Do you need a cocktail? So does Anita Cocktail who, with mic in hand, is ready for Drag Brunch, which shows on Sunday and Sunday at the Post Office Cafe at 303 Commercial St. in Provincetown. Stop at the box office for more information.
Category: LGBT Events
Provincetown Carnival 2021
These trees threatened to throw apples at those they encountered at Carnival on Thursday. Their perfect Somewhere Over the Rainbow costumes drew much fanfare and their spooky voices and perfect dialog put them over the top.
The Provincetown Police check out the murder scene of the Wicked Witch of the East at Provincetown’s Somewhere over the Rainbow Carnival on Thursday.
Provincetown Events in April 2021
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Reopens – visit one of the main attractions in Provincetown with stunning views of the entire area! You can find out more and buy tickets here.
Whale Watch Season Begins – one of the top attractions on the Cape is whale watching and there is no better place than in the Provincetown area. Find out more with Dolphin Fleet.
Patriot’s Day – Celebrate your favorite Boston holiday with some time down on the Cape to enjoy the great outdoors and all that Provincetown has to offer.
Gays for Patsy – a weekend of fun and dancing in Provincetown!
Provincetown Events in 2021
We are so excited about this season in Provincetown – and the many events hopefully coming back to life in person this year. While the schedule is ever evolving and subject to change, we put together a list of expected events for this upcoming season. Please reach out to us or check Provincetown Event Calendar on ptown.org for updated information.
April
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Reopens
Whale Watch Season Begins
Patriot’s Day
Gays for Patsy – a weekend of fun and dancing in Provincetown!
May
Run to the Top – a timed race to the top of the Provincetown Pilgrim to raise money for local organizations.
Outer Cape Chorale Concert
Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
Twenty Summers – a collaboration of art-filled events and installments throughout town.
Single Women’s Weekend – an annual event where Lesbians meet and connect with speed datings, shows, and more.
Memorial Day Weekend
Ferry Service Resumes
June
Cabaret Fest – the largest cabaret festival in New England!
Women of Color Weekend – a pride event to elevate LGBTQIA women of color, trans- people of color, non-binary people of color, gender-fluid people of color, and their supporters.
Provincetown Pride
Provincetown Coastal Rowing Regatta & Beach Games
Annual Provincetown International Film Festival
WorldFest 2021 – an annual event designed to enhance the visibility of Provincetown’s international student/worker population.
Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet – celebrate the Portuguese heritage of Provincetown with events, a parade, and more.
July
Independence Week 2021
Bear Week
Cape Cod Dance Festival – a celebration of all things dance with parties, events, performances, and more.
Girl Splash – A week of parties, comedians, shows, and more to celebrate women.
Family Week – The largest celebration of LGBTQ+ families and their friends in the world!
August
Whale Week – An annual event sponsored by Center for Coastal Studies which features informational sessions and fun for the whole family.
Provincetown Carnival
Provincetown Jazz Festival
September
Labor Day Weekend
Swim for Life – a Provincetown tradition which helps raise money and honor the heroes of the community
Annual Celebration of Life Concert
Cape Cod Classic – NGPA’s annual celebration of aviation professionals and enthusiasts.
Provincetown Book Festival
Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival – a weeklong annual celebration of the theater scene that is so a part of the Provincetown history and community.
Pet Appreciation Week
October
Columbus Day Weekend
Mate’s Leather Weekend
Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
Women’s Week – a huge celebration filled with events, parties, workshops, and more where women come to meet and greet.
FanFair (Transgender Week)
Spooky Bear Weekend
Halloween
November
Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument
Mr. New England Leather
Thanksgiving Weekend
Annual Pilgrim Trot – a healthy, annual event that raises money for a local Cape Cod charity while having a lot of fun.
Veteran’s Day
December
Holly Folly – a great way to get into the holiday spirit with shopping, fun, parties, and more!
Jingle Bell Run and Champagne Brunch
Outer Cape Chorale Concert – celebrate beautiful singing in one of your favorite spots.
First Light – ring in the new year in Provincetown with celebrations all around town.
Bear Week Provincetown 2019
It’s Bear Week in Provincetown, and these bears are having a ball hanging out at Bayside Betsy’s new waterfront deck with some drinks before heading to other events, such as the Boatslip’s famous Tea Dance.
New Provincetown Businesses For 2019!
We are so thrilled to welcome some amazing new businesses to town this year! The everchanging landscape of Provincetown is one of the things that makes the community unique and wonderful. Each time one visits, it seems that there is something new to experience! This year expect some new places to eat, shop, and even a new brewery! Here are some of the new businesses you can look for on your next Ptown vacation!
Provincetown Brewing Company is coming to 141 Bradford Street (They plan to be open by July)!
From their website: “Provincetown Brewing Co. (PBC) launched Fall 2018, but our tap room and brews will officially roll out in Summer 2019. PBC, founded on the progressive ideals that make Provincetown great, is passionate about brewing quality craft beer. PBC will evoke a sense of community by reclaiming shared, revolutionary, American values, anchored on the iconic geography of Provincetown.”
Check them out here!
170 Commercial Street is turning into a brand new coffee shop named “joe.”
The new owners are creating a coffee shop “with a twist.” This includes nonalcoholic happy hour, “grab and joe” sandwiches, and more! We are so excited to see what becomes of the new joe!
The Club is coming to replace Pied Bar
A supper-type jazz club is coming (hopefully by Mid-June) to Provincetown opened by actress/comedian Lea Delaria. You can read more about it on Ptownie.com for all the details! We can’t wait for this amazing addition to town!
What new businesses are you excited about this season? Read more about other new business openings and transfers here.
We Are Extending Our Season!
We are thrilled to announce that we will be open through NYE 2019 this year! We have fantastic rates from $79/night so you can enjoy your favorite place over the next few months with tons of reasons to come play! Here are just some of the interesting things going on around town before the end of the year!
OCTOBER
5th – 8th Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
8th – 14th Annual Women’s Week
14th – 21st Fantasia Fair 44
26th – 31st Halloween Weekend
NOVEMBER
16th – 18th Mr. New England Leather
24th Annual Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree @Lopes Square
29th – Dec 2nd – Holly Folly
DECEMBER
1st – Holly Folly Stroll
28th – 2nd First Light Provincetown Weekend & Fireworks
* Also, don’t forget about our great deals going on in October – details below!
Cape Colony Inn at Provincetown Carnival 2018!
We had so much fun in the parade again this year! With about 100,000 people in town, Carnival is a huge celebration and the parade is the center of the fun! Check out our Cape Colony Inn group marching in the parade!
4 Winter Events in Ptown You Don’t Want to Miss!
Towleroad published a great article about 4 exciting events coming up in Provincetown recently. You can check out the article HERE and these are the highlighted events!
Valentine’s Day – Feb 14th Weekend
Featuring wonderful winter wine dinners at Mac’s Fish House. (more info)
Napi’s will also be having a Jazz experience!
President’s Weekend – Feb 16th Weekend
Take part in many of the beautiful natural experiences around town or visit Shui Spa which just reopened!
Snowbound Mates Leather Weekend – Feb 23rd Weekend
An annual celebration that celebrates leather and fun! Begins with a Beer Bash and the fun continues from there!
Out of Hibernation – March 16th Weekend
Check out all the fun at Out of Hibernation Weekend at Crown & Anchor sponsored by Northeast Ursamen.
What events are you looking forward to this year?
Carnival Fun in Ptown: 2017!
We had such a great time at Carnival this year with all the gods and goddesses! This celebration saw about 100,000 people hit Ptown for the parade and a week of fun. Check out a few of our favorite pics!