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    THE GRANDE TOUR

    August 24, 2024 at 7pm at The Commons

    Please join The Commons for a night of fashion, music, art and love. Jimmy Lee invites you to his fashion show “THE GRANDE TOUR”. Don’t miss this magical evening filled with guest appearances and performances, a truly unique Provincetown event that can only be possible if you are there.

    The Commons Opening Reception on Sunday, August 25 from 3 – 5 PM in Provincetown with: STILLNESS AT THE EDGE BY EMORY PETRACK & TEXTURES OF INTERIOR LIGHT BY REBECCA BRUYN

    Marilyn Maye

    August 25, 2024 at 8:30pm at Provincetown Town Hall

    Mark Cortale Presents Marilyn Maye‘s ProvincetownTown Hall debut for one show only with Tedd Firth at piano, Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums!

    Kathy Griffin “My Life on the PTSD-List” for 1 Night Only in Provincetown Town Hall on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 5pm & 8pm presented by Pilgrim House.

    Renaissance Ball Closing Party

    August 23, 2024 at 10pm at Crown & Anchor

    Close out Carnival 2024: Renaissance & Revolution on the dance floor at the Crown & Anchor with Renaissance Ball Closing Party with music and performance by Kevin Aviance and DJ Andrew Lenox.

    Join Yaron Spiwak for a lively evening at the Piano Bar, located in the Dive Bar at Crown & Anchor in Provincetown on Tuesdays

    Provincetown Theater Annual Gala

    August 25, 2024 at 6pm at Provincetown Inn

    Provincetown Theater Annual Gala: Join us Sunday, August 25th, 2024 at 6 PM at The Provincetown Inn. Support our largest fundraiser of the year and celebrate the arts with an evening of entertainment and community spirit. All are welcome!

    Reading and Panel: The Lost Edge of Bohemia – A poetry reading and panel moderated by Kathe Izzo at The Wilde Playhouse in Provincetown, Saturday at 2pm.

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    Midcentury Modern: “Summer, 1976” at WHAT

    Anything Daisy Walker directs is bound to be interesting, insightful, and often surprising; and Summer, 1976, now at the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, absolutely doesn’t disappoint. More Review…

    Volunteers Needed for the Provincetown Book Festival

    Volunteers are needed for the eighth Provincetown Book Festival, both at the Firehouse in advance of the Festival, and at the Festival itself, held at the Provincetown Library Friday evening, September 20, and all day Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22. More Info…

    Provincetown History Snippet: What is The Viking Restaurant?

    Restaurants with historic or distinctive names (and a reputation for good food!) always attract hungry diners. Located at 269 Commercial Street, across from Town Hall, the Viking Restaurant was originally called Christine’s Luncheonette when it was owned during the mid-twentieth century by “Boozie” Silva. More Story…

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    40th Anniversary Women’s Week
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