Go Fish (Thursday, Dec. 23)
The Wellfleet Shellfishermen’s Association is having a special holiday farmers market on Thursday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m. to noon at the Wellfleet Marina, 255 Commercial St. There will also be a market on Thursday, Dec. 30. Pre-order at wellfleetshellfishermen.org.
Morning Before Christmas (Friday, Dec. 24)
Join Bob Keary and Harrison Fish for Wake Up! in Provincetown on Friday, Dec. 24, 9 a.m. Enjoy an hour of holiday-related banter with special guests. Watch on YouTube.
By Candlelight (Friday, Dec. 24)
The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown is holding a “Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Ceremony” outdoors at 236 Commercial St. on Friday, Dec. 24, 5 to 7 p.m. More info at uumh.org.
Good Cheer (Friday, Dec. 24)
The First Congregational Church of Wellfleet, 200 Main St., is holding a Christmas Eve service on Friday, Dec. 24, 7 to 8 p.m. Hear the story of Jesus’s birth along with traditional Christmas carols with guest musicians. Masks required. More info at wellfleetchurch.org.
Get a Clue (Monday, Dec. 27)
Bob Keary and Harrison Fish, along with musical guest Mike Flanagan, present “Brews Clues” at the Provincetown Brewing Co., 141 Bradford St., on Monday, Dec. 27, 7 p.m. The trivia nights are free for the winter. Proof of vaccination required. More info at provincetownbrewingco.com.
Through the Looking Glass (Monday, Dec. 27 – Thursday, Dec. 30)
Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St. in West Harwich, presents Alice: A New Musical with Christmas vacation matinees Monday, Dec. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m. Directed by Brittany Rolfs, the show has musical direction by Robert Wilder and choreography by Suzette Hutchinson. Tickets are $26; $16 for those under 21, at capecodtheatrecompany.org. Masks required.
Open Book (Tuesday, Dec. 21)
The Provincetown Book Discussion Group will meet in person at the Provincetown Public Library, 356 Commercial St., and via Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The topic: A Death in the Family by James Agee. Masks required. RSVP by email to Amy Raff at [email protected]. Copies of the book are available at the library.
On the Air (Wednesday, Dec. 29)
The December selection for the Truro Library Book Group is Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR by Lisa Napoli. The group will meet in person at 7 Standish Way, and via Zoom, on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2 to 3 p.m. RSVP by email to Maggie Hanelt at [email protected].
Cult Following (Wednesday, Dec. 29)
Rob Reiner’s 1987 cult classic The Princess Bride is screening at Snow Library, 67 Main St. in Orleans, on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2 to 4 p.m. The free event will include snacks. Masks required. More info at snowlibrary.org.
Windy Wednesday (Wednesday, Dec. 29)
“Christopher Guest Fest” at the Provincetown Public Library, 356 Commercial St., comes to close with a free screening of A Mighty Wind on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Guest’s 2003 mockumentary chronicles the reunion of 1960s folk group the Folksmen as they prepare for a reunion concert. More info at provincetownlibrary.org.
All’s Fair (Ongoing)
Wellfleet Preservation Hall will host its holiday craft fair virtually this year. Visit wellfleetpreservationhall.org for links to local vendors, including jewelry by Lucia Moon, art by Amy Mason and Roberta Anslow, body care from Sky Blue Farm, leather goods from Mauclère Leather, and winter wear from Art Matènwa and Sandspit Alpacas.
Creative Kids (Ongoing)
Do you know a talented young artist? Submissions are now open for the “Youth Art Show for Racial Justice” at Wellfleet Preservation Hall. The theme is Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision of a “beloved community.” The show is open to grades pre-K through 12. The deadline is Jan. 3. Call Sara Blandford at 508-274-1861 to arrange a drop off.
