Speaker had been cut from the list but travelled to the island regardless to attend a dinner in her honor Sunday.
According to one well informed source Saturday afternoon brought a tense meeting as Pelosi dined with Oprah Winfrey at the elite Vineyard Havens Country Club.
In a moment of unfortunate timing Obama had been playing golf on the private course with friends and walked into the club house as the women dined.
Barack Obama heads to a local golf course just hours before he is set to celebrate his 60th birthday in a huge marquee at his $12million Martha's Vineyard home
Barack Obama headed to the Vineyard Golf Club just before noon on Saturday accompanied by a huge entourage of security and male friends, including the actor Don Cheadle
Nancy Pelosi is pictured arriving a the Sydney Hotel in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Pelosi, arrived in a four vehicle convoy as Massachusetts State Police and the Secret Service closed the road down when she arrived and went into the hotel
Nancy Pelosi is in Martha's Vineyard but off Barack Obama's 'trimmed' down party list ...and it's awkward
Pelosi was seen arriving with her entourage in Martha's Vineyard on Saturday afternoon
Pelosi was fully masked as she entered the Sydney Hotel in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
The source saw the former president approach Winfrey and Pelosi's table but could not hear if he extended the speaker a face-saving invitation amid the pleasantries exchanged.
On Friday night, Obama kicked off his 60th birthday weekend with a maskless cocktail party at a swanky Martha's Vineyard resort.
The former president held the intimate soiree at the Winnetu Resort before preparing to welcome a larger crowd to his nearby mansion for a bigger birthday extravaganza on Saturday.
DailyMail.com has learned that a Temporary Flight Restriction has been put in place over the Obama's $12million mansion during throughout Saturday with the secret service threatening to make it permanent, and Grammy Award-winning singer and composer Alicia Keys will sing Happy Birthday.
During the Friday cocktail gathering, Obama was pictured chatting with guests as they took in sweeping ocean views from the resort's deck. The ex Commander-in-chief appeared in high spirits, smiling as he schmoozed with the crowd. He cut a smart casual figure in black dress pants and a dark button down shirt worn without a tie.
Barack Obama is pictured at Vineyard Golf Club around lunchtime on Saturday ahead of his birthday party
Obama was seen teeing off accompanied by a huge entourage of security
The former president was seen on the links on Saturday lunchtime at the Martha's Vineyard club
The former President Obama and his buddies hit the golf course on Saturday
Obama looked slim as he played at the wooded Vineyard Golf Club on Saturday
The former president was with around 20 other pals as he completed 18 holes
Former President Barack Obama played golf with his Secret Service entourage
The club has long been Obama's golf club of choice on Martha's Vineyard
The club is not far from the airport and is in a secluded, heavily wooded area
Obama's 60th birthday bash was scheduled to begin at 7pm on Saturday evening
Obama was said to be in 'good spirits' as he strolled around the course
Obama played golf with actor Don Cheadle and at least 20 other friends
The cocktail party lasted for three hours, according to locals, and also included a 30-minute speech dedicated to Obama.
Pictures obtained by DailyMail.com appear to show that none of the attendees were wearing face masks on the outdoor deck, but a 'source close to the party' says that the face coverings were worn inside.
Additionally, most celebrity guests who were seen arriving on Martha's Vineyard earlier this week also had their masks on.
It comes as Massachusetts officials urge vaccinated residents and visitors to put back on their face coverings in indoor public spaces amid a surge in new Covid cases.
Guests at the event have flown in from around the world in order to attend Obama's birthday weekend. Reported attendee George Clooney was in Italy just last week.
Meanwhile, actor Bradley Cooper and singer Erykah Badu missed the Friday festivities, however they will be in attendance at Saturday's bigger celebration. The stars were both seen touching down on Martha's Vineyard this morning.
Steven Spielberg was seen arriving in Martha's Vineyard for Obama's 60th birthday party
Sharpton arrives to his Edgartown Hotel in Martha's Vineyard with his entourage
Al Sharpton could be seen wearing a nice blue suit as he checked into the Richard Boutique hotel in a quaint area of Edgartown
Barack Obama has kicked off his 60th birthday weekend on Martha's Vineyard with an intimate cocktail party held at a swanky resort
Drinks on the deck! Obama was pictured on the deck of the upscale establishment chatting with guests as they took in sweeping views of the ocean at sundown
Arriving in style! Also in attendance were an array of high-powered guests, including actor Don Cheadle who rolled up in a vintage convertible Mercedes
Only one man masked up as he arrived at Obama's cocktail party on Friday evening
Guests reportedly present at the soiree included Beyonce, Jay-Z, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Tom Hanks and George Clooney - but they are all said to be staying at the Winnetu Resort, so were not pictured arriving at the venue
Look who landed! Bradley Cooper may have missed out on Friday's festivities but he was seen in Martha's Vineyard on Saturday morning
Singer Erykah Badu also landed on the Massachusetts island shortly before the scheduled start of Saturday's celebration
Meanwhile, for the Friday festivities, Obama arrived at the Winnetu Resort separately from his wife, Michelle, in an SUV that was surrounded by armed guard.
Also in attendance were an array of high-powered guests, including actor Don Cheadle who rolled up in a vintage convertible Mercedes.
Only one attendee was seen wearing a mask as they arrived at the resort.
Guests reportedly present at the soiree included Beyonce, Jay-Z, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Tom Hanks and George Clooney - but they are all said to be staying at the Winnetu Resort, so were not pictured arriving at the venue.
One stylish couple were later seen departing from the venue in a black Bentley
A family appeared to be in high spirits and were amused by paparazzi awaiting at the gates of the resort
While most of the guests were likely vaccinated, Massachusetts officials are now urging people who have been immunized to put back on their face coverings in indoor public spaces amid a surge in new Covid cases
Other stars began rolling into Martha's Vineyard Friday afternoon, with the island's airport abuzz with private jets and helicopters flying in.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were spotted arriving, as were ex-NBA star Dwayne Wade, his wife Gabriel Union.
Former senator and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry was also spotted along with television presenter and comedian Stephen Colbert. Both men have homes on the island.
The vast main tent stands out over surrounding mansions on Martha's Vineyard
A greenhouse tent was one of many temporary structures put up around the Obamas' home ahead of the party
A sprung dancefloor was being laid next to the main house, leading onto a vast marquee
The giant tent dominates the local landscape, and the open sides showed workers setting up within
Outdoor chairs and couches were set up for guests ahead of Saturday's party
Crowds of workers continued to erect tents as celebs flew on to the island for the party
Aerial shots showed staff setting out chairs and tables in the giant main tent
The event was scaled back from a 500-person extravaganza to a small affair only for family and close friends
Meanwhile, exclusive pictures and video obtained by DailyMail.com show the sprawling set-up for Obama's Saturday celebrations at his oceanfront compound.
With canopies and catering stations that dwarf the Obama's mansion, DailyMail.com can reveal the true scale of the party that, according to the former president's spokesman, was scaled back from a 500-person extravaganza to a small affair only for family and close friends.
Despite protestations that Saturday's event is a low-key family affair, the images of the huge undertaking show the true scale of Obama's party.
A sprung dancefloor was being laid next to the main house and leading onto a vast marquee. Inside long tables at which guests will dine were visible along with shabby chic dining-chairs of bleached wood and woven oval backs.
Macramé rocking chairs and canvas outdoors chairs was stacked in preparation to create different moods and areas in which guests can lounge.
A large raised stage at the far end of the marquee showed speakers and technical equipment unpacked and ready to set up and a multi-screen display. Segments of what appeared to be a wall of pictures of Obama through the years lay as yet unmounted.
Chrissy Teigen is pictured arriving on the island of Martha's Vineyard with and her son Miles and a stack of luggage
Teigen's husband John Legend was seen with their bags as the couple arrived ahead of the party
Among the biggest arrivals are Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, who are seen in exclusive DailyMail.com photos
Hunter Biden's ex-wife Kathleen (left) and their daughter Finnegan (right) also arrived on the island for the party - but Hunter was nowhere to be seen
Late Show host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evelyn were also seen arriving the day before the star-studded event
Purple sweet-peas and cream rhododendrons sat in pots and large circular light fixtures sat on table tops waiting to be hung and add drama to this 'low-key' family affair.
A Sperry tent has been erected behind the main marquee and behind that catering tents and stations set up.
A staging tent with uniforms for servers and staff could be seen on the other side of the house.
A team of four event planners from KG Events & Design were also visible on sight keeping a keen eye on what is clearly a vast undertaking.
Workers quickly moved to close the canvas sides of the main tented area in a bid to conceal the set up within with tables and chairs in place and décor well underway.
From above the vast main tent stands out over surrounding mansions on Martha's Vineyard as one of the most obvious and overwhelming structures.
The vast main tent even dwarfs the Obamas' mansion house on the shore of Martha's Vineyard
Construction work on tents and the dance floor continued on Friday, just a day before the party
Long tables at which guests will dine were visible along with shabby chic dining-chairs of bleached wood
Despite protestations that it is a low-key family affair, images of the huge undertaking betray the true scale of Obama's party
The Obama residence is seen totally decked out in party preparations
Preparations for the scaled back birthday bash this weekend have been underway all week at the waterfront property
The tent included huge areas to prepare food, with the menu said to include Spam Musubi made with plant-based faux-beef and faux-pork and Eat Just's plant based eggs
Rows of tables can be seen with seats already laid out, despite the Obamas insisting that the bash has been scaled back
A large raised stage at the far end of the marquee showed speakers and technical equipment unpacked and ready to set up and a multi-screen display
Musician Questlove of The Roots is among the guests expected to attend and perform and has, according to Fox News, also provided a meat-free menu for guests.
The menu is said to include Spam Musubi made with plant-based faux-beef and faux-pork and Eat Just's plant based eggs.
Cheesesteak Eggrolls made with Impossible 'beef' and 'cheese sauce,' from Perfect Day Inc will also be offered.
But for those wanting a real taste of what the Vineyard can offer DailyMail.com has learned that there will also be stations with oyster shuckers to provide the best of the cape's fresh shellfish.
Preparations for the scaled back birthday bash this weekend have been underway all week at the Obamas' waterfront property where the former president had planned to host 500 friends, donors, former administration members, relatives, and celebrities.
But the birthday boy was forced to drastically cut the guest list trimming it down to just 'family and close friends,' thanks to a surge in the Covid-19 Delta variant that saw the planned party draw criticism from many quarters.
Television presenter and comedian Stephen Colbert and his wife Evelyn already have a home on the island
John Legend is on car-seat duty as he and Chrissy Teigen arrive with their children for Obama's party
