Now Playing (Thursday, Nov. 30)
Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat’s 2021 comedy Official Competition, a satire of the filmmaking industry starring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, and Oscar Martínez, screens at Waters Edge Cinema (237 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Thursday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. as part of the Provincetown Film Art Series. Tickets are $15 at provincetownfilm.org.
The Little Things (Friday-Saturday, Dec. 1-2)
Bowersock Gallery (371 Commercial St., Provincetown) opens “Good Things Come,” its annual small works exhibition, with receptions on Friday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. The show is on view until Jan. 2.. See bowersockgallery.com for information.
Cut and Paste (Friday, Dec. 1)
Camp Provincetown celebrates the opening of “A Collage Show,” featuring works by more than 40 local artists, with a reception at the Provincetown Commons (46 Bradford St.) on Friday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. The exhibition will be on view until Dec. 10. See provincetowncommons.org for information.
Remember This (Friday, Dec. 1)
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod commemorates the 40th annual World AIDS Day with a candlelight vigil at the AIDS Memorial at Provincetown Town Hall (260 Commercial St.) on Friday, Dec. 1, 4:30 p.m., followed by a free public reception with food and drink in the ASGCC Great Room (96 Bradford St.). See asgcc.org for information.
Have a Ball (Friday, Dec. 1)
The Captain’s Daughters (384 Commercial St., Provincetown) opens “An Ornamental Occasion,” featuring glass ornaments designed by 21 local artists, with a reception on Friday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. The show is on view until Dec. 22. See captainsdaughters.com for information.
Members Only (Friday, Dec. 1)
Provincetown Art Association and Museum (460 Commercial St.) celebrates the opening of its Members’ Open: Small Works exhibitions with a reception on Friday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m. The show is on view until Jan. 7. See paam.org for information.
Life Story (Friday-Sunday, Dec. 1-3)
Writer and storyteller Christine Ernst — a.k.a. “Fat Ass Cancer Bitch” — returns with a “Holiday Edition” show at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (2357 Route 6) on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3, 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($15 for students) at what.org.
She’s Back! (Friday-Saturday, Dec. 1-2)
Kristen Becker stars as Sandy Claus — “Santa’s older, gayer, drunker sister” — in “Out of the Clause-et” at the Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. The show will also run Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9. Tickets are $30 at onlyatthecrown.com.
Local Talent (Friday. Dec. 1)
The Holly Folly Follies at Provincetown Town Hall (260 Commercial St.) on Friday, Dec. 1, 8:30 p.m. features cabaret-style performances by iconic Provincetown personalities and a cash bar. Tickets are $45-$100 at eventbrite.com.
Dashing Through the Snow (Saturday, Dec. 2)
The annual Jingle Bell Fun Run in Provincetown on Saturday, Dec. 2 begins at Fanizzi’s (539 Commercial St.) at 10 a.m., finishes at the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree in Lopes Square, and will be followed by brunch at Provincetown Brewing Co. (141 Bradford St.) at 10:30 a.m. Tickets ($60) include run registration and brunch ($30 for run only, $40 for brunch only). Proceeds benefit the Provincetown Business Guild. See ptown.org for information.
Seasonal Slurps (Saturday, Dec. 2)
The Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (SKIP) hosts its annual “Souper Saturday” lunch at Tin Pan Alley (269 Commercial St.) on Saturday, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. $8 servings of hot soup provided by more than 35 local restaurants and other businesses benefit SKIP, and a cash bar will be available. Quarts of cold soup ($17) are available at the Firehouse (257 Commercial St.). See skipfood.org/soupersaturday for information.
By the Book (Saturday, Dec. 2)
Farm Projects (355 Main St., Wellfleet) hosts an opening reception for “Cover,” artist Megan Hinton’s exhibition of painted book covers, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m. The show is on view until Dec. 30. See farmprojectspace.org for information.
Sing Together (Saturday, Dec. 2)
Eastham Visitors Services Board presents Carols on the Green (Samoset Road at Rt. 6) on Saturday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. The free family-friendly event includes tours of the historic Eastham windmill, cocoa and cookies, and performances by the Nauset Regional High School Honors Chorus and Eddy Elementary School Choir. See eastham-ma.gov for information.
Warm Fellowship (Saturday, Dec. 2)
Meet the 2023-2024 Fine Arts Work Center fellows and view a holiday art exhibition at a reception at Provincetown Arts Society (466 Commercial St.) on Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m., featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Free; donations encouraged. RSVP at provincetownartssociety.com.
Art for Giving (Sunday, Dec. 3)
The Eastham Yart Sale at the Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) opens on Sunday, Dec. 3 and features a silent auction of fine art, sculpture, pottery, costume jewelry, and other items; proceeds benefit the library. The sale runs until Thursday, Dec. 14. See easthamlibrary.org/yart-sale for information.
Next Door Stories (Sunday, Dec. 3)
Wellfleet Preservation Hall (335 Main St.) presents “Neighbors: A Reading Performance,” featuring short scenes and monologues by and about members of the Cape Cod community, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Free; donations welcome. See wellfleetpreservationhall.org for information.
Off the Shelf (Tuesday, Dec. 5)
Jon Favreau’s 2003 holiday classic Elf, starring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel, screens as part of the “Two Queens & a Movie” series at Waters Edge Cinema on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 at provincetownfilm.org.
Kooky Fun (Wednesday, Dec. 6)
A town tradition since 1998, the Kook Family Fun-Raiser in the Wave Bar at the Crown & Anchor on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. features “a bevy of Provincetown’s favorite entertainers” and raises money to support local kids and families for the holidays and throughout the year. $10 admission. See onlyatthecrown.com for information.
Our Arts & Minds team curates a selection of Outer Cape events each week. Please email event information to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance for consideration.
