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    June 2, 2022

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    Anne Hutchinson Trolley Tour: LGBTQ+ History

    Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in June at 3:30pm

    The Provincetown Business Guild invites you to set ‘sail’ aboard the Mayflower (Trolley) and enjoy an hour-long journey through Ptown’s queer history as led by Anne Hutchinson our historic outcast, gender renovator and stand-up artist.

    Get your tickets now!

    Yappy Hour – Hosted by Puppy Play

    June 4, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at The Crown & Anchor

    ‘Yappy’ Hour for you and your Ptown pup, located outside in the courtyard of the Crown & Anchor where you can grab a cocktail and yap amongst other furry friends and their humans.

    See what else is going on at the Crown

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    Pride Rally at Town Hall & ‘Sashay’ to Tea

    June 4, 2022 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at Provincetown Town Hall

    Come celebrate the heart of Pride on the steps of Provincetown Town Hall with a short pride rally structured in the Spirit of Stonewall. The rally will be followed by a short “Sashay” to Tea where all can celebrate together on the dance floor at The Boatslip.

    Tea Dance Schedule

    Teaside Garden Party

    June 4, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Somerset House Inn

    The Provincetown Business Guild has partnered with Somerset House Inn and Joe Coffee to bring you the first annual Teaside a non-alcoholic alternative to Tea Dance featuring music, dancing, specialty mocktails, tea and coffee.

    Check out more Pride events

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    Best of Provincetown 2022

    2022 Best of Provincetown

    The restaurants, businesses, and staff that Provincetown residents love and celebrate.

    Provincetown History Hawthorne

    Provincetown History Snippet: The Maine Sea Captain’s Artist Son

    Charles W. Hawthorne was the son of a Maine sea captain who arrived in Provincetown in 1899 after studying painting in New York; he was attracted to the light.

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    The Crown & Anchor Has a New Owner Who Wants to Change How Ptown Does Nightlife

    Jonathan Hawkins spent his first summer in Provincetown strutting down Commercial Street in his speedo hawking tickets for his friend’s one-woman show and singing opera in his underwear. Eight years later, he’s the new co-owner of Crown & Anchor, one of Provincetown’s most iconic nightlife venues.

    Ice Cream in Provincetown

    Town Crier “Scoops” on Ice Cream

    The Town Crier looks at the history of Ice Cream shops in Provincetown and gets the “scoop” directly about your favorites.

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    Womxn of Color Weekend

    June 2, 2022 to June 5, 2022

    Ptown Pride Weekend

    June 3, 2022 to June 5, 2022

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    June 15, 2022 to June 19, 2022

    Men of Color Weekend

    June 16, 2022 to June 20, 2022

    TEDx Provincetown

    June 17, 2022

    CabaretFest

    June 21, 2022 to June 26, 2022

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