Yo Ho Ho (Thursday, Nov. 10)
The Wellfleet Adult Community Center (715 Old King’s Hwy.) hosts Parent’s Choice Award-winning singer and storyteller David Bates for “Sea Songs and Stories: Chanteys, Ballads, Folktales, and More,” 2 p.m. The program is free.
Who We Are (Thursday, Nov. 10)
Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) presents “Transgender Identity: Contemporary Controversies and Family Relationships” on Thursday, Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Led by Dr. Maureen Osborne, the session will focus on the effects of a partner’s or family member’s gender transition. The session is free. Register at friendsofsnowlibrary.org.
Celebrating Janet Lesniak (Friday-Saturday, Nov. 11-12)
Wellfleet Preservation Hall (335 Main St.) celebrates Executive Director Janet Lesniak and the launch of the Lesniak Community Fund, which will support ongoing programming. The “Toast to Janet” gala on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. will include oysters, cocktails, and music; tickets are by donation at three suggested levels. A free community celebration party on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. will feature music by the Rip It Ups and a cash bar. See wellfleetpreservationhall.org for details.
Bright Lights (Friday, Nov. 11)
The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum celebrates the 2022 monument lighting on Friday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m., commemorating the landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown Harbor. There will not be an in-person event this year, but the Monument encourages all to “Get Loud for the Lights” when they come on. Donations can be made at pilgrim-monument.org.
Aye-Aye (Saturday, Nov. 12)
Michael V. Pregot speaks on the maritime adventures of sea captains at the Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Rd.) on Saturday, Nov. 12, 1 to 2 p.m. The talk explores the connections between towns on the Outer Cape and the sea. Pregot’s book Sea Captains of Cape Cod will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required at easthamlibrary.libcal.com.
Riding Around (Saturday, Nov. 12)
Wellfleet Public Library (55 W. Main St.) presents a talk with historian and activist Anne Winkler-Morey, author of Allegiance to Winds and Waters, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 to 3 p.m. The book tells the story of her bicycle journey around the contiguous United States with her spouse. The event is free; seating is limited and masks are required.
Messina-ing Around (Saturday, Nov. 12)
Jim Messina, whose musical legacy spans five decades and is still going strong, will perform at Cape Cinema (35 Hope Lane, Dennis) as part of Payomet’s Road Show series. Tickets are $35 to $75 at tickets.payomet.org.
Dog (and Cat) Days (Saturday, Nov. 12)
Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) presents a course on first aid for pets on Saturday, Nov. 12, 1 to 4 p.m. Retired chief warrant officer Tom Topham will teach techniques for pre-vet care and lifesaving emergencies. Space is limited, and registration is required; see trurolibrary.org for more information.
Chicken Business (Sunday, Nov. 13)
The Ruffled Hens (Denya LeVine, Pat Nash, and Laura Geiges) will perform a free concert at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. The trio’s repertoire includes Celtic and French music, old time American fiddle tunes, and North American folk and popular songs.
The Art of Cinema (Sunday, Nov. 13)
Provincetown Film Society presents the 16th Film Art Series at Waters Edge Cinema (237 Commercial St.) beginning Sunday, Nov. 13. Curated and hosted by Provincetown Independent arts writer Howard Karren, the program will run through May 2023. Season passes and tickets for individual screenings are available at provincetownfilm.org.
A Holiday Celebration (Sunday, Nov. 13)
Mozelle Andrulot will perform at the Cape Cod Museum of Art (60 Hope Lane, Dennis) on Sunday, Nov. 13, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The concert complements the current exhibition featuring work by Frank Anigbo and Richard Neal and will be a tribute to Billie Holiday. Tickets are $20 at www.ccmoa.org/fragile.
On the Same Page (Thursday, Nov. 17)
Eastham Public Library will host the first meeting of a monthly manga/comics club for teens on Thursday, Nov. 17, 3:30 to 4:30. The club will discuss favorite titles and choose a new comic or manga for a rotating book group. Registration is suggested at easthamlibrary.libcal.com.
Laugh Track (Thursday, Nov. 17)
Wellfleet Preservation Hall hosts the IMPROVincetown Comedy Show on Thursday, Nov. 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The all-improv show for ages 18 and up features Katie Pentedemos, Eric Scholl, and Justin O’Connor. Tickets are $15 at wellfleetpreservationhall.org.
C.H.A.T. with Elizabeth (Thursday, Nov. 17)
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill (10 Meetinghouse Rd., Truro) presents a Zoom talk with Elizabeth McCracken, author of The Hero of This Book, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 6 to 7 p.m. as part of a series of author conversations hosted by Karen Dukess. Tickets are “pay what you can” at castlehill.org.
