Here’s the latest as of Oct. 1, 2020 in Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet
Clubs, Concerts & Celebrations
Billy Hough, live-streamed “Scream along with Billy,” at https://www.facebook.com/ScreamAlongWithBilly/
Jon Richardson, live-streamed virtual “Piano Bar” at https://www.facebook.com/jonrichardsonmusic
Zoe Lewis and the social distancers, live-streamed music, mayhen and special guests at https://www.facebook.com/zoe.lewis.3781
Eric Maul, live-streamed flute musical performances at https://www.facebook.com/ericmaulflute/
Robert Wetherbee, live-streamed music performances at https://www.facebook.com/robert.wetherbee.7
Jonathan Hawkins, Jon Richardson, live variety, Broadway show at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2-3, poolside outdoors at Crown & Anchor. Info at https://onlyatthecrown.com/venue/4-crown-poolside
Jon Richardson and Peter Donnelly, sunset music show at 5 p.m. Oct. 3, poolside outdoors at Crown & Anchor. Info at https://onlyatthecrown.com/venue/4-crown-poolside
Illusions, with “Time Machine” drag revue show at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2-3, poolside outdoors at Crown & Anchor. Info at https://onlyatthecrown.com/venue/4-crown-poolside
Paige Turner, “Louder, Faster, Funnier,” 8 p.m. Oct. 1-3, Oct. 8-10, live and outdoors at Pilgrim House. For info, see https://www.pilgrimhouseptown.com/provincetown-entertainment/
Sutton Lee Seymour, in “Dragflix”, live outdoor performance, at 6 p.m. Oct. 2-3, Oct. 8-10 at Pilgrim House. For info, see https://www.pilgrimhouseptown.com/provincetown-entertainment/
Toussaint the Liberator, live reggae, outdoor concert at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 3, at the Payomet Performing Arts Center’s ballfield at 29 Old Dewline Road in North Truro. Tickets: http://tickets.payomet.org/
Suzanne Vega, virtual concert, globally livestreamed from Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village, at 9 p.m. Oct. 7, with Payomet Performing Arts Center. Tickets: http://tickets.payomet.org/
Emily Elbert, virtual Saturday Concert Series, with Cape Cod Women’s Music Festival, at 6 p.m. Oct. 3. For information, visit https://www.capecodwomensmusicfestival.com/saturday
Lillias White, virtual concert with The Seth Concert Series, 8 p.m. Oct. 4, and 3 p.m. Oct. 5. For tickets, visit https://thesethconcertseries.com/
Art Openings & Events
Submissions sought: Artists are invited to submit work of an easily recognizable Wellfleet scene that will be featured on the cover of the 2021 Wellfleet Chamber Guidebook. Each year thousands of copies of the Guidebook are printed and distributed, giving the cover artist a unique opportunity to share their work throughout the Cape Cod region. Images representative of your artwork being accepted now through Oct. 5. Info: www.wellfleetchamber.com/guidebookcover2021
Artist Residencies for Cape Cod residents: Three artist residencies are offered to strengthen the cultural vibrancy of downtown Hyannis. Funded by MassDevelopment’s Transformative District Initiative, the program will provide a $1,000 stipend for each artist who will spend four weeks developing a body of work that challenges existing narratives of life on Cape Cod. Applicants must live on Cape Cod. While the residencies are open to a wide variety of mediums, public art is encouraged. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 9. To apply, visit https://artsfoundationofcapecod.submittable.com/submit/173461/call-for-art-downtown-hyannis-artist-residency-opportunity
The Artists Playing Cards, “STACKED” with 55 Cape Cod artists, through Jan. 4. All proceeds go towards The Commons. All original artwork will be on exhibit at The Commons starting October 16, sales of the original artwork will go to participating artists. For info: https://www.provincetowncommons.org/the-commons-artists-playing-cards-2021
Ptown Gallery Stroll: “The Hope Project,” a Provincetown-wide exhibition of artworks that will be installed outside and inside of participating galleries Oct. 2-12. This is aninstallation of over 25 artworks that together offer an experiential way a gallery stroll during one of the Outer Cape’s most beautiful seasons, and to immerse oneself in the art and atmosphere of Provincetown, according to the stroll organizers. Participating galleries will feature artists’ works that represent the message of “Hope” in many unique forms and mediums. Artworks will also be displayed for auction online starting Oct. 2 with winning bids announced Monday, Oct. 12. Visit https://www.ptowngallerystroll.com
Theater
“The Love Course,” outdoor staged reading, 4 p.m. Oct. 7, at Wellfleet Preservation Hall. For info, visit http://www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org/
“Tennessee Williams Institute,” will be held online Oct. 2-4, the week after actual festival performances organized around the theme of Tennessee Williams & Censorship, including in Provincetown Sept. 24-27. The 2020 online symposium will hear witnesses to festival performances offering reports, assessing meaning, and answering questions about what they saw. Scholars of historical censorship will provide context. For information, visit https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/2512/1601524800000
Readings, Talks and Activities
Virtual Moby-Dick Reading Marathon: a pre-recorded nine-hour virtual reading event shown four times, starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 3; 7 p.m. Oct. 3; 9 a.m. Oct. 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 4, on Provincetown Community Television, on cable channel 99, in cooperation with the Provincetown Public Library. The in-person marathon was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 threat.
Marie Howe with Walter Mosley, “Opening to Wonder” conversation about writing, a fundraising series, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 with Fine Arts Work Center. The presenters donate their time. For info, visit https://web.fawc.org/upcoming-events
Carolyn Forche, “Opening to Wonder” conversation about writing, a fundraising series, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 with Fine Arts Work Center. The presenters donate their time. For info, visit https://web.fawc.org/upcoming-events
Jeannette de Beauvoir, a virtual event to launch “The Lethal Legacy: A Provincetown Mystery” at 6 p.m. Oct. 1, with East End Books Ptown. Registration via Eventebrite is required for your free ticket & be admitted to the book event. For more info: https://www.eastendbooksptown.com/
Lea Singer, a virtual book event with the author of “The Piano Student” with translator Elisabeth Lauffer, at 6 p.m. Oct. 7, with East End Books Ptown. Registration via Eventebrite is required for your free ticket & be admitted to the book event. For more info: https://www.eastendbooksptown.com/
Heid E. Erdrich and Eric Gansworth, join Andrea Carlson in virtual conversation to celebrate the release of Erdrich’s latest, “Little Big Bully,” and Gansworth’s “Apple: (skin to the Core),” at noon Oct. 6, part of 20 Summers virtual fall season. Free. For info: 20summers.org. For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twenty-summers-heid-erdrich-andrea-carlson-eric-gansworth-conversation-tickets-123064877361%20%20
Hilde Oleson and Kathryn Menangas, virtual discussion of their “Gulls and Such” poetry and photography project, at 10 a.m. Oct. 1. A free Zoom event. Call 508-487-7080 to sign up. Help with technology available.
Provincetown 400 Book Club, a virtual event hosted by Jeannette de Beauvoir at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 to discuss David J. Silverman’s “This Land is Their Land,” a program of the Provincetown Public Library. Free. Call 508-487-7094 to check out a copy and join the discussion! Email [email protected] for more information on how to join.
Sandman: Drive-In Live Cirque Show, at 5:00 p.m. Oct. 2 and Oct. 4, with Payomet Performing Arts Center at 29 Old Dewline Road ballfield in North Truro. For tickets, visit https://payomet.org/events
Wellfleet Drive-In Flea Market, at Eastham town line. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 11.
Provincetown Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Ryder Street, through Oct. 31. Pre-order at ShopLocalFood.org or in-person shopping.
Wellfleet Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon, at 200 Main St., through Oct. 10. Curbside pick-up available. Visit @wellfleetfarmersmarket on Facebook.
Provincetown Senior Center (Virtual) Coffee Hour, on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. via Zoom. For help with the technology or info, call 508-487-7080.
Brews Clues, virtual pub trivia on Mondays at 7 p.m. on Facebook LIVE at Provincetown Brewing Co.
“Wake Up! in Provincetown,” weekly morning talk show at 9 a.m. Fridays, streaming live on YouTube and Facebook Live.
The Anne Hutchinson Tour of Provincetown, in-person tour at 10 a.m. Oct. 1, Thursday. For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/anne-hutchinson-25462761327
Racial Justice Provincetown, “Silent Vigil for Peace and Justice,” from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 (first Saturday of the month), in front of Provincetown Town Hall at 260 Commercial St. Everyone is asked to join, and to please wear face masks.
Collaborative Art of Filmmaking, virtual festival Oct. 8-12 featuring conversations with prominent filmmakers discussing their craft in the many departments that comprise the world of film. Moderated by Independent Spirit Award nominated producer Christine Walker, a program of the Provincetown Film Society. For info, visit https://www.provincetownfilm.org/the-collaborative-art-of-filmmaking-festival/
Provincetown Parks Plan Focus Group, for anyone who is a personal trainer, group class instructor or outdoor athlete, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Friday, sponsored by the town of Provincetown. For information, visit http://www.provincetown-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13309/Provincetown-Parks-Focus-Groups%20
Provincetown Parks Plan Community Focus Group, for any community member, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Tuesday, sponsored by the town of Provincetown. For information, visit http://www.provincetown-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13309/Provincetown-Parks-Focus-Groups%20
Movies
Waters Edge Cinema virtual cinema at https://www.provincetownfilm.org/cinema/
RBG;
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life;
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President;
God of the Piano;
Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock and Roll;
Sibyl;
From The Vine;
Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
Wellfleet Preservation Hall
Epicentro, through Oct. 1, part of Doc Days series. Virtual cinema at http://www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org/
2020 Manhattan Short Film Festival, special backyard screening at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 (SOLD OUT) and Oct. 1 and Oct. 8 at 335 Main St. For information, visit http://www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org/
Once Upon A River, Oct. 2-22, part of Fine Features series. Virtual Cinema at http://www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org/
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater virtual cinema
Top Hat (1935), part of virtual Fred Astaire Film Series with Marc Strauss, at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 (runs through April 2, 2021), sponsored by Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater. To purchase a ticket, visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/35151/store/products
