Mind Wide Open (Thursday, Sept. 9)
Conservative political commentator and provocateur Andrew Sullivan will read from his book, Out on a Limb: Selected Writing, 1989-2021, at East End Books Ptown, 389 Commercial St., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m. Named “one of America’s most important public intellectuals” by the New York Times, Sullivan has been an advocate for gay rights for over 30 years. Registration for this live and virtual event is $5 suggested donation at eastendbooksptown.com.
Side Notes (Thursday, Sept. 9)
Gregg Sullivan will perform in the back yard of Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 355 Main St., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 5 p.m. Noted for his acoustic fingerstyle guitar technique, Sullivan will play works by the Beatles, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Billy Joel, Jerry Reed, and Stevie Wonder, among others. Tickets are $20 at wellfleetpreservationhall.org. Lawn chair or blanket recommended.
It’s Alive! (Thursday – Saturday & Tuesday – Thursday)
Puppeteer Matt W. Cody performs “Madame: ALIVE!” for six nights — Thursday, Sept. 9 through Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 14 through Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. — at Pilgrim House, 336 Commercial St in Provincetown. The show includes ribald comedy, songs, and games, with music direction by Mike Flanagan. Tickets are $35 at pilgrimhouseptown.com.
Jump for Joy (Friday, Sept. 10)
Zoë Lewis & the Souvenirs will begin a Friday night residency at The Club, 193A Commercial St. in Provincetown, starting Sept. 10 and running through Oct. 1. Expect Lewis’s signature blend of jumped-up jazz and effervescent originals with a full band, including saxophonist Mike Flanagan. The show starts at 8 p.m.; there is no cover charge.
Pedi Cure (Saturday, Sept. 11)
Comedic actress and musical theater star Christine Pedi will perform at the Art House, 214 Commercial. St. in Provincetown, for one night only: Saturday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Currently performing off-Broadway in NEWSical: The Musical, Pedi hosts “On Broadway” on SiriusXM. Tickets are $45 at provincetownarthouse.com.
Busy Bees (Saturday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept.12)
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, 291 Route 6, will host “Field School: Bees and Other Pollinators” on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scientist Mark Faherty will teach participants about the diversity and essential work of pollinating insects. The in-person workshop includes an online evening lecture. Registration is $350 at massaudubon.org.
Victory Lap (Saturday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept.12)
The Cape Symphony makes a “Victorious Return” on Saturday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m. The concert, which will take place at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St. in Hyannis, will honor frontline workers with a program of Beethoven, Brahms, John Corigliano, John Williams, and Robert Wendel. Tickets range from $30 to $71 at capesymphony.org.
World’s Your Oyster (Saturday, Sept. 11– Sunday, Sept. 12)
Wellfleet SPAT will host its final shellfish farm tours of the season on Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m., and Sunday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. Tickets are $20; children under 12 free. Wear boots or shoes that can get wet. Visit wellfleetspat.org to reserve.
Final Curtain (Sunday, Sept. 12)
“Broadway: Curtains Up!,” the finale to Great Music on Sundays @5, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12, 5 p.m. Musical director and pianist John Thomas will lead a dozen singers through Broadway classics old and new, famous and obscure. Visit ptownmusic.com for the YouTube link, or to make a donation.
Fresh Air (Sunday, Sept. 12)
The Payomet Performing Arts Center, 29 Old Dewline Road in Truro, presents the Nuevos Aires Festival on Sunday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m. This afternoon of contemporary Argentinian music —mixing jazz, folk, and electro-pop — will feature Pablo Aslan & Piazzollazo, Sofia Rei, and the Dario Acosta Teich Quintet. Tickets are $35 to $50 at payomet.org.
Love Fest (Wednesday, Sept. 15)
The next monthly “Feed Your Love Open Mic” will be held in the back yard of Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 355 Main St., on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m. Open to poets, musicians, and singers of all ages, the event is free, with sign-ups first come, first served. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Visit wellfleetpreservationhall.org for details.
