Trans Lives (Thursday-Saturday, June 12-14)
Playwright, author, journalist, and filmmaker Joshua Irving Gershick presents TRANScripts, a work exploring his identity journey and its connection to the larger legacy of transgendered lives in America, at the Provincetown Theater (238 Bradford St.) nightly at 7 p.m. from Thursday, June 12 through Saturday, June 14. Tickets are $55 plus fees at provincetowntheater.org.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Thursday, June 12)
The Bohemian, a stage adaptation of a 1912 Willa Cather story with Jonathan Fielding and Brenda Withers, opens at Harbor Stage Company (15 Kendrick Ave., Wellfleet) on Thursday, June 12 and runs Wednesdays through Sundays until July 5 (no show on June 18). Tickets are $25-$50, with a “pay what you can” performance on Friday, June 20, at harborstage.org.
On the Go (Friday, June 13)
Library Director Chris Kaufmann leads a book-focused walk on streets and trails beginning at Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Friday, June 13, 9 a.m. Participants are invited to talk about their favorite books, learn about new releases, and enjoy the scenery. Free. See trurolibrary.org for information.
Watch the Birdies (Friday, June 13)
“For the Birds,” a group art show featuring birdhouses designed and decorated by Outer Cape artists, opens at Coastline Tattoo (290A Commercial St., Provincetown) with a reception on Friday, June 13, 5 p.m. The show will be on view through June 15.
Deep Listening (Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15)
Cape Symphony Orchestra’s concert “To the Sea” at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center (744 West Main St., Hyannis) on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 features ocean-themed music by Maurice Ravel, Toru Takemitsu, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Tickets are $32-$75, with student discounts, at capesymphony.org.
In the Garden (Saturday, June 14)
Provincetown Arts Society (466 Commercial St.) hosts a one-day courtyard exhibition of paintings by Provincetown artist Valerie Isaacs on Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m., with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Free; registration required. RSVP at provincetownartssociety.org.
Strut Your Stuff (Saturday, June 14)
“STRUT” at Provincetown Brewing Co.’s new location at the Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Saturday, June 14, 6 p.m. features “live vocals, glam-rock fire, and unstoppable energy” with Joshua Giant and Jake Glass. No cover. See onlyatthecrown.com for information.
On the Line (Saturday, June 14)
“Parting Line,” an exhibition of new work by the artist KORN, opens at Farm Projects (355 Main St., Wellfleet) with a reception on Saturday, June 14, 6 p.m. There will be an artist talk on Friday, June 20 at 6 p.m., and the show is on view until June 30. See farmprojectspace.org for information.
Gathering Intelligence (Saturday, June 14)
Author Gary Rivlin discusses his book AI Valley: Microsoft, Google, and the Trillion-Dollar Race to Cash In at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org for information.
Berry Nice (Sunday, June 15)
The annual Strawberry Festival at the Wellfleet Historical Society & Museum (262 Main St.) on Sunday, June 15, 2 p.m. — a tradition for more than 100 years — features free strawberry shortcake on the museum’s porch. See wellfleethistoricalsociety.org for information.
Light Up (Sunday, June 15)
The Lighthouse Chamber Players, featuring Elizabeth Chang on violin and Yi Qun Xu on cello, play music by Lingbo Ma, Shulamit Ran, Maurice Ravel, and Salvatore Macchia at Wellfleet Public Library on Sunday, June 15, 3 p.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org and lighthousechamberplayers.org for information.
Big Laughs (Sunday, June 15)
New York City-based comedian and TikTok star Jake Cornell brings his “Hey Big Guy!” stand-up show to the Gifford House (9 Carver St., Provincetown) on Sunday, June 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at gifford.house.
Feel the Earth Move (Monday, June 16)
The Rainbow Weavers (95 Commercial St., Wellfleet) holds a workshop and rehearsal for Erosions, a new intergenerational community dance project exploring both cultural and environmental erosion, on Monday, June 16, 3 p.m. Kids ages 8 and up are welcome to participate in the workshop and subsequent performances at Race Point Beach in Provincetown on June 20 and June 21. Free; registration required. See therainbowweavers.com.
They’re Yours! (Monday, June 16)
Singer Qya Cristál and pianist Mike Flanagan perform in “Signed, Sealed, Delivered!” at Post Office Cafe & Cabaret (303 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Monday, June 16, 8 p.m. No cover. See postofficecafe.net for information.
Tricks and Treats (Tuesday-Wednesday, June 17-18)
Miss Uchawi (the “Queen of Magic”) performs at the Art House (214 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 ($45 for V.I.P. seating), plus fees, at liveatthearthouse.com.
Prevent and Protect (Tuesday, June 17)
Truro Fire Chief Tim Collins, Forest Fire Warden Josh Nigro, and Forest Fire Patrolman Brian Everett discuss fire risks on the Outer Cape and share tips on protecting lives and property at Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Tuesday, June 17, 6 p.m. Free. See trurolibrary.org for information.
Celebrate Freedom (Thursday, June 19)
Provincetown celebrates Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the completion of the 1863 proclamation freeing all enslaved peoples in the U.S., with a community cookout on the lawn at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House (236 Commercial St.) on Thursday, June 19, 2 p.m. Free. See juneteenthptown.com for information.
Boo’s There? (Thursday, June 19)
See places where people say they’ve encountered ghosts and hear guides tell stories of local hauntings past and present on a one-hour tour departing from the Wellfleet Historical Society & Museum on Thursday, June 19, 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 at wellfleethistoricalsociety.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.
