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Men on Boats

Come see the (semi-)true story of the first American expedition to chart the Colorado River—with a twist! The comedy adventure written by Jaclyn Backhaus hits the Main Stage this fall!

2026 WHFF Best of the Fest shorts program

WHFF: Best of the Fest Shorts

This special Best of the Fest screening brings together six memorable shorts spanning compelling stories, distinctive perspectives, humor, heart, and imagination. Featured films include A Picture of My Father, Beast of the Seine, Driving Lesson, Fjallferð, Meeting Your Maker, and This Blows.

The Cycle of Love program

WHFF: The Cycle of Love

Cotuit Center for the Arts welcomes the Woods Hole Film Festival for a special screening of The Cycle of Love. Guided by a childhood prophecy and fueled by hope, PK—a 23-year-old street artist from Delhi’s ‘untouchable’ caste—embarks on a 6,000-mile journey by bicycle across continents to find the woman he loves.

The Last Place on Earth program

WHFF: The Last Place on Earth

Cotuit Center for the Arts welcomes the Woods Hole Film Festival for a special screening of The Last Place on Earth. Set deep within Sumatra’s vast Leuser Ecosystem, the film follows an eight-year struggle as wildlife activists confront the illegal palm oil industry to protect one of the world’s last untouched rainforests.

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Spooky Stories by the Fire

Gather 'round in our Back Yard for chilling tales, warm fire and spooky fun! Perfect for kids and families, this free event features storyteller, Jasmine Netherwood.

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Oktoberfest

Join us in the Back Yard at Cotuit for a festive, family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration!

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Pepper Grinds Presents the 13th Annual Striptacular!

Pepper Grinds (fearless leader of the much-loved Cape Cod Brazen Belles Burlesque), is back at Cotuit Center for the Arts for her 13th annual Summer Striptacular!

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Cape Cod Book Festival

This event marks a new cultural milestone in Massachusetts—bringing together locals, seasonal visitors (“washashores”), and dedicated readers and featuring intimate readings, panel conversations, book signings, photo ops, and more.

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