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Provincetown’s Holly Folly weekend

Posted on November 28, 2021 | Leave a comment
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Holly Folly weekend starts Friday, December 3rd

The annual lighting of Provincetown’s Lobster Pot Tree was last night (Saturday, November 27th) so that means this Friday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 5th is Provincetown’s Holly Folly weekend. This annual event celebrates the holiday season. It is a fun and festive weekend that is equal parts camp and tradition.

This year celebrations include plenty of shopping (after all what is Christmas without retail therapy)? Support these local businesses; many of which will have great sales. In addition, be sure to check out and partake in the Ugly Sweater & Wig Bar Crawl, Drag shows galore, and Annual Jingle Bell Run. All weekend there will be cabaret shows and parties each night.

For a complete listing of events as well as the timing and precise locations, visit the website, ptown.org/calendar/holly-folly.

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Gay Rom-Com casting call in Ptown

Posted on August 27, 2021 | 1 comment

Luke Macfarlane and Billy Eichner star in “Bros,” the first rom-com about gay men to be produced by a major studio. 

Universal Pictures upcoming gay romantic comedy, Bros, which is due to be out in movie theaters in 2022, will be filming scenes in Provincetown on September 15th and the casting team is looking for LGBTQ locals who would be interested in participating in the one-day shoot.

The production crew will set-up a COVID testing site in Provincetown prior to filming. Anyone on the set will be required to have a COVID-19 test on September 13th (all costs associated with the test will be paid for).

Quirky Ptown personalities are encouraged to join this open casting call. Click below for more details and to apply to this casting call.

Bros Casting Call

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2021 Provincetown Carnival celebrations

Posted on August 11, 2021 | 1 comment

Provincetown’s Carnival celebration wil start this weekend. The theme this year is “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”.

Note that Provincetown has a strict mask policy when indoors and many places require proof of vaccination so snap a photo of your CDC vaccination card or bring it with you. The strict adherence was put in place after infection rates spiked following the July 4th weekend. Since reinstating the mask mandate, infection rates have dropped dramatically*.

Events & parties during Carnvival Week in Provincetown

Sunday, August 15

Tea Dance at The Boatslip at 4PM w/ cover charge $10

Sunset Cruise: You’re Not in Kansas Anymore with DJ Edil Hernandez
*Sold Out*

Opening Night Costume Party: Come Out Come Out Wherever You Are at The Crown & Anchor at 9PM $30 cover benefits the Provincetown Business Guild

Monday, August 16

Tea Dance at The Boatslip at 4PM w/ cover charge $10

Carnival kickoff at Shipwreck at 8PM – No cover

Gesellschaft presents Tornado at Red Room at Velvet at 10:30PM – No cover

Tuesday, August 17

Tea Dance at The Boatslip at 4PM w/ cover charge $10

RAINBOW Dance Party at A-House at 10PM – $20 cover charge

Wednesday, August 18

Tea Dance at The Boatslip at 4PM w/ cover charge $10

Provincetown Follies at Boatslip at 9:30PM w/ $20 cover benefits Provincetown Business Guild

Red Room presents Ruby Red Slippers at Velvet at 10:30PM w/ $10 cover benefits Provincetown Business Guild

Thursday, August 19

Express Yourself Day – All day. Come as you are, or dress as you like using this year’s theme: Somewhere Over the Rainbow. 

Tea Dance at The Boatslip at 4PM w/ cover charge $10

Ty Sunderland Presents Love Prism: Carnival Dance Party at Town Hall at 7PM – Admission is free with a ticket, must RSVP in advance

Friday, August 20

Tea Dance at The Boatslip at 4PM w/ cover charge $10

Friday Gallery Stroll (opening and closing times vary)

Official Closing Party: There’s No Place Like Home at Crown & Anchor at 10PM w/ $30 cover benefits Provincetown Business Guild

*For the latest information about COVID-19 infection rates in Provincetown, click here.

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August 2021 Provincetown performances

Posted on August 1, 2021 | Leave a comment

Live entertainment has returned to Provincetown this summer and both the performers and the venues could use your support. You can purchase tickets for any given show through the links shared in the post below. I will work to update this list throughout the summer. If there is a show that I’ve missed, add the information in the comments section.

August & Labor Day Weekend Performances in Provincetown

Ryan Landry Presents: Showgirls performances each Monday
At Fisherman Hall
Tickets available at House of LaRue

The Glass Menagerie – performances Monday thru Thursday
Provincetown Theater

Jon Richardson & Todd Alsup – performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Thirsty Burlington performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Illusions – performances each Monday, Friday & Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Edmund Bagnell (from Well Strung) performances each Tuesday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Judy Gold – performances each Monday and Tuesday
At The Art House

The Hot Toddies – performances each Thursday
At The Post Office

Ginger Minj – performances Wednesday thru Saturday
At The Art House

Varla Jean Merman – performances Tuesday – Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Dina Martina – performances Thursday – Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Dolly – performances each Friday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Paige Turner – performances each Friday & Saturday
At The Pilgrim House Theater

Miss Richfield 1981! – performances each Friday & Saturday
At The Pilgrim House Theater

Anita Cocktail Variety Hour – performances each Friday, Saturday & Sunday
At The Post Office

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Broadway on the Beach – each Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Rachel Bay Jones w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance August 1
At The Art House

Melissa Errico – performances August 4 & 5
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Deven Green with Ned Douglas – performances August 6 & 7
At The Art House

The Immaculate Miss Conception – performances August 6 & 7
At The Pilgrim House

Matteo Lane (comedian) – performances August 7 – 9
At The Pilgrim House

Kristin Chenoweth – performance August 8 (two shows)
At The Town Hall

Naked Boys Singing – performances August 11 & 12
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Unitard – performances August 12 & 15
At The Art House

Edie “Las Vegas Showgirl: Unleashed” – performances August 14 – 24
At The Pilgrim House

Liz Callaway w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances August 13 & 14
At The Art House

Kelli O’Hara w/ Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance August 15
At The Town Hall

Live From Provincetown Variety Show – performance August 17
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

The Boyband Project – August 18 & 19
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Susie Mosher w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance August 21
At The Art House

Stephanie Block w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance August 22
At The Town Hall

Nicholas King – performance August 26
At The Art House

Lillias White – performances August 27 & 28
At The Art House

Marilyn Maye – performance August 31 – September 4
At The Art House

Sutton Lee Seymour: Booby Tunes – performances August 28 – September 1
At The Pilgrim House

Beth Leavell w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance September 5
At The Town Hall

Christine Pedi – performance September 11
At The Art House

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Swim for Life: New route created after shark sightings in Provincetown harbor

Posted on July 7, 2021 | Leave a comment

Provincetown Swim for Life will be Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021

The 34th annual Provincetown Swim for Life is a 1.4 mile harbor crossing swim that raises money for charitable organizations like the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. Due to concerns about shark sightings, this year’s swim is modifying the route which in years past has started at Long Point.

The new (slightly shorter) route of 1.2 miles will begin at the Snail Road beach area and conclude at the East End Waterfront Park at 387-395A Commercial Street. Registration will continue to take place on the deck of the Boatslip at 161 Commercial Street and a trolley will take swimmers to the starting point in the East End.

Registration for this year’s swim is now open, and the minimum pledge to participate is $100. For more information about the 2021 Swim for Life visit the event website, swim4life.org/2021-swim-for-life.

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July 2021 Provincetown performances

Posted on June 30, 2021 | Leave a comment

Live entertainment has returned to Provincetown this summer and both the performers and the venues could use your support. You can purchase tickets for any given show through the links shared in the post below. I will work to update this list throughout the summer. If there is a show that I’ve missed, add the information in the comments section.

July Performances in Provincetown

The Cake – performances Monday thru Thursday until July 22
Provincetown Theater

Jon Richardson & Todd Alsup – performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Ryan Landry Presents: Showgirls performances each Monday
At Fisherman Hall
Tickets available at House of LaRue

Thirsty Burlington performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Illusions – performances each Monday, Friday & Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Edmund Bagnell (from Well Strung) performances each Tuesday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Judy Gold – performances each Monday and Tuesday
At The Art House

The Hot Toddies – performances each Thursday
At The Post Office

Varla Jean Merman – performances Tuesday – Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Dina Martina – performances Thursday – Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Dolly – performances each Friday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

The Immaculate Miss Conception – performances each Friday & Saturday
Additional performances on July 6, 8, 13, 14 & 15
At The Pilgrim House

Paige Turner – performances each Friday & Saturday
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Miss Richfield 1981! – performances each Friday & Saturday
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Anita Cocktail Variety Hour – performances each Friday, Saturday & Sunday
At The Post Office

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Broadway on the Beach – each Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Del Shores “The Sh*t Stirrer” – performances July 1, 3, 5 & 6
At The Post Office

Tina Turner Tribute w/ Debby Holiday – performances July 1, 3, 5 & 6
At The Post Office

Sierra Boggess w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances July 2 & 3
At The Art House

Dixie Longate – performances July 2 – 7
At The Pilgrim House

Matthew Darren – performances on July 8 & 15
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Tori Scott w/ Jesse Kissel at piano – performances July 9 & 10
At The Art House

Steve Grand – July 10 – 20 (Saturday thru Tuesday)
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Provincetown Follies (Bear Week) – one performance only on July 11
At The Pilgrim House

Alaska Thunderfuck – one performance only on July 11
At The Town Hall

Jason Dottley – performances July 12, 13, 19 & 20
At The Post Office

Seth Sikes – performances July 12, 13, 19 & 20
At The Post Office

Simply Barbra – July 15 – 17
At The Art House

Melissa Ferrick – one performance only on July 22
At The Art House

Jenn Colella w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances July 23 & 24
At The Art House

Cacophony Daniels “Drag Dad” – performances July 24 – 27
At The Pilgrim House

Leslie Cararra-Rudolph – one performance only July 26
At The Art House

Rachel Bay Jones w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance July 31
At The Art House

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The Boatslip tea dance has returned

Posted on June 3, 2021 | Leave a comment

Tea dance at the Boatslip has finally returned! Today is the first tea dance of the 2021 summer season. Proof of vaccination will be required for entry so snap a photo of your vaccination card before you head out. Be kind, and tip the staff generously.

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June 2021 Provincetown performances

Posted on June 1, 2021 | Leave a comment

Live entertainment has returned to Provincetown this summer and both the performers and the venues could use your support. You can purchase tickets for any given show through the links shared in the post below. I will work to update this list throughout the summer. If there is a show that I’ve missed, add the information in the comments section.

June Performances in Provincetown

Ryan Landry Presents: Showgirls performances each Monday
At Pilgrim House Parking Lot June 7, 14, 21
At Fisherman Hall June 28 – Sept 6
Tickets available at House of LaRue

Thirsty Burlington performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Dina Martina – performances each Thursday – Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Dolly – performances each Friday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Paige Turner – performances each Friday & Saturday
At The Pilgrim House Theater

Miss Richfield 1981! – performances each Friday & Saturday
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Illusions – performances each Friday & Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Broadway on the Beach – June 5
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Provincetown Follies – June 6
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Hump Day Drag Revue – June 9
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

The Immaculate Miss Conception – June 11 – August 8
At The Pilgrim House

Jon Richardson & Todd Alsup – Starting June 14, performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Varla Jean Merman – Starting June 15, performances Tuesday – Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

The Cake – June 28 – July 22
Provincetown Theater

Judy Gold – Starting June 29, performances each Monday and Tuesday
At The Art House

Christina Bianco – June 29 – 31
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Bianca Del Rio – one performance only on July 11
At The Town Hall

Jenn Colella w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances July 23 & 24
At The Art House

Cacophony Daniels “Drag Dad” – performances July 24 – 27
At The Pilgrim House

Leslie Cararra-Rudolph – one performance only July 26
At The Art House

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2021 Provincetown theme weeks

Posted on May 27, 2021 | Leave a comment
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While the impact of the coronavirus can still be felt in Provincetown, it is hard not to feel optimistic with so many Americans getting vaccinated. As a result, Provincetown is cautiously opening back up this summer and bringing back many of their theme weeks and weekends.

If you’re planning a trip to Provincetown this summer, check the calendar of theme weeks, fundraisers and parties that are currently scheduled for the summer of 2021. Tea Dances at The Boatslip begin one week from today on, Thursday, June 3rd.

May & June theme weeks in Provincetown

Memorial Day Weekend – May 28 – 31, 2021
Also known as “Baby Dyke Weekend” for the attracted demographic, there are parties, along with boating, dancing, pool parties, and drinking. Come and celebrate with everyone. Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of the 2021 summer season in Provincetown.

Pride Weekend – June 4 – 6, 2021
This is a relatively new theme weekend for Provincetown which officially celebrated its first Pride Weekend in 2018. This year Provincetown Pride starts on Friday with music, a gay market and parade.

Women of Color Weekend – June 4 – 7, 2021
This is a four-day event that coincides with Pride Weekend and is designed to elevate, strengthen, educate and celebrate LGBTQIA women of color, trans- people of color, non-binary people of color, gender-fluid people of color and their accomplices.

23rd Annual Provincetown International Film Festival – June 16 – 25, 2021
This worldclass film festival showcases new achievements in independent film and honoring the work of emerging as well as acclaimed directors, producers and actors. If you love gay and independent film – this is your week.

Men of Color Weekend – June 17 – 20, 2021
This is a relatively new theme weekend for Provincetown but it is a very welcome addition. The annual summer celebration is presented by the fun and welcoming social group in Boston, Men of Melanin.

Cabaretfest – June 23 – 27, 2021
Do you love cabaret music? You’ll want to come to Provincetown for the four days of parties, workshops, performances and networking and ofcourse, music.

Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet – June 24 – 27, 2021
Provincetown is a Portugeuse fishing village. This annual celebration recognizes and celebrates its Portugeuse roots and includes live music, dancing, parades, food, games, and the annual parade of boats.

July theme weeks in Provincetown

July 4th and Independence Week – July 1 – 5, 2021
This is party-week central and often referred to as circuit-boy week. The town fills to capacity so if you’re planning to come make sure you secure a reservation and ferry ticket. The town puts on a fun fireworks show (~8:45pm over Provincetown Harbor) and a Parade (~11am) to celebrate the 4th of July.

Bear Week – July 10 – 18, 2021
The largest bear event in the world takes place in Ptown each July. Like Independence week, Provincetown fills to capacity; overrun by hairy, leather, and large men. Personally, I find this to be the friendliest week of the year. Just be sure to make your restaurant reservations in advance – Bears love to go out and eat.

Girl Splash – July 21 – 24, 2021
This weekend is for the ladies. It includes concerts, comediennes, parties, and dancing.

Family Week – July 24 – 31, 2021
This is the largest annual gathering in the world of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified parents and their families. Sponsored by the Family Equality Council, this fun-filled week will include more opportunities than ever to build community. All families are welcome!

August & September theme weeks in Provincetown

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Provincetown Carnival Parade || Photo credit Kyle Szary

Provincetown Jazz Festival – August 1 – 16, 2021
The 17th annual Jazz Festival calendar was still coming together at the time I wrote this post so check back for concert dates and times.

Carnival: Somewhere Over the Rainbow – August 15 – 21, 2021
Provincetown’s Carnival is one of the largest outdoor celebrations in Massachusetts with a week of revelry, costumes, and a parade. This is Sergio and my favorite week all summer and is always a lot of fun. This year’s theme of Over the Rainbow seems quite appropriate considering everything the world has been through.

Labor Day Weekend White Party – September 3 – 6, 2021
The annual Labor Day White Party which started in 1986 when a small group of friends gathered to play croquet, have a few drinks and close the summer season together has grown into one of the largest parties of the summer. The summer season officially closes Labor Day Weekend.

Celebration of Life & Swim for Life – September 10 – 11, 2021
The Celebration of life concert is the prelude to the next morning’s Swim for Life in Provincetown’s harbor.

Cape Cod Classic – September 16 – 19, 2021
The NGPA is the largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aviation professionals and enthusiasts from around the world

Annual Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride – September 18, 2021
Launched in 2003, Harbor to the Bay (H2B) has raised over $5 million for four local HIV/AIDS organizations; Fenway Health Center, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Community Research Initiative (CRI), and AIDS Action. The ride from Boston to Provincetown is a wonderful annual event and fundraiser.

Yankee Lambda Car Club Invitational – September 18, 2021
This annual classic car show hosted in Provincetown at the Monument parking lot from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. concludes with a parade down Commercial Street.

14th Annual Tennessee Williams Theater Festival – September 23 – 26, 2021
The festival honors Tennessee Williams by presenting his classic and undiscovered plays, the work of his peers, and new work inspired by Williams’ creative vision worldwide.

Mates Leather Weekend – September 30, 2021 to October 4, 2021
A kick-back, have a good time, meet some hot new friends weekend for those who want to hang out, socialize, relax or party with other like-minded people in leather, rubber and uniforms.

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2021 Provincetown summer performances

Posted on May 20, 2021 | 1 comment

When people reach out to me for suggestions about things to do in Provincetown I always suggest catching a show. As we slowly return to normal, live entertainment is also returning to Provincetown and both the performers and the venues could use your support.

If there are any performances that I’ve missed please add them in the comments section. Each month starting in June, I will have performances for that month listed, and I will do my best to update those monthly posts.

May Performances in Provincetown

Illusions – Weekends only
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Thirsty Burlington – May 28 & 31
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Live From Provincetown Variety Show – May 29
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Paige Turner – May 29 – Sept 18
At The Pilgrim House Theater

Miss Richfield 1981! – May 29 – Sept 18
At The Pilgrim House Theater

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Dolly – May 31
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

June Performances in Provincetown

Ryan Landry Presents: Showgirls performances each Monday
At Pilgrim House Parking Lot June 7, 14, 21
At Fisherman Hall June 28 – Sept 6
Tickets available at House of LaRue

Thirsty Burlington – performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Dina Martina – performances each Thursday – Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Dolly – performances each Friday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Paige Turner – performances each Friday & Saturday
At The Pilgrim House Theater

Miss Richfield 1981! – performances each Friday & Saturday
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Illusions – performances each Friday & Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Broadway on the Beach – June 5
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Provincetown Follies – June 6
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Hump Day Drag Revue – June 9
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

The Immaculate Miss Conception – June 11 – August 8
At The Pilgrim House

Neptune – June 13, 17-19
Provincetown Theater

Jon Richardson & Todd Alsup – Starting June 14, performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Varla Jean Merman – Starting June 15, performances Tuesday – Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

The Cake – June 28 – July 22
Provincetown Theater

Judy Gold – Starting June 29, performances each Monday and Tuesday
At The Art House

Christina Bianco – June 29 – 31
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

July Performances in Provincetown

The Cake – performances Monday thru Thursday until July 22
Provincetown Theater

Jon Richardson & Todd Alsup – performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Ryan Landry Presents: Showgirls – performances each Monday
Art House Parking Lot
Tickets available at House of LaRue

Thirsty Burlington performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Illusions – performances each Monday, Friday & Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Edmund Bagnell (from Well Strung) performances each Tuesday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Judy Gold – performances each Monday and Tuesday
At The Art House

Varla Jean Merman – performances Tuesday – Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Dina Martina – performances Thursday – Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Dolly – performances each Friday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Paige Turner – performances each Friday & Saturday
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Miss Richfield 1981! – performances each Friday & Saturday
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Broadway on the Beach – each Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Sierra Boggess w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances July 2 & 3
At The Art House

Dixie Longate – performances July 2 – 7
At The Pilgrim House

Lewis & Liberace – one performance only, July 4
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Matthew Darren – performances on July 8 & 15
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Tori Scott w/ Jesse Kissel at piano performances July 9 & 10
At The Art House

Steve Grand – July 10 – 20 (Saturday thru Tuesday)
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Provincetown Follies (Bear Week) – one performance only on July 11
At The Pilgrim House

Alaska Thunderfuck – one performance only on July 11
At The Town Hall

Simply Barbra – July 15 – 17
At The Art House

Zoe Lewis & Bitch! – one performance only, July 18
At the Pilgrim House Theater

Melissa Ferrick – one performance only on July 22
At The Art House

Jenn Colella w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances July 23 & 24
At The Art House

Cacophony Daniels “Drag Dad” – performances July 24 – 27
At The Pilgrim House

Leslie Cararra-Rudolph – one performance only July 26
At The Art House

Rachel Bay Jones w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance July 31
At The Art House

August & Labor Day Weekend Performances in Provincetown

The Glass Menagerie – performances Monday thru Thursday
Provincetown Theater

Jon Richardson & Todd Alsup – performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Ryan Landry Presents: Showgirls – performances each Monday
Art House Parking Lot
Tickets available at House of LaRue

Thirsty Burlington performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Illusions – performances each Monday, Friday & Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Edmund Bagnell (from Well Strung) performances each Tuesday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Judy Gold – performances each Monday and Tuesday
At The Art House

Ginger Minj – performances Wednesday thru Saturday
At The Art House

Varla Jean Merman – performances Tuesday – Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Dina Martina – performances Thursday – Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Dolly – performances each Friday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Paige Turner – performances each Friday & Saturday
At The Pilgrim House Theater

Miss Richfield 1981! – performances each Friday & Saturday
At The Pilgrim House Theater

Donnelly & Richardson Sing Broadway on the Beach – each Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Rachel Bay Jones w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance August 1
At The Art House

“PETIT SPEAKEASY” w/ Zoe Lewis & The Bootleggers – Aug 1 & 29, 2021
At The Pilgrim House

Melissa Errico – performances August 4 & 5
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Deven Green with Ned Douglas – performances August 6 &7
At The Art House

Matteo Lane (comedian) – performances August 7 – 9
At The Pilgrim House

Kristin Chenoweth – performance August 8 (two shows)
At The Town Hall

Naked Boys Singing – performances August 11 & 12
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Unitard – performances August 12 & 15
At The Art House

Edie “Las Vegas Showgirl: Unleashed” – performances August 14 – 24
At The Pilgrim House

Liz Callaway w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances August 13 & 14
At The Art House

Kelli O’Hara w/ Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance August 15
At The Town Hall

Live From Provincetown Variety Show – performance August 17
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

The Boyband Project – August 18 & 19
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor

Susie Mosher w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance August 21
At The Art House

Stephanie Block w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance August 22
At The Town Hall

“Some Like It Hot” w/ Zoe Lewis & Qya Cristal – August 22, 2021
At The Pilgrim House

Nicholas King – performance August 26
At The Art House

Lillias White – performances August 27 & 28
At The Art House

Marilyn Maye – performance August 31 – September 4
At The Art House

Sutton Lee Seymour: Booby Tunes – performances August 28 – September 1
At The Pilgrim House

Beth Leavell w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance September 5
At The Town Hall

Christine Pedi – performance September 11
At The Art House

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Getting to Provincetown

Posted on May 6, 2021 | Leave a comment

Traveling between Boston and Provincetown (a.k.a. Ptown) is easy. Driving is the most common form of transportation but it is the slowest way to travel between Boston and Ptown and can take much longer than ferry service or flying.

Entering-Provincetown

Provincetown High-Speed Ferry Service

Ferry service is a convenient way to travel. Two companies offer high-speed ferry service that is faster than driving (90-minutes) and have the added benefit of some amazing views. If you are flying into Boston, enroute to Provincetown, water taxi service is available as are the Blue and Silver Line subway lines.

Boston Harbor City Cruises: Provincetown High-Speed Ferry is the larger and slightly faster ferry service between Boston and Provincetown. The Salacia has a capacity of 600-people but it remains to be seen if any capacity restrictions may be implemented due to COVID-19. The 2021 Summer ferry service to Provincetown begins on May 16th. For more information visit the 2021 Boston Harbor Cruise Provincetown Ferry Schedule. The cost of a ticket is $95 RT or $63 one way (Mon – Thurs) or $98 RT or $64 one way (Fri – Sun).

Boston Harbor City Cruises is located at One Long Wharf, Boston MA and is accessible by water taxi (from Logan airport and other parts of the harbor), the Blue Line Aquarium MBTA station, and there is a Boston Blue Bikes docking station at Long Wharf. For more information visit them online or call them at 617-227-4321.

Bay State Cruise Company: Conveniently located in Boston’s Seaport District the Bay State Cruise Company offers a 149 person high-speed ferry with service between Boston and Provincetown 7-days a week. The 2021 Summer ferry service to Provincetown starts on May 16th. For more information visit the 2021 Bay State Cruise Company Ferry Schedule. The cost of a ticket is $90/$96 RT or $61/$64 one way. The higher price is for peak demand departure times.

Bay State Cruise Company is located at the Seaport World Trade Center Marine Terminal on Seaport Boulevard. It is easily accessible by water taxi (from Logan airport and other parts of the harbor), the Silver Line World Trade Center MBTA station, and there are two nearby Boston Bikes docking stations. For more information visit them online or call them at 617-748-1428.

Flying to Provincetown

Cape Air is the only airline to offer daily flights between Boston and Provincetown. With a flight time of approximately 25 minutes this is the fastest way to travel between Boston and Provincetown.

The planes used by Cape Air are tiny but reliable and the Provincetown airport is a 10 minute drive to the center of town. Cape Air also provides flights to Provincetown from White Plains, NY, Saranac Lake, NY, and Portland, ME (but not with the same frequency).

For information about flight times and fares or to book a flight visit Cape Air.

Bus service to Provincetown

The most affordable way to travel between Boston and Provincetown is bus service. It also happens to take the most time (approximately 4 hours), but for those on a budget it is hard to beat the price, which fluctuates but can cost as little as $20 each way. Click the link to learn more about bus service to Provincetown.

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Provincetown Film Society’s Winter Auction

Posted on January 26, 2021 | Leave a comment
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The 23rd Provincetown International Film Festival, hosted by the Provincetown Film Society, will take place June 16 – June 25, 2021. The winter auction which opens later this week uses the money raised to help support the cinemas and continue their year-round programming including the annual Women’s Media Summit, Film Financing Forum, Jamaica on Film Festival, and the LGBTQIA2+ Young Film-Maker Mentorships.

Provincetown Film Society Winter Auction January 29 – February 7, 2021

Click here to check out the items for this year’s online auction

About Provincetown Film Society (PFS): The Society is an advocate for gender, racial, and LGBTQIA+ representation in film, providing year-round programming and platforms that allow voices of all kinds to be heard. PFS’s work postively impacts the cultural and economic vitality of Provincetown, and its work helps shape industry discussions around parity in film.

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Vintage gay

Posted on December 3, 2020 | Leave a comment

Although all official celebrations in Provincetown were cancelled this year due to COVID-19, this coming weekend would be Holly Folly a LGBTQ+ holiday-themed festival. Since I have Ptown on the brain, I thought I’d share this vintage photo of guys posing on the beach in Provincetown. You can barely makeout the Pilgrim monument in the far right of the photo.

I believe this photo is part of the George Chapin Scott and Edward F. Bernier Collection now owned and cared for by The History Project which would likely date this to the 1940s or 1950s.

I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

Previous Vintage Gay Photos

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Halloween in Provincetown

Posted on October 25, 2020 | Leave a comment
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Halloween in Provincetown a.k.a. “Spooky Bear” can be an amazing experience. It combines the theatrics and creativity you only find in LGBTQ enclaves in major cities like NYC and Los Angeles with small town charm and quirkiness. I don’t know if there is another small town in America (Ptown has < 3,000 year round residents) that can compete.

Unfortunately, the pandemic will inevitably blunt the experience for anyone planning to visit next weekend. All large-scale events and traditional parties hosted each year have been cancelled. If you’ve not heard, many businesses closed prematurely for the season (including huge venues like the Crown & Anchor) and several businesses are going out of business (I will miss Bodybody and their post season sales terribly).

The Provincetown Guild has a complete list of businesses that remain open through Halloween weekend, and I recommend you check this out if you’ve yet to make plans but are contemplating spending next weekend in Ptown.

Oh yeah, and as a sidenote, MaineStreet in Ogunquit has closed for the season. Can we all agree that 2020 really stinks and we need someone who can end this f*cking pandemic!

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Provincetown’s Long Point light house

Posted on August 25, 2020 | 2 comments

If the weather is good (warm and not much of a breeze) you’ll probably find me on a kayak in Ptown harbor. Last year’s post, Kayaking Provincetown harbor, is one of many I’ve shared over the years. Keeping with tradition, Sergio joined me  kayaking out to Long Point. It was a great workout and a great way to escape the heat of  the day. Sadly, we didn’t see much wildlife this year.

About Long Point is located at the extreme tip of the Provincetown peninsula, that curls back in on itself to create Provincetown Harbor. The Long Point Light was built in 1827. The lighthouse once shared this peninsula with a settlement of fishermen that came to be known as Long Point, Massachusetts, that thrived from 1818 until the late 1850s. When the settlers decided to leave Long Point, they took most of their houses with them.  Today, Long Point is a ghost village – nothing remains, except for the lighthouse and an earthen mound, the last remnant from the earlier military post.  More about Long Point here.

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