Photo Source: bostonharbornow.org
The city of Boston would like to celebrate the end of summer with a harbor fireworks show by Boston Harbor Now; suggested public viewing locations include the Christopher Columbus Park in the North End, Piers Park in East Boston and Fan Pier in the Seaport.
This is the fifth year fireworks over Boston Harbor will take place this evening at sunset. For more details visit 5th Annual Illuminate the Harbor Boston Harbor Fireworks.
1st National March for LGBT rights in DC 1979 Source Mark Reinstein Getty Images
The current political climate has become increasingly poisonous and I wanted to share an inspiring photograph from the 1st National March for LGBT rights that took place in 1979. The LGBT community was organizing and building a voice that would help it flex its political muscle. Something that would be desperately needed in just a few years when the AIDS epidemic blew up. Ronald Reagan and all of the US Congress (Democrats and Republicans alike) would turn their backs on our community while tens of thousands of young men succumbed to the “Gay Cancer” as it was called.
This past Spring Boston’s LGBTQ Film Festival a.k.a. Wicked Queer, showcased the Portuguese film, The Ornithologist. The film returns to the Boston area and will play at The Brattle Theatre starting Friday, Sept. 1st.
You can purchase your tickets from the Brattle online, here.
ABOUT THE ORNITHOLOGIST: Director João Pedro Rodrigues reimagines the myth of Saint Anthony of Padua as a modern-day parable of sexual and spiritual transcendence. On a bird-watching expedition in the remote wilderness, Fernando (Paul Hamy) capsizes and loses his bearings. His ensuing odyssey, both intensely physical and wildly metaphysical, involves sadistic Chinese pilgrims, a deaf-mute shepherd named Jesus, pagan tribes, Amazons on horseback, and a glorious variety of feathered friends.
Showtimes
Friday, September 1 at 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 2 at 9:00 PM
Sunday, September 3 at 12:30 PM
Monday, September 4 at 9:00 PM
Guys who live in Boston will likely know or recognize Stephen and David St. Russell. They are an outgoing and friendly couple who bought a fixer-upper in Dorchester earlier this year.
Stephen and David are in the midst of turning a 19th century Victorian house that was in some serious need of TLC into their dream home. Like all good Millennials they have set up a website to share their story, which you can see here, and are using Instagram to document the house’s transformation.
It is far more fun following these two on Instagram than any faux-reality show I’ve seen on HGTV.
Follow these two on Instagram here, instagram.com/place.st.russell.
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Next Tuesday (September 5th) is the annual celebration of legendary rocker, Freddie Mercury. All around the world celebrations will be hosted. In Boston these celebrations will take place at ONCE Somerville with funds raised to go to GLAD’s AIDS Law Project.
What: Freddie for a Day 2017 celebration
When: September 5th || Doors open at 7:30
Where: ONCE Somerville
Tickets: $10 advance/$12 at the door (Get’em Here!)
The headline band, Gunpowder Gelatine, will be joined by Anita Dick, Siren of the Circle, Femme Brulée, Butch Sassidy, Jane Doe, Lotta Sass and 3rian King (What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?) with Ricky Diamond as MC.
For more information about this event check out their Facebook Page, here.
Within the next 24-48 hours not a single Uhaul van or truck will be available in metro Boston as the city braces for an event locals refer to as “Allston Christmas”.
Because most city apartment leases start September 1st, the streets become chalk full of double-parked cars, vans and trucks starting August 31st as tenants start the arduous task of moving from one apartment to the next. The result of having literally tens of thousands of people all moving on the same day is that the city sidewalks become littered with unwanted items. This ‘littering’ of every piece of furniture and furnishing imaginable is what is referred to as an Allston Christmas. Although this city-wide move impacts nearly all of Boston’s neighbohoods, nowhere is the experience more intense than Allston, although many neighborhoods will likely experience their own form of an Allston Xmas.
In case you think I’m making this up, Urban Dictionary added this term in 2008 here and one only needs to type in the phrase in Google and select images to see what the streets of Boston will look like starting August 31st.
Photo Credit: Freddy Krave || Model: Matteo Maganzani
Gay for Good Boston is a volunteer group that organizes monthly events that allow you to volunteer your time, while meeting like minded individuals from the local LGBTQ community.
Next month on Saturday, September 9th G4G Boston will work with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy at the Shattuck picnic grove alongside MIT students and UC Santa Cruz alumni to help remove invasive plants and cleaning up litter.
All volunteers should come wearing long pants and closed toe shoes to avoid ticks and poison ivy . You are encouraged to bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Note that only 10 volunteers are needed so RSVP while space remains.
For more information visit their Facebook page: Gay for Good Boston.
Summer Tea Dances at the Boatslip conclude with Labor Day Weekend
As we roll into the final week of Summer, I want to remind everyone that Allston Christmas is upon us. Fortunately, there are 40+ events happening this week that you may be interested in learning more about or going to like the poolside showing of Jaws at the Ink Block on Tuesday, the 5th Annual Illuminate Boston Harbor & Fireworks on Thursday. If you’re lucky you may have scored tickets to see Lady Gaga at Fenway Park on Friday and Saturday night. If you’re looking for an excuse to get out of town, Providence is hosting WaterFire (full lighting) on Sunday evening.
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Open Draw Party for Soft-Tip Dart League is on Monday and starts at 7:30PM at Cathedral Station in Boston
Red Dress Party Featuring The Boston Sisters and Jujubee is on Tuesday and starts at 7:30PM at Club Cafe to benefit Harbor2Bay in Boston
Poolside Movie Night: Jaws starts at 8:30PM at the Ink Block in Boston
Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Queer Boston Gamers meet Wednesdaystarting at 6PM downstairs in the back of the Panera Bread at Porter Square in Cambridge
Harbor to the Bay Ride Fundraiser w/ TRAMPOLINA is presented by Boston Gay Professionals Network at The Greatest Bar starts at 6:30PM
Bingo with Tiki Bronstein takes place at the A-House starting at 9:30 every Wednesday in Provincetown
Free Summer Yoga this Thursday is the final class hosted at the Frog Pond on the Common starting at 6PM
Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston
Boston Harbor Now Presents: 5th Annual Illuminate the Harbor is a free event taking place along the waterfront from 8-9PM in Boston
Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston
Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence
The Ornithologist is at The Brattle September 1-4
FRIDAY
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip parties start up this weekend with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
SoWa First Fridays has artists and galleries alike opening their doors to welcome the public from 5-9PM in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Lady Gaga performs at Fenway Park (Opening Night) will Sergio and I see you there, in Boston
The Ornithologist is a LGBTQ Independent Film featured at Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival – playing Sept 1-4 at the Brattle at 9PM in Cambridge
Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) will be taking over a traditionally straight bar tonight (location to be announced on Thursday afternoon) in Boston
Labor Day Weekend Blowout Party is at Mainestreet Bar in Ogunquit
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Friday night in Ogunquit
Fearless in the Dark black light party starts at 10PM at Mirarbar in Providence
Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence
The Coolidge After Midnight: Two Thousand Maniacs shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
Lady Gaga performs at Fenway Park in Boston
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Lady Gaga performs at Fenway Park (Closing Night) in Boston
Underwear Party is every Saturday night starting at 9:30 at Club Purgatory in Provincetown
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Saturday night in Ogunquit
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge
The Coolidge After Midnight: Maniac shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
PVD WaterFire: Full Lighting starts at 7:15PM
SUNDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Back 2 Basics Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Sunday Tea Dance starts at 4PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
WaterFire: Full Lighting starts at 7:15PM along Canal Walk in Providence
Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston
Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Painting of Cafe Heaven by Paul Schulenburg
Restaurants come and go but Cafe Heaven, conveniently situated on Commercial Street in Provincetown is a favorite that has stood the test of time. However, after one of the owners tragically died this spring I didn’t know quite what to expect when we visited. I’ll admit I was sad to walk in and not be immediately greeted by Alan, but the restaurant in every other way is as good as ever thanks to Patrick who runs the kitchen and the dedicated staff.
Cafe Heaven is probably best known for their breakfast, which is consistently excellent. The menu includes eggs benedict, omelettes, granola, yogurt etc. along with a few French Toast and pancake options always served fresh maple syrup.
Raspberry Pecan Pancake stack $13
On this visit two specials caught our eyes, the first was a stack of raspberry and pecan pancakes and the “scramble special” which changes regularly but on this day consisted of tomato and bacon, served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
The stack of pancakes were served warm and the maple syrup was soaked up by the large, fruit and nut filled pancake. By contrast, the scramble special of the day was much more savory. Both were excellent and I would most definitely recommend should you see them on the menu when you visit. However, over the years I’ve learned that everything on their breakfast menu is delicious and worth the calories so check out Cafe Heaven on your next visit to Provincetown.
Scramble of the Day: Tomatoes and Bacon $14.95
Cafe Heaven is open daily (in season) from 8AM – 2PM for breakfast and lunch and from 6PM-10PM for dinner.
BosGuy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars, Wicked Awesome.
Cafe Heaven
199 Commercial Street in Allston
(508) 487-9639
In loving memory of Alan Cullinane who Sergio and I miss.
Enjoy your morning cup of joe (or whatever you may want to call him).
I’m changing up my weekly gay comics post, combining both Adam and Andy & Casey At The Bat. I hope this makes it easier for you to read and share with your friends. Both artists are very creative and have back issues available on their respective websites. Check them out.
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.
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CASEY AT THE BAT is a comic strip follows the adventures of a young, gay man [Casey] and his friends in life, love and sports! You can learn more about Casey by visiting, caseyatb.com.
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