Entertainment and politics converge at Provincetown Women’s Week

The annual Provincetown Women's Week festivities returned Oct. 12-18 with a days-long slate of entertainment, gatherings, and a No Kings rally to mobilize voters. Provincetown also hosted Trans Week Oct. 18-25. Early in Women's Week, attendees watched two lesbian-focused documentaries: ESPN's 2026 "30 for 30" film "Give Me the Ball" about tennis legend Billie Jean King, and "Mary Oliver, Saved by the Beauty of the World," about the poet who won a Pulitzer Prize. The week of events featured plenty of Dyke comedy — and comic Lea DeLaria was also on hand, delivering a music performance this year. Women's Week activities also featured a continuation of the 50-year celebration of the Womencrafts Bookstore. At the No Kings rally, demonstrators came equipped with signs denouncing President Donald Trump and urging individuals to vote in the midterm election. Below, see some photos from Women's Week in Provincetown. [caption id="attachment_65523" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lea DeLaria performs on stage.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65524" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Indie band BETTY belts out alternative pop/rock and songs of resistance.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65514" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Marking Womencraft's 50th anniversary.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65525" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Suzanne Westenhoffer, performing "Still Funny as Fuck," remembers her New York activism.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65517" align="aligncenter" width="467"] The Drumma Queens perform outside of the Town Hall.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65518" align="aligncenter" width="700"] WomenCrafts owner Michelle Axleson with Bim, who was at the opening of WomenCrafts 50 years ago.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65519" align="aligncenter" width="700"] During an open mic session, folks reminisced about their first visits to WomenCrafts.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65520" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Comedian Kristin Key greets her Lesbian Army after the show.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65521" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Participating in the No Kings rally.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65526" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The No Kings rally brought out the whole community — drums and all.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_65522" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Sending a message against President Donald Trump.Donna Aceto[/caption]