Provincetown News

Where Provincetown Comes to Read, Gather, and Connect.

June 8, 2026

One of the most charming features of Provincetown Bookshop is its dedicated Book Club nook, a cozy community space designed for readers, writers, and visitors to gather and unwind. Located inside the store at 229 Commercial Street, the inviting nook offers a...

A Century on the Courts: The History of the Provincetown Tennis Club

June 8, 2026

For more than a century, the Provincetown Tennis Club has been a cherished gathering place where sport, art, community, and friendship intersect. Nestled in Provincetown’s East End at 288 Bradford Street, the club has evolved alongside the town itself,...

Drag Takes Center Stage in Provincetown This June

June 8, 2026

June brings an explosion of drag entertainment to Provincetown as Pride celebrations and summer crowds fill the town’s iconic venues. The Crown & Anchor, The Red Room, Pilgrim House, and other stages showcase a dazzling mix of comedy, live vocals,...

June 4, 2026. the ptownie dispatch!

June 4, 2026

Pride, Projectors & Playbills In Provincetown, Pride is woven into everyday life. Film, music, theater, and history come together in a seaside community where creativity thrives, traditions endure, and every season brings new stories to celebrate....

Pride Takes Over Provincetown

June 2, 2026

The Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) presents the 9th annual Provincetown Pride Festival on June 4-7, 2026. This celebration of America’s premier LGBTQ+ destination and the full spectrum of the queer community will feature a Pride Ferry Crossing, Pride...

Keeping the Spotlight Bright: The Evolution of Provincetown CabaretFest

June 1, 2026

Provincetown CabaretFest has become one of the most important celebrations of cabaret performance in New England, combining world-class entertainment with educational opportunities for artists and audiences alike. Since its founding at the turn of the...

Mimosas, Music & Mayhem: Provincetown’s Legendary Drag Brunch

June 1, 2026

In Provincetown, drag brunch is more than a meal — it’s a full-blown celebration of glamour, comedy, music, and unapologetic joy. Crowds gather over mimosas and Bloody Marys while dazzling queens deliver powerhouse live vocals, high-energy lip-sync...

May 28, 2026. the ptownie dispatch!

May 28, 2026

Where Everyone Gets Top Billing In Provincetown, community is the headliner. Neighbors become collaborators, history shares the stage with reinvention, and art, music, and theater turn everyday life into a standing ovation for togetherness. The ptownie...

Crown Reawakened: Tryst Hospitality Begins New Era at Provincetown’s Crown & Anchor

May 25, 2026

Tryst Hospitality is turning the lights back on at The Crown & Anchor with a phased summer rollout, beginning a new chapter for one of Provincetown’s most iconic queer destinations. Originally expected to take ownership last fall, Tryst Hospitality...

Anchored in Community: 175 Years of Seamen’s Bank in Provincetown

May 25, 2026

At the heart of Provincetown’s waterfront history stands Seamen’s Bank, an institution whose story mirrors the evolution of Cape Cod itself. Founded in 1851 by David Fairbanks and other local businessmen and mariners, the bank emerged during a period...