Grab a Seat (Thursday, May 11)
The multi-instrumentalist Grab Brothers perform at The Pearl (250 Commercial St., Wellfleet) on Thursday, May 11, 3 p.m., to celebrate the opening day of the season. Free. See wellfleetpearl.com for information.
Art Tip (Friday, May 12)
Artist James Frederick hosts an opening for his exhibition “Just the Tip” at Frederick Studio Provincetown (237 Commercial St.) on Friday, May 12, 7 p.m. The show is on view through May 19. See frederickstudioprovincetown.com for information.
Marimba Time! (Friday, May 12)
Vocalist and marimba player Brian Calhoon celebrates the launch of his debut album, Marimba Cabaret, with a show at the Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Saturday, May 12, 7 p.m. The album features show tunes and pop covers reimagined for marimba and voice. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. See onlyatthecrown.com for information.
Once Upon a Time (Friday-Saturday, May 12-13)
Provincetown IB Schools presents Once on This Island JR. at Fishermen Hall (12 Winslow St., Provincetown) on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13, 6:30 p.m. Adapted from the acclaimed Broadway musical, the calypso-flavored retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” follows a young girl who finds love in a world of prejudice. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. See provincetownschools.com/school-events for information.
Cello Serenade (Saturday, May 13)
Cellist Lydia Parkington plays selections from her orchestral and chamber work at Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Saturday, May 13, 2 p.m. Free. See trurolibrary.org for information.
Art That Sticks (Saturday, May 13)
Wellfleet Adult Community Center (715 Old Kings Highway) hosts a reception for local artists whose work will be displayed on Wellfleet’s official beach stickers on Saturday, May 13, 4 p.m. The beach sticker art will be on view through May. See wellfleetcoa.org for information.
Musical Stories (Saturday-Sunday, May 13-14)
The Cape Symphony presents “Storytellers” at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center (744 West Main St., Hyannis) on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. The program includes a new version of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade by Niloufar Shiri, connecting the piece with stories of contemporary women. Tickets are available at capesymphony.org.
Celebrating Culture (Sunday, May 14)
The Red Inn (15 Commercial St., Provincetown) hosts an afternoon with artist Julian Cardinal to celebrate the 2023 Provincetown Portuguese Festival starting at noon on Sunday, May 14. The event includes live music and dancing with Spencer & the Band and a cash bar. Tickets are $20 at the door. See facebook.com/ProvincetownPortugueseFestival for information.
Cook With Kung (Sunday, May 14)
Chef Jon Kung presents a cooking demonstration and discusses his experience as a self-taught Third Culture cook at the Hawthorne Barn (29 Miller Hill Road, Provincetown) on Sunday, May 14 at 5 p.m. as part of Twenty Summers. The event is sold out as of press time, but there’s a waiting list. See 20summers.org for information.
Flower Time (Wednesday, May 17)
Mary B. Hayes talks about creating cutting gardens and demonstrates how to make a spiral bouquet at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Wednesday, May 17, 10 a.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org for information.
Music Makers (Wednesday, May 17)
Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) presents instrumentalist Sonny Daye and vocalist Perley Rousseau in concert on Wednesday, May 17, 4 p.m. The duo will perform their signature blend of jazz, Brazilian bossa nova, and international cabaret. Free. See snowlibrary.org for information.
Road Trip (Wednesday, May 17)
Gas Food Lodging, Allison Anders’s 1992 drama about a waitress raising two daughters in a New Mexico trailer park, screens at Waters Edge Cinema (237 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Wednesday, May 17, 7 p.m. as the last film in this season’s Provincetown Film Art Series. Tickets are $14 at provincetownfilm.org.
A Lifetime of Art (Thursday, May 18)
Provincetown Senior Center (2 Mayflower St.) presents its annual art show on Thursday, May 18, 3 p.m. The event is free; rides to and from the center are available. For more information, or to schedule a ride, call 508-487-7080.
Dig It (Thursday, May 18)
Local environmental justice expert Lor Holmes leads a talk about the science of composting — and ways to do it at home — at Eastham Public Library on Thursday, May 18, 6 p.m. The free discussion is sponsored by the Eastham Climate Action Committee. See easthamlibrary.org for information.
Get Groovy (Thursday, May 18)
Grammy Award-nominated soul-funk and Afrobeats jam band The GroovaLottos perform at The Underground Bar (293 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Thursday, May 18, 9:30 p.m. Free. See instagram.com/theundergroundprovincetown for information.
Our Arts & Minds team curates a selection of Outer Cape events each week. Please email event information to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance for consideration.
