Name: Nicolas King Short King
Start: 2026-08-27T16:00:00-04:00
Location: The Art House

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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Women's Week 2026

TransWeek, also known as Fantasia Fair, is a week-long gathering held in Provincetown, Massachusetts for transgender and gender-diverse people. It offers workshops, keynote speakers, meals, entertainment, and social events such as a fashion show, open mic night, follies performance, and a bingo festival. The event includes an opening welcome reception, dinners, dances, and an awards banquet across its schedule.

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Provincetown hosts a multi-day Halloween celebration featuring parties, dances, a haunted house, a costume ball, and other seasonal events across town. The weekend overlaps with Spooky Bear, an annual gathering produced by the Northeast Ursamen that includes costume contests, themed parties, and nightlife-focused meetups. Events are hosted at various local venues including the Crown & Anchor, The Yoga Joint, and local walking tour operators.

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Holly Folly is Provincetown's LGBTQ+ holiday celebration, described on the page as the nation's largest and oldest such event, first held in 1997. It brings the queer community together to celebrate the holiday season with events including performance art, fine dining, and holiday shopping along Commercial Street. The 2026 celebration kicks off with a weekend December 4-6, with expanded Holly Folly weekends throughout the month.

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Nicolas King returns to The Art House for a celebration of Short King Summer, paying tribute to iconic short kings like Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Williams, and Frankie Valli. Expect the kind of theatrical energy and showmanship that makes his performances stand out — comedy, live singing, and the kind of production values The Art House is known for.

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On Thursday, August 27th at 4:00 PM, Nicolas King returns to The Art House for a celebration of Short King Summer, paying tribute to iconic short kings

Nicolas King returns to The Art House for a celebration of Short King Summer, paying tribute to iconic short kings like Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Williams,

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The Art House is a premier drag show theater located at 214 Commercial Street in Provincetown, Massachusetts, featuring nightly performances by talented drag queens and entertainers. The venue is known for its beautiful theater space, excellent production values, and highly interactive shows that combine comedy, live singing, and elaborate costume design. With a welcoming atmosphere and a packed calendar of diverse performances, The Art House offers an unforgettable entertainment experience in the heart of Provincetown's vibrant arts district.

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