Men Together (Thursday-Monday, June 15-19)
Boston’s Men of Melanin Magic present the fourth annual Frolic: Men of Color Weekend in Provincetown from Thursday, June 15 to Monday, June 19. Events include dance and pool parties, speed dating, a morning beach workout, and a live podcast event. See menofmelaninmagic.com/frolic for a complete schedule and ticket information.
Studies in Poetry (Thursday, June 15)
Students from poet Marge Piercy’s juried writing program read their work at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m. Piercy will also read from her own work. Free. See wellfleetpubliclibrary.org for information.
Into the Woods (Friday, June 16)
Dennis Minsky and William Mullin of the Provincetown Conservation Trust lead a walk on the Old Colony Nature Pathway (off Snail Road, Provincetown) on Friday, June 16, 9 a.m. The walk will explore Foss Woods and the Maple Grove Bird Sanctuary. Registration is free, but space is limited. See provincetownconservationtrust.org for information.
Natural Pride (Friday, June 16)
Mass Audubon Cape Cod presents a special Pride Month evening get-together at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (291 Route 6, South Wellfleet) on Friday, June 16, 5:30 p.m. The free event includes conversation, snacks, and activities designed to teach “how nature can help us to heal, grow, process, and become more resilient.” Registration is required; open to all who identify as “LGBTQIA2S.” See massaudubon.org for information.
Perfect Forms (Friday, June 16)
Bowersock Gallery (373 Commercial St., Provincetown) hosts an opening for “The Perfect Form,” a show of figurative paintings by Dave Seeley and Morgan LaPlante, on Friday, June 16, 5 p.m. The exhibition is on view until June 27. See bowersockgallery.com for information.
In the Zone (Friday, June 16)
A group show of work by Cole Barash, Mischa Richter, and MiYoung Sohn opens at Land’s End Gallery and Books (437 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Friday, June 16, 6 p.m. The exhibition is on view until July 6. See @landsendgalleryandbooks on Instagram for information.
Tiny Treasures (Friday, June 16)
“Petites Peintures,” an exhibition of miniature oil-on-panel paintings by Marina Dieul, opens at Simie Maryles Gallery (435 Commercial St., Provincetown) with an artist reception on Friday, June 16, 7 p.m. The exhibition is on view until June 30. See simiemaryles.com for information.
Step by Step (Friday, June 16)
Wellfleet Preservation Hall (335 Main St.) hosts Outermost Contra Dance on Friday, June 16, 6:30 p.m. The evening includes traditional New England contra dancing along with squares and waltzes, accompanied by live music by local musicians Jim Rohrer on guitar and mandolin and fiddler Alice Malone. $15 regular admission ($10 for people under 30, $5 for students). See wellfleetpreservationhall.org for information.
Sounds of Freedom (Saturday, June 17)
The David Eure Jazz Trio celebrates Juneteenth with a concert at Wellfleet Preservation Hall on Saturday, June 17, 5 p.m. Jazz violinist and New England Conservatory of Music instructor David Eure performs with Lee Adler on piano and keyboards and Chris Rathbun on bass. Tickets are $25. See wellfleetpreservationhall.org for information.
Open Season (Saturday, June 17)
Artists Mark Brennan, Marilyn Banner, and Philip C. Hart are featured in an exhibition at Off Main Gallery (75 Commercial St., Wellfleet) with a reception on Saturday, June 17, 6 p.m. The opening will be preceded by a piano concert by Carl Banner at 5 p.m., and the exhibition will be on view until June 28. See offmaingallery.com for information.
Care at the End of Life (Sunday, June 18)
The Nauset Fellowship Unitarian Universalist presents an introduction to the Lily House, a community hospice in Wellfleet, at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 18 at Chapel in the Pines (220 Samoset Road, Eastham) with Executive Director Dawn Walsh. Email [email protected] for information.
Berry Nice (Sunday, June 18)
Wellfleet Historical Society & Museum (262 Main St.) hosts the annual Strawberry Festival, a Father’s Day tradition for over 100 years, on Sunday, June 18, 2 p.m. The family-friendly event features fresh strawberries and homemade shortcake with real whipped cream. See wellfleethistoricalsociety.org for information.
Smooth Chanteuse (Sunday, June 18)
Payomet Performing Arts Center (29 Old Dewline Rd., North Truro) presents a matinee concert with two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones on Sunday, June 18, 4 p.m. Tickets are $35. See payomet.org for information.
Faculty Focus (Monday-Wednesday, June 19-21)
Fine Arts Work Center (24 Pearl St., Provincetown) presents three evenings of faculty presentations: Vicky Tomayko and Rowan Ricardo Phillips on Monday, June 19; Carmen Maria Machado and Zehra Khan on Tuesday, June 10; and Paul Bowen, Joan Wickersham, and Susanna Sonnenberg on Wednesday, June 21. All talks and readings begin at 6 p.m. Free. See fawc.org for information.
Hearing Voices (Tuesday, June 20)
Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) presents the Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers in concert on Tuesday, June 20, 6 p.m. The program, titled “Songs of Hope and Freedom,” will feature “a cappella selections to lift the spirit.” Free. See easthamlibrary.org for information.
Bird Brains (Wednesday, June 21)
Wellfleet Historical Society presents “A Historical Look at Wellfleet’s Birds,” a visual presentation by Mass Audubon, at Wellfleet Public Library on Wednesday, June 21, 7 p.m. Free, with limited seating. See wellfleetpubliclibrary.com for information.
Smooth Sounds (Wednesday, June 21)
Soul singer Nadia Washington makes her debut at The Club (193 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Wednesday, June 21, 9:30 p.m. Washington’s latest album, Hope Resurgence, was released earlier this year. $20 food and beverage minimum. See theclubptown.com 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.
