Live From Provincetown is presenting benefit outdoor shows for the Provincetown Performing Arts Fund on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Crown Poolside, 247 Commercial St. On Aug. 13, it’s “Beachside Broadway” with Johnathan Hawkins, Qya Cristál, Edmund Bagnell, Jon Richardson, Todd Alsup, and Brian Calhoon. Tickets are $29-$39. On Aug. 20, it’s “New American Dream,” with John Cameron Mitchell and Bitch. Tickets are $44-$405 at onlyatthecrown.com.