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There’s something I’d forgotten, swept up as I’ve been in the shock and fear of the last couple of weeks, when I’ve looked askance at my fellow Americans and felt I have nothing in common with many of them… and what I’d forgotten is the strength,...
May 12, 2022. the ptownie dispatch
Twenty Summers Season Nine Opening Party
May 12, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Provincetown Brewing Company
Kick off Season Nine of Twenty Summers, learn about who’s coming to the Hawthorne Barn this spring, and enjoy *complimentary* appetizers, and beers. Space is limited, RSVP early!
First Tea Dance
May 13, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at The Boatslip
The revered institution and “must do” event for first timers, locals, and visitors alike for almost 50 years is back. Tea Dance with Resident DJ Mary Alice begins at 4 pm for a 3-hour set of Solid Gold music to start the season off.
Check out the Tea Dance Schedule
Ferry Service Resumes
May 16, 2022
One of the most popular options for getting to Provincetown from Boston is by ferry. Boston Harbor Cruises and Bay State Cruise Company begin service with a 90 minute ride from harbor to harbor.
“The Drag”
May 19, 2022 at The Provincetown Theater
The Provincetown Theater begins the 2022 season off with Mae West’s “Homosexual Comedy”. Banned in 1927, “The Drag” will have its Re-premier and run through June 5th.
Outer Cape Choral Concert: Musical Mosaic
May 20, 2022 at 7:00pm and May 21, 2022 at 5:00pm at Provincetown Town Hall
The Outer Cape Choral returns to the concert stage at Provincetown Town Hall with three choirs featuring pop, folk and classical selections. Donations are accepted for these free events.
Watch Saturday’s Concert on Facebook!
Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
May 21, 2022 and May 22, 2022 throughout Provincetown
Join the Provincetown Business Guild in this town wide event of sales from both businesses and residents. You never know what you can find.
From the Town Crier: Visitor Center at Cape Cod National Seashore
Visitor Center at Cape Cod National Seashore offers a panoramic and comprehensive view of the Cape, National Seashore and Rescue station, dunes and beyond. Don’t miss the rotating exhibits, nature films, and beautiful bookstore! Located on Race Point Road near the intersection with Province Lands Road.
https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/plvc-exhibits.htm
Governor Bradford Sold & to Reopen
The Publick House co-owner David Ciccolo and former Mac’s Seafood sushi chef Collin Kolisko, along with their respective partners and front-of-house veterans Jackie Ross and Jamie Lewis, will reopen the Governor Bradford this summer.
Guide to May in Provincetown
May flowers into a celebration of being outdoors, and what many consider the official kick-off to a Ptown Summer Season. Here’s what’s happening this May in Provincetown.
Provincetown History Snippet: Lobster
The lobster industry in North America started here, and Provincetown was the first lobster center of New England.
Ferry Service Resumes
May 16, 2022
Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
May 21, 2022 to May 22, 2022
Memorial Day Weekend
May 26, 2022 to May 30, 2022
Womxn of Color Weekend
June 2, 2022 to June 5, 2022
Ptown Pride Weekend
June 3, 2022 to June 5, 2022
Provincetown International Film Festival
June 15, 2022 to June 19, 2022
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