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Beloved for its free-wheeling fun and welcoming staff, the Boatslip is your home away from home. Whether you are looking to kick back and enjoy some down time or throw on some heels and let loose, we’ve got you covered. Join our tribe and feel the magic of this iconic property. You belong here.
We are an internationally renowned destination for LGBTQ+ travelers and home to the world famous Tea Dance. Located on the water in the West End of town on Commercial Street, we are just steps away from shops, cafes, art galleries and historic Provincetown Harbor.
the beach club sundeck & pool
tea dance
the buoy bar & patio
2024 Events
2024 EVENTS
MAY
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) 4pm – 7pm
First Tea 2024: Friday, May 3rd
Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 24th – Monday, May 27th
JUNE- EARLY
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) 4pm – 7pm
Gay Pride Weekend: Friday, May 31st – Sunday, June 2nd
JUNE- MID
Tea Dance: Daily beginning Friday, June 14th
Sundays: Over the Rainbow Tea
Mondays: Generation X Tea
Wednesdays: Pretty in Pink Tea
Thursdays: Solid Gold
Fridays: Dog Tag Tea
Saturday, June 22:
12-3pm Summer Kickoff Pool Party Powered by VACAYA
4-7pm: Tea Dance Powered by VACAYA
JULY
Tea Dance: Daily 4pm – 7pm
Sundays: Over the Rainbow Tea
Mondays: Generation X Tea
Tuesdays: Mrs Roper Goes To Tea
Wednesdays: Pretty in Pink Tea
Thursdays: Solid Gold
Fridays: Dog Tag Tea
IndepenDANCE Week: Saturday, June 29th – Saturday, July 6th
Tuesday, July 2nd: Stars & Tea Stripes with DJ Blacklow
Wednesday, July 3rd: Solid Gold Tea
Thursday, July 4th: Special Extended Hours 4pm – 10pm
Watch the fireworks from our gigantic deck!
Bear Week: Saturday, July 13th – Sunday, July 21st
ALL THE THEMES LISTED ABOVE PLUS:
Thursday, July 18th: Solid Gold Tea Special Extended Hours 4pm – 8pm
NIGHT TIME EVENTS FOR BEAR WEEK
Saturday, July 13th: Fur Ball
10p - 1a DJ Scott Helms
Monday, July 15th: Bears Boxers & Briefs
10p - 1a DJ Begbick
Tuesday, July 16th: Locker Room
10p - 1a DJ Lennie III
Friday, July 19th: bears, Leather & Mayhem
10p -1a DJ Lennie III
AUGUST
Tea Dance: Daily 4pm – 7pm
Sundays: Over the Rainbow Tea
Mondays: Generation X Tea
Tuesdays: Mrs Roper Goes To Tea (Except Aug 20th)
Wednesdays: Pretty In Pink Tea (Except August 14th & August 21st - Moves to Tuesday, August 20th)
Thursdays: Solid Gold (Except August 22nd)
Fridays: Dog Tag Tea
Madonna Tea: Wednesday, August 14th
Carnival 2024: Saturday, August 17th – Saturday, August 24th
Monday, August 19th: Mrs Roper Goes to 90s Tea
Tuesday, August 20th: Pretty In Pink Tea
Wednesday, August 21st: Solid Gold Tea
Thursday, August 22nd: Parade Day Tea Extended Hours 4pm - 8pm
SEPTEMBER - EARLY
Tea Dance: Daily Until September 15th, 4pm – 7pm
Mondays: Generation X Tea
Tuesdays: Mrs Roper Goes To Tea
Wednesdays: Pretty in Pink Tea
Thursdays: Solid Gold
Fridays: Dog Tag Tea
Labor Day Weekend: Friday, August 30th – Monday, September 2nd
SEPTEMBER - MID
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) Starting September 20th
Pet Tea: Saturday, September 28th
OCTOBER
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) 4pm – 7pm
Mates Weekend: Friday, October 4th – Sunday, October 6th
Mates Leather Market: Saturday, October 3rd 11am - 3pm
Columbus Day Weekend: Friday, October 11th – Sunday, October 13th
Women’s Week: October Thursday, October 17th – Sunday, October 20th
Stoplight Tea: Friday, October 18
Over the Rainbow Tea: Saturday, October 19
Solid Gold Tea: Thursday, October 17th & Sunday, October 20th
Trans Week: Sunday, October 20th – Sunday, October 27th
NOVEMBER
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) 4pm – 7pm
Spooky Bear Weekend: Thursday, October 31st – Sunday, November 3rd
Spooky Bear Marketplace: Saturday, November 1st 11am - 2:30pm
Spooky Bear Tea: Saturday, November Special Extended Hours 4pm - 9pm
Food and Wine Festival: Friday, November 8th - Sunday, November 10th
2024 Last Dance: Sunday, November 10th