Part of the Gay Provincetown Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Provincetown, MA
Provincetown, MA 02657, United StatesThe largest gathering of the bear community in the world takes over the tip of Cape Cod for a full week every July. Provincetown Bear Week 2026 (July 11-18) is seven days of daily tea dances at the Boatslip, pool parties, beach afternoons at Herring Cove, the FURBALL opening night, a sunset cruise on the Provincetown II, and packed nights across Commercial Street. Organized by PtownBears.
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Wed, Aug 12
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Live at The Art House, Provincetown
WeeklyThu, Aug 13
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Live at The Art House, Provincetown
WeeklyFri, Aug 14
5 PM - 6:15 PM
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret, Provincetown
WeeklyFri, Aug 14
7 PM - 8:15 PM
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret, Provincetown
WeeklyFri, Aug 14
7 PM - 8:15 PM
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret, Provincetown
WeeklyFri, Aug 14
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
The Crown & Anchor Hotel & Bars, Provincetown
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