Get Crafty (Thursday, June 27)
The Wellfleet Oyster Alliance’s first weekly Makers Mart of the season, featuring handmade goods from local artisans, takes place at Mayo Beach (101 Kendrick Ave., Wellfleet) on Thursday, June 27, 9 a.m. The market will be held every Thursday (except July 4) through Aug. 29. See wellfleetoa.org for information.
Tales of Survival (Thursday, June 27)
Janet Rodgers presents her epic poem “Gut” — the true story of Irena Gut, a young Polish girl who saved the lives of 12 Jewish people during World War II — at Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Thursday, June 27, 6 p.m. Free. See trurolibrary.org for information.
Hot Stuff (Thursday, June 27)
Todd Alsup brings Donna Summer’s songbook to life in “Donna, Disco and Us” at the Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Thursday, June 27, 7 p.m. The show runs weekly (except July 4) through Sept. 12. Tickets are $35 ($55 for V.I.P. seating) at onlyatthecrown.com.
Heritage Celebration (Friday-Sunday, June 28-30)
Provincetown celebrates the 28th annual Portuguese Festival — including cultural presentations, food, music, performances, and more — at various locations around town from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30. The 77th annual Blessing of the Fleet will take place at MacMillan Pier at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. See provincetownportuguesefestival.com for a complete schedule and more information.
Look Twice (Friday, June 28)
Larkin Gallery (405 Commercial St., Provincetown) celebrates the opening of an exhibition of work by Rebecca Gmucs and Tighe Hanson with a reception on Friday, June 28 during the Provincetown gallery stroll. See larkingallery.com for information.
Sister Act (Friday, June 28)
London-based drag cabaret star Sister Mary brings her love of show tunes and making flapjacks to Red Room (258 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Friday, June 28, 5:30 p.m. The show will run weekends through Sept. 8. Tickets are $35 ($45 for V.I.P. seating) at redroom.club.
Opening Night (Friday, June 28)
Zone7A Gallery and Books (437 Commercial St., Provincetown) celebrates the opening of an exhibition of work by MiYoung Sohn and Michael Tessier with a reception on Friday, June 28, 6 p.m. See @zone7a.galleryandbooks on Instagram for information.
Poet’s Corner (Friday, June 28)
Poets Andrea Cohen and Robert Pinsky read from their work at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Friday, June 28, 6 p.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org for information.
Three Plus One (Friday, June 28)
The Kris Adams Trio featuring vocalist Lee Adler presents an evening of “standard and not so standard jazz tunes” at Wellfleet Preservation Hall (335 Main St.) on Friday, June 28, 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at wellfleetpreservationhall.org.
Make a Splash (Saturday, June 29)
The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance presents “Ocean Animals in Your Neighborhood” for kids and their caregivers featuring hands-on activities at Wellfleet Adult Community Center (715 Old King’s Hwy.) on Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. Free. See wellfleetcoa.org for information.
Star Quality (Saturday, June 29)
Samuel Garza Bernstein discusses his new book Starring Joan Crawford with Howard Karren at
Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) on Saturday, June 29, 6 p.m. Tickets for the event, which will also be broadcast on the East End Books Facebook page, are $5. Signed copies of the book are available. See eastendbooksptown.com for information.
Words and Memories (Sunday, June 30)
Alexandra Marshall discusses the tension between fiction and memoir at Chapel in the Pines (220 Samoset Road, Eastham) on Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m. The free event will also be broadcast via Zoom. See nfuu.org for information.
From Ukraine With Love (Sunday, June 30)
For the third summer, eclectic Ukrainian folk quartet DakhaBrakha returns to Payomet Performing Arts Center (29 Old Dewline Road, North Truro) on Sunday, June 30, 7 p.m. Tickets are $40-$85 at payomet.org.
Praise Be! (Sunday, June 30)
Ken Field presents Holy Moly Sunday — featuring New Orleans and gospel music performed with Sue Goldberg, Luke Massouh, and Kami Lyle — on the patio at Bubala’s (185 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Sunday, June 30, 9 p.m. No cover. See kenfield.org for information.
Cristál Clear (Wednesday-Saturday, July 3-6)
Classically trained opera singer, RuPaul’s Drag Race star, and 2024 Provincetown Carnival co-Grand Marshall Sapphira Cristál kicks off her upcoming North American “Cristál Ball” tour with four preview performances at the Art House (214 Commercial St., Provincetown) from Wednesday, July 3 to Saturday, July 6. Tickets are $50 ($75 for V.I.P. seating), plus fees, at liveatthearthouse.com.
Batters Up! (Wednesday, July 3)
Members of the Orleans Firebirds read stories and talk about their experiences in “the premier collegiate summer baseball league in the country” at Eastham Public Library on Wednesday, July 3, 10:30 a.m. Free. See easthamlibrary.org for information.
Devil’s Weed (Wednesday, July 3)
Reefer Madness, the Musical — inspired by the cult 1936 movie about the “dangers” of marijuana — opens at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (2357 Route 6) with preview performances on Wednesday, July 3, 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 4, 7 p.m. The production runs through July 27. See what.org for ticket information.
Starfish and Stripes (Thursday, July 4)
“Fishing for a Good Time” is the theme of the annual Fourth of July parade presented by the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 4. The event starts at the Town Pier at 9:30 a.m. with a classic car parade. See wellfleetchamber.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.
