Women's Week 2026

Piano Bar James Jackson Jr.

Sunday nights at Gifford House belong to James Jackson Jr. and the piano — the kind of intimate, soulful evening where the room fills with people who actually listen. Showtunes, standards, and requests create a space that feels less like a show and more like being invited into something genuine. It's what a piano bar should be: warm, unpretentious, and genuinely moving.

Poppy Champlin puts the Fuh in Funny

Poppy Champlin is a comedy force—Joan Rivers Show winner, Showtime and Oprah regular, Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame inductee, and Ladies of Laughter 2024 champ. She's a Provincetown fixture and the producer of The Queer Qomedy Queens tour, now in its twelfth year. Her observational humor tackles tough subjects with the kind of fearless wit that makes you forget to breathe between laughs. Red Room's resident funny lady will have you cracking up all night.

Club Leather Night

Gifford House's leather night brings the community together downstairs in Purgatory for a night built around leather culture, gear, and the people who live it. Expect rotating DJs, a packed dance floor, and the kind of crowd that knows how to celebrate this scene. It's the real deal — not a costume party, but a genuine gathering for the leather community.

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.

Cara Songwriters Show

An intimate evening of original songwriting at Gifford House's Wilde Playhouse. Cara takes the stage to share new material in a setting that feels like being let in on something special — the kind of raw, honest performance that reminds you why live music matters.

I Love the 90s

Club anthems and guilty pop pleasures from the '90s and 2000s — the soundtrack to everyone's formative years. Come as you are and dance to the hits that defined a decade at Boatslip's legendary outdoor deck.

Separate Couches: A musical memoir based on a true story. Girls On Fire.

Girls on Fire is a soulful duo that drifts between music styles like a mixed tape of sweet and spicy songs. They sing stories about things left unsaid, echoes of yesterday, laughable pains, and broken strings—blending intimate storytelling with emotional epics through lyrics that cut deep into the everyday to find the poetry bleeding underneath. A reminder that truth doesn't always arrive gently, but it always arrives.

Hey Bitch!

A wild musical journey through the life of queer icon Bitch—from her punk dyke roots in the late 90s to indie rock stardom, feminist awakening, and her brush with cancel culture. Electric violin, sharp humor, and genuine heart collide in this cabaret version of her off-Broadway one-woman show. Co-written and directed by Margie Zohn, it's a funny, touching, and unapologetically joyful treatise on patriarchy, self-actualization, and triumph.

Lisa Koch

Lisa Koch is a musician-comedian who blends twisted parody songs, razor-sharp wit, and velvet-voiced performances into something genuinely unhinged. Think Tina Fey meets Randy Rainbow with Joan Jett's guitar chops — she'll take you from gut-busting comedy about mammograms and middle age straight into a beautiful musical moment, then back again. A Seattle fixture who's shared stages with Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin, Koch brings her wacky originals, her alter ego Sister Mary Agnes, and five solo recordings' worth of material to the Red Room stage.

Suzanne Westenhoefer

Twenty-five years of groundbreaking, brutally honest comedy from the trailblazer who was the first openly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special and on Late Night with David Letterman. Suzanne never does the same show twice — she charges onto the stage without a script, and what happens is always a mystery and a delight. A wild night of comedy from someone who's spent a quarter century telling the truth, no holds barred.

Judy Gold Call of Judy

Judy Gold is back at the Post Office Cabaret for her 35th year—a comedy force with 44 years in show business and the fearless voice that's earned her two Emmy Awards, HBO specials, and a spot on Netflix's Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. Call of Judy is unfiltered stand-up that charges straight into free speech, democracy, relationships, raising kids, and the 24/7 dumpster fire we call the news cycle. She doesn't tiptoe. She hits hard and never waits for permission to be funny.

Women's Week: 2026 Salem Witch Trial

Gretchen Wylder's darkly comedic one-woman show reclaims witchcraft and spirituality through the lens of a tarot-reading lesbian forced from her home by religious extremists. Blending horror and humor, the show reinterprets Biblical women's stories while skewering the patriarchal systems and modern dangers of organized religion. Award-winning at Edinburgh Fringe ('25) and Hollywood Fringe ('26), this is fierce, funny, and unapologetically queer—a solo performance that turns personal survival into spiritual rebellion.

Piano Bar with Lily Mae Harrington

An evening of showtunes and sing-alongs with Lily Mae Harrington at the piano — the kind of Monday night that turns a room full of strangers into a chorus. Expect standards, requests, and the particular magic that happens when a skilled pianist and a crowd that knows the words find each other.

Club Latin Night

Monday nights at Gifford House heat up with Latin rhythms and a dance floor that doesn't stop. Rotating DJs keep the energy high, the crowd's diverse and ready, and the vibe is pure celebration. It's the kind of night that reminds you why this place matters — a room full of people moving together, no pretense, just good music and better company.

Women's Week: Pamela Means

Pamela Means takes the Post Office Cabaret stage during Women's Week 2026—a celebrated performer returning to deliver the kind of sharp, engaging entertainment that keeps audiences coming back. Catch her live on the legendary Provincetown cabaret stage where some of the best names in entertainment have made their mark.

Mina Hartong: Miss Personality

Three decades in, this international headliner is still mining comedy gold from her life — Connecticut upbringing, Dutch roots, years teaching public school, and being the lesbian aunt everyone wishes they had. Mina's razor-sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling land somewhere between hilarious and healing, the kind of night that leaves you laughing hard and feeling seen. Her debut special drops later this year; catch her live while you can.

Purgatory Drawing Class

Life drawing in Purgatory — the basement dance floor of Gifford House transforms into a studio space for this weekly creative session. Bring your sketchbook, loosen up, and draw from live models in a room that's usually packed with dancers. It's the kind of unexpected creative outlet that only makes sense in Provincetown.

Piano Bar Peter & Hilarie

Two pianists, one night, and a room full of people ready to sing along. Peter and Hilarie bring the kind of energy that turns a Tuesday into something worth planning around — expect showtunes, requests, and the particular magic that happens when a piano bar gets genuinely good at what it does.

Poppy Champlin puts the Fuh in Funny

Poppy Champlin is Red Room's resident funny lady—a Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame inductee and 2024 Ladies of Laughter winner who's appeared on Showtime, Oprah, Joan Rivers, and HBO. Her observational comedy tackles tough subjects with the kind of laughter that ravages fear. You'll recognize her from TV, but seeing her live in P'town is where the real magic happens.

Funny Double Trouble Women's Week

Two beloved lesbian comedy legends, Karen Williams and Vickie Shaw, team up for a rare afternoon of sharp wit, outrageous stories, and nonstop laughs. These powerhouse comedians have been making audiences roar for decades — seeing them together on one stage is the kind of thing you'll be talking about for years.

Crones Panels

A free panel discussion celebrating the history and herstory of Provincetown's women community. Hear from local voices who've shaped this town's queer culture and women's legacy.

Lisa Koch

Musician-comedian Lisa Koch brings twisted songs, demented characters, and razor-sharp parody to the Red Room stage. Think Tina Fey meets Randy Rainbow with Joan Jett's guitar chops — Koch delivers gut-busting comedy one moment and introspective musical medleys the next, all backed by velvet pipes and wacky alter egos like Sister Mary Agnes. A force of nature who's shared stages with Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, and Kate Clinton.

Mina Hartong: Miss Personality

Three decades into her comedy career, Mina Hartong brings the kind of sharp, joyful comedy that lands because it's grounded in real life — her Connecticut upbringing, Dutch roots, years teaching in public schools, and life as a lesbian. She's performed on four continents, headlined Olivia cruises and Sydney's Mardi Gras, and was named one of America's Funniest Women by Curve Magazine. Her debut special drops later this year. This is comedy that's as hilarious as it is healing.

Suzanne Westenhoefer

Twenty-five years of fearless, brutally honest comedy from the trailblazer who was the first openly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special and on Late Night with David Letterman. Suzanne never does the same show twice — she charges onto the stage without notes and what happens is always a mystery and a delight. A wild night of comedy from someone who's spent decades telling the truth, no punches pulled.

Women's Week Idol

Provincetown's funniest karaoke competition returns with a legendary panel of judges—Vickie Shaw, Karen Williams, Lisa Koch/Sister, and special guests—ready to roast and celebrate. Shows sell out every year. Want to perform? Arrive an hour early for your shot at stardom and a cash prize. Standard karaoke tracks available for all contestants.

Piano Bar with Tori & Chris

Wednesday nights at Gifford House belong to Tori and Chris, two musicians who know how to fill a room with the kind of songs that make you want to sing along, buy another drink, and stay longer than you planned. It's intimate without being quiet, fun without trying too hard — exactly what a piano bar should be.

Olivia Travel Brunch Women's Week

The Women's Week brunch that brings a buffet, a room full of women, and a few of your favorite celesbians to the Crown & Anchor's restaurant and courtyard. Your $36 ticket covers the full brunch buffet and the buffet gratuity; beverages are ordered à la carte, so remember to tip your server on drinks. Seating is limited, so grab advance tickets early.

Women's Week: The Music of Carole King w/ Sheree Marcelle & Mike Flanagan

Sheree Marcelle just got home from the Hell's Kitchen Tour and is returning to Post Office Cabaret to bring The Music of Carole King for another Women's Week! Music Directed by Mike Flanagan and Exp Wed trio, this show is a must-see.

Poppy Champlin puts the Fuh in Funny

Poppy Champlin is a Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame inductee and 2024 Ladies of Laughter winner who's performed on Showtime, Oprah, and HBO—and she's a Provincetown regular. Her observational comedy tackles tough subjects with sharp wit and fearless humor. Expect an hour of the kind of laughter that comes from someone who's opened for Ray Romano and Denis Leary and knows how to work a room.

Women's Week: Betty

Betty is back for Provincetown's Women's Week — a celebration that brings the community together for a week of performances, parties, and pride. This afternoon event at Post Office Cafe & Cabaret kicks off the festivities with live entertainment and the kind of energy that makes Women's Week worth planning your year around.

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Mina Hartong: Miss Personality

Three decades into her comedy career, international headliner Mina Hartong brings the kind of bold, joyful comedy that lands because it's grounded in real life — her Connecticut upbringing, Dutch roots, years teaching public school, and life as a lesbian. Sharp-witted and deeply relatable, she's performed on four continents and was named one of America's Funniest Women by Curve Magazine. Her debut special is dropping later this year. This is comedy that's as hilarious as it is healing.

Suede in Celebration of Womencrafts' 50th

Suede takes the stage at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House for a special evening honoring five decades of Womencrafts. This is the kind of milestone moment that brings a community together — live music, shared history, and the chance to celebrate an organization that's mattered to Provincetown for half a century.

Women's Week: Catie Curtis

Catie Curtis brings her singular folk-rock artistry to Provincetown during Women's Week—an evening of songs that feel like conversations, invitations into shared emotional space. From Boston's folk scene to Carnegie Hall, Curtis has spent fifteen albums perfecting the rare ability to transform private experience into something universally resonant. Her latest album, C'mon Butterfly, centers on interdependence and the quiet strength that emerges through connection. Expect an intimate night of music grounded in gratitude, gentleness, and the kind of songwriting that makes you recognize yourself in every lyric.

Speakeasy: Zoë Lewis and the Bootleggers

Piano Bar with Britanny & Clint

An evening of live piano, sing-alongs, and the kind of crowd that actually knows their show tunes. Britanny and Clint bring the energy and the repertoire — expect requests, laughs, and the sort of communal joy that only happens when a room full of people decides to belt it out together.

Club Himbo (Jockstrap)

Thursday night at Gifford House belongs to the jocks and the people who love them — a dance floor built for the kind of crowd that knows how to move, rotating DJs keeping the energy high, and the kind of vibe where everyone's here to have a good time without the pretense. It's the weekly reset for the athletic set and their admirers.

25 Years "In Pursuit of the Groove: The Highs The Lows and The Original Music That Kept Them Standing."

Connecticut's legendary all-female rock band Sister Funk is stripping it back for an intimate cabaret evening at the Red Room. After two decades of sharing stages with Melissa Etheridge, the B-52's, and Foreigner, they're telling the full story behind the music — the early rehearsals, the highway miles, the unbreakable sisterhood. Expect 100% original music, candid storytelling, and the dynamic energy that's made them a fixture on the Advocate's best rock bands list. This is the kind of night where strangers become community.

Sister Funk Cabaret

Sister Funk brings the kind of live rock that keeps audiences guessing—multiple instruments, unexpected covers reimagined with their own creative spin, and a stage presence that's anything but predictable. Award-nominated and with a song that hit #1 on Sirius XM's Out Q for 15 straight weeks, they've got the chops to back up the energy. Door opens at 3:15 PM.

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Funny Double Trouble Women's Week

Two legendary lesbian comedians, Karen Williams and Vickie Shaw, team up for a rare afternoon show that's sharp, outrageous, and genuinely hilarious. These powerhouse performers have been making audiences roar for decades, and seeing them together on one stage is the kind of thing you actually want to clear your calendar for. Expect nonstop laughs and the kind of comedy that hits different when you're in a room full of people who get it.

Mina Hartong: Miss Personality

Three decades into a comedy career that's taken her to four continents, Mina Hartong brings the kind of comedy that lands because it's rooted in real life — her Connecticut upbringing, Dutch heritage, years teaching public school, and life as a lesbian. Sharp, joyful, and deeply relatable, this is the hour that earned her a spot in Curve Magazine's America's Funniest Women alongside comedy legends. Her debut special drops later this year.

The Best of Lea DeLaria Women's Week

Lea DeLaria brings an hour of slick jazz and outrageous comedy to Provincetown's Women's Week celebration. The Lord of the Lesbians is back, and she's not holding back — expect sharp wit, killer vocals, and the kind of irreverent energy that's made her a legend in queer comedy and cabaret.

Suzanne Westenhoefer

Twenty-five years of groundbreaking, no-holds-barred comedy from the first openly lesbian comedian to land an HBO Special and appear on Late Night with David Letterman. Suzanne never does the same show twice — she charges onto the stage without notes, and what happens is always a mystery and a delight. Expect brutally honest storytelling from someone who's spent a quarter century shattering stereotypes and telling her truth to audiences worldwide.

Women's Week: An Evening With Teri & Joan (Featuring Members of One Long Earring)

A reunion decades in the making: the legendary songwriting duo Teri Plum and Joan Stone Suarez-Levy are back together after their infamous on-stage breakup at Labia Majora fest in 1992. They wrote some of the most important queer folk songs of their generation, touring coffeehouses, Ren Faires, and womyn's gatherings across America. Now, after working with a somatic healer, they're ready to perform their hits again. Expect an intimate night of music, storytelling, and the kind of relational honesty that only comes from real history.

Tori McLean & Chris Grasso

Two voices, one piano, and a room full of people who know every word. Tori McLean and Chris Grasso bring the kind of piano bar magic that keeps Provincetown coming back — sharp, funny, and deeply connected to the songs that matter. Friday nights at Gifford House are where the Porch Bar gets its soundtrack.

Club Disco Night

Disco takes over Purgatory for the night — expect a packed dance floor, rotating DJs spinning the hits that built the scene, and a room full of people who know how to move. It's the kind of Friday night that reminds you why this place matters.

Cara Songwriter Show

An intimate evening of original songwriting at Gifford House — the kind of performance that reminds you why live music in a room full of people who actually listen hits different. Cara takes the stage late Friday night at the Wilde Playhouse, where the acoustics are good and the crowd gets it.

Crown Jewels Drag Brunch

Saturday mornings at the Crown & Anchor belong to Crown Jewels — an all-singing, all-dancing drag brunch that's become the neighborhood's best reason to get up early. Delta Miles, Roxy Pops, and Qya Cristal deliver powerhouse vocals and dazzling performances while you settle in with brunch in the restaurant and courtyard. Doors open at 10:30 AM, show starts at 11:00 AM. (Food and beverages sold separately.)

Lesbo Bingo Women's Week

Daubers at the ready for an afternoon of bingo with a queer twist — think big laughs, friendly competition, and actual prizes. Vickie Shaw's calling the balls, and whether you're a seasoned bingo pro or have never touched a card, everyone's welcome. Come for the game, stay for the chaos, leave with bragging rights and maybe something to take home.

Crown Jewels Drag Brunch 1PM Seating (Women's Week)

Saturday brunch gets a serious glow-up at the Crown & Anchor with CROWN JEWELS, an all-singing, all-dancing drag brunch starring Delta Miles, Roxy Pops, and Qya Cristal. Expect powerhouse vocals, outrageous drag, and plenty of laughs while you eat in the Restaurant & Courtyard. This is the second seating: doors open at 1:00 PM and the show starts at 2:30 PM. Tickets don't include food or drink, and there's a $25 minimum spend.

Wnba Finals Watch Party Women's Week

The WNBA Finals come alive on the big screens at Wave Bar during Women's Week. No cover charge, food and drinks available — just grab a seat, bring your crew, and cheer on the women making history on the court. Saturday afternoon vibes that actually matter.

Crones Women Panel

A free conversation about how drugs affect the brain, brought together by and for women in the community. This is the kind of real talk that matters — grounded, informed, and designed for people who want to understand the science without the judgment.

The Playmates: Calling All Cowgirls Women's Week

Two Nashville-based musicians with deep Provincetown roots bring their acoustic blend of folk-rock, country, and original songs to the Crown Cabaret. Jess Leary and Lisa Smith have been musical partners for over 35 years—their harmonies and songwriting have only gotten richer. A perfect Saturday afternoon set during Women's Week.

Tea Dance with Sister Funk

Sister Funk brings their award-nominated rock energy to the Red Room's Saturday afternoon tea dance. Known for unpredictable performances, multiple instruments, and creative cover medleys, this dynamic band has something for everyone—don't let the name fool you. Door opens at 3:45 PM; $21.50 admission.

Tea Dance

Sister Funk: Afternoon Delights & High Octane Grooves

Sister Funk—New England's high-energy powerhouse—brings an afternoon of live covers that'll have you dancing through top 40, disco, pop, rock, and country before you're back in your pajamas by 7pm. This is the kind of show where a dynamic four-piece band plays multiple instruments, rearranges their favorite songs with creative flair, and genuinely has something for everyone. Grab a drink, bring your crew, and turn the afternoon into exactly what Provincetown does best: a proper dance party.

Funny Double Trouble Women's Week

Two lesbian comedy legends Karen Williams and Vickie Shaw team up for a rare afternoon of sharp wit, outrageous stories, and nonstop laughs. These powerhouse comedians have been making audiences roar for decades — this is the kind of show where you'll actually hurt from laughing.

The Best of Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria is back for Women's Week with an hour of slick jazz and outrageous comedy at the Paramount. The Lord of the Lesbians doesn't hold back — expect sharp wit, killer vocals, and the kind of irreverent energy that's made her a legend in queer comedy.

Foxy: A Queer Cabaret Women's Week

Hosted by Kristen Becker, FOXY is a showcase of the original artists who make Provincetown what it is: beautifully weird. Expect a cavalcade of hilariously sexy, thought-provoking, gender-bending artists, with a rotating cast of legends and surprise special guests bringing a high-energy lineup that changes every week. Featuring Hilarie Tamar, Lady Maddness, Marissa Miller, The Duchess of Sandwich, Darlene Van Alstyne, Mackenzie, Hunter Love, Tamora Israel, and introducing Tiffany Lamps. FOX around and find out.

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.

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