July 23, 2026. the ptownie dispatch!

Family Week, Laughs & Lasting Memories

Provincetown turns family time into pure delight, where comedy, live music, and seaside yoga create unforgettable summer memories filled with laughter, connection, adventure, and Cape Cod charm.

The ptownie Calendar ensures you don’t miss a thing.

Amy Arbus’s Blink of an Eye

July 24, 2026 thru August 11, 2026 at Schoolhouse Gallery

Step inside Provincetown’s Schoolhouse Gallery for Amy Arbus’s Blink of an Eye, an evocative photography exhibition capturing the grace, strength, and mystery of circus performers through intimate black-and-white portraits.

A Summer Gathering with Human Rights Campaign

July 25, 2026 at Mary Heaton Vorse House

Join A Summer Gathering with Human Rights Campaign at the historic Mary Heaton Vorse House in Provincetown. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and powerful remarks from national HRC leaders, including President Kelley Robinson. Your support helps protect LGBTQ+ rights and mobilize millions of Equality Voters nationwide.

Robby Hoffman

July 25, 2026 at Provincetown Town Hall

Robby Hoffman is an Emmy-winning writer, Emmy-nominated actor, and comedian whose work spans stand-up, television, and podcasting– and we’ll meet her in Provincetown.

Matilda Jr.

July 27, 2026 thru July 29, 2026 at Provincetown IB Schools

Provincetown Family Week welcomes the encore production of Matilda Jr., the first repeat musical in Provincetown IB Schools theater history. Featuring 40 talented students in grades 4–8, this inspiring, high-energy production celebrates imagination, courage, and the remarkable talents of young local performers.

Finding Your Balance: Yoga in Provincetown

Provincetown has long been a place where people come to renew themselves. At the very tip of Cape Cod, surrounded by ocean, dunes, and extraordinary natural beauty, the town has attracted artists, writers, performers, and free spirits for more than a century. Alongside its celebrated arts scene and vibrant nightlife, Provincetown has quietly become a destination for wellness, with yoga playing an increasingly important role in community life. More Info..

Family Week in Provincetown: A Celebration of Love, Inclusion, and Community

Every summer, Provincetown transforms into one of the most welcoming destinations in America for LGBTQ+ families during Family Week, a tradition that has grown into one of the town’s most cherished annual celebrations. Organized by the Family Equality in partnership with the Provincetown Business Guild and dozens of local businesses, Family Week offers a joyful blend of recreation, education, entertainment, and community-building that reflects the inclusive spirit of Provincetown. More Story…

Provincetown History Snippet: What is The Somerset?

Provincetown was largely deserted during the Revolution, as many of its men enlisted to fight. Yet together with Truro, Provincetown made one of the war’s biggest captures. The 64-gun British man-of-war Somerset had blockaded Boston and bombarded Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill. The ship was caught in a gale on November 2, 1778 on Provincetown’s back shore. More story…

The Members’ 12×12
July 31 – September 13, 2026

Maura Healey and Pete Buttigieg
August 2, 2026

The 48th Annual Provincetown Carnival – Deep Sea Disco
August 15 – 22, 2026

Summer Gala – A Night Under the Stars
August 23, 2026

39th Swim for Life & Annual Flotilla
September 12, 2026

Women’s Week
October 12 – 18, 2026