Name: Mrs Roper Goes to Tea
Start: 2025-08-05T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-08-05T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Boatslip Resort & Beach Club

Provincetown has been a refuge and creative haven for LGBTQ+ people for decades — the kind of place where you can walk down the street and feel genuinely seen, where the community isn't performing for anyone else's comfort. The whole town has this relaxed, anything-goes energy that comes from generations of queer people building something real here, not just a tourist attraction but an actual home where you can be exactly who you are.

The scene here spans everything from the Boatslip Resort's legendary afternoon tea dances on the beach to drag shows at The Crown & Anchor that pack the room with locals and visitors who actually know how to have fun. You've got the Post Office Cafe & Cabaret for cabaret nights, the Red Room for dancing, and smaller spots like Gifford House where the vibe is more about community than spectacle — which is exactly the point, emphasized by the various theme weeks throughout the year, like Bear Week, Frolic, Women's Week, Baby Dyke, Carnival, and Spooky Bear.

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A themed tea dance inspired by the iconic character Mrs. Roper.

Mrs Roper Goes to Tea

On Tuesday, August 5th at 4:00 PM, A themed tea dance inspired by the iconic character Mrs. Roper.

Mrs Roper Goes to Tea at Boatslip Resort & Beach Club

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Mrs Roper Goes to Tea - Aug 5, 2025 - Boatslip Resort & Beach Club

The Boatslip is a legendary waterfront hotel and beach club famous for its world-renowned daily Tea Dance on the outdoor deck, where the entire town gathers to see, be seen, flirt, and dance. The venue hosts a packed seasonal calendar of themed dance parties, pool parties, and special events with resident and guest DJs. Guests can enjoy hotel accommodations, The Buoy Bar, The Atrium, and The Beach Club — all set against the iconic Cape Cod waterfront.

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