Think Pink! (Friday, Nov. 29)
Celebrate Pink Friday on Friday, Nov. 29 by shopping for the holidays at dozens of independent and LGBTQ-owned and -allied shops and galleries in Provincetown. See ptown.org for information.
’Tis the Season (Friday, Nov. 29)
The annual holiday market — featuring food, drinks, and more than two dozen local art and craft vendors — returns for its 10th season at The Canteen (225 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Friday, Nov. 29 and runs weekends, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Jan. 1. See canteenholidaymarket.com for information.
Deck the Halls (Friday, Nov. 29)
“Decked,” a group show featuring work by artists affiliated with the Provincetown Commons, opens with a reception at the Provincetown Pride Center (115 Bradford St.) on Friday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m. See ptown.org for information.
Have a Ball (Friday, Nov. 29)
Austin and Mackenzie host Pink Friday Bingo at the Governor Bradford (312 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Friday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m. $40 admission includes eight games. See eventbrite.com for information.
Trash Talk (Saturday, Nov. 30)
The Center for Coastal Studies Beach Brigade’s Turkey Trash Trek meets at Days Market (271 Rt. 6A, North Truro) on Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. for a two-hour group beach cleanup walk. No registration required. See coastalstudies.org for information.
Feathered Friends (Saturday, Nov. 30)
Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) hosts an “Autumn Crafternoon” turkey mask-making session “for kids of all ages” on Saturday, Nov. 30, 1 p.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org for information.
Lobsters and Lights (Saturday, Nov. 30)
Provincetown celebrates the 20th annual lighting of the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree in Lopes Square on Saturday, Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m. See the ProvincetownLobsterPotTree page on Facebook for information.
Close Looks (Sunday, Dec. 1)
An exhibition of paintings by Donald Beal opens at Wellfleet Adult Community Center (715 Old King’s Hwy.) with a reception on Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m. The show is on view through the end of December. See wellfleetcoa.org for information.
History and Hope (Sunday, Dec. 1)
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod honors Provincetown’s legacy of activism for World AIDS Day on Sunday, Dec. 1 with a ceremony and candlelight vigil at the Provincetown AIDS Memorial (Ryder Street entrance to Town Hall, 260 Commercial St.) at 4:30 p.m. followed by a gathering and viewing of an exhibition of three AIDS memorial quilts with ties to the town at 96 Bradford St. at 5 p.m. See asgcc.org for information.
Abstract Views (Monday, Dec. 2)
Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) opens an exhibition of abstract oil paintings on three-dimensional canvases by Christine Fitzsimmons on Monday, Dec. 2 during regular library hours and will hold an artist reception on Saturday, Dec. 14., 11 a.m. The show is on view until Dec. 31. See snowlibrary.org for information.
Turtle Time (Tuesday, Dec. 3)
Learn about sea turtle biology, behavior, and conservation in a Sea Turtle Patrol session for adults at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (291 Rt. 6) on Tuesday, Dec. 3, noon. Tickets are $42 ($35 for Mass Audubon members) at massaudubon.org.
Dig Deep (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
Provincetown Public Library hosts “Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection,” a virtual presentation with Jeffrey Post, emeritus curator of the collection, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Free. Register at provincetownlibrary.org.
Body Talk (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
Dr. Kumara Sidhartha discusses his latest book, All My Secrets: Uncovering Messages of Health From Your Body, at Snow Library on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m. Free. See snowlibrary.org for information.
Serious Comedy (Thursday, Dec. 5)
The Great Dictator, Charlie Chaplin’s 1940 anti-fascist political satire starring Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, and Jack Oakie, screens at WOMR Davis Space (494 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Free; donations help support WOMR in the off-season. See womr.org for information.
Favorite Things (Thursday, Dec. 5)
Jon Richardson hosts a Sound of Music sing-along at the Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Thursday, Dec. 5, 9 p.m. No cover for general admission; $20 advance tickets include guaranteed VIP seating and a commemorative lyric booklet. 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.
