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Provincetown Calendar of Events

Provincetown Community Calendar of Events

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Winter in Provincetown - Christmas decorations on Commercial Street

JANUARY 2008

Every Monday Mews Coffeehouse, 8pm, a benefit ($3 suggested) for Provincetown Community Radio Station WOMR www.mews.com
5 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Un Ballo in Maschera 1:30pm, www.womr.org
10-20 “Doubt” (Thurs-Sun), The Provincetown Theater www.counter-productions.org
11 - Film with a Conscience, The Cats of Mirikitani http://uumh.org/
11 - Dance benefit for HOW at the Vixen. Also Feb 8, and March 14. 9 pm, suggested donation of $10.
12 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Macbeth 1:30pm, www.womr.org
18-21 Martin Luther King Weekend
19 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: La Boheme - Archive Production 1:30pm, www.womr.org
19-20 MLK Weekend: A Legacy of Peace www.newprovincetownplayers.org
25-26 “The Bitter Poet & Provincetown”– (Fri & Sat) The Provincetown Theater
www.counter-productions.org
26 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Il Barbiere di Siviglia 1:30pm, www.womr.org
25-27 GLSEN – Boston Educator’s Retreat www.glsenboston.org

FEBRUARY 2008

Every Monday Mews Coffeehouse, 8pm, a benefit ($3 suggested) for Provincetown Community Radio Station WOMR www.mews.com
1 - Films with a Conscience, The Future of Food, http://uumh.org/
2 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Die Walküre 12:30pm, www.womr.org
8 - Dance benefit for HOW at the Vixen. March 14. 9 pm, suggested donation of $10.
9 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: L'Assedio di Corinto - Archive Productioin, Apirl 19, 1975 1:30pm, www.womr.org
14 Valentine’s Day
14-24 “Kimblery Akimbo”– (Thurs-Sun) The Provincetown Theater
www.counter-productions.org
15-18 Presidents’ Day Weekend
16 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Manon Lescaut 1:00pm, www.womr.org
16 PAAM: Winter Jazz Concert with Bart Weisman at 2pm, free. Clarinet Summit, with Four Clarinets… a first for the Cape! Featuring: Ted Casher, Elmer Drotos, Henry Duckham and Paul Nossiter on Clarinet. With John Harrison III (piano), Laird Boles (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). www.paam.org
23 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Carmen 1:30pm, www.womr.org
25-29 “Improv Workshop”– (MWF, aft) Youth (M-F, Evenings) Adults The Provincetown Theater www.newprovincetownplayers.org

Provincetown Herring Cover photo Ewa Nogiec

MARCH 2008

Every Monday Mews Coffeehouse, 8pm, a benefit ($3 suggested) for Provincetown Community Radio Station WOMR www.mews.com
1 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Otello 1pm, www.womr.org
8 - International Women's Day
8 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Lucia di Lammermoor 1:30pm, www.womr.org
8 Year Rounder’s Festival
13-23 “Anna in the Tropics”– (Thurs-Sun) The Provincetown Theater
www.counter-productions.org
14 - Dance benefit for HOW at the Vixen. 9 pm, suggested donation of $10.
14-17 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
15 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Peter Grimes 1:30pm, www.womr.org
15 PAAM: Winter Jazz Concert with Bart Weisman at 2pm, free. Chuck Redd on Vibes… featured with the Milt Jackson Tribute Band and Jazz Times calls his vibes work, "Exquisite!" with Paul Schmeling (piano), Marshall Wood (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). www.paam.org
21-23 Easter Weekend
22 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Tristan & Isolde 1:30pm, www.womr.org
29 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Ernani 1:30pm

APRIL 2008

Whale Watching season begins - mid April 
Reservations:  (800) 826-9300, 800 442-3188 www.whalewatch.com , www.princesswhalewatch.com
Every Monday Mews Coffeehouse, 8pm, a benefit ($3 suggested) for Provincetown Community Radio Station WOMR www.mews.com
5 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: La Boheme 1:30pm
12 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: The Gambler 1:30pm
18-21 Patriots’ Day Weekend
19 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Satyagraha 1:30pm, www.womr.org
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Reopens – www.pilgrim-monument.org
21-25 PAAM: Family Week – www.paam.org
24 The Grand Ole Opry Cabaret 7pm - ASGCC event. Female impersonators/drag performers. Adults Only – “R” rated. Radisson Hotel Hyannis in the Regatta Room. Tickets available by calling (508) 487-9445 or at the door. $20 per person. www.asgcc.org
26 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: La Fille du Regiment 1:30pm, www.womr.org

MAY 2008

Visitors Center at Province Lands reopens - www.nps.gov/caco
Every Monday Mews Coffeehouse, 8pm, a benefit ($3 suggested) for Provincetown Community Radio Station WOMR www.mews.com
3 - Metropolitan Opera at the WOMR: Die Entführung aus dem Serail 1:30pm, www.womr.org
3 Gays for Patsy Spring Stomp Weekend - www.gaysforpatsy.org
3 Kibbles and Skits (CASAS Benefit) - www.casasanimalshelter.org
11 - 13 Single Women's Weekend - www.womeninnkeepers.com
15 - 26 'Souvenir' counter-productions.org
16 - 17 Outer Cape Chorale Concerts, UU Church, 7pm
17 Provincetown Art Association and Museum: Consignment Auction - www.paam.org
16 - 18 Cabaret Fest - www.ptown.org
23 - 26 Memorial Day Weekend
24 Casino Night - www.ptown.org
24 Raku Extravaganza and Ceramic Show - www.castlehill.org

JUNE 2008

5 ASGCC Annual Chef's Table - www.asgcc.org
5 - 8 Women of Color and Allies Weekend www.womenofcolorweekend.com
6 - 8 New England Erotica Festival
TBA Helping Our Women: By the Sea Bike Trek - www.helpingourwomen.org
10 Sisters in the Name of Love Fund raiser for ASGCC and Helping our Women
Female impersonators/drag performers. Adults only – “R” rated. Cabaret Room at the Crown and Anchor in Provincetown. $10 at the door or Crown & Anchor Box Office. www.asgcc.org
Provincetown Film Festival

 

18 - 22 Provincetown International Film Festival - CELEBRATES 10 YEARS, Quentin Tarantino to be honored as 2008 Filmmaker On The Edge - www.ptownfilmfest.org

19 Classical Varla Concert 8 pm at the UU Meeting House on Commercial Street in Provincetown. $50 per person. VIP seats ($100 per person) which includes an after-concert reception at Ross’ Grill. Reservations by phone at (508) 487-9445, in-person at the ASGCC or at the door. www.asgcc.org
25 PAAM Jazz Concert, 6pm www.paam.org
25 Masonic Angels in the Sunset Cruise www.kinghiramslodge.org
26 - 29 Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet - www.provincetownportuguesefestival.com

JULY 2008

Thursdays in July at 6 PM - Historical re-enactment of Beach Apparatus Drill at Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, Race Point Beach - www.nps.gov/caco
Historic Walking Tour of Provincetown Tuesday Mornings in July & August - Join a staff member of the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM) and a Cape Cod National Seashore Park Ranger for a walking tour of Provincetown to learn about the art and architecture of the town, the days of whalers and sea captains, and Provincetown's long association with artists and writers. Walk is approximately 2 miles and 2 hours long. Participants should meet at PMPM promptly at 9am. Fee for the walk is $5.00 ($4.00 for PMPM members). Cash to be paid on day of walk. Sorry no credit cards or checks, no senior discounts. Walk is not tailored to children and is not handicapped accessible. No dogs please. Parking is available.  Reservations or more information telephone 508-487-1310
1 - 5 4th of July Circuit Events - Summer Camp - www.davidflower.com
4 July Fourth - Parade and Fireworks
4 Fourth of July Picnic at the Monument - www.pilgrim-monument.org
Provincetown CalendarTBA Summer Jazz Concert Series Provincetown Art Association and Museum www.paam.org
13 Provincetown Art Association and Museum: Secret Garden Tour - www.paam.org
12 - 19 Bear Week in Provincetown - www.ptownbears.org
16 PAAM Jazz Concert, 6pm - www.paam.org
19-27 Girl Splash The First Women's Beach Extravaganza in Provincetown! www.Girl-Splash.com
19 Castle Hill Summer Bash - www.castlehill.org
26 - Aug 2 Family Pride Week - www.familypride.org
30 PAAM Jazz Concert, 6pm - www.paam.org


Provincetown Carnival Parade

AUGUST 2008

Thursdays in August at 6 PM - Historical re-enactment of Beach Apparatus Drill at Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, Race Point Beach - www.nps.gov/caco
3 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge - www.pmc.org
4 PAAM Jazz Concert, 6pm - www.paam.org
8 Drag Kickball Benefit
9 Castle Hill Auction www.castlehill.org
9-10 Cultural Survival Bazaar brings together the work of dozens of skilled artisans and craftspeople from around the world in one place. Free, MacMillan Pier.  www.cs.org
16 FAWC Auction www.fawc.org


Provincetown Jazz Festival

15-17 Provincetown Jazz Festival - www.provincetownjazzfestival.org
17 - 23 Carnival Week - www.ptown.org
21 Carnival Parade Wild Wild West, starts at 3pm
26 GLAD’s 26th Annual Summer Party 4-7PM at the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum. Enjoy complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and win prizes in the auction. Sponsorships start at $150, tickets are $60, children attend free – sign-up at www.glad.org/events.
29 AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod Silent & Live Auction - www.asgcc.org
29 - Sept 1  Labor Day Weekend

Provincetown Schooner Regatta - every September

SEPTEMBER 2008

August 29 - Sept 1 Labor Day Weekend
3 PAAM Jazz Concert, 6pm - www.paam.org
5 - 7 The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta - www.provincetownschoonerrace.com
8 Yankee Lambda Car Club Show and Parade - www.yankeelcc.com 
6 Swim for Life - www.swim4life.org
7 Castle Hill „Paints The Town" - www.castlehill.org
11 Provincetown Harbor Lights
13 Provincetown Music Festival - www.provincetownmusicfestival.org
19 - 21 Gay Pilots Association Cape Cod Classic - www.ngpa.org
TBA International Women's Flag Football Tournament - www.iwffa.com
20 Provincetown Art Association and Museum: Consignment Auction - www.paam.org
20 Pilgrim Monument Historic House Tour - www.pilgrim-monument.org
20 Connecticut Gay Men's Chorus Concert - www.ctgmc.org
24 - 28 Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival - www.twptown.org
26 - 28 Pet Appreciation Weekend („PAW") - www.casasanimalshelter.org
28 - 30 Mates Leather Weekend - www.matesleatherweekend.com

OCTOBER 2008

2-5 The Susan Glaspell Women In Theatre Conference, Provincetown Inn, Counter Productions
3 - 5 Mates Leather Weekend - www.matesleatherweekend.com
10 - 13 Columbus Day Weekend
10 - 19 Women's Week - www.womeninnkeepers.com
16 HOW Annual Casino Night - 7:30 pm at Provincetown Town Hall. 508-487-4357
17 HOW 16th Annual Silent Auction 10 am - 9 pm Town Hall. 508-487-4357 or info@helpingourwomen.org
16 - 19 Norman Mailer Society Conference - www.normanmailersociety.com
19 - 26 Fantasia Fair - www.fantasiafair.org
17 - 18 Provincetown Dance Festival - www.castlehill.org
24 - 26 Provincetown Round Up Weekend - www.provincetownroundup.org
31 - 11/2 Halloween Weekend

NOVEMBER 2008

9 - 12 Veterans Day Weekend
21 Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument - www.pilgrim-monument.org
22 - 25 Thanksgiving Weekend
Nov. 30 - Dec 2 Holly Folly - www.ptown.org

DECEMBER 2008

20 PAAM Free Jazz Concert, 2pm - www.paam.org
12/31 New Years Eve Celebrations

 

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2008 Holidays and Observances:
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 21 Martin Luther King Day
Feb 14 Valentine's Day
Feb 18 Washington's Birthday
Mar 23 Easter Sunday
May 26 Memorial Day
Jul 4 Independence Day
Sep 1 Labor Day
Oct 13 Columbus Day
Oct 31 Halloween
Nov 11 Veterans Day
Nov 27 Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day