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Greenway’s free fitness program in Boston

Photo Credit & Source: Greenway Website

Did you know there is something called The Greenway Fitness Program that is free for you to attend? Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the fitness classes are free and open to the public. To see the full schedule of classes (dates, times and locations) visit the Greenway website or link here.

Later today there are two free classes / events:
Workplace Wellness Bootcamp starts at 5:30PM at the Rings Fountain on Milk Street (map
Social Boston Sports Cornhole starts at 6PM at the intersection of Milk Street & JFK Surface Raod (map)

Vintage gay

I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

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Ru Paul’s Drag Race: WERQ The World Tour

gay bostonTickets to see Ru Paul’s Drag Race: WERQ The World Tour when it comes to Boston later this fall go on sale today. The tour visits 16-cities in the US, Canada and Europe; visiting Boston on Halloween weekend, Friday, October 27th.

Michelle Visage will host with performances by some of the series’ most unforgettable queens including Alyssa Edwards, Detox, Kim Chi, Shangela, Latrice Royale, and Violet Chachki.  Joining them will be season nine favorites Peppermint, Sasha Velour and Valentina.

Tickets go on sale today for the Boston show: Get Your Tickets Here. Below is a listing of other cities the tour will stop to perform.

This week on Instagram: sfbaloney

handsome, harnessNext week San Francisco’s Gay All-Male Revue comes to Provincetown for two shows at the Crown & Anchor (August 8 & 9) so I thought I’d give the group and their Instagram account a shout out. You can get more information about tickets to their show at the Crown & Anchor, here.

Follow him on Instagram here, instagram.com/sfbaloney.

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Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a caption or two of your own. Bonus points to anyone who can make me laugh with their caption.

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Instant coffee recall due to viagra-like effect

handsome guy, man drinking coffeeChalk this up to news you can’t use but just too damn funny for me to overlook. Last week NPR reported that the North Texas company, Bestherbs Coffee LLC, is voluntarily recalling their product from grocery stores after the FDA discovered their instant coffee contained a similar ingredient found in Viagra that could potentially give men spontaneous, hours-long erections.

For more information about the recall visit the FDA page here.

Gay for Good Boston volunteering opportunities

I routinely publish volunteering opportunities from the Boston Chapter of Gay for Good. but recently realized it had been several months since I last gave this group a shout out.  G4G, as I like to refer to them, may be the perfect option for you if you’re looking to meet people or would like to volunteer but cannot commit to a particular charity. Each month, Gay For Good Boston selects a different non-profit to donate time for a community service project and they arrange all the logistics. There is no money required and anyone willing to give their time and energy are welcome, but note that most opportunities fill quickly.

Save the date for these upcoming volunteering projects by G4G:

  • Monday, August 21 – Boston Living Center
  • Saturday, September 9 – Emerald Necklace
  • Saturday, September 16 – Boston Harbor Islands
  • Saturday, October 14 – Boston Harbor Islands

If this sounds like a group you would like to learn more about, I encourage you to link here to join the organization. You will receive regular notifications about upcoming volunteering opportunities.

Join Gay for Good Boston

To learn more, e-mail them at gayforgood-boston@googlegroups.com.

Temptation Tuesday

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Final week of performances for Shakespeare on the Common

ShakespeareThis year’s production, Romeo & Juliet, concludes Sunday, August 6th so make plans with friends if you have yet to go down to the Boston Common to enjoy one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays. I saw the production earlier in the run and it is definitely worth the effort but be sure to get there early to stake out space so you can enjoy the production.

Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm; Sundays at 7pm; with one 3pm matinee performance on Sunday, August 6.

Romeo & Juliet
Directed by Allegra Libonati
Thru August 6, 2017
FREE and open to the public

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What to do this week: July 31 – August 6

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Final week of free performances of Romeo & Juliet on the Boston Common

Lots happening this week in Boston, Ogunquit, Provincetown and Providence. This happens to be the closing week to see free performances of Shakespeare on the Common so if you’ve yet to go – make plans to see Romeo & Juliet. Just be sure to get there early to stake out space close to the stage.

In addition to Romeo & Juliet, other events you may want to check out later this week include Rose on the Rooftop at the Revere Hotel, Sinner’s Ball Weekend in Ogunquit starting Friday, as well as First Fridays in the South End from 5-9PM.

Every Tuesday starting at 5PM

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY

Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston

Show Girls Weekly Talent Show is hosted each Monday by Ryan Landry and guests each Monday at the A-House in Provincetown

Rose on the Rooftop starts at 6:30PM on the roofdeck of the Revere Hotel on Tuesday in Boston

Taco Tuesday is a fun way to socialize and eat on the cheap in the South End; first come, first serve – hosted every Tuesday at Tremont 647 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

Bingo with Tiki Bronstein takes place at the A-House starting at 9:30 every Wednesday in Provincetown

Free Yoga on Boston Common every Thursday through August

THURSDAY

ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public

Free Summer Yoga takes place each Thursday through August 31st at the Frog Pond on the Common starting at 6PM

Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston

Thursty Thursday Drag Show hosted by Bianca York starts  at 9PM at the Gas Light in Portsmouth

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

Thump! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

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Sinners Ball Weekend kicks off at Mainestreet in Ogunquit on Friday

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 allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End 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

Sinner’s Ball Weekend has activities through Sunday at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) from the Welcoming Committee will take over another “straight” bar in the area – location TBA later this week

Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Friday night in Ogunquit

Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence

The Coolidge After Midnight: The Taking of Pelham One, Two Three shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline

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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

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: Black Sunday shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline

Tea Dance

The Boatslip Tea Dance starts at 4PM

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

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.

Style Council: My Ever Changing Moods

This past week one of my favorite bloggers, Kenneth Walsh, shared a recent, live acoustic version of this song, and I’ve been hard pressed to get the band out of my head. The Style Council was a UK band from the 1980s that enjoyed fantastic success it seems everywhere but the US.

Were you a fan of  Style Council? What was your favorite song?

BosGuy makes baked salmon with dijon dill sauce

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Baked Salmon with a cucumber & tomato salad, served with mustard dill sauce and rice

It has been too long since I last shared a recipe so in lieu of sharing another restaurant review I wanted to share a slightly modified recipe I picked up from epicurious.com, that was really excellent.

Sergio does not care for salmon and earlier this month he was away so I used the opportunity to make baked salmon with a mustard dill sauce. I served it alongside a cucumber and tomato salad and brown rice. The recipe has two steps; first making the mustard dill sauce followed by baking the salmon. Despite the two step approach, this healthy dinner was easy to make.  The recipe shared below will serve 3-4 people.

Step 1: Making the mustard dill sauce:BosGuy cooks

To make the sauce you will need approximately one half of a small to medium sized vidalia onion, 8 ounces of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons of fresh dill finely chopped.

The first step is to mince approximately half of a medium sized vidalia onion and add it into a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients: 8 ounces of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill along with salt and ground pepper to taste. Whisk the entire mixture and let it sit on the counter for 45 minutes – 1 hour. The point is to let the ingredients combine and ensure it is applied to the salmon at room temperature.

Full disclosure: I added slightly more mustard and dill, but if you taste as you mix the sauce you can ensure it is precisely to your liking.

Step 2: Baking the salmon:BosGuy cooks

First preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and once the oven is ready place your salmon (1 lb – 1.25 lbs filet) skin side down on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Add salt and pepper and one minced garlic clove (the garlic is optional but I can’t imagine cooking without using garlic) to the top of the salmon filet.

Take approximately 1/3 of a cup of the sauce and liberally cover the entire filet. I also covered the sides of the salmon. Place the salmon in the oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, check to see if the filet is cooked to your liking. I turned off my oven, slightly opened its door and let the salmon sit for another two minutes before I took it out to plate it.BosGuy cooks

While I was making the sauce, I also was cooking brown rice, but since there are different cooking times depending on the rice you use, follow those directions to ensure you have a well cooked grain to accompany the salmon.

While the salmon was in the oven, I peeled and sliced a cucumber and chopped a tomato. I used the extra mustard dill sauce to add to both the salad and the the salmon after I plated it. I will definitely make this again when Sergio is out of town. Although he may not care for salmon, this is one of the best meals I have cooked in a long time. The fact that it is was so easy to make, clean up and fairly healthy is an added bonus.bosguy cooks

Ingredients
1 – 1.25 lbs salmon
8 ounces of sour cream
2 tablespoons of mustard (I used dijon)
2 tablespoons of fresh dill
1/2 medium sized vidalia onion
1 garlic clove
1 tomato
1/2 of a cucumber
salt and pepper for seasoning

Scruffy Sunday

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Trophy Room Glam Brunch is Sunday

gay bostonLooking for something fun to do this Sunday? Stop by Trophy Room for their monthly “Glam Brunch” which starts at 1PM and runs through 4PM.