Part of the Gay Provincetown Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22, 2026
The Crown & Anchor, Provincetown
New England Leather Weekend is Provincetown's off-season leather-community gathering (Nov 20-22, 2026), anchored by the New England Leather Contest at the Crown & Anchor plus mixers, daytime hangouts, a vendor mart, and after-parties. All are welcome. A cozy, close-knit weekend at the tip of Cape Cod.
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Fri, Nov 20
7 PM - 10 PM
The Crown & Anchor, Provincetown

Sat, Nov 21
9 PM - 12 AM
The Paramount at The Crown & Anchor, Provincetown
The New England Leather Contest at the Crown & Anchor's Paramount — the title-contest centerpiece of New England Leather Weekend.

Sat, Nov 21
10 PM - 2 AM
The Crown & Anchor, Provincetown

Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 6
11 AM - 5 PM
The Canteen, 225 Commercial St

Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 27
12 PM - 12 AM
Provincetown, MA
Holly Folly Provincetown 2026: opening weekend Dec 4–6, then all four December weekends — Holly Dolly Follies, Jingle Bell Fun Run, Boston Gay Men's Chorus, Canteen Holiday Market, Fros-Tea Dance, where to stay.

Fri, Dec 4
8 PM - 9:30 PM
Provincetown Town Hall
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