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Friday, October 2, 2026

Women's Week opens in Provincetown with a comedy, karaoke and drag showcase called Provincetown Idol.

Today in Provincetown

• Women's Week Idol brings comedy and karaoke to town. The Hollywood Times previews Provincetown Idol, a comedy, karaoke and drag showcase running during Women's Week, and says the outlet plans to cover the event.The Hollywood Times

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 6, 10 a.m.: Bicycle Committee meets Tuesday morning. The Bicycle Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon.Town of Provincetown
• Tue, Oct 6, 6 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds public hearing Tuesday evening. The Conservation Commission holds a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.Town of Provincetown
• Wed, Oct 7, 3:30 p.m.: Historic District Commission meets Wednesday afternoon. The Historic District Commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.Town of Provincetown
• Wed, Oct 7, 4 p.m.: Scholarship and Trust committee meets Wednesday. The Scholarship and Trust Administration Committee meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m.Town of Provincetown
• Thu, Oct 8, 10 a.m.: Council on Aging board meets Thursday morning. The Council on Aging Board meets Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Town of Provincetown
• Thu, Oct 8, 3 p.m.: Cemetery Commission meets Thursday afternoon. The Cemetery Commission meets Thursday, Oct. 8, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.Town of Provincetown
• Thu, Oct 8, 6 p.m.: Planning Board meets for two and a half hours Thursday. The Planning Board meets Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., a two and a half hour session.Town of Provincetown

Recent editions

• Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Provincetown launches public records portal giving residents searchable access to 196,000 pages of history
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Provincetown lifts storm closure and reopens recreational shellfishing in the East End
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Provincetown's licensing, preservation and economic development boards convene back to back Tuesday
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Provincetown Select Board convenes Monday with public hearings and a full agenda on tap
• Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Provincetown officials are monitoring a potential nor'easter that could affect the region from Friday through early next week
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Nonprofit developer breaks ground on new 65-unit mixed-income housing development in Provincetown