TransWeek 2026

Piano Bar Lily May Harrington

Lily May Harrington takes over the piano at the Porch Bar in Gifford House, Provincetown's historic queer institution, on Saturday night. Order a cocktail, claim a seat near the keys, and let the songs take the night wherever they want to go. It starts at 8pm, and it's the easy kind of evening that somehow turns into a long one.

Piano Bar Ben Morren

An evening of live piano at Gifford House's intimate performance space—the kind of night where a skilled pianist takes requests, the crowd leans in, and the whole room feels like it's in on something special. Perfect for anyone who loves showtunes, standards, or just the magic of live music in a room full of people who actually listen.

A Woman Named Carlös The New Classic

Carlös is back for her second full season in Provincetown with an hour of nonstop energy—stellar impressions of Cher, Marilyn, Liza, and Chita, dazzling costumes, jaw-dropping dance routines, and hilarious crowd work. Fresh off five years headlining Virgin Voyages cruise ships and residencies in Puerto Vallarta, she's ready to be your star. Saturday nights at the Post Office Cabaret.

Underwear Night

Provincetown's favorite underwear party takes over Club Purgatory every Saturday night. Strip down, dance hard, and feel the energy of a packed floor with DJ Father Figure spinning all night long. Clothing check starts at 9pm in the Wilde Theater upstairs before the party moves downstairs to the dance floor, running until close. Unapologetically sexy, fun-first, and uninhibited — it's the night that keeps everyone coming back week after week.

Dyke Drag Brunch Women's Week

A drag brunch celebrating the legendary Provincetown Dyke Drag Brunch that ran from 1994-2000, brought back by New York City's Dyke Drag. This is drag brunch by and for dykes — attendees are encouraged to come dressed in drag, just like in the '90s. Doors open at 10:30 AM, show starts at 11:00 AM. Note: tickets don't include food or beverage, but there's a $25 minimum spend.

Dyke Drag Brunch

A drag brunch celebrating Provincetown's legendary Dyke Drag Brunch that ran from 1994-2000, now brought back by New York City's Dyke Drag. This is drag by and for dykes — come dressed in drag just like the 90s originals. The 1PM seating gives you a second chance to catch the show if you missed the 10:30AM slot. Fair warning: tickets don't include food or beverage, but there's a $25 minimum spend at the bar.

Solid Gold Tea

Piano Bar James Jackson Jr.

An evening of live piano at Gifford House's intimate performance space — the kind of night where the music fills the room and everyone's paying attention. James Jackson Jr. at the keys means sophisticated standards, show tunes, and the sort of musicianship that reminds you why a good piano bar never goes out of style.

Sunday Service

Gifford House's sexy Sunday night in Club Purgatory — gear up and hit the packed dance floor with DJ William Francis spinning from 10pm late into the night. A weekly late-night ritual of leather, cruising, and nonstop dancing that turns Sunday into the perfect extension of the weekend.

Ecstatic Dance with Patricia van Dijkhuizen & Woof Woof Meow

A sublime evening of free-form movement facilitated by Patricia van Dijkhuizen, with live improvised music from Outer Cape dance band Woof Woof Meow. Ecstatic dance welcomes all body types and comfort levels — the focus is inward on your own natural movement impulses, not on performing for others. Perfect for anyone who wants to dance without the pressure.

Piano Bar with Lily Mae Harrington

Monday night at the piano bar means Lily Mae Harrington at the keys — the kind of evening where the room fills up with regulars and newcomers alike, everyone ready to sing along, request their favorites, and feel that particular magic that happens when a good pianist and a crowd that knows how to have fun find each other. Expect showtunes, standards, requests, and the kind of warmth that makes you want to come back next week.

Wilde Salsa Class

Monday night salsa at Gifford House's Wilde Playhouse — learn the basics or sharpen your moves with Francis. A fun way to get on the dance floor with people who actually want to be there. Call 860-705-4461 to sign up.

Piano Bar Peter & Hilarie

Tuesday nights at Gifford House belong to Peter and Hilarie, who've built something special behind the piano — the kind of evening where the room fills with people who actually want to sing, listen, and be part of something. Showtunes, requests, and the warmth of a crowd that knows how to have a genuine good time.

Piano Bar Tori & Chris

Wednesday nights at Gifford House belong to Tori and Chris, whose piano bar sets the tone for the kind of evening where the drinks are strong, the songs are familiar, and everyone ends up singing along whether they planned to or not. It's intimate without being precious, fun without trying too hard — exactly what a neighborhood piano bar should be.

Club Fag Bash

Wednesday night at Gifford House gets rowdy — Club Fag Bash is the kind of dance floor event that brings out the regulars and keeps them dancing hard. Late-night energy, rotating DJs, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time.

Diva!: Mess Becomes Her

A drag musical comedy where beauty fades but ambition never does. From the creators of Sabrina the Middle-Aged Witch comes this outrageous parody blending Death Becomes Her with The Substance—featuring Qya Cristal, Roxy Pops, Delta Miles, and Aria Hard tearing through killer hits like "Queen of the Night," "Barracuda," and "Bitch." Fame dies. Beauty fades. But siempre diva.

I Know Who You Did Last Summer

Liza Lott and Raquel Blake team up for a filthy, fabulous parody that turns a '90s slasher into pure camp chaos. Four famous friends accidentally kill the Gorton's Fisherman at Dick Dock, dump the body, and swear to silence—until a mysterious note and a giant hook show up a year later. Expect celebrity shade, '90s nostalgia, musical numbers, and spectacularly bad decisions. Lucky Devil Theater Company (20 years of Provincetown comedy gold) delivers a bloodbath that's equal parts murder mystery and mayhem.

Piano Bar with Britanny & Clint

Thursday nights at Gifford House belong to Britanny and Clint, who know how to work a piano bar crowd. Expect sing-alongs, requests, and the kind of loose, fun energy that keeps people coming back week after week. It's the sort of intimate performance space where everyone ends up part of the show.

Club Himbo (Jockstrap)

Thursday night belongs to the jocks and the people who love them — a packed dance floor, rotating DJs, and a crowd that knows how to move. It's the kind of night that keeps Provincetown's nightlife honest and fun.

Dog Tag Tea

Dark Rooms: Jackie Cox

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 alum Jackie Cox brings her sharp wit and boundary-pushing drag to the Red Room stage. Known for fearless fashion choices and cultural commentary, Jackie's performances blend comedy, artistry, and the kind of presence that commands a room. A night with Jackie Cox is anything but predictable.

Movie Night Double Feature in the Wilde

Movie night at Gifford House means two films on the big screen in the Wilde Playhouse, the kind of cozy, cinema-style night out that's easy to say yes to. Grab your friends and settle into the seats for a double feature in historic Provincetown. It kicks off at 9pm on Friday, October 23, and it's a relaxed way to spend an autumn evening in a venue that's gay-owned and open all year.

Spookey Helltown Burlesque

Spookey Helltown Burlesque is Ptown's Halloween-season burlesque show, and it's exactly as wicked as it sounds. Expect aerial acrobatics, drag, pole routines, live vocals and a bit of magic from the town's own talent at the Post Office Cafe & Cabaret on Commercial Street. Shows run Friday nights at 9:00 PM on October 23rd and 30th, with tickets $39-$49.

Tori McLean & Chris Grasso

Two voices, one piano, and the kind of intimate night that reminds you why piano bars matter. Tori McLean and Chris Grasso bring the standards, the stories, and the chemistry that turns a Friday night into something you'll actually remember. Gifford House's Wilde Playhouse is the perfect room for this — close enough to catch every note, far enough from the dance floor downstairs that the music stays front and center.

Club Disco Night

Disco takes over Purgatory for the night — expect a packed dance floor, rotating DJs spinning the classics, and a crowd that knows how to move. It's the kind of Friday night that reminds you why this place is the heartbeat of Provincetown.

Crown Ghouls: Drag Brunch 10:30AM Spooky Bear

Halloween drag brunch at The Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, Saturday, October 24, 2026. Doors open at 10:30 AM and the show starts at 11:00 AM for the first seating. Starring Delta Miles, Roxy Pops, and Qya Cristal with singing, choreography, and comedy; come in your Halloween best. Ticket price does not include food or beverages, with a $25 minimum food and beverage spend per person.

Crown Ghouls: Drag Brunch 1PM Spooky Bear

CROWN GHOULS is a Halloween drag brunch at The Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, starring Delta Miles, Roxy Pops, and Qya Cristal. Doors open at 1:00 PM and the show starts at 1:30 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Come in your Halloween best and expect spine-tingling vocals, choreography, and comedy. Ticket price does not include food or beverages, and there is a $25 minimum food and beverage spend per person.

Boatslip Tea Dance

Heated Rival Tea

The Boatslip's legendary Saturday afternoon tea dance gets competitive — expect the usual packed deck, killer DJ energy, and that perfect sweet spot where the sun's still high and the dance floor is absolutely electric. This is the tea dance that reminds you why Provincetown summers are legendary.

Destroy Mona

Destroy Mona is a drag and cabaret night at Gifford House in Provincetown, where the Wilde Playhouse turns into a stage for big voices and bigger numbers. Expect camp, comedy and performers who know exactly how to work a crowd. It kicks off at 6:30 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and the cover and age policy are worth checking with the venue before you head over. Grab a drink on the porch first, then settle in for the show.

Piano Bar with Lily May Harrington

Piano Bar with Lily May Harrington at Gifford House in Provincetown is the night to trade your cocktail for a front-row seat to live standards and showtunes. Grab a drink on the Porch Bar, then drift into the Wilde Playhouse when you're ready to sing along or just soak it in. It's Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8 PM, and you'll want to be there early for a good spot by the piano.

I Know Who You Did Last Summer

Liza Lott and Raquel Blake team up for a filthy, fabulous parody that turns a '90s slasher into pure camp mayhem. Four famous friends accidentally kill the Gorton's Fisherman at Dick Dock, dump the body, and swear to silence—until a mysterious note and a giant hook show up a year later. Expect celebrity shade, '90s nostalgia, musical numbers, and spectacularly bad decisions. This is Lucky Devil Theater Company's signature blend of murder mystery and theatrical chaos, and there will be blood.

Piano Bar Ben Morren

An evening of live piano at Gifford House's intimate Porch Bar, where Ben Morren takes the keys for a night of classics, sing-alongs, and the kind of performance that reminds you why a good pianist can hold a room. The perfect excuse to settle in with a cocktail and let the music do what it does best.

Club Underwear Party

Gifford House's signature underwear party brings the energy and the eye candy — a packed dance floor, rotating DJs keeping things moving, and a room full of people dressed to show off. It's the kind of night that defines Provincetown's unapologetic, anything-goes nightlife scene.

Underwear Night

Provincetown's favorite underwear party takes over Club Purgatory every Saturday night. Strip down, dance hard, and feel the energy of a packed floor with DJ Father Figure spinning all night long. Clothing check starts at 9pm in the Wilde Theater upstairs before the party moves downstairs to the dance floor, running until close. Unapologetically sexy, fun-first, and uninhibited — it's the night that keeps everyone coming back week after week.

Solid Gold Tea