WOMEN’S WEEK 2026!
9/18/26 PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE 3/4s OF THIS YEAR’S SCHEDULE!
40+ events are still to come! Headliners, performers, workshops, author events, film screenings, singles events, meet-ups, and more will fill out the amazing annual Women’s Week schedule! A influx of programming from participating venues and organizations is still coming in!
! ! ! Women’s Week Community Dinner Tickets on sale now Get ’em before they sell out ! ! !
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist crafts & bookstore, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner!, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
11AM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
12PM | BLOOD SISTERS — FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Gifford House, 9 Carver Street • $5 Donation
A screening and discussion of Blood Sisters, a film about the lesbian S/M scene in San Francisco in 1995. Some scenes are graphic; please use your discretion in attending. A Sapphic-exclusive/trans-inclusive event.*
*Many young people now use “Sapphic” instead of “lesbian” to describe attraction to people with vulvas. Someone once called “butch” might now identify as transmasc — and with hormone use more common, that can include having a beard. What matters is this: if you identify as queer, have a vulva, and are attracted to other people with vulvas, you’re welcome here.
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
2PM | TRUST, VULNERABILITY AND KINK: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
The Gifford House, 9 Carver Street • $5 Donation
This workshop explores how kinky sex can bring a couple closer, build trust and vulnerability, and bring a spark into your sex life. Trans inclusive/Sapphic exclusive.
4-7PM | DOG TAG TEA DANCE
The Boatslip, 161 Commercial Street • $10 cover
Camo and harnesses. DJ Maryalice
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $70 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
5:30PM | FRONT STOOP FEMINIST READINGS
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street • Free event
Join us to read a favorite feminist author/poet or a piece of your own (~3-5 minute shares).
8:30-9:30PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN Puts The FUH In FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
You’ve seen her on Showtime, Comics Unleashed, Oprah, Joan Rivers, A&E, and Olivia cruises. An inductee into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and winner of Ladies of Laughter 2024, Red Room’s resident funny lady Poppy Champlin will have you cracking up ’til the cows come home!
9PM | LEATHERDYKE OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Gifford House, 9 Carver Street • Ticketed Event
Start your weekend mingling with friends old and new. Enjoy chill music, a cash bar and charcuterie. New to Leather — or just curious? You are welcome! Trans inclusive/Sapphic exclusive.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
11AM-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEADQUARTERS & SOUVENIRS
256 Commercial Street
Pick up your Women’s Week Program Book/Schedule. Get your official commemorative Women’s Week T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags and more. Ask any questions you may have and buy raffle tickets to help support the continuation of Women’s Week!
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist crafts & bookstore, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner!, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
9:30-11AM DAILY | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
9:30AM | BOX LUNCH BREAKFAST MUNCH
Box Lunch, 334 Commercial Street • Off the menu
A meet-and-greet for Leatherdyke folks and those who are curious. Hang out, meet up with friends old and new, and maybe find a play partner for tonight. Come to socialize and enjoy coffee or a full breakfast at Box Lunch. Trans inclusive/Sapphic exclusive.
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
11AM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10–SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
Dog lovers and pups, come socialize at Provincetown’s unique Pilgrim Bark Park! There’s a separate area for small dogs, plenty of room to play, and original artwork throughout the park. Bring your four-legged friend—or just come enjoy the dogs! Click here for rules and information.
4-7PM | HEATED RIVAL- TEA
The Boatslip, 161 Commercial Street • $10 cover
Jerseys & Jocks. DJ Maryalice
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $70 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
5:30-6:30PM | LISA KOCH: CARRY ON, WAYWARD NUN
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
“Tina Fey meets Randy Rainbow with Joan Jett guitar chops…” — that’s comedian-singer Lisa Koch (Dos Fallopia, Venus Envy). Lisa’s twisted songs, demented nuns and lusty singalongs will delight you. She brings the funny, with velvet pipes and razor-sharp social satire. Recharge your sanity with a hit of Koch.
5:30-6:30PM | MELISSA FERRICK IN CONCERT
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get tickets!
Pioneering queer singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick has spent more than three decades blending confessional folk, rock-and-roll fire, and Americana storytelling. A powerhouse guitarist and riveting live performer, Ferrick brings raw honesty, sharp wit, and personal songs to the Women’s Week stage.
6PM | GENTLEWOMAN’S BURLESQUE CLUB
Gifford House, 9 Carver Street • Ticketed Event
An evening at a Gentlewoman’s Club, replete with performances by butches and Sapphic transmascs — think pole performers, lap dances, whiskey, cigars and maybe a game of poker in the corner. Enjoy a cash bar and light bites. Brought to you by Masquerade, the New York City group that produces pop-up Gentlewomen’s Clubs throughout the city. Trans inclusive/Sapphic exclusive.
7-8PM | SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: STILL FUNNY AS FUCK
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Suzanne is back. Totally unscripted. Off the cuff. And still…. Funny as fuck!
8:30-9:30PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN Puts The FUH In FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
You’ve seen her on Showtime, Comics Unleashed, Oprah, Joan Rivers, A&E, and Olivia cruises. An inductee into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and winner of Ladies of Laughter 2024, Red Room’s resident funny lady Poppy Champlin will have you cracking up ’til the cows come home!
9PM | SAPPHO’S UNDERGROUND PLAY PARTY
Gifford House, 9 Carver Street
• For information: p-townleatherdykes@icloud.com
Newcomers and those who are curious about Leather are welcome. Trans inclusive/Sapphic exclusive.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
11AM-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEADQUARTERS & SOUVENIRS
256 Commercial Street
Pick up your Women’s Week Program Book/Schedule. Get your official commemorative Women’s Week T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags and more. Ask any questions you may have and buy raffle tickets to help support the continuation of Women’s Week!
12-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL EVENTS BOX OFFICE
@Women’s Week Headquarters, 256 Commercial Street | Sun & Mon only, then moving to Town Hall
Pick up your tickets here for the shows and events at Town Hall.
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Lesbian owned & operated, Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist bookstore/gift shop, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner!, Ptown’s hub for activism, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
9:30-11AM DAILY | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
9:30AM | BOX LUNCH BREAKFAST MUNCH
Box Lunch, 334 Commercial Street • Off the menu
A meet-and-greet for Leatherdyke folks and those who are curious. Hang out, meet up with friends old and new, and maybe find a play partner for tonight. Come to socialize and enjoy coffee or a full breakfast at Box Lunch. Trans inclusive/Sapphic exclusive.
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
11AM-2PM | WALK FOR ALZHEIMER’S: FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, DANCING, WALKING, FUNDRAISING & FUN!
Provincetown’s Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street • Sign up or donate!
Part fundraiser; part community celebration, this Walk is to raise funds to support free services to the Alzheimer’s community, and to free provide education and outreach. Pets, bikes, strollers are all welcome! And remember: You don’t have to give to participate and you don’t have to participate to give! Call 508-896-5170 for more info.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
12PM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
3PM | SENSORY PLAY & MORE: WORKSHOP DEMO BY THE LEATHERDYKES
Gifford House, 9 Carver Street
Explore sensory play and more in this workshop and demonstration by the Leatherdykes. This will be a graphic demonstration; please use your discretion in attending. Trans inclusive/Sapphic exclusive. For information: p-townleatherdykes@icloud.com
4-7PM | SOLID GOLD TEA DANCE
The Boatslip, 161 Commercial Street • $10 cover
Join DJ Maryalice for a special-T featuring 70s and 80s disco
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $70
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
5:30-6:30PM | LISA KOCH: CARRY ON, WAYWARD NUN
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
“Tina Fey meets Randy Rainbow with Joan Jett guitar chops…” — that’s comedian-singer Lisa Koch (Dos Fallopia, Venus Envy). Lisa’s twisted songs, demented nuns and lusty singalongs will delight you. She brings the funny, with velvet pipes and razor-sharp social satire. Recharge your sanity with a hit of Koch.
5:30-6:30PM | MELISSA FERRICK IN CONCERT
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get tickets!
Pioneering queer singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick has spent more than three decades blending confessional folk, rock-and-roll fire, and Americana storytelling. A powerhouse guitarist and riveting live performer, Ferrick brings raw honesty, sharp wit, and personal songs to the Women’s Week stage.
7PM | SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: STILL FUNNY AS FUCK
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Suzanne is back. Totally unscripted. Off the cuff. And still…. Funny as fuck!
8:30-9:30PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN Puts The FUH In FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
You’ve seen her on Showtime, Comics Unleashed, Oprah, Joan Rivers, A&E, and Olivia cruises. An inductee into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and winner of Ladies of Laughter 2024, Red Room’s resident funny lady Poppy Champlin will have you cracking up ’til the cows come home!
9PM | SAPPHO’S UNDERGROUND PLAY PARTY
Gifford House, 9 Carver Street
• Sponsored by Leatherdyke Weekend.
Newcomers and those who are curious about Leather are welcome. Trans inclusive/Sapphic exclusive. For information: p-townleatherdykes@icloud.com
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
11AM-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEADQUARTERS & SOUVENIRS
256 Commercial Street
Pick up your Women’s Week Program Book/Schedule. Get your official commemorative Women’s Week T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags and more. Ask any questions you may have and buy raffle tickets to help support the continuation of Women’s Week!
9AM-3PM | WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL EVENTS BOX OFFICE
256 Commercial Street
Pick up your pre-purchased tickets here today for the shows and events at Town Hall.
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Lesbian owned & operated, Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist bookstore/gift shop, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner!, Ptown’s hub for activism, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
9-10AM | OPEN WOMEN’S 12-STEP MEETING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Find support, give support, share, and start your day centered.
9:30AM | BOX LUNCH BREAKFAST MUNCH: GOODBYE MUNCH
Box Lunch, 334 Commercial Street
• Off the menu
End your long weekend with a goodbye munch at Box Lunch. Share your experiences, exchange numbers and spend a little more time with friends old and new before heading home. Safe travels!
9:30-11AM DAILY | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
11AM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
Women’s Week Special Event
12PM | ANNUAL WOMEN’S WEEK GOLF TOURNAMENT
Highland Links, 10 Highland Light Road, North Truro • $145 Get tickets!
Tee off at one of Cape Cod’s oldest and most scenic courses. Open to all skill levels, this scramble-format tournament includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, prizes, and plenty of laughs, camaraderie, and friendly competition.
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
4PM | SEPARATE COUCHES: A MUSICAL MEMOIR BASED ON A TRUE STORY. GIRLS ON FIRE
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
A musical story told through original songs and skits, ‘Separate Couches’ follows two musicians whose friendship evolves through change and doubt, laughter and fire — and taking the beautiful risk of choosing each other.
4-5PM | HEY BITCH!
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets!
A funny, touching dynamic electric violin-laced pop treatise on patriarchy, self-actualization and triumph. A wild musical broomstick ride!
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $70 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
Presented by Provincetown For Women, Olivia Travel & Toys of Eros
5:30-6:30PM WELCOME TO WOMEN’S WEEK SUNSET BEACH BONFIRE!
Herring Cove Beach • Left-side parking lot • Plenty of parking • Free & open to all
Gather with old friends and new as we watch the sun set over the ocean (6:04PM), light the fire, and begin a week of connection, community, and celebration under the autumn sky—together! Dress warmly and bring a beach chair and/or blanket if you can. Sponsored
5:30-6:30PM | LISA KOCH: CARRY ON, WAYWARD NUN
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
“Tina Fey meets Randy Rainbow with Joan Jett guitar chops…” — that’s comedian-singer Lisa Koch (Dos Fallopia, Venus Envy). Lisa’s twisted songs, demented nuns and lusty singalongs will delight you. She brings the funny, with velvet pipes and razor-sharp social satire. Recharge your sanity with a hit of Koch.
5:30-6:30PM | MELISSA FERRICK IN CONCERT
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get tickets!
Pioneering queer singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick has spent more than three decades blending confessional folk, rock-and-roll fire, and Americana storytelling. A powerhouse guitarist and riveting live performer, Ferrick brings raw honesty, sharp wit, and personal songs to the Women’s Week stage.
6PM | ZOE LEWIS & MOUTHS OF BABES IN CONCERT
UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • $40 Get Tickets!
Fierce and Fabulous Women in Music Series! Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Zoë Lewis welcomes Mouths of Babes back to town! Ty Greenstein (Girlyman) and Ingrid Elizabeth (Coyote Grace) bring gorgeous harmonies, emotionally rich songs, humor and stellar musicianship on guitar, ukulele, upright bass, harmonica and cajón. They’ve shared stages with Indigo Girls, Melissa Ferrick and Dar Williams. Two great acts, one unforgettable night!
6PM | CASUAL SINGLES DINNER/HANG OUT
Box Lunch Cafe, 334 Commercial Street • Food & beverages for purchase
If you were going to eat alone, don’t! Enjoy a casual meal with other single and solo travelers, or just come to mingle and hang out. Dinners, snacks, and gelato are available for purchase from the menu. Conversation starters will be on the tables to help get things going.
7-8PM | JUDY GOLD: CALL OF JUDY
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets!
You’ll find yourself crying hysterically with laughter at Judy’s takes on WTF is going on.
7-8PM | SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: STILL FUNNY AS FUCK
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Suzanne is back. Totally unscripted. Off the cuff. And still…. Funny as fuck!
7-10PM | WOMEN’S WEEK WELCOME PARTY!
Pilgrim House, 336 Commercial Street • Free
8:30-9:30PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN Puts The FUH In FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
You’ve seen her on Showtime, Comics Unleashed, Oprah, Joan Rivers, A&E, and Olivia cruises. An inductee into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and winner of Ladies of Laughter 2024, Red Room’s resident funny lady Poppy Champlin will have you cracking up ’til the cows come home!
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
11-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEADQUARTERS & SOUVENIRS
256 Commercial Street (Between Big Vin’s and Iris Photography)
Your first stop! Pick up your Women’s Week Program Book/Schedule. Get your official commemorative Women’s Week T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, mugs and more. Ask any questions you may have and buy raffle tickets to help support the continuation of Women’s Week!
4-7PM | WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL EVENTS BOX OFFICE
Inside main entrance to Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Pick up your tickets here for the shows and events at Town Hall.
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist crafts & bookstore, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
8:30-9AM | SOUND BATH MEDITATION CLASS
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $25 Get Tickets!
Relax with the soothing sounds of Himalayan and Crystal bowls.
9-10AM | OPEN WOMEN’S 12-STEP MEETING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Find support, give support, share, and start your day centered.
9:15-10:15AM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
9:30-11AM DAILY | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
10AM-12PM | NEW THIS YEAR — WOMEN’S WEEK STITCHING CIRCLE!
Wave at Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street • Free • Donations appreciated
Join renowned textile artist Liz Collins and other creatives for a two-hour drop-in gathering. Bring your embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, or other stitch project — or start something new. We’ll meet for three sessions during the week, so come to one or all three. (Repeats Thursday & Fri) Beginners are welcome! Liz can assist as needed, and skill-sharing among the group is encouraged. Assorted materials and basic technical support will be available, including threads, yarns, fabric, needles, and scissors, or feel free to bring your own. Weather permitting, we’ll sit outside overlooking the beach and beautiful Provincetown Harbor!
10-11AM | LANGUAGE: ALWAYS CHANGING, OFTEN CONFUSING — WHO CAN YOU ASK?
Crone’s Panel Series, UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • Free
What or who means what? These young people can answer your questions! Join us for a panel discussion about changing language, terminology, and the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
11AM-12PM | WHAT MAKES A RELATIONSHIP WORK?
Crone’s Panel Series, UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • Free
Come hear couples who have been together for 32-50 years share how they do it! A lively panel discussion about love, longevity, partnership, and what it takes to make a relationship last.
11AM-12PM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
11AM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
11AM | SNAIL ROAD DUNE WALK FOR SINGLES/SOLOS
Starting location TBA • Free
Explore the spectacular Provincetown dunes on this 2.5-mile round-trip walk along soft-sand trails, climbing steep dunes to the beach near one of the famous dune shacks. Allow approximately 40–60 minutes each way. Please note: This is more strenuous than a typical 2.5-mile walk due to the high dunes and soft sand. Bring water and wear sunscreen or a hat. For more information on parking and what to expect, click here.
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $55 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
1-2PM | ALEXIS WESTMORE & THE READER’S VOICE: THE QUIET SPEAKS
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street • Free event
Join author Alexis Westmore for an event honoring the stories that made you feel seen. Share the book that gave language to your life—the story that gave a title to your truth. Alexis will preserve its title in a collector’s journal, where you can add your signature and a message in your own voice. The completed journal will become part of WOMENCRAFTS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY time capsule, carrying the stories that shaped today’s readers forward to generations to come.
1-2:30PM | CRYSTAL JEWELRY WORKSHOP
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $45
Explore the beauty and meaning of crystals while creating your own piece of jewelry. Choose from a variety of beads and crystals, learn about their properties and benefits, and design a special piece to take home.
2-3PM | WOMEN’S WEEK CONNECTION CIRCLE
Location: TBA • Free to all
Join us for tea at the daily circle of care, emotional support, and warmth where we wish to create a safe space to share. Whether you’re here alone, single, newly lesbian, seeking new friends, or just curious about this space, we welcome you!
3PM | CRONE’S TEAM TRIVIA
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial St. • Free Event (Food/coffee available for purchase)
Lots of fun, prizes and money to win! Gather your team for an afternoon of trivia, featuring a special menu and a special guest.
4-5PM | PAMELA MEANS IN CONCERT
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get tickets!
Acclaimed singer-songwriter, jazz musician and activist Pamela Means brings fiery guitar work, razor-sharp wit, and fearless songs to Women’s Week. Having toured internationally and shared stages with Joan Baez, Neil Young and Ani DiFranco, Means sings truth with purpose.
4PM | NINA KENNEDY: PRACTICING FOR LOVE — BOOK READING & SIGNING
Provincetown Bookshop, 229 Commercial Street • Free event
World-renowned concert pianist, award-winning author, and filmmaker Nina Kennedy reads from her memoir, Practicing for Love, a Lambda Literary Award finalist, followed by a book signing. Kennedy is known for her erotic readings in New York City women’s spaces and is the subject of the short film Verbal Sex, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival.
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
5:30-6:30PM | LISA KOCH: CARRY ON, WAYWARD NUN
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
“Tina Fey meets Randy Rainbow with Joan Jett guitar chops…” — that’s comedian-singer Lisa Koch (Dos Fallopia, Venus Envy). Lisa’s twisted songs, demented nuns and lusty singalongs will delight you. She brings the funny, with velvet pipes and razor-sharp social satire. Recharge your sanity with a hit of Koch.
Women’s Week Town Hall Series event, presented by Provincetown For Women, The Spacemakers Society & Olivia Travel
6-9PM | WOMEN’S WEEK ANNUAL COMMUNITY DINNER & PERFORMERS SHOWCASE
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street • $95/$145 Get tickets now! – this event will sell out!
InTown Hall by Popular Demand! Harkening from Women’s Week’s origins, come join us for a good old-fashioned clambake with an entree choice of Lobster, Steak, Chicken, or Vegetarian, plus all the fixins’! Then, enjoy a sampling of the A-MAZING entertainers for the week! Dinner at 6PM with Showcase to follow at 7:30PM!
6-7PM | MINA HARTONG: MISS PERSONALITY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50. Get Tickets!
International headliner Mina Hartong (Olivia Travel, Joe’s Pub, New York Comedy Festival) is the comedian, host and fun lesbian aunt you always wanted. Named one of America’s Funniest Women by Curve Magazine, Mina has performed on four continents. After three decades in comedy, her debut special, Miss Personality, from Comedy Dynamics, hits streaming later this year.
7-8PM | JUDY GOLD: WHAT THE FU TOUR
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets!
You’ll find yourself crying hysterically with laughter at Judy’s takes on WTF is going on.
7-8PM | SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: STILL FUNNY AS FUCK
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Suzanne is back. Totally unscripted. Off the cuff. And still…. Funny as fuck!
Women’s Week Town Hall Series event, presented by Women Innkeepers, Provincetown For Women, and Olivia Travel
7:30-9PM | WOMEN’S WEEK PERFORMERS SHOWCASE
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street • $39/$49 Get tickets!
Enjoy a sampling of the entertainers for the week!
8:30-9:30PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN PUTS THE FUH IN FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Coming to P-town since 2001, Poppy has a hip, fearless and in your face style of comedy. Spitting out jokes, quips, songs, impressions, interactions, and yes bird calls!
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
11AM-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEADQUARTERS & SOUVENIRS
256 Commercial Street
Pick up your Women’s Week Program Book/Schedule. Get your official commemorative Women’s Week T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags and more. Ask any questions you may have and buy raffle tickets to help support the continuation of Women’s Week!
9AM-3PM | WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL EVENTS BOX OFFICE
Inside main entrance to Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Pick up your tickets here for the shows and events at Town Hall.
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist crafts & bookstore, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner!, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
8:30-9AM | SOUND BATH MEDITATION CLASS
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $25 Get Tickets!
Relax with the soothing sounds of Himalayan and Crystal bowls.
9-10AM | OPEN WOMEN’S 12-STEP MEETING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Find support, give support, share, and start your day centered.
9:15-10:15AM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
9:30-11AM DAILY | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
10-11AM | OLD DYKES AND ALLIES: WITH HERSTORY
Crone’s Panel Series, Gabriel’s Inn, 102 Bradford Street • Free
Come hear how it was when lesbians discovered Provincetown and lived the wild life! Longtime members of the community share stories, memories, and some of the herstory that helped shape women’s Provincetown.
Women’s Week Town Hall Series event, presented by Provincetown For Women, The Spacemakers Society & Olivia Travel
11AM-1PM | WOMEN’S WEEK LESBO BINGO IN TOWN HALL!
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get tickets early; this event will sell out!
Be part of history! Join us for the 3rd annual Provincetown Town Hall Bingo! Get ready to daub some numbers, laugh out loud with celesbian ball-caller Vickie Shaw, and win great prizes! Experience the thrill of traditional bingo with a gay old-time twist! Singles tables available.
11AM-12PM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
11AM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
11AM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
11:30AM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
11:30AM-12:30PM | CREATING INTENTIONAL WOMEN’S COMMUNITY THROUGH TINY HOMES
Crone’s Panel Series, Gifford House, 9 Carver Street • Free
Explore the idea of organizing land to build tiny homes while creating intentional women’s community. A conversation about alternative housing, shared values, and new possibilities for women living in community.
12-1PM | GRIEF AND HEALING
Crone’s Panel Series, Gabriel’s Inn, 102 Bradford Street • Free
A panel discussion exploring grief, healing, loss, and the right to choose when and how we leave the planet.
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
1-2PM | CHARTERING A WOMEN’S BANK / INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
Crone’s Panel Series, Gifford House, 9 Carver Street • Free
This organizational panel explores the possibility of chartering a women’s bank to provide fair, non-predatory loans for women’s projects, along with strategies for funding, investing in, maintaining, and generating income through real estate.
1PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
1:30PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
2-3:30PM I SAPPHIC BOOK SIGNING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street • Free Event
Sapphic indie authors sign their books in two shifts. Rachel Spangler, Melissa Brayden and Alaina Erdell begin at 2:00, while Anna Burke, Rachel Lacey, Jules Revel take over at 2:45.
2-3PM | WOMEN’S WEEK CONNECTION CIRCLE
Location TBA • Free to all
Join us for tea at the daily circle of care, emotional support, and warmth where we wish to create a safe space to share. Whether you’re here alone, single, newly lesbian, seeking new friends, or just curious about this space, we welcome you!
2-3:30PM | TENDER TOUCH: SELF-MASSAGE WORKSHOP
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $45 Get Tickets!
Learn self-massage techniques with tools and muscle charts. Includes take-home materials to continue your practice.
3-4:15PM | VICKIE SHAW & KAREN WILLIAMS ARE DOUBLE TROUBLE!
Crown & Anchor, Paramount, 247 Commercial Street • Tickets coming soon!
Get ready to laugh yourself silly! Beloved lesbian comedians Karen & Vickie team up for FUNNY DOUBLE TROUBLE—a side-splitting performance. Don’t miss this rare chance to see the duo together on one stage! It’s going to be off the charts!
4-5PM | HEY BITCH!
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets!
A funny, touching dynamic electric violin-laced pop treatise on patriarchy, self-actualization and triumph. A wild musical broomstick ride!
4PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
4PM | KAREN WILLIAMS: I HAD TO LAUGH — EAST COAST PREMIERE
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Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street, Second Floor • Tickets coming soon!
See comedy trailblazer Karen Williams on screen in the East Coast film premiere of Karen Williams: I Had to Laugh. The first openly lesbian Black comic to perform specifically lesbian material, Karen broke barriers while building a career rooted in sharp humor, activism, and community. Award-winning filmmaker Andrea Meyerson brings her story to the screen through rare vintage performance footage and interviews with Karen, her family, and fellow comedians including Kate Clinton, Marga Gomez, and Diane Amos.
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $70 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
4:30PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street
5-6PM | SAPPHIC S’MORES: STORIES BY THE FIRE
East End Books, 389 Commercial Street
Join Melissa Brayden, Rachel Lacey, Aurora Rey, S.E. Smyth, Rachel Spangler, and Alexis Westmore Wednesday, October 14th for an intimate reading and signing experience hosted at East End Books’ outdoor venue. Enjoy the Cape Cod sunset amidst firelight reading, lively conversation, author audience games, and s’mores.
5-9PM | WOMEN’S WEEK SOCIAL AT BAEDEGA
Baedega, 338 Commercial Street • No reservations
Join the women at Baedega – the new LGBTQIA+/women-owned cocktail bar and chef-driven small plates destination in Ptown – for an evening of delicious bites, fabulous bevies, plenty of banter, and the best ’80s music. Come mix, mingle, and enjoy a relaxed night with all the right women. Sultry speakeasy vibe. No fuss. Just fun!
5:30-6:30PM | PAMELA MEANS IN CONCERT
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get tickets!
Acclaimed singer-songwriter, jazz musician and activist Pamela Means brings fiery guitar work, razor-sharp wit, and fearless songs to Women’s Week. Having toured internationally and shared stages with Joan Baez, Neil Young and Ani DiFranco, Means sings truth with purpose.
6-7:30PM | CRIS WILLIAMSON | IN CONCERT
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street • $45/$60/$75 Get Tickets!
The iconic Cris Williamson returns to Women’s Week, celebrating the release of her new album, Breathing Room, alongside treasured favorites from a remarkable career that has helped define women’s music. Expect an intimate evening filled with unforgettable songs, personal stories, laughter, and the powerful sense of community that has connected Cris and her audiences for generations.
6PM | MINA HARTONG: MISS PERSONALITY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50. Get Tickets!
International headliner Mina Hartong (Olivia Travel, Joe’s Pub, New York Comedy Festival) is the comedian, host and fun lesbian aunt you always wanted. Named one of America’s Funniest Women by Curve Magazine, Mina has performed on four continents. After three decades in comedy, her debut special, Miss Personality, from Comedy Dynamics, hits streaming later this year.
6PM | SPIRITUS PIZZA MEET-UP FOR SINGLES/SOLOS
Spiritus Pizza, 190 Commercial Street • Food & beverages for purchase
Singles and solo travelers, let’s take over the booths at this iconic Provincetown pizza spot! We’ll mark the tables for the Women’s Week meet-up and have name tags and get-to-know-you conversation starters. Come for pizza, conversation, and an easy way to meet new people.
7PM | SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: STILL FUNNY AS FUCK
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Suzanne is back. Totally unscripted. Off the cuff. And still…. Funny as fuck!
7-8PM | JUDY GOLD: THE CALL OF JUDY
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets!
You’ll find yourself crying hysterically with laughter at Judy’s takes on WTF is going on.
7PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
Women’s Week Headliner Event, presented by Provincetown For Women & Olivia Travel
8:30PM-10PM | WOMEN’S WEEK IDOL!
Crown & Anchor, Paramount, 247 Commercial Street • $40, $50, $70, $100 Tickets Coming Soon!
A WOMEN’S WEEK FAVORITE! Come to perform or just to watch one of the funniest shows you’ve ever seen! Our hilarious panel of Celesbian judges make it A NIGHT OF MEGA FUN!
Want to perform in IDOL? Contestant spots are limited. If you are interested in competing, you must email us no later than 10/13. Standard Karaoke music available for contestants.
8:30-9:30PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN Puts The FUH In FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
You’ve seen her on Showtime, Comics Unleashed, Oprah, Joan Rivers, A&E, and Olivia cruises. An inductee into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and winner of Ladies of Laughter 2024, Red Room’s resident funny lady Poppy Champlin will have you cracking up ’til the cows come home!
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
11-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEADQUARTERS & SOUVENIRS
256 Commercial Street (Between Big Vin’s and Iris Photography)
Your first stop! Pick up your Women’s Week Program Book/Schedule. Get your official commemorative Women’s Week T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, mugs and more. Ask any questions you may have and buy raffle tickets to help support the continuation of Women’s Week!
4-7PM | WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL EVENTS BOX OFFICE
Inside main entrance to Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Pick up your tickets here for the shows and events at Town Hall.
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist crafts & bookstore, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner!, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
8:30-9AM | SOUND BATH MEDITATION CLASS
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $25 Get Tickets!
Relax with the soothing sounds of Himalayan and Crystal bowls.
9-10AM | OPEN WOMEN’S 12-STEP MEETING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Find support, give support, share, and start your day centered.
9:15-10:15AM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
9:30-11AM DAILY | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
10-11AM | WOMEN ON THE ROAD
Crone’s Panel Series, UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • Free
Ever thought about traveling in an RV? Back by popular demand! Hear from women of the International RV organization as they share their travel experiences, adventures, lessons learned, and life on the road.
10AM-4PM | 38TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S WEEK ARTS, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & GIFTS SALE
UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • Free
Women’s Week Headliner event, presented by Olivia Travel
11AM | THE OLIVIA TRAVEL BRUNCH W/ YOUR FAVORITE CELESBIANS
Tickets soon! Limited seating! • $30 for brunch buffet; beverages separate
Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street
Women’s Week Town Hall Series event, presented by Womencrafts
11AM-2PM WOMEN’S WEEK BOOK FAIR
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street • Free event
Relive the magic of your Scholastic Book Fair days — except this time, the books are sapphic and the authors are there to sign them! Browse tables filled with books from independent authors and established women’s publishers, meet and chat with favorite writers 1:1, discover new voices, enjoy author readings, and go home with your next great read. Books, authors, publishers…and did we say BOOKS!
11AM-12PM | WOMEN WITH BACKBONE
Crone’s Panel Series, UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • Free
Meet these Amazon women who are creating powerful pockets that help women build stronger community through entertainment, businesses, events, and spiritual growth. Expect lots of wisdom, connection, and fun in this lively panel discussion.
11AM-12PM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
11AM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
11AM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
11:30AM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
12-2PM | NEW THIS YEAR — WOMEN’S WEEK STITCHING CIRCLE!
Wave at Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street • Free • Donations appreciated
Join renowned textile artist Liz Collins and other creatives for a two-hour drop-in gathering. Bring your embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, or other stitch project — or start something new. (Repeats Fri at 10AM) Beginners are welcome! Liz can assist as needed, and skill-sharing among the group is encouraged. Assorted materials and basic technical support will be available, including threads, yarns, fabric, needles, and scissors, or feel free to bring your own. Weather permitting, we’ll sit outside overlooking the beach and beautiful Provincetown Harbor!
Noon-3PM | Preview of the 38TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S WEEK SALE – ARTS, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & GIFTS
UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
1-2PM | DRUMMING WORKSHOP WITH FRE AT LAST
Gabriel’s, 102 Bradford Street • Free
Join Fre at Last – a master drummer – for an energetic, participatory drumming workshop.
1PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
1:30PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
2PM | SINGLES WHALE WATCH
Dolphin Fleet, MacMillan Wharf • $75 / $65 seniors
Head out to sea with other Women’s Week singles and solo travelers! Call 833-910-4211 and mention the Women’s Week singles group for $5 off. The 3–4 hour trip offers excellent opportunities for whale sightings aboard a comfortable boat with restrooms and food available for purchase onboard. Cash only for onboard purchases.
2-3PM | WOMEN’S WEEK CONNECTION CIRCLE
Location: TBA • Free to all
Join us for tea at the daily circle of care, emotional support, and warmth where we wish to create a safe space to share. Whether you’re here alone, single, newly lesbian, seeking new friends, or just curious about this space, we welcome you!
2:30-3:30PM | HERSTORY WALKING TOUR
Meet in front of Town Hall, 256 Commercial Street • $20 sliding scale day of
Longtime residents will guide you to important places in women’s Provincetown herstory, including a visit with two lesbians continuing the art of White Line woodblock printing, a distinctive art form pioneered here by women in the early 1900s.
2-3:30PM | COLORING YOUR ENERGY
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $45 Get Tickets!
Explore the 7 Chakras through coloring and crystals. Includes book, crystals, and grid to take home.
3-4:30PM I SAPPHIC BOOK SIGNING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Sapphic indie authors sign their books and take selfies. Alaina Erdell, Jules Revel, Rachel Lacey, and Alexis Westmore take the first shift at 3:00, while Rachel Spangler, Melissa Brayden, Anna Burke and Ally North arrive at 3:45.
4PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
4-5PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN Puts The FUH In FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
You’ve seen her on Showtime, Comics Unleashed, Oprah, Joan Rivers, A&E, and Olivia cruises. An inductee into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and winner of Ladies of Laughter 2024, Red Room’s resident funny lady Poppy Champlin will have you cracking up ’til the cows come home!
4-5PM | BETTY: SOUND THE SIRENS!
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get Tickets!
Ready to be lured with lush harmonies, spell-binding beats and hilarious high-jinks, the indie band from The L Word returns with irresistible beats, wicked humor, and 40 years of fearless activism. Award-winning, critically acclaimed, and utterly entertaining, BETTY never stops singing out for equal rights and representation—and you can dance to it!
4-7PM | WOMEN’S WEEK SOLID GOLD TEA DANCE
The Boatslip, 161 Commercial Street • $10 cover
Come join DJ Maryalice for a Women’s Week special-Tea featuring 70s and 80s disco
4PM | ILENE MITNICK – THE JOY EXHIBIT: THE ART OF LAUGHTER
Berta Walker Gallery, 208 Commercial Street • Free event! Limited seating; please call for reservations! 508-487-6411
The Joy Exhibit is a high-energy Laughter Yoga session that transforms the art gallery into a living masterpiece of shared human connection. Come laugh, connect, and experience the joy — your body will thank you. We’ll leave laughing!
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $70 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
5:30-6:30PM | HEY BITCH!
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets!
A funny, touching dynamic electric violin-laced pop treatise on patriarchy, self-actualization and triumph. A wild musical broomstick ride!
6PM | MINA HARTONG: MISS PERSONALITY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50. Get Tickets!
International headliner Mina Hartong (Olivia Travel, Joe’s Pub, New York Comedy Festival) is the comedian, host and fun lesbian aunt you always wanted. Named one of America’s Funniest Women by Curve Magazine, Mina has performed on four continents. After three decades in comedy, her debut special, Miss Personality, from Comedy Dynamics, hits streaming later this year.
7PM | SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: STILL FUNNY AS FUCK
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Suzanne is back. Totally unscripted. Off the cuff. And still…. Funny as fuck!
7-8:15PM I WOMEN’S WEEK AFTER DARK
Provincetown Commons, 46 Bradford
Sapphic bedtime stories from sweet to spicy read by Rachel Spangler, Anna Burke, Melissa Brayden, Jules Revel, Ally North, and Alexis Westmore.
7PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
7:30PM | SUEDE IN CONCERT: ONE NIGHT ONLY!
UU Meeting House • $40/$50/$65 Get Tickets!
Longtime headliner with Olivia Cruises, co-headlined with Melissa Etheridge and Sarah McLachlan. NY press says she’s like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler. Dare her. She was Joan Rivers’ opening act. Come see why.
8PM | A NIGHT OF STARGAZING
Herring Cove Beach, far-left side of the parking lot near the small bathhouse • Free
Spend an evening under the Provincetown night sky! We’ll have telescopes set up on the sand for stargazing at beautiful Herring Cove Beach. Dress warmly and come enjoy the stars with Women’s Week friends.
8:30-9:30PM | CATIE CURTIS IN CONCERT
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get Tickets!
Beloved singer-songwriter Catie Curtis has spent three decades making songs that feel like conversations—inviting listeners into a shared emotional space where they recognize themselves. With fifteen albums and thousands of performances, Catie brings her unmistakable warmth and new music from her 2026 album, C’mon Butterfly to Women’s Week.
9PM | WOMEN’S WEEK IDOL
Crown & Anchor, Paramount, 247 Commercial Street • Tickets Available Soon!
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
11AM-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEADQUARTERS & SOUVENIRS
256 Commercial Street (Between Big Vin’s and Iris Photography)
Your first stop! Pick up your Women’s Week Program Book/Schedule. Get your official commemorative Women’s Week T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, mugs and more. Ask any questions you may have and buy raffle tickets to help support the continuation of Women’s Week!
11AM-7PM | WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL EVENTS BOX OFFICE
Inside main entrance to Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Pick up your tickets here for the shows and events at Town Hall.
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist crafts & bookstore, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner!, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
8:30-9AM | SOUND BATH MEDITATION CLASS
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $25 Get Tickets!
Relax with the soothing sounds of Himalayan and Crystal bowls.
9-10AM | OPEN WOMEN’S 12-STEP MEETING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Find support, give support, share, and start your day centered.
9:15-10:15AM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
9:30-11AM DAILY | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
10AM-Noon | NEW THIS YEAR! — WOMEN’S WEEK STITCHING CIRCLE
Wave at Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street • Free • Donations appreciated
Join renowned textile artist Liz Collins and other creatives for a two-hour drop-in gathering. Bring your embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, or other stitch project — or start something new. Beginners are welcome! Liz can assist as needed, and skill-sharing among the group is encouraged. Assorted materials and basic technical support will be available, including threads, yarns, fabric, needles, and scissors, or feel free to bring your own. Weather permitting, we’ll sit outside overlooking the beach and beautiful Provincetown Harbor!
10AM-4PM | 38TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S WEEK ARTS, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & GIFTS SALE
UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • Free
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
11AM-12PM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
11AM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
11AM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15
11:30AM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15
11:30AM-1PM | HEALING WITH PSYCHEDELICS
Crone’s Panel Series, Gifford House, Oscar Wilde Room, 9 Carver Street • Free
Hear from experts about psychedelics, prescription medications, how they may interact with one another, and how they affect the brain. An informative discussion exploring an evolving area of healing and mental health.
12-2PM | CURATED CONNECTIONS: PRE-ARRANGED DATES!
Location w/ registration • $65 This unique event will sell out! Sign up now!
Lesbian Matchmaker Amy Reichbach brings her acclaimed Curated Connections event to Women’s Week! Participants fill out a detailed questionnaire so Amy can create thoughtful matches in advance, setting the stage for both romantic sparks and meaningful new friendships. Only 50 spots available!
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $55 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
1-2:30PM | WOMENCRAFTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOWN HALL CELEBRATION!
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street • Tickets coming soon!
Join us and Cruising Podcast host Sarah Gabrielli for a very special on-stage celebration honoring 50 years of Womencrafts and its extraordinary place in lesbian, queer, and women’s history – and in the history of Provincetown. Writers, performers, artists, and customers spanning the decades will come together for stories, performances, reflections, and memories celebrating the space, people, voices, and community that have made Womencrafts such an enduring and essential part of so many of our lives. Watch this space!
1:30-2:30PM | ANNUAL MEMORIAL: REMEMBERING THOSE WHO LEFT US THIS YEAR
Ryder Street Beach • Free
For the third year, we gather to remember those who left us this year. Bring drums and memories to share as we honor, remember, and celebrate those who have made the journey of passage.
2-3PM | WOMEN’S WEEK CONNECTION CIRCLE
Location TBD • Free to all
Join us for tea at the daily circle of care, emotional support, and warmth where we wish to create a safe space to share. Whether you’re here alone, single, newly lesbian, seeking new friends, or just curious about this space, we welcome you!
2-3:30PM I SAPPHIC BOOK SIGNING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Sapphic indie authors sign their books and take selfies. First up, Melissa Brayden, Jules Revel, Alaina Erdell, and Ally North. Then at 2:45, Rachel Spangler, Aurora Rey, and Anna Burke join the fun.
2-3:30PM | CRYSTAL JEWELRY WORKSHOP
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $45 Get Tickets!
Learn about crystal properties while creating your own jewelry pieces to take home.
3PM | SISTA JAM
Gifford House, 9 Carver Street • Free
Women from the Cape and Hudson Valley come together for a powerful afternoon of drumming. You’ll be on your feet, jumping up and down — and your spirit will fly!
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
4-5:30PM I SAPPHIC SIPS HAPPY HOUR
The Gifford House, 9 Carver Street (Downstairs)
Enjoy literary-themed libations while sapphic authors Melissa Brayden, Ally North, Anna Burke, Rachel Spangler, and Aurora Rey read from their new or upcoming works.
4-5:30PM & 6-7:30PM | NINA KENNEDY: MUSIC & MEMOIR
Mary Heaton Vorse House, 466 Commercial Street • $25 • 25 seats per show | Tickets coming soon!
Nina Kennedy is a concert pianist, conductor, filmmaker, writer, and television host. A child prodigy, she gave her first full piano recital at age nine and performed Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Nashville Symphony as a teenager before an audience of more than 4,000. In this special performance, Kennedy presents music by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Bach, Gershwin, and John W. Work, and reads from her Lambda Literary Award-nominated memoir, Practicing for Love. She reflects on growing up in the segregated South in a family of classical musicians, the refuge she found in music, and her journey toward living openly as her true self.
4-5PM | BETTY: SOUND THE SIRENS!
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get Tickets!
Ready to be lured with lush harmonies, spell-binding beats and hilarious high-jinks, the indie band from The L Word returns with irresistible beats, wicked humor, and 40 years of fearless activism. Award-winning, critically acclaimed, and utterly entertaining, BETTY never stops singing out for equal rights and representation—and you can dance to it!
4PM | FILM SCREENING: – TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
4-7PM | TRAFFIC LIGHT TEA DANCE
Single, Taken, Complicated? Your Boatslip dog tag tells the story
The Boatslip, 161 Commercial Street • $10 cover
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $70 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
4:30-5:45PM | VICKIE SHAW & KAREN WILLIAMS ARE DOUBLE TROUBLE!
Crown & Anchor, Paramount, 247 Commercial Street • Tickets coming soon!
Get ready to laugh yourself silly! Beloved lesbian comedians Karen & Vickie team up for FUNNY DOUBLE TROUBLE—a side-splitting performance. Don’t miss this rare chance to see the duo together on one stage! It’s going to be off the charts!
4:30-5:30PM | FRONT STOOP FEMINIST READINGS
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street • Free event
5:30PM | WOMENCRAFTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ARCHIVES PROJECT w/ AMY BARTEL
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street • Free
Join us at Womencrafts after the Friday Stoop Reading to learn about the Womencrafts 50th Anniversary Archiving Project. The time capsule awaits your message to the future!
5:30-6:30PM | CATIE CURTIS IN CONCERT
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get Tickets!
Beloved singer-songwriter Catie Curtis has spent three decades making songs that feel like conversations—inviting listeners into a shared emotional space where they recognize themselves. With fifteen albums and thousands of performances, Catie brings her unmistakable warmth and new music from her 2026 album, C’mon Butterfly to Women’s Week.
6PM | MINA HARTONG: MISS PERSONALITY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50. Get Tickets!
International headliner Mina Hartong (Olivia Travel, Joe’s Pub, New York Comedy Festival) is the comedian, host and fun lesbian aunt you always wanted. Named one of America’s Funniest Women by Curve Magazine, Mina has performed on four continents. After three decades in comedy, her debut special, Miss Personality, from Comedy Dynamics, hits streaming later this year.
6-7PM | THE PLAYMATES – “CALLING ALL COWGIRLS”
Gifford House, 9 Carver Street
The Playmates Nashville-based female acoustic duo blending rich harmonies, folk-rock, country roots, and original music. Featuring award-winning songwriter Jess Leary and seasoned performer Lisa Smith—musical friends whose story began over 35 years ago, performing in Provincetown.
6PM | CASUAL SINGLES DINNER/HANG OUT
Box Lunch Cafe, 334 Commercial Street • Food & beverages for purchase
If you were going to eat alone, don’t! Enjoy a casual meal with other single and solo travelers, or just come to mingle and hang out. Dinners, snacks, and gelato are available for purchase from the menu. Conversation starters will be on the tables to help get things going.
6-7:30PM | NINA KENNEDY: MUSIC & MEMOIR
Mary Heaton Vorse House, 466 Commercial Street • $25 • 25 seats per show | Tickets coming soon!
Nina Kennedy is a concert pianist, conductor, filmmaker, writer, and television host. A child prodigy, she gave her first full piano recital at age nine and performed Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Nashville Symphony as a teenager before an audience of more than 4,000. In this special performance, Kennedy presents music by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Bach, Gershwin, and John W. Work, and reads from her Lambda Literary Award-nominated memoir, Practicing for Love. She reflects on growing up in the segregated South in a family of classical musicians, the refuge she found in music, and her journey toward living openly as her true self.
WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL SERIES EVENT!
7-8PM EXCITING HEADLINER!! STAY TUNED!!!
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
7PM | SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: STILL FUNNY AS FUCK
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Suzanne is back. Totally unscripted. Off the cuff. And still…. Funny as fuck!
7-8PM | JUDY GOLD – CALL OF JUDY
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets
A hilarious, cathartic collision of comedy, free speech, democracy, relationships, and the 24/7 dumpster fire called the news cycle. HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, Colbert, – you name it, she’s done it. Fearless, sharp, and gloriously unfiltered, she says what you’re thinking.
7PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
8:30-9:30PM | AT HOME WITH TERI AND JOAN (featuring members of One Long Earring)
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get tickets!
Some of the core members of “One Long Earring” bring you into their home where it all began. “Think Lesbian Spinal Tap: a satirical ode to feminist folk bands of yesteryear, part mockumentary, part reunion tour – and all hilarious.” –Broadway World
8:30PM | 1920’s SPEAKEASY NIGHT with ZOE LEWIS AND THE BOOTLEGGERS
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Back at the Red Room where it all began! Please join us for a scintillating show full of prohibition era hot jazz, bath tub gin, saucy sailors, tons of debonaire crooners, fit flappers, feathers and the Gorgeous Cigarette Girl.
8:30-9:30PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN Puts The FUH In FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
You’ve seen her on Showtime, Comics Unleashed, Oprah, Joan Rivers, A&E, and Olivia cruises. An inductee into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and winner of Ladies of Laughter 2024, Red Room’s resident funny lady Poppy Champlin will have you cracking up ’til the cows come home!
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
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11-4PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEADQUARTERS & SOUVENIRS
256 Commercial Street (Between Big Vin’s and Iris Photography)
Your first stop! Pick up your Women’s Week Program Book/Schedule. Get your official commemorative Women’s Week T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, mugs and more. Ask any questions you may have and buy raffle tickets to help support the continuation of Women’s Week!
1-3PM | WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL EVENTS BOX OFFICE
Inside main entrance to Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
10AM-7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS, CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist crafts & bookstore, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner!, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
8:30-9AM | SOUND BATH MEDITATION CLASS
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $25 Get Tickets!
Relax with the soothing sounds of Himalayan and Crystal bowls.
9:15-10:15AM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
9:30-11AM DAILY | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
10-11:30AM | WOMEN’S WEEK SCAVENGER HUNT!
10AM-4PM | 38TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S WEEK ARTS, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & GIFTS SALE
UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • Free
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
11AM & 1PM | BRUNCH
Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street
11AM-12PM I ROMANTIC BLEND SAPPHIC AUTHOR PANEL
Provincetown Commons, 46 Bradford
Sapphic authors talk about genre-bending and -blending with Alexis Westmore, Jules Revel, Sandy Bailey, Ally North, and Anna Burke
11AM-12PM | RESTORATIVE THAI YOGA
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $30 Get Tickets!
Gentle yoga with Thai massage to open energy lines.
11AM-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
11:30AM | KAREN WILLIAMS: I HAD TO LAUGH — ENCORE SCREENING
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street, Second Floor
See comedy trailblazer Karen Williams on screen in Karen Williams: I Had to Laugh. The first openly lesbian Black comic to perform specifically lesbian material, Karen broke barriers while building a career rooted in sharp humor, activism, and community. Award-winning filmmaker Andrea Meyerson brings her story to the screen through rare vintage performance footage and interviews with Karen, her family, and fellow comedians including Kate Clinton, Marga Gomez, and Diane Amos.
12-2PM | WOMEN’S WEEK LESBO BINGO!
Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street • Tickets Available Soon!
A Women’s Week favorite! Get ready to daub some numbers, laugh out loud, and win LGBTQ+ prizes! Experience the thrill of traditional bingo with a gay old-time twist! Everyone welcome!
12-1PM I ONLY LOVE SAPPHIC AUTHOR PANEL
Provincetown Commons, 46 Bradford
Authors Melissa Brayden, Rachel Spangler, Rachel Lacey, and Alaina Erdell chat about writing and publishing sapphic romance.
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $55 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
2-3PM | WOMEN’S WEEK CONNECTION CIRCLE
Location TBA • Free to all
Join us for tea at the daily circle of care, emotional support, and warmth where we wish to create a safe space to share. Whether you’re here alone, single, newly lesbian, seeking new friends, or just curious about this space, we welcome you!
2-3:30PM I SAPPHIC BOOK SIGNING
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Sapphic indie authors sign their books and chat with readers. Alexis Westmore, Jules Revel, Sandy Bailey, Ally North, and Anna Burke start first, with Melissa Brayden, Rachel Spangler, Rachel Lacy, and Alaina Erdell at 2:45.
3:30PM | WNBA FINALS WATCH PARTY
Location TBA • Free
Come cheer on the WNBA finalists with Women’s Week! Join fellow basketball fans for an afternoon of championship action, community, and fun. Come cheer!
3:30PM | VISION BOARD WORKSHOP
Sole Luna Massage & Meditation Studio, 140 Commercial Street • $45 Get Tickets!
Create a personalized vision board with images, quotes, and goals to inspire daily life.
4-5PM | THE PLAYMATES – “CALLING ALL COWGIRLS”
Cabaret, Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street
The Playmates Nashville-based female acoustic duo blending rich harmonies, folk-rock, country roots, and original music. Featuring award-winning songwriter Jess Leary and seasoned performer Lisa Smith—musical friends whose story began over 35 years ago, performing in Provincetown.
4-5PM | BETTY: SOUND THE SIRENS!
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get Tickets!
Ready to be lured with lush harmonies, spell-binding beats and hilarious high-jinks, the indie band from The L Word returns with irresistible beats, wicked humor, and 40 years of fearless activism. Award-winning, critically acclaimed, and utterly entertaining, BETTY never stops singing out for equal rights and representation—and you can dance to it!
4PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
4-7PM | WOMEN’S WEEK HEATED RIVAL- TEA DANCE
The Boatslip, 161 Commercial Street • $10 cover
Wear your Fav Team Jerseys. DJ Maryalice
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
4:30-5:30PM | JESS LEARY IN CONCERT: CALLING ALL COWGIRLS!
Crown & Anchor | Cabaret, 247 Commercial Street • $20/$40 Get tickets!
From Nashville to Ptown, she’s back! Award-winning, multi-platinum songwriter, singer, and musician Jess Leary takes the stage for an evening of toe-tapping songs and heartfelt stories. A former touring partner of Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, and Faith Hill, Jess is joined by her BFF and Nashville duo partner, Lisa Smith. In early 2025, her song “One in a Million,” co-written with Janis Ian, was released as a duet by Janis Ian and Joan Baez.
5:30-6:30PM | HEY BITCH!
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets!
A funny, touching dynamic electric violin-laced pop treatise on patriarchy, self-actualization and triumph. A wild musical broomstick ride!
7-8PM | JUDY GOLD – CALL OF JUDY
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $35/$45 Get Tickets
A hilarious, cathartic collision of comedy, free speech, democracy, relationships, and the 24/7 dumpster fire called the news cycle. HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, Colbert, – you name it, she’s done it. Fearless, sharp, and gloriously unfiltered, she says what you’re thinking.
7-8PM | SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: LAUGH OR DIE CRYING
The Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
Subtle, she is not. After 25 years of groundbreaking, stereotype-shattering and brutally honest comedy, she’s not about to start pulling punches now.
7PM | FILM SCREENING: TBA
Waters Edge Cinema, 237 Commercial Street • $13/$15 Get tickets!
WOMEN’S WEEK TOWN HALL SERIES EVENT!
7-8PM EXCITING HEADLINER!! STAY TUNED!!!
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
8PM | ZOË LEWIS & BARBARA HIGBIE IN CONCERT!
UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street • $40 Get Tickets!
Fierce and Fabulous Women in Music Series! This is going to be a thrilling double bill! Barbara Higbie is a jazz pianist, singer-songwriter and prize-winning folk fiddler whose energetic performances have been likened by the L.A. Times to “a jolt of bright sunlight.” Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Zoë Lewis opens the evening with her poignant and uplifting originals. Come see what all the fuss is about — and get ready for one helluva jam!
9-10PM | POPPY CHAMPLIN Puts The FUH In FUNNY
Red Room, 258 Commercial Street • $40/$50 Get Tickets!
You’ve seen her on Showtime, Comics Unleashed, Oprah, Joan Rivers, A&E, and Olivia cruises. An inductee into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and winner of Ladies of Laughter 2024, Red Room’s resident funny lady Poppy Champlin will have you cracking up ’til the cows come home!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
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10AM–7PM | STOP BY WOMENCRAFTS , CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Iconic institution, Lesbian landmark, Feminist crafts & bookstore, 2025 La Culturistas Award Winner, and the heart & soul of Provincetown’s Women’s & Queer Community.
10AM & 2PM (3+ hours) | GO WHALE WATCHING!
Dolphin Fleet on MacMillan Pier • $65-$75 Get Tickets! or call 833-910-4211
Don’t miss some of the best whale watching in the world! “BEST WHALE WATCH: FLUKES DOWN, THE DOLPHIN FLEET.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
10-5PM | HOW Table @ OYSTERFEST
Main Street, Wellfleet
Heading to OysterFest?Stop by the HOW table! Learn about their programs, wellness resources, and all the ways they support women in our community. Enter their raffle to win an original Lorrie La Pointe oil painting—valued at $2,800!
11AM & 1PM | DYKE DRAG BRUNCH
Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street • Get Tickets!
Enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast from Mrs. A’s Comfort Kitchen while being entertained by some of P-Town’s most hilarious and talented performers!
11AM-3PM | SPOON BEAR
In front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
Woodworking artist Spoon Bear will be on the benches daily with her handcrafted wooden spoons and gem keepers.
12-5PM | TRURO VINEYARDS & SOUTH HOLLOW SPIRITS TASTING
11 Shore Road (Route 6A), Truro
Member of the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail, locally produced white and red wines, along with rums and gin. Tastings every half hour. A quick, 10-minute drive from Ptown.
12:30-2:30PM | CRISP AUTUMN SAILING
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $55 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a memorable sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
12:34PM | DAILY MOMENT OF QUEER JOY
Womencrafts, 376 Commercial Street
Come to Womencrafts to hear and share in a daily dose of Queer Joy at 12:34PM. Follow Womencrafts on FB/Instagram for daily highlights, and reach out in advance if you have a joy you’d like to share. A feel good moment each day that honors there is joy in the resistance.
2-3PM | BETTY: SOUND THE SIRENS!
Post Office Cabaret, 303 Commercial Street • $30/$40 Get Tickets!
Ready to be lured with lush harmonies, spell-binding beats and hilarious high-jinks, the indie band from The L Word returns with irresistible beats, wicked humor, and 40 years of fearless activism. Award-winning, critically acclaimed, and utterly entertaining, BETTY never stops singing out for equal rights and representation—and you can dance to it!
4PM DAILY | DOG PARK MEET-UP
Pilgrim Bark Park, Route 6 & Shank Painter Road • Free
4:15-6:15PM | SUNSET SAIL ON THE BAY LADY II
The Bay Lady II, 9 MacMillan Pier • $60 Get Tickets! or call 508.487.9308
Join the captain & crew for a sunset sail across Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
FOR WOMEN’S WEEK SINGLES & SOLO TRAVELERS
More coming! Let us know you’re coming and join the Singles Squad by RSVPing here!
DAILY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:30-11AM | SINGLE MINGLE BREAKFAST
Bay Cafe, 177 Commercial Street • Coffee & breakfast for purchase
Start your day with other singles and solo travelers! Grab coffee or breakfast, make new friends, and plan your Women’s Week day together. Icebreaker games begin at 10AM.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
6PM | CASUAL SINGLES DINNER/HANG OUT
Box Lunch Cafe, 334 Commercial Street • Food & beverages for purchase
If you were going to eat alone, don’t! Enjoy a casual meal with other single and solo travelers, or just come to mingle and hang out. Dinners, snacks, and gelato are available for purchase from the menu. Conversation starters will be on the tables to help get things going.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
11AM | SNAIL ROAD DUNE WALK FOR SINGLES/SOLOS
Starting location TBD • Free
Explore the spectacular Provincetown dunes on this 2.5-mile round-trip walk along soft-sand trails, climbing steep dunes to the beach near one of the famous dune shacks. Allow approximately 40–60 minutes each way. Please note: This is more strenuous than a typical 2.5-mile walk due to the high dunes and soft sand. Bring water and wear sunscreen or a hat. For more information on parking and what to expect, click here: newengland.com/today/capecod-2
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
6PM | SPIRITUS PIZZA MEET-UP FOR SINGLES/SOLOS
Spiritus Pizza, 190 Commercial Street • Food & beverages for purchase
Singles and solo travelers, let’s take over the booths at this iconic Provincetown pizza spot! We’ll mark the tables for the Women’s Week meet-up and have name tags and get-to-know-you conversation starters. Come for pizza, conversation, and an easy way to meet new people.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
8:30AM | HATCHES HARBOR WALK FOR SINGLES/SOLOS
Meet at the large bathhouse at Herring Cove Beach to carpool • Free
Enjoy a 3.3-mile round-trip walk through wooded dunes and marshes toward Race Point Lighthouse. Wear shoes you can get wet, or bring a small towel and go barefoot through the shallow rivulet. Bring water and sunscreen. Click here for more information.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
2PM | SINGLES WHALE WATCH
Dolphin Fleet, MacMillan Wharf • $75 / $65 seniors
Head out to sea with other Women’s Week singles and solo travelers! Call 833-910-4211 and mention the Women’s Week singles group for $5 off. The 3–4 hour trip offers excellent opportunities for whale sightings aboard a comfortable boat with restrooms and food available for purchase onboard. Cash only for onboard purchases.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
12-2PM | CURATED CONNECTIONS: PRE-ARRANGED DATES!
Location w/ registration • $65 This unique event will sell out! Tickets coming soon!
Lesbian Matchmaker Amy Reichbach brings her acclaimed Curated Connections event to Women’s Week! Participants fill out a detailed questionnaire so Amy can create thoughtful matches in advance, setting the stage for both romantic sparks and meaningful new friendships. Only 50 spots available!
6PM | CASUAL SINGLES DINNER/HANG OUT
Box Lunch Cafe, 334 Commercial Street • Food & beverages for purchase
If you were going to eat alone, don’t! Enjoy a casual meal with other single and solo travelers, or just come to mingle and hang out. Dinners, snacks, and gelato are available for purchase from the menu. Conversation starters will be on the tables to help get things going.
