Are There Lesbian Bars and Safe Spaces in Provincetown?
Provincetown doesn't have a dedicated lesbian bar, but the queer women's scene here is one of the strongest in the country — built around recurring events, dedicated weeks, and spaces that center women and non-binary people.
Queer Women's Spaces
- Womencrafts (376 Commercial St) — Iconic feminist bookstore that's been a cornerstone of Ptown's queer women's community for 50 years; co-hosts literary events and the Cliterary Book Club
- Provincetown Brewing Co. — Has hosted the weekly C U Next Tuesday party run by Babes & Bois (confirm the current venue — the brewery is between locations), the town's primary queer women's/non-binary event production company
- The Crown & Anchor Hotel & Bars — Hosts Les Vixens Sapphic Burlesque and women's dance parties throughout summer
Babes & Bois
The driving force behind Ptown's queer women's nightlife is Babes & Bois, a production company that runs recurring and pop-up events for queer women and non-binary people. They host events during all of the women's themed weeks and run weekly parties in season.
Women's Weeks & Events (2026)
- WomenCrafts 50th Anniversary — March 20–26
- Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW Ptown) — April 20–26 — Drag King Brunch, Pink Full Moon Par'Tea, storytelling panels, dance parties, and film screenings
- Single Women's Weekend — May 15–17
- Memorial Day Weekend (LesbianNightLife Festival) — May 21–25
- Womxn of Color Weekend — June 3–8 — Celebration centered on queer women of color
- Girl Splash — July 22–25
Every Bar is a Safe Space
It's worth noting that in Provincetown, every bar and venue is a safe space for queer women. Aqua Bar, Shipwreck Lounge, Harbor Lounge, and Liz's Cafe Anybody's Bar are all popular with queer women year-round.
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