New Provincetown Restaurants for 2013

Provincetown has several new restaurants opening for the 2013 season, many of them focusing on the fresh fish and seafood so readily available here on Cape Cod.

The largest restaurant with approximately 250 seats will be opened by MACs Seafood in the old Clem & Ursies spot on Shank Painter Road.  A seafood and deli market will open in June with Mac's P'town Fish & Oyster opening in the fall. 

The old Tips for Tops'n on Bradford Street has been purchased by Devon Ruesch, owner of Devon's on Commercial Street.  Tentatively called Devon's Deep Sea Dive the new restaurant will focus on great versions of familiar classic seafood preparations including clam fritters, stuffed lobster, lobster bisque, etc.

The Canteen is opening on Commercial Street next to the bank and will be a unique take on the classic New England summer shack.  Summer fare will include perfected versions of Cape Cod favorites like lobster rolls, fish and chips, chowders and a raw bar.  Other classics will include summer salads, fritters, grilled seafood and house-made sausages.  They will be open 11am to 2am, sounds like the perfect spot for the late night munchies.

Blondies' Burgers was in the space The Canteen now calls home.  They moved across the street into the Ptown Art House replacing Frappo 66 which has closed.  In the Aquarium Mall is their sister restaurant, Naturally Blonde which will feature healthy fast food.  Also new to the Aquarium Mall is Uma Loucura which features authentic Brazilian appetizers, entrees, salads and sweets.

We've done the research for you, all you have to do is come to Provincetown and enjoy yourself!  And of course we know you need a place to stay.  For lodging information please visit The Somerset House Inn web site or call 1-800-575-1850 for reservations and availability.  We're easy walking distance to almost all the great restaurants in Provincetown.

Coming up in Provincetown:
May
17 - 19          Single Women's Weekend
17 - 22          Restaurant Week in Proincetown
24 - 27          Memorial Day Weekend
31 - 6/03       Encaustic Conference
June
19 - 23          Provincetown International Film Festival
26 - 30          Portuguese Festival

For a complete calendar of events visit the calendar page on our web site.

The Whales are Back!

Right whales have been sighted off Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown.  Up to sixty whales have been tracked by the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies which uses boats and planes to track these amazing animals.  Speaking of boats, whale watching tours start on Saturday, April 6th.  For tickets and additional information please visit the whale watch web site.  Tickets are $44 (adults) and $29 (children over 4) and during April they have three tours a day at 9:30am, 1:00pm and 4:30pm.  It's still very cool out on the water so bring warm clothes.  The tours are well worth it, bring your camera!

Provincetown starts to spring into action in April with the Pilgrim Monument re-opening on April 1st and the start of whale watching tours.  One of the highlights in April is the Cabaret Fest sponsored by the Provincetown Business Guild.  If you love cabaret music you need to be here!  And of course we have rooms for you at The Somerset House Inn.

Coming Up in Provincetown:
April 12 - 14  Cabaret Fest
April 26 - 28  Gays for Patsy Spring Stomp
May 17 - 22  Restaurant Week
May 23 - 26  Memorial Day Weekend

Provincetown New Years Eve

New Year's Eve weekend is fast approaching and Provincetown is ready.  The lineup is set and includes the following:

Illusions Drag Review at the Crown & Anchor Paramount - 8pm on Friday, December 28th
Provincetown's longest running drag revue featuring performers Billie Jean and Tisch DeWilliams along with special guest performers, this Las Vegas style revue gives you glamor and skin!
Miss Richfield 1981 at the Crown & Anchor Paramount - 9pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 29th and 30th.
"2012: We'll All Be Dead By Christmas" is the new production Miss Richfield 1981 brings to celebrate her 10th year in Ptown and the end of the world.  Come see how Miss R changes her show because well, it's the day after Christmas and we're still here.
Comedian Jimmy Tingle performs at The Provincetown Theater at 7:30pm on Sunday, December 30th
Jimmy Tingle performs his 'American Dream' in a benefit for The Provincetown Theater. 
For tickets please call 508-487-7487
Suede in concert at the Crown & Anchor Paramount - 7:30pm on Sunday, December 30th
A New Year's Eve weekend tradition Suede returns.
Need a quieter evening?  Don't miss Bobby Wetherbee at the Central House at the Crown & Anchor.  He's at the piano on Saturday and Sunday at 9pm and on 10pm on Monday, December 31st.

New Year's Eve parties are everywhere in town including The A-House, The Crown & Anchor, and The Porchside Bar.

Now for the perfect ending to a great weekend see The Bootlegger's Ball on New Years Day at The Velvet Lounge and Cabaret.  Zoe Lewis headlines an assortment of prohibition era jazz performers.  Doors open at 6:30pm and performances start at 7pm.

Restaurants will be hopping, but many still have availability.  Check out the celebrateprovincetown web site for a list of restaurants and contact information.

And of course we know you need a place to stay.  Please visit The Somerset House Inn web site or call 1-800-575-1850 for reservations and availability.  We're easy walking distance to all the fun and festivities.

Happy New Year from Provincetown !

Special Christmas Music in Provincetown

The Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra will perform a special Christmas version of Handel's Messiah in the Provincetown Town Hall Auditorium on Sunday, December 16th at 3pm.  Imagine sitting in the beautifully restored Town Hall Auditorium and listening to this incredible performance.  What an amazing event this will be.

One of the most inspiring stories ever told. One of the greatest musical experiences of all time. Hear it as Handel first envisioned – in period-style with orchestra and chorus. Hear it performed by New England’s finest soloists and a critically-acclaimed choir. Hear it in an intimate setting, surrounded by its beauty, drama and joy. We want you to hear Messiah like you’ve never heard it before. And make it unforgettable.

You may purchase tickets in advance through the Crown and Anchor web site.

If you need accomodations that weekend please visit The Somerset House Inn reservations and availability page for available rooms.  Or give us a call on our toll-free number at 1-800-575-1850.  We are easy walking distance to Town Hall.

Coming up in ProvincetownNovember 
30-12/2     Holly Folly
December
7 & 8        Outer Cape Chorale in Concert
16             Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah
28 - 1/01   New Year's Eve Weekend in Provincetown

Off-Season Provincetown

A number of people ask what Provincetown is like in the off-season.  In response we created a web site to answer that very question.  The Celebrate Provincetown web site was created by Dan a couple of years ago so visitors would know what restaurants are open and what activities are going on.  There's no question Provincetown is much quieter in the off-season than in July and August, but a number of great restaurants are open year-round.  Visit the celebrateprovincetown.com web site to find out which ones and what days they are open by visiting the restaurant listing for each month.

If you click on the Events/Entertainment page you can find a list of activities for the month.  You can find out about theater happenings at the Provincetown Theater or that the Boston Gay Men's Chorus will be appearing at the town hall auditorium on Saturday, December 1st.  Or that the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra will be performing a special Christmas version of Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 16th in the town hall auditorium.

And it's never too early to think about spending New Year's Eve Weekend in Provincetown.  The calendar is aligned perfectly this year as New Year's Eve is on Monday.  Spend a perfect three day weekend (or more) in Provincetown to celebrate the start of 2013.  Check out the celebrateprovincetown.com web site for details, but we'd suggest seeing Miss Richfield on Saturday night and Suede in concert on Sunday night and then you have lots of options for New Year's Eve.

Coming up in Provincetown
November
21             Annual holiday lighting of Pilgrim Monument
30-12/2     Holly Folly
December
7 & 8        Outer Cape Chorale in Concert
16             Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah
28 - 1/01   New Year's Eve Weekend in Provincetown

And don't forget when looking for lodging in Provincetown The Somerset House Inn is here for you.  We're open year-round and would love to have you stay with us.  We think we have one of the best locations in Provincetown, right on Commercial Street where you are steps away from everything.  Come spend New Year's Eve Weekend with us in Provincetown!

MEWS Coffeehouse in Provincetown

The 22nd season of the Monday MEWS Restaurant Coffeehouse starts tonight, November 5th.  The 'open mic' Coffeehouse runs almost every Monday through mid May.  Check their schedule for the dates and a list of featured performers.  Peter Donnelly, one of the originators of the Coffeehouse and still the host, provides the schedule on his web site.

The weekly 'open mic' has been providing an open stage for budding and established musicians, writers and poets and other performers to practice their craft in front of a live audience.  The open mic starts at 8pm and performers get five to eight minutes.  Each week there is a featured performer who usually takes the stage around 9pm.  The first featured performer of the 2012-2013 year is Marcia Mello Delta Blues.  The Coffeehouse is just one of the many amazing surprises during the off-season in Provincetown.

The MEWS Restaurant is located at 429 Commercial Street, please call (508) 487-1500 for reservations.  You may think a Monday night in the off-season in Provincetown, I'll just walk in and get a table.  The Coffeehouse is VERY popular so to be on the safe side you should call ahead.  Whenever we have guests in town if they are here for a Monday night we send them to the MEWS for Coffeehouse.  They get great entertainment and a great meal, it's a perfect evening.  A decadent tip - save room for the White Chocolate Creme Brulee, mmmmmmmm good!  Everything on their menu is wonderful, we can honestly say we've never had a bad meal at the MEWS.

And don't forget when you need Provincetown lodging The Somerset House Inn is here for you.  We're open year-round and would be happy to have you stay with us.  We think we have one of the best locations in Provincetown, right on Commercial Street where you are steps away from everything.  The MEWS Restaurant and Monday night Coffeehouse are a couple of blocks from our inn.

Provincetown Fantasia Fair

Fantasia Fair returns to Provincetown October 14 through 21.  It's a week long long celebration of gender diversity and is the longest running annual event in the transgender world.

Quoting from their web site:
"Fantasia Fair is unique amongst transgender events as it takes place in beautiful Provincetown - a wonderfully accepting community where anyone can mingle in the streets in friendship, safety, and acceptance. Yes, you really are welcome and free in all of Provincetown, and, yes, you will make friends at Fantasia Fair that you will keep forever."

The schedule is full of events each day with workshops and speakers each day to special events each evening.  If you've always wanted to walk the runway sign up for the fashion show held on Wednesday evening.  Again, quoting from their web site "Being in the fashion show is a ton of fun and a great way to get some modeling and stage experience. The audience is always warm, welcoming, and out to have a good time. In the entire history of the Fair, no one has ever died from entering the Fashion Show!"  It's still a great event to attend if you are a little on the shy side. 

And don't forget when you need Provincetown lodging The Somerset House Inn is here for you.  We're open year-round and would be happy to have you stay with us.  We think we have one of the best locations in Provincetown, right on Commercial Street where you are steps away from everything.

Coming up in Provincetown
October
14-21        Fantasia Fair
17-21        Provincetown Roundup
26-31        Ghost Town Haunted Attraction
26-28        Halloween
26-28        Spooky Bear Weekend
November
9-11          Men's Weekend
21             Annual holiday lighting of Pilgrim Monument
30-12/2     Holly Folly