Outer Cape Calendar
Thursday, Jan. 30, 4 p.m.
Children’s Community Garden with Sustainable CAPE is having an opening for its art exhibition, “Seeding Our Future,” at Truro Public Library, 7 Standish Way. Free.
Friday, Jan. 31, 5 p.m.
The artists’ reception for the Wellfleet Artists Exhibit — artwork submitted from the community — will take place at the Wellfleet Public Library, 55 W. Main St. Free.
Friday Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m.
Visual arts fellow Raul De Lara will unveil new work (before shipping it off to Mexico City) at the Hudson D. Walker Gallery at the Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl St., Provincetown. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-noon
Join a freewheeling discussion of local news stories and meet the editors at the Provincetown Independent’s Open Newsroom at the Wellfleet Public Library, 55 W. Main St. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 1-2 p.m.
Provincetown Independent’s Open Newsroom (same as above) comes to the Eastham Public Library, 190 Samoset Road. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 3-5 p.m.
An opening reception for Phone on the Wind, a project curated by Dawn Walsh and designed and built by Bailey Bob Bailey, with contributions by several artists, will be at Provincetown Commons, 46 Bradford St. The booth is for communicating with dead loved ones. Free.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, noon-4 p.m.
It’s Drop-off Day for the Members’ Juried Show at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St. There are no size restrictions or fees. Work must arrive dry and with a hanging device. All types of media are welcome; one submission per member. The juror is Nick Capasso of the Fitchburg Art Museum. Nonmembers may join on Drop-off Day.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m.
The Eastham Public Library at 190 Samoset Road will hold an opening art exhibit reception for the annual Repurposed Book Art Contest. All are invited to meet this year’s contest entrants. Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7-8 p.m.
It’s Ptown Potluck/Taco Tuesday at Provincetown Commons, 46 Bradford St. Bring food and wine to share.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-noon
“Crossing the Atlantic: Provincetown’s Artistic Roots in French Artist Colonies,” a talk with art historian Maura Coughlin, will take place at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, at 460 Commercial St. It’s free to PAAM members, $60 for nonmembers.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. (refreshments); 6:30 p.m. (talk)
Truro Town Manager Rae Ann Palmer will give a presentation on “The State of Truro,” reporting on issues facing the town, at the Truro Public Library, 7 Standish Way. Free.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m.
Winter Wednesdays begin at the Provincetown Schools at 12 Winslow St. Free cab rides and free child care are available. Ten classes will be offered weekly on eight Wednesday nights through March 25. Go to winterwednesdays.org for details. All free.
