En Plein Air (Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 1-3)
The Eastham Painters Guild presents an outdoor fine art show on the lawn of the 1869 Schoolhouse Museum (25 Schoolhouse Rd., Eastham) daily from Thursday, Aug. 1 to Saturday, Aug. 3. The exhibition is on view from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Free. See easthampaintersguild.com for information.
Meet the Locals (Thursday, Aug. 1)
Galley West Gallery (204 Monument Road, Orleans) hosts a book signing with local authors Amanda Maguire (Peter the Piping Plover) and Maria Finch Chandler (Cape Cod Cones) on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Copies of the books will be available. See galleywestartgallery.com for information.
A Little Night Music (Thursday, Aug. 1)
Matthew Roehrig and Heather Reichgott perform works by Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Donizetti, and Gilbert and Sullivan — plus classic Broadway tunes — in a free concert at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Thursday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Limited seating. See wellfleetlibrary.org for information.
Thar She Blows! (Friday, Aug. 2)
Carol “Krill” Carson of the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance presents an early afternoon of family nature exploration — including an appearance by NECWA’s life-size inflatable whale model and hands-on activities — at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center (1750 Old King’s Hwy.) on Friday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. Free. See necwa.org for information.
Turning Point (Friday, Aug. 2)
“Punto de inflexion,” an exhibition of new work by Luis Rodríguez Noa, opens at Galería Cubana (357 Commercial St., Provincetown) with a reception on Friday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. The show is on view until Aug. 18. See lagaleriacubana.com for information.
In the Summertime (Friday, Aug. 2)
“Endless Summer,” an exhibition of new work by Laura Tryon Jennings, opens with a reception at Woodman/Shimko Gallery (346 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Friday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. The show is on view until Aug. 9. See woodmanshimkogallery.com for information.
Tiny Treasures (Friday, Aug. 2)
Radiance Art Gallery (376 Commercial St., Provincetown) hosts a reception for “Tulips” and “Portraits in Tribute,” an exhibition of two new miniature series by Mary DeAngelis, on Friday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. The show is on view until Aug. 18. See @myrakooy on Instagram for information.
All’s Fair (Saturday, Aug. 3)
St. Mary of the Harbor Church (517 Commercial St., Provincetown) holds its annual Summer Fair — known as “the Outer Cape’s largest yard sale” — on Saturday, Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m. The sale, which will also feature freshly spun cotton candy, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and lunch service, takes place rain or shine. See stmaryoftheharbor.org for information.
Party On (Saturday, Aug. 3)
The annual Block Art Party fundraiser (formerly known as Woodfleet) at Wellfleet Preservation Hall (335 Main St.) on Saturday, Aug. 3, 5 p.m. features a pop-up art exhibition of original paintings by local artists for sale along with music, food, and a cash bar. See wellfleetpreservationhall.org for information.
Look Twice (Saturday, Aug. 3)
Exhibitions of new work by Suzette Lebenzon and Paul Pedulla open at AMZehnder Gallery (25 Bank St., Wellfleet) with a reception on Saturday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. The shows are on view until Aug. 13. See amzehnder.com for information.
Planting Seeds (Saturday, Aug. 3)
“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (and Cape Cod),” a group exhibition of nine gallery artists-in-residence and guest artists, opens at Readymade Gallery (11 Cove Road, Orleans) with a reception on Saturday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. The show is on view until Aug. 25. See readymadegallery.com for information.
Press Cancel (Sunday, Aug. 4)
Ferne Pearlstein’s 2024 documentary XCLD: The Story of Cancel Culture, featuring comedian Judy Gold, screens at Waters Edge Cinema (237 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Sunday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. Pearlstein and Gold will discuss the film following the screening. Free. See provincetownfilm.org for information.
Star Power (Sunday, Aug. 4)
Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald returns to Provincetown with music director and host Seth Rudetsky for a show at Provincetown Town Hall (260 Commercial St.) on Sunday, Aug. 4, 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $75–$200, plus fees, at ptowntownhall.com.
On the Green (Monday, Aug. 5)
Andrea Terrio & Company perform on Windmill Green (2515 Route 6, Eastham) on Monday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m. Free. See easthamchamber.com for information.
Hail Fellows! (Monday, Aug. 5)
Local Journalism Project director Janet Lesniak discusses the new generation of journalists at a reception for the Independent’s four summer fellows at the Truro Meeting House (3 First Parish Lane) on Monday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. See localjournalismproject.org for information.
Screen Scene (Tuesday, Aug. 6)
Provincetown Arts Society (466 Commercial St.) hosts a screening of Sasha Wortzel’s short film How to Carry Water on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmaker; cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets required: $25 and up suggested donation; free tickets are also available. See provincetownartssociety.com for information.
Back to Lake Wobegon (Tuesday, Aug. 6)
Garrison Keillor brings his music and storytelling to Payomet Performing Arts Center (29 Old Dewline Road, North Truro) on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Tickets are $35–$75, plus fees, at payomet.org.
Time and Imagination (Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 7-8)
Artist Jay Critchley’s P-town, Inc. Theme Park (7 Carnes Lane, Provincetown) hosts Innerworkings Theater’s A River to the Sky: The Life of Water, an experimental multimedia performance created and performed by Arvid Tomayko and Wyona Gene Tourmaline, on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a pre-performance tour of the venue. Tickets are $10–$30 sliding scale, and reservations are required. See @innerworkings_theater on Instagram for information.
Story Time (Wednesday, Aug. 7)
“Radio Diaries” producer Joe Richman presents an evening of stories and a discussion of the nature of storytelling, with live music by cellist Lily Gelfand, at Wellfleet Preservation Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 at wellfleetpreservationhall.org.
Music Man (Thursday, Aug. 8)
Singer-songwriter Kyle Motsinger performs at Red Room (258 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Thursday, Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 ($45 for V.I.P. seating), plus fees, at redroom.club.
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.
