Historian and storyteller Russ Lopez captures the soul of one of America’s most iconic queer communities in Provincetown Stories. Blending vivid history with intimate, often surprising personal narratives, Lopez traces the artists, activists, eccentrics, and everyday people who shaped Provincetown into a haven of creativity and LGBTQ+ life. His book is both a love letter to the town and a reminder of the power of chosen family, resilience, and place.

 

A longtime chronicler of queer history and urban life, Lopez is known for his meticulous research, his deep affection for the communities he writes about, and his ability to illuminate the quieter stories that often go untold. Join us as he shares the inspirations behind the book, the histories he’s unearthed, and why Provincetown remains a beacon for generations of LGBTQ+ people.