Solstice Celebration (Thursday, Dec. 21)
First Congregational Church of Wellfleet (200 Main St.) hosts “The Longest Night: A Winter Service of Hope and Healing” — an evening of prayer and reflection “for those who have lost a loved one, those who are far from home, and those who struggle with worry” — on Thursday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. See wellfleetchurch.org for information.
Furry and Bright (Friday, Dec. 22)
Santa Paws — er, Claus — comes to the Veterinary Wellness Center of Provincetown (43 Race Point Road) on Friday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. for a visit and photo opportunity with furry friends of all persuasions. Donations will be accepted for the Carrie A. Seamen Animal Shelter. See provincetownvet.com for information.
Sound Scheme (Friday, Dec. 22)
The Conspiracy of Noize brings its blend of R&B, soul, funk, reggae, gospel, and rock to Orleans Hog Island Brewery (28 West Road, Orleans) on Friday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m. No cover. See hogislandbeerco.com for information.
War Story (Wednesday, Dec. 27)
Movie night at Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m. features a screening of the 1965 World War II action drama Morituri, starring Marlon Brando and Yul Brenner. Free. See provincetownlibrary.org for information.
Switch It Up (Wednesday, Dec. 27)
Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) hosts a day of free Nintendo Switch gaming — featuring Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and other favorite games on a big screen — on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See easthamlibrary.org for information.
Never Too Old (Wednesday, Dec. 27)
The much-loved 1990 Christmas comedy Home Alone screens at Family Movie Night at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 6 p.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org for information.
Winter Wonderland (Wednesday, Dec. 27)
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (869 Main St., Brewster) hosts a screening of Christmas in Yellowstone, “a breathtaking look at wintertime deep within America’s first national park,” on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 11:30 a.m. Included with museum admission. See ccmnh.org for information.
Silent Night (Thursday, Dec. 28)
The Fall and Winter Film Series at WOMR (494 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Thursday, Dec. 28 features a screening of the 1925 silent film The Eagle, starring Rudolph Valentino in an adaptation of a novel by Alexander Pushkin. Free. See womr.org for information.
New Beginnings (Friday-Monday, Dec. 29-Jan. 1)
First Light, Provincetown’s New Year’s weekend, takes place from Friday, Dec. 29 to Monday, Jan. 1 and includes holiday parties, events, and performances. See ptown.org/calendars/first-light for a complete event schedule.
Service Station (Friday, Dec. 29)
Wellfleet Adult Community Center (715 Old Kings Hwy.) hosts the monthly Veterans Rendezvous Café — “a safe place for veterans of all ages to gather and share in camaraderie together” — on Friday, Dec. 29, 10:30 a.m. The free program features a workshop on potting herbs. RSVP to Barbara-Anne Foley at 508-237-3349.
Light the Night (Sunday, Dec. 31)
The New Year’s Eve 2023 Light Bright Bike Ride starts at the Provincetown Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 31, at 4:30 p.m. and rides down Commercial Street to the Boatslip. See ptown.org and facebook.com/LightBrightBikeRide for information.
Big Bangs (Sunday, Dec. 31)
Provincetown’s First Light Fireworks display blasts off from MacMillan Pier on Sunday, Dec 31, 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. See provincetown-ma.gov for information.
Make a Splash (Monday, Jan. 1)
The seventh annual Provincetown Polar Bear Plunge takes place at the Johnson Street Parking Lot on Commercial Street on Monday, Jan. 1, noon. Single registration fee is $60; team registrations and virtual participation are also available. Proceeds benefit the Center for Coastal Studies. See ptown.org for information.
Nature Walk (Monday, Jan. 1)
Naturalist Tom Walker leads a “Hikin’ for Lichens” New Year’s Day hike along Provincetown’s Beech Forest Trail on Monday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m. Meet at the trail entrance on Race Point Road. Free. Registration is required at provincetownconservationtrust.org.
Match Game (Tuesday, Jan. 2)
Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) hosts its weekly mahjong session on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2 p.m. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Free. See trurolibrary.org for information.
Good Enough (Tuesday, Jan. 2)
The 1985 comedy-adventure The Goonies screens at “Two Queens & A Movie” — hosted by Liza Lott and friends and featuring trivia, prizes, and free popcorn — at Waters Edge Cinema (237 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 at provincetownfilm.org.
Best Day Ever (Wednesday, Jan. 3)
Greta Gerwig’s 2023 blockbuster Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, screens at Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2 p.m. Free. See snowlibrary.org 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.
