June 6, 2024. the ptownie dispatch!

Explore Provincetown’s vibrant scene with Drag Shows, Accommodations, Restaurants, and ptownie calendar. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of performances, diverse lodging options, culinary delights, and events that define this iconic destination.

Tina Burner In Scene Queen

June 7, 2024 – September 10, 2024 @ 7:30 PM at Crown & Anchor

She’s “Putting the WOOD back in Hollywood!” Tina Burner is back with her all new one woman show “Scene Queen” with the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown! The National Comedy Queen is taking on the Silver Screen, and this friend of Dorthy is dropping more than houses on Hollywood’s elite. From over the rainbow to under the sea, that iceberg is the only thing that’s “straight” ahead. Scene Queen combines live singing, signature mixes, stand-up comedy, and costume reveals! Get your tickets now!

Join Provincetown at The Crown & Anchor June 9th for Ruthie’s 2nd Annual Fashion Show: DENIM AND DYE! Hosted by Tina Burner! Come support your local non profit! Watch local models strut down the runway in dazzling outfits that you can purchase that night!

Miss Conception Goes To The Movies

June 7, 2024 – September 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm at Pilgrim House

Drag performer Miss Conception Goes To The Movies take you on a cinematic thrill ride through the Gayest Movies of all time in Pilgrim House in Provincetown. From the Wizard of OZ, to Mrs. Doubtfire, Bohemian Rhapsody, Pretty Woman, Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Moulin Rouge and so many more. With 15 Costume changes before your eyes and ALL live vocals, she will leave you with an Oscar award winning performance.

Come and join The Landing Piano Bar and Lounge in Provincetown to have a delightful and entertaining evening around the piano with our resident pianist, Thor Holm, and Cabaret Star, Drew Sebastian.

Summer Camp

Saturdays June 8 – September 7, 2024 @ 9pm at Post Office Cafe

Your’e headed to Summer Camp! Join Vivienne Fontaine every Saturday night at the Post Office Cafe and Cabaret in Provincetown for a night of comedy, parody, drag, games and general shenanigans! Join your Camp Counselor Viv and her best gal pal and fellow emcee Very Gerry from 9pm-11pm each week downstairs in the cafe for a comedic romp featuring special guests!

Drag Cafe with Abby Cummings and Raquel Blake returns for it’s 2nd Season Wednesday’s at the Post Office Cafe in Provincetown!

FAGBASH

Wednesdays June 5, 2024 – September 25, 2024 @ 9pm at Purgatory in Gifford House

FAGBASH is back for their 17th season at the newly redesigned Purgatory! FAGBASH is a collection of misfits stationed in Provincetown. We bring nightlife reminiscent of actual nightlife and we dress accordingl

Enjoy Wilde Card, with stand-up, sketch, musical numbers, improv, and more at Wilde Playhouse in Gifford House. Tuesdays at 9:30pm this summer. Don’t miss out!

Provincetown International Film Festival

The Provincetown International Film Festival is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to showcasing new achievements in independent film and honoring the work of emerging as well as acclaimed directors, producers and actors. We are committed to serving communities who are often outside of the mainstream, in the margins, or otherwise underserved, but have a voice critical to the evolution of artistic expression. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, PIFF has permanently established itself as the largest cultural event in lower Cape Cod and Provincetown’s premier cultural event, attracting 10,000 plus film-goers, movie buffs, and arts patrons. This 5-day festival showcases over 80 American and international independent narrative, documentary and animated features and shorts as well as panel discussions and special events.

Paul Fanizzi & Fanizzi’s Restaurant by the Sea

Once upon a time, there was a bustling fishing empire centered on a place called Whorf’s Wharf, on the site where Fanizzi’s Restaurant by the Sea sits today. At one time this busy pier stretched 400 feet into the harbor, serving its own fleet of sixteen boats engaged in various types of fishing, while shipping some of the catch to markets as far away as Chicago. “A location as good as this—in what was almost certainly the old sail loft at Whorf’s Wharf—had attracted restaurateurs for years before Paul Fanizzi bought it,” notes David Dunlap, and at various times it was run as the Sail Loft, Don’s Café, and Pucci’s Harborside Restaurant and Bar. And then, in January of 2001, Fanizzi came to Provincetown to take a look at the restaurant. Tell me more…

Artistic Director Eric Rosen leads “tick, tick… Boom!” for Cape Playhouse’s 97th summer.

The Cape Playhouse will kick off their 97th summer season in June with the acclaimed musical “tick, tick…Boom!” written by Rent’s Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson. Directed by recently-appointed Artistic Director Eric Rosen in his inaugural season, tick tick…Boom! Read More…

Frolic Weekend
June 13, 2024 to June 17, 2024

Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2024

Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
July 4, 2024

Bear Week
July 13, 2024 to July 20, 2024

Family Week
July 27, 2024 to August 3, 2024

46th Annual Provincetown Carnival
August 17, 2024 to August 3,24 2024