Experience a higher love
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
2025 Events
2025 EVENTS
MAY
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) 4pm – 7pm
First Tea 2025: Friday, May 2nd
Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 23rd – Monday, May 26th
JUNE- EARLY
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) 4pm – 7pm
Gay Pride Weekend: Friday, June 6th – Sunday, June 8th
JUNE- MID
Tea Dance: Daily beginning Friday, June 13th
Sundays: Over the Rainbow Tea
Mondays: Generation X Tea
Wednesdays: Pretty in Pink Tea
Thursdays: Solid Gold
Fridays: Dog Tag Tea
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 28th – Saturday, July 5th
Friday, 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 17th: Solid Gold Tea Special Extended Hours 4pm – 8pm
NIGHT TIME EVENTS FOR BEAR WEEK
Saturday, July 12th: Fur Ball
10p - 1a
Tuesday, July 15th: Locker Room
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 19th)
Wednesdays: Pretty In Pink Tea (Except August 13th & August 20th - Moves to Tuesday, August 19th)
Thursdays: Solid Gold (Except August 21st)
Fridays: Dog Tag Tea
Madonna Tea: Wednesday, August 13th
Carnival 2024: Saturday, August 16th – Saturday, August 23rd
Monday, August 18th: Mrs Roper Goes to 90s Tea
Tuesday, August 19th: Pretty In Pink Tea
Wednesday, August 20th: Solid Gold Tea
Thursday, August 21st: Parade Day Tea Extended Hours 4pm - 8pm
SEPTEMBER - EARLY
Tea Dance: Daily Until September 14th, 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 29th – Monday, September 1st
SEPTEMBER - MID
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) Starting September 19th
Pet Tea: Saturday, September 27th
OCTOBER
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) 4pm – 7pm
Mates Weekend: Friday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 5th
Mates Leather Market: Saturday, October 2nd 11am - 3pm
Columbus Day Weekend: Friday, October 10th – Sunday, October 12th
Women’s Week: October Thursday, October 16th – Sunday, October 19th
Stoplight Tea: Friday, October 17th
Over the Rainbow Tea: Saturday, October 18th
Solid Gold Tea: Thursday, October 16th & Sunday, October 19th
Trans Week: Sunday, October 19th – Sunday, October 26th
NOVEMBER
Tea Dance: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Solid Gold) 4pm – 7pm
Spooky Bear Weekend: Thursday, October 30th – Sunday, November 2nd
Spooky Bear Marketplace: Saturday, November 1st 11am - 2:30pm
Spooky Bear Tea: Saturday, November 2nd Special Extended Hours 4pm - 9pm
Food and Wine Festival: Friday, November 7th - Sunday, November 9th
2025 Last Dance: Sunday, November 9th