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    June 12, 2025. the ptownie dispatch!

    June 12, 2025

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    Experience the magic of Provincetown in June!
    Where drag dazzles, comedy cracks, music moves, and dance ignites the streets. A month-long celebration of joy, pride, and community in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant queer destinations.
    The ptownie Calendar ensures you don’t miss a thing.

    Varla Jean Merman is THE DROWSY CHAPPELL ROAN

    June 14, 2025 thru September 20, 2025 at Crown & Anchor

    International drag chanteuse, Varla Jean Merman is THE DROWSY CHAPPELL ROAN with Todd Alsup on piano at the Crown in Provincetown! After a year of Instagram tagging chaos, Varla hilariously realizes she’s been confusing herself with Chappell Roan. Fueled by glitter, envy, and low blood sugar, she’s ready to reclaim pop stardom—red wig first!

    Juneteenth in Provincetown

    June 13, 2025 thru June 22, 2025 Throughout Provincetown 

    Celebrate Juneteenth in Provincetown at our 5th Annual Celebration. Known for its inclusive spirit and joyful energy, Provincetown invites everyone to honor the past, uplift the present, and inspire a brighter future. Join us for ten days of reflection, unity, and celebration. All are welcome and look forward to seeing you at the community cookout on the lawn of the UU Meeting House, the Art Show at The Commons, and the two evening cabaret performances at the Gifford House!

    Hey Big Guy

    June 15, 2025 at Gifford House

    You may know him from his standup, Jake Cornell is back in Provincetown for Hey Big Guy at the Gifford House for One Night Only!

    Church

    June 8, 2025 thru September 7, 2025 at Grotta Bar

    Church is a lively weekly dance party held every Sunday throughout the summer at Grotta Bar in Provincetown. This event is known for its vibrant atmosphere, attracting a crowd that often spills outside the venue. The Grotta Bar, situated beneath Local 168 making it a perfect place to unwind and dance the night away.

    Roper Goes to Tea

    June 17, 2025 thru September 9, 2025 at Boatslip

    Provincetown’s iconic outdoor dance party returns with Mrs. Roper Goes to Tea at the Boatslip! DJ Maryalice spins a dazzling 3-hour set. Calling all Helens and Stanleys—it’s a Roper Romp! Attire: Colorful caftans, red wigs, and beads. Get groovy and join the mayhem!

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    Provincetown Fishermen’s Memorial: Honoring Lives Lost at Sea

    The Fishermen’s Memorial Foundation is dedicated to honoring the men, women, and children from Provincetown and Truro who lost their lives to the sea. Through donations, fundraising, and grants, the Foundation is working to erect a bronze monument at the foot of MacMillan Pier in Provincetown, Massachusetts—an iconic and historically rich location at the heart of the town’s working waterfront. More Info…

    Welcome to CAMP Wanafrolik: Frolic Weekend 2025 in Provincetown

    Every summer, Provincetown becomes the joyful backdrop for Frolic Weekend—also known as Men of Color Weekend—a vibrant, affirming celebration for queer men of color from across the country. This multi-day event is more than a party—it’s a community reunion, a celebration of joy and identity, and a one-of-a-kind experience filled with friendship, fun, and freedom. More Story…

    Great Music on Sundays @5 Launches with a Retro Benefit for WOMR

    Great Music on Sundays @5 opens its 27th season with a spectacular throwback event: The 1950s Radio Show… LIVE! Join us on Sunday, June 22 at 5PM at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House in Provincetown for a musical time-travel experience that recreates the golden age of radio. More Info…

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    Provincetown Portuguese Festival
    June 27 – 29, 2025

    Bear Week
    July 12 – 19, 2025

    Girl Splash
    July 23 – July 27, 2025

    Family Week
    July 26 – August 2, 2025

    47th Annual Provincetown Carnival: Summer Camp
    August 16 – August 23, 2025

    38th Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla
    September 6, 2025

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    June 12, 2025. the ptownie dispatch!
    June 12, 2025
    Experience the magic of Provincetown in June! Where drag dazzles, comedy cracks, music moves, and dance ignites the streets. A month-long celebration of joy, pride, and community in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant queer destinations....