Heated Rival Tea

Nostalgia hits different when you're dancing on the Boatslip's legendary deck with a few hundred of your closest friends. This Memorial Day afternoon throwback cranks up the 90s hits — TLC, Britney, Destiny's Child, the whole era — while the sun's still high and the vibe is pure euphoria. It's the Tea Dance energy you come to Provincetown for, just with the soundtrack that defined a generation. Expect packed dance floor, salt air, and the kind of day you'll be talking about all summer.

The leather community's answer to Provincetown's legendary Tea Dance — Dog Tag Tea brings the heat to Boatslip's oceanfront deck with a crowd that's here to celebrate pride, community, and unapologetic self-expression. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and the kind of energy that only happens when people who know how to have a good time gather in the salt air. It's 4pm on a Friday, the sun's still high, and this is exactly where you want to be.

Saturday afternoon at Boatslip is when Provincetown's queer community gathers on the waterfront deck for the kind of dance party that actually lives up to the hype — live DJs spinning, sun still high, salt air, and a crowd that's genuinely here to celebrate together. It's the Tea Dance that sets the tone for the whole season, where you'll find everyone from locals to visitors moving on the outdoor patio with that perfect mix of joy and abandon. This is the real deal, the kind of afternoon you'll still be thinking about come winter.

Solid Gold Tea is Boatslip's legendary Sunday afternoon dance party — the kind of scene where the sun's still high, the deck is packed, and the energy just keeps building. Live DJs spin while the crowd moves, the ocean breeze hits different, and you're surrounded by people who showed up to have an actual good time. It's the perfect reason to extend your weekend, whether you're a Provincetown regular or just passing through.

Leather pride meets Provincetown's legendary Tea Dance scene at this Friday afternoon celebration on the Boatslip's sun-soaked patio. It's the kind of gathering where the community shows up in all its leather-loving glory—boots, harnesses, and pure confidence—ready to dance as the sun starts its descent over the water. Expect a packed deck, a killer sound system, and the kind of energy that reminds you why this corner of the beach has become such a vital gathering spot. This is Pride season at its most authentic: people being exactly who they are, surrounded by their people.

Provincetown's most legendary Pride weekend tradition — the Boatslip's Tea Dance is where the whole community gathers on the waterfront deck as the afternoon spins into evening. Think sun, music, dancing bodies everywhere, and that particular magic that happens when you're surrounded by your people celebrating exactly who you are. The energy here is pure joy, the kind that makes you understand why people come back to this beach town year after year. This is the Pride moment that actually feels like home.

Lea DeLaria brings her razor-sharp wit and powerhouse presence to the Red Room stage — expect the kind of comedy that cuts through pretense and lands hard. Whether you know her from Orange Is the New Black, her legendary stand-up, or her cabaret work, you're in for a night of unfiltered storytelling from one of queer comedy's most fearless voices. Sunday, May 24th at 8pm.

Come catch Cody Plays at Gifford House, Provincetown's legendary queer cultural hub, where you'll experience theater magic in the intimate Wilde Playhouse surrounded by the energy of this iconic gay-owned venue. Whether you're settling in with a drink at the Porch Bar beforehand or sticking around after for the vibe downstairs, you're getting the full Provincetown experience—the kind of night where great performances meet genuine community connection. It's the perfect Monday to dive into what makes this place so special.

The Post Office's late-night closer — a final bow to the evening with drag performances that range from polished to gloriously chaotic, depending on who's on stage. It's the kind of show that happens when the night is already loose and the crowd is ready for whatever comes next. Stick around after midnight for the real magic, when the energy shifts and things get delightfully unpredictable. $35–$45 gets you a front-row seat to Provincetown's most storied cabaret tradition.

Nina West brings her signature theatrical chaos to the Post Office Cabaret stage with a show that's part horror movie, part comedy masterclass, all personality. If you've seen her work before, you know she doesn't do anything halfway — expect elaborate costumes, sharp wit, and the kind of performance that keeps you laughing and gasping in equal measure. This is the kind of night that reminds you why live drag is its own art form. Thursday, May 28th at 7pm; $40-$50.

Sabrina's back—and she's got some things to say about aging, magic, and everything in between. DIVA! brings this hilarious drag spectacle to the Post Office Cabaret stage, where you'll get sharp comedy, killer performances, and the kind of theatrical chaos that makes Provincetown nights legendary. $35–$45 gets you a front-row seat to the kind of show that reminds you why people keep coming back to this stage.

Tianna Esperanza takes the Post Office Cabaret stage for a night of drag that's equal parts glamour and raw talent. This is the kind of performance that reminds you why Provincetown's legendary cabaret scene has been launching careers for decades — expect precision, personality, and a room full of people who know how to appreciate the art. $35–$45 gets you a seat to something genuinely special.