Group Show (Thursday, April 25)
Truro Center for the Arts resident artists Elizabeth James-Perry, Mara Manning, and Alexandra Thompson exhibit recent work in an open studio at Edgewood Farm (3 Edgewood Way, Truro) on Thursday, April 25, 4 p.m. See castlehill.org for information.
Civil Discourse (Thursday, April 25)
The News Literacy Project, in conjunction with Provincetown Public Library and other Cape Cod libraries, presents “Productive Conversations Without Confrontation” — a virtual talk about discussing current events and listening across cultural and political divides — on Thursday, April 25, 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn news literacy skills to ground conversations in fact and “maintain the civility that is vital to a thriving democracy.” Free. Register at provincetownlibrary.com.
Whale Tale (Friday-Sunday, April 25-27)
The “beloved semi-annual mainstay” marathon community reading of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick takes place at the Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27 during regular library hours. See provincetownlibrary.org/moby for information.
Support Network (Saturday, April 26)
Wellfleet Adult Community Center (715 Old Kings Hwy.) hosts the monthly Veterans Rendezvous Café — “a safe place for veterans of all ages to gather and share in camaraderie together” — on Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. The program includes refreshments and a presentation by lawyer Chantal Hayes Rice and Cape Cod 5 Bank staff members on legal and financial issues. Free to veterans and their spouses. RSVP to Barbara-Anne Foley at 508-237-3349
Queering History (Saturday, April 26)
Geologist and singer-songwriter Katie Castagno presents “Our Queer Elders” — “a celebration of queer history through storytelling and song” — at the Gifford House (9 Carver St., Provincetown) on Saturday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. See katiecastagno.com and giffordsprovincetown.com for information.
Abstract Visions (Friday, April 26)
“Renaissance,” an exhibition of abstract paintings by Heather Buechler, opens at Gallery 444 (444 Commercial St., Provincetown) with a reception on Friday, April 26, 5 p.m. The show is on view until May 1. See gallery444.com and heatherbuechler.com for information.
Lotsa Pasta (Saturday, April 27)
Chef Caleb Luster shares a modern interpretation of classic Italian carbonara in a Harvest Highlights presentation at Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. Free, with limited space. Register at SustainableCAPE.org.
Music Man (Saturday, April 27)
Blues and boogie musician Mark T. Small performs and shares his knowledge and insights on the history of the guitar and other instruments at Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) on Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. Free. See easthamlibrary.org for information.
In the Stars (Saturday, April 27)
Comedian Kristen Becker and KT (host of the Miss Guided Astrology podcast) help six lovelorn contestants meet their matches at “Star Crossed: The Astrology Dating Game Show” at the Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at onlyatthecrown.com.
Way Down South (Sunday, April 28)
Author, illustrator, and educator Marlo Garnsworthy discusses her seven-week expedition to Antarctica as a United States Antarctic Program grantee at Chapel in the Pines (220 Samoset Road, Eastham) on Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m. The free talk will also be presented via Zoom. See nfuu.org for information.
Well Versed (Sunday, April 28)
Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) celebrates National Poetry Month with a reading by Outer Cape poet Keith Althaus on Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org for information.
Moving Days (Wednesday, May 1)
“Cool Moves,” a series of weekly contemporary dance workshops “for all types of bodies” led by Leda Muhana and David Iannitelli, begins at Wellfleet Preservation Hall (335 Main St.) on Wednesday, May 1, 5:30 p.m. See wellfleetculturalcouncil.org for information.
Speak Up (Wednesday, May 1)
Actress Pat Bruno leads a free dramatic reading workshop at Provincetown Public Library on Wednesday, May 1, 2 p.m. Participants will explore techniques for reading aloud in public and private settings. Free. See provincetownlibrary.org for information.
Local Drama (Wednesday, May 1)
Director Maura Hanlon’s production of Our Town, Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, opens the season at Cape Rep Theater (3299 Main St., Brewster) on Wednesday, May 1. Performances will run Wednesdays–Saturdays through June 2. Tickets are $40 ($25 for age 25 and under) at caperep.org.
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.
