Whale, Whale, Whale… (Thursday, August 4)
The Center for Coastal Studies presents a free event with Jesse Mechling, director of its marine education program, to learn about Cape Cod whales and how to identify them from shore: Thursday, Aug. 4, 2 to 3 p.m., at the Province Lands Visitor Center, 171 Race Point Road, Provincetown.
Intriguing Reads (Friday, August 5, Sunday, August 7)
East End Books in Provincetown hosts Estela Gonzalez discussing her book Arribada on Friday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m. Reviewers call the book “timely and timeless,” “fascinating,” and eye-opening. Ryan O’Connell will talk about his debut novel Just by Looking at Him on Sunday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m. It follows a gay TV writer with cerebral palsy as he seeks a way forward despite overwhelming obstacles. Both events are accessible by Zoom; both require registration at eastendbooksptown.com.
Bearded Beauty (Friday, August 5)
The Provincetown Brewing Company at 141 Bradford St. will host its second annual Bearded Mistress Pageant on Friday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. A drag queen pageant, it includes competition in evening wear, talent, swimwear, and interview categories. The winner, to be chosen by local celebrity judges, receives a $500 cash prize and her likeness featured on one of the PBC’s beer cans. General admission tickets are $25, VIP tickets $75, available at provincetownbrewingco.com.
ChicaGo to This (Saturday, August 6 – Sunday, August 7)
Pilgrim House presents “The Razzle Dazzle of Chicago the Musical,” starring Broadway’s Mary Sunshine, David Sabella, on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Critics have called the show “exceptional,” “transcendent,” and “fabulous.” Tickets are $35 at pilgrimhouseptown.com.
Berry Good Jerry-Jam (Saturday, August 6)
Payomet Performing Arts Center in North Truro hosts the Garcia Project for a jam celebrating 12 years of touring the U.S. on Saturday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. This tour honors Jerry Garcia, who died in 1995 and would have been 80 this year. The Garcia Project’s renditions of Jerry Garcia Band shows are nostalgic and joyful. Tickets are $28 to $38 at tickets.payomet.org.
Pitch In (Sunday, August 7)
The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House presents “The Hyannis Sound — Cape Cod’s finest a cappella since 1994” on Sunday, Aug. 7, 5 p.m., at 236 Commercial St., Provincetown. Tickets are $25 at ptownmusic.com.
Novel Idea (Monday, August 8)
Wellfleet resident Randy Bartlett will talk about his coming-of-age novel Uncle Sam’s Kids, set in post-World War II Europe, on Monday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., at the Wellfleet Public Library. Free; masks required.
Heart to Hart (Tuesday, August 9)
The Provincetown Public Library presents local author Michael Hartwig, who will discuss his works of LGBTQ fiction published during the pandemic, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The three books cover love, archaeology, magic, and history. Free; refreshments will be served.
Walk, Don’t Run (Thursday, August 11)
The Truro Historical Society hosts Dan Haslam’s walking tour of the Highland Historic District on Thursday, Aug. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. Starting on the front porch of the Highland House Museum, 27 Highland Light Road, take a leisurely walk while learning the history of the area. It costs $10 per person, with cold drinks and a snack provided.
’aLotto Fun (Thursday, August 11)
Payomet Performing Arts Center hosts the GroovaLottos as part of TD Bank’s Summer Concert Series in a free show on Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. They are a multi-Grammy nominated soul-funk jam band working to promote Black and brown voices in New England music. This event is at the Baker’s Field Pavilion at Mayo Beach in Wellfleet.
Oh, Joy! (Thursday, August 11)
The Truro Public Library presents Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys as part of the Truro Summer Concerts on Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 to 7:30. They’ll play originals and rockabilly classics to make you dance the night away. It’s free, behind the library at 7 Standish Way.
Drop the Bass (Thursday, August 11)
The Art House presents cellist Daniel Lelchuk in a solo concert in the inaugural season of its Virtuoso Series on Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. Learn more at provincetownarthouse.com. Tickets are $25 at brownpapertickets.com; proof of vaccination required.
