Symphonic Celebration (Friday-Sunday, Dec. 2-4)
The Cape Symphony presents its annual winter holiday concerts at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center (744 West Main St., Hyannis) from Friday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 4. The six performances include both secular and sacred pieces, a unique presentation of The Nutcracker, and special guests ViVA Trio and Chatham Chorale. Tickets at capesymphony.org.
An Elf’s Story (Friday, Dec. 2)
Family movie night at the Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) will feature the holiday classic Elf on Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The screening is free, and snacks will be served.
’Tis the Season (Friday, Dec. 2)
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod presents “’Tis the Season for Giving” at the Post Office Cafe and Cabaret (303 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita Cocktail, the benefit features an all-star lineup of drag performers and musical guests. Tickets are $40 at postofficecafe.net.
Make the Yuletide Gay (Friday, Dec. 2)
The Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) hosts the annual “Holly Folly Follies” on Friday, Dec. 2, 8:30 p.m. Described as “the gayest holiday show in town,” it features a dozen performers and is a benefit for the Provincetown Business Guild and Summer of Sass. Tickets are available at onlyatthecrown.com.
What’s Your Type? (Saturday, Dec. 3)
Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) presents a Type-In on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 to 11 a.m. Meet in the library’s Craine Room and try out an assortment of vintage typewriters to type out poems, love letters, and secret messages. Bring your own manual typewriter if you’d like. Paper is provided, all ages are welcome, and no registration is necessary.
Paper Shapers (Saturday, Dec. 3)
Upcycle old books for decorations at the Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn how to make a holiday star ornament, a holiday tree, or a paper wreath. Bring scissors if you can; other supplies will be provided. The workshop is free.
Stuff a Cruiser II (Saturday, Dec. 3)
The Provincetown Police Dept. hosts its second “Stuff-a-Cruiser” toy drive this Saturday, Dec. 3 starting at the Stop & Shop (56 Shank Painter Road) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continuing downtown in Lopes Square from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s part of the department’s 9th annual Toys for Tots effort. Donations are also accepted at the police station (26 Shank Painter Road) 24 hours a day until Saturday.
Souper Troopers (Saturday, Dec. 3)
The Soup Kitchen in Provincetown has its annual “Souper Saturday” lunch benefit on Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Tin Pan Alley (269 Commercial St.). Cups of soup from three dozen Outer Cape restaurants and chefs will be on the menu for $8 per serving, and a cash bar will be available. All proceeds go to SKIP. See skipfood.org for information.
Three Black Whydahs (Saturday, Dec. 3)
The Black Whydah Trio (Jean Sagara, John Best, and Ellen Sullivan) will perform at the Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) on Saturday, Dec. 3, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. See easthamlibrary.libcal.com for more information.
A Good Book (Saturday, Dec. 3)
Local author Corinne Demas will present Holiday Story Time for kids at the Wellfleet Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. Demas will read from her book The Perfect Tree. Free.
Two for One (Saturday, Dec. 3)
On Center Gallery (352 Commercial St., Provincetown) hosts Boston author Ann Wadsworth in conversation with Provincetown author Randi Triant on Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 to 6 p.m. Wadsworth will read from her new novel, Libretto, which is set in the ancient Umbrian city of Perugia. Free.
Spread Joy (Saturday, Dec. 3)
The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House (236 Commercial St., Provincetown) will host “Joy to All,” the final event of the 24th season of the Great Music on Sundays series, on Saturday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. A dozen artists will present a program of holiday favorites; a post-concert outdoor gathering (weather permitting) will include cookies, treats, and a sing-along. Tickets are $20-$50 at ptownmusic.com.
You Better Not Pout (Saturday, Dec. 3)
The Crown & Anchor presents Sandy Claus (“Santa’s Older, Gayer, Drunker Sister”) in “Out of the Claus-et” with comedian Kristen Becker on Saturday, Dec. 3, 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 at thecrownanchor.thundertix.com.
Chat With Catherine (Thursday, Dec. 8)
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill presents an online talk with author Catherine Newman on Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 to 7 p.m. as part of the C.H.A.T. series of author conversations on Zoom. Host Karen Dukess will interview Newman about her novel We All Want Impossible Things. Tickets are “pay what you can” at castlehill.org.
