Category Archives: Provincetown

Although it may seem like the summer is still far off, tickets for Independence Week (June 29 – July 6) at the Crown & Anchor have gone on sale. If you’re interested, you can see this year’s line up of parties at The Crown, here.

Never been to Provincetown for Independence Week? The Crown & Anchor has a video to show you a little of what you can expect when you arrive in late June for one of the busiest weeks of the year in Ptown.

Get Your Tickets Here

Provincetown’s annual holiday celebration, Holly Folly, starts on Friday and will continue through Sunday. Festivities include traditional caroling to the more eye popping Speedo run down Commercial Street. This year’s events include:

Friday, December 1st

Meet & Greet with The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
5:30PM – Close at The Shipwreck Lounge

‘Tis The Season for Giving 
Holiday drag show which raises money for the AIDS Support Group Of Cape Cod (ASGCC). The event has a $10 cover which will be donated to ASGCC.
8:00PM at The Crown & Anchor

Jessie Malone and Sharon Kenny concert
Singer-songwriters Jessie Malone and Sharon Kenny perform Friday & Saturday. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased in advance, here.
8:00PM at Sage Inn, The Landing Bistro & Bar

saturday, December 2nd

Jingle Bell Run & Champagne Brunch
An annual holiday benefit bathing suit/santa costume run and brunch.            $35 – $60 pp; tickets must be purchased by Thu, 12/1 at 5 pm
9:30AM – 12:30PM at Fannizi’s

Holly Folly Inn Stroll
Stroll through some of Ptown’s most beautiful inns on a guided tour that leaves Holly Folly Headquarters from 2:00PM -4PM

Holly Folly Drag Bingo
Join Tiki Bronstein, the Mistress of Holiday Bingo, as she hosts this annual event benefiting Provincetown Business Guild. Cost is $20-$25 Buy Tickets
2:00PM at the Crown Anchor

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday Concert
7:30PM – 10:30PM at Town Hall  Buy Tickets

Provincetown Murder Mystery
Join this free homodunnit of epic proportions. Featuring Liza Lott and a cast of NYC/Boston based actors. Starting at 8PM in the Crown & Anchor

For the full list of events visit the website at ptown.org/holly-folly.

Did you hear? Bay State Cruise Company, which is one of two companies that offer high-speed ferry service between Boston and Provincetown announced late last month that they would extend service through Sunday, November 5th.

From October 20 – November 5 Bay State Cruise Company will offer round trip service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday ($59 one way / $88 round trip). On Friday October 20, 27 and November 3 ferry service will leave Boston at 5:30 PM and return at 9:00 PM. On Saturday and Sunday October 21/22, 28/29 and November 4/5 ferry service will leave Boston at 8:30 AM and return to Boston at 4:30 PM. The extended service will give people visiting for Halloween (a post-season weekend that is always busy) more options getting to and from Ptown.

click on image below to enlarge the ferry schedule

For more information or to purchase tickets visit Bay State Cruise  Co. online at, baystatecruisecompany.com.

On Thursday, Mates Leather Weekend in Provincetown starts and runs through the weekend.  Below are some of the events you can expect to attend at this year’s Mates Leather Weekend.

Thursday, September 28th
Prime the Pump at Bayside Betsy’s
Bootcamp at A-House

Friday, September 29th
Waterfront cocktails at the Harbor Lounge
Welcome Reception at Purgatory
Uniforms and Cigars at Paramount

Saturday, September 30th
Leather Tea & Meet the Meat at the A-House
First Mate contest at Paramount

Sunday, October 1
Cookout and Tatto contest poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Fetish Party: Spandex/Lycra/Superhero at The Vault from
Rubber Ball & Closing Party at Purgatory

For more information about Mates Leather Weekend check out their website at matesleatherweekend.com.

2017 Provincetown Carnival Gods & Goddesses: OMG, what will we wear?

100,000 people were expected to come and see Provincetown’s annual carnival parade. This year’s theme Gods & Goddesses had many wearing togas or paying tribute to Greek and Roman Gods but as usual many attendees took liberties with the theme, showing off more than a little creativity.

Below are some wonderful photos taken by my friend and photographer, Kyle Szary. Much thanks to Kyle and to all who posed for a photograph.

Next year’s theme is Mardi Gras by the Sea, August 11 – 18, 2018

One year ago, during Ptown’s Carnival Parade our friend Kyle took this picture of Sergio and me on Commercial Street.  Last year’s theme was the 1980s; not that you’d be able to tell from what we were wearing.

Below is a quick video I posted on Instagram of one of the 1980s themed house parties we attended before the parade.

Wes dressed as Batman for 2014 Carnival: Comic Book Capers

Tomorrow Sergio and I are heading out on the morning ferry to Provincetown. Although the theme week runs from Saturday to Saturday, the celebrations climax on Thursday as Commercial Street closes for people to show off their individual and group costumes — this is my favorite part of the week — followed by the annual parade.

This year’s theme is Gods & Goddesses.

The 39th Annual Carnival week celebration starts next Saturday. This year’s Carnival is August 12th – 18th and the theme is Gods and Goddesses. Below, I have included a partial list of events not to miss for those of you attending Carnival 2017.

Many of these events require that you purchase tickets in advance and will sell out (if they have not already) so don’t delay.

Saturday, August 12th

Margaret Cho performs at Town Hall at 8PM

Sunday, August 13th

Gods of Love Sunset Cruise
Note that the boat leaves at 4:30PM so arrive early

Monday, August 14th

Poseidon’s Pool Party at the Brass Key Guest House is from 2-5PM

Pam Ann: I don’t speak Economy performs 8.14 and 8.15 at The Crown.

Hades: Underworld Dance Party with DJ James Anthony at The Crown. Doors open at 9:30PM

Tuesday, August 15th

ADONIS Party at the A-House – Doors open at 10PM.

wednesday, august 16th

Zephyrus Dance Party at The Crown. Doors open at 9:30PM

Toga Disco at A-House – Doors open at 10PM.

Thursday, august 17th

The 39th Annual Gods and Goddesses Carnival Parade – Starts at 3PM

Atlas Dance Party at the Crown with DJ Micky Friedman – Starts at 9:30PM

Roman Baths Dance Party at A-House (bring a towel) Doors open at 10PM

Hot as Hades Leather / Underwear Party at Club Purgatory – Starts at 10:30PM

Friday, august 18th

Zeus King of Gods Closing Party at The Crown – Starts at 9:30PM

See you next year for Carnival 2018

With all the parties and shows taking place in the height of summer, it is easy to be distracted and miss out on the charm that Provincetown oozes. Strolling through Ptown’s East End and West End is a great way to pass time whether you are on your own or with someone special. I’ve included a few photos to show you what I mean.

Provincetown’s East End

MacMillan Wharf Provincetown

Provincetown’s Red Inn has been welcoming guests for more than 100 years

Provincetown’s West End

Although I don’t get to Provincetown with the same frequency as many of my friends who have second homes here, should you plan a visit to Ptown, feel free to reach out and I’ll do my best to steer you in the right direction, providing tips on places to visit, restaurants to try and places to stay.