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Will & Grace
Today NBC released this musical promo on YouTube announcing the new season of Will & Grace. Will “Must See TV” make a comeback this fall with Will & Grace? I know I’ll be tuning in.
What to do this week: May 15-21
The 3rd Sunday of every month is Bear Tea Dance at Club Cafe starting at 5PM
This week there are 35 different events and programs with a little bit of everything for someone ranging from meet & greet with Corey Dinopoulos who is running for City Council to a Flag Football drag show fund raiser to indoor rock climbing and midnight movie showings. That’s in addition to the more than a dozen club-themed parties.
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Meet Corey at Stella from 6-8PM on Wednesday, May 17 in Boston
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe 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
Karaoke Night starts at 9:30PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston
Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
LGBTQ Leaders & Allies for Corey Dinopoulos will be meeting at Stella from 6-8PM on Wednesday, May 17 in Boston
Boston’s LGBT Flag Football fundraiser is at Venu starting at 6PM on Thursday, May 18
THURSDAY
Karaoke Thursday is held each week downstairs at Machine in Boston
Dudes ‘N’ Drag Queens is hosted by Boston’s LGBT Flag Football and will take place at Venu starting at 6PM on Thursday in Boston
Esplanade 5K Sunset Run starts at 6:30 on Thursday (and you need to register so don’t delay) in Boston
Turnt! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence
Boyfriends starts at 10PM at The Milkyway in Jamaica Plain on Friday, May 19
FRIDAY
Public Body Work Hard / Play Hard Weekend in Ptown Get your tickets for a weekend of fitness and debauchery May 19-21 in Provincetown
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday in Somerville
Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Camelot (Opening night) for The Lyric Stage Co. final production of the season, which runs through June 25 in Boston
RuPaul Viewing Party is Friday starting at 8PM followed by dancing at 9PM at the Alley Bar in DTX, Boston
Pop Rocks Karaoke is every Friday starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester
Boyfriends is a monthly gay dance party that starts at 10PM and with music from DJ Brent Covington at The Milkyway in Jamaica Plain
Cubs in Paradise is hosted by Mass Bears & Cubs at Paradise Night club starting at 10PM in Cambridge
Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence
The Coolidge After Midnite: Bronson shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM in Brookline
Every Saturday at Club Cafe
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday through the end of October in Boston
So Hot Saturdaes is Boston’s no-attitude gay dance party hosted every Saturday at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
Dont Ask Dont Tell monthly queer dance party at Great Scott is in Allston
Sleaze: A New Hope (special Star Wars ed.) from the Mass Bears and Cubs starts at 10PM at the Alley in Boston
Magnum Saturdays is a weekly dance party at dbar in Dorchester
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party on Saturday at Paradise in Cambridge
UNITE Saturdays is the weekly dance party every Saturday that starts at 10PM at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera in Boston
The Coolidge After Midnite: Drive shows at The Coolidge starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
SoWa Open Market spans 3 blocks on Harrison Ave from 10AM – 4PM
SUNDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday through the end of October in Boston
Wicked Queer Film Festival New Volunteer Meet Up is exactly what it sounds like from 2-5PM at Abigails Restaurant in Cambridge
Bears Tea Dance takes place the third Sunday of each month at Club Cafe, starting at 5PM in Boston
These Old Broads Drag Show hosted by Jacqueline DiMera at The Colosseum starting at 6PM in Providence
Countdown to RI Pride: Lube Wrestling is hosted by Kira Stone and Jacqueline DiMerastarts at 9PM at EGO in Providence
Pajama Party Sunday with DJ Denis spinning your favorite music from the 80s, 90s and now is 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.
Restaurant review: Bar Mezzana
Bar Mezzana opened at the Ink Block one year ago in June 2016 and despite the consistently stellar reviews I never felt compelled to try the restaurant until recently when I was adamant about trying someplace different.
Probably best known for their crudo and pastas, Bar Mezzana’s menu focuses on coastal Italian cuisine. Sergio and I started our meal sharing a taleggio, speck, hazelnut crostini (btw there is an entire crostini section and I’m sure I will eventually try one of each). Although it doesn’t indicate it on the menu, the crostini had a sprinkling of rosemary and was drizzled with honey adding something sweet to the flavors and textures. It was so good we devoured it with a speed bordering on embarrassing.
Bar Mezzana Crostini: Taleggio, Speck and Hazelnut $12
Bar Mezzana’s dinner menu offers pastas and secondi plates for dinner portion meals that range from $19-$22 for pastas and $29-$39 for secondi plates with the exception of the family-style dinner which is $52 / person.
Sergio’s dinner choice, the paccheri, is a handmade pasta dish with chunks of lobster. The photo below gives you an idea of how silky smooth the sauce is but what you can’t see with your eyes is how nicely the lobster flavors the sauce.
Bar Mezzana Pasta: Paccheri $22
For my dinner I opted for an item that I’ve had at many restaurants here in Boston and elsewhere – the brick chicken. A good restaurant should be able to provide creative dining options like Sergio’s dinner as well as elevating standard plates like my dinner selection, and that is exactly what Bar Mezzana does with their chicken under a brick – served with shredded brussel sprouts, almond slivers and pecorino cheese. The chicken was cooked to perfection and Sergio may have been slightly obsessed by the flavors from my plate, which exceeded my expectations.
Bar Mezzana Chicken Under a Brick $27
While it may have taken me nearly a year to try the Bar Mezzana, it won’t take me nearly that long to visit again. I’m hooked and if you give the restaurant a try I’m fairly certain you will be as well. Bar Mezzana is an excellent addition to the South End’s dining scene. It is open for dinner seven days a week and offers brunch every Sunday from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
BosGuy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars, Wicked Awesome.
Bar Mezzana
360 Harrison Avenue || (617) 530-1770
www.barmezzana.com
Happy mother’s day
Mom chillin’ on Lake Winnipesaukee in 2015
I wanted to take a moment to say Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom, my two sisters Elizabeth and Susan, my sister-in-law Ashley and to all the other wonderful women I know who have taken on the toughest job I can think of, motherhood. It doesn’t seem right that you only get one day out of the year to be recognized for all you do for your children.
Melissa McCarthy hosts SNL tonight
Melissa McCarthy’s impersonation of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer may be the best impersonation I’ve seen this year. On Friday she took to the streets of Manhattan (literally) to promote this week’s show. This follows a trailer that SNL released earlier this week, which is Ahhhhhhhmazing.
Saturday morning coffee
Much thanks to Mark who writes the blog Tales of the Sissy for his “Beardy Boy” post from last month. I’ve nabbed it for this week’s Saturday Morning Coffee.
Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy
A few hours later…
Click on the comic strip to enlarge
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com. To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.
Bonus fur
Enjoy the weekend and thanks for stopping by to check out my blog.
Check out SpeakEasy Stage Co production of The Bridges of Madison County
SpeakEasy Stage Co. presents The Bridges of Madison County May 6 – June 3
This week I was able to attend SpeakEasy Stage Co.’s final production of their 2016/2017 season, The Bridges of Madison County. The musical which is based on the best selling novel and popular movie that starred Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood, comes to life on stage thanks to a talented group of actors.
Boston native, Jennifer Ellis, who plays Francesca is a beautiful counterpart to the handsome out of town photographer, Robert, played by Christiaan Smith who spends much of the second act shirtless. It wasn’t hard to get swept up in their romance, considering how beautiful Ellis voice is and the fact that half the audience was gushing whenever Smith stepped on stage (yours truly included).
Christiaan Smith is one reason to see this excellent musical from The SpeakEasy Stage
In addition to the great casting, the stage’s deconstructed design of an Iowa farmhouse and their creative use of lighting was so well thought out and executed it really deserves a mention. I wholeheartedly recommend making a point to get tickets to see this show. Assuming your other half isn’t put off by how much you’ll drool over Smith, the show makes for a great date night. In case you think I’m being overly complimentary, read The Boston Globe’s rave review, which loved Ellis and the production as well.
The Bridges of Madison County
SpeakEasy Stage at The Calderwood Pavilion
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What to do this weekend
MeetUp Group: LGBT Travelers of Boston are meeting at 6PM on Thursday
Lately, there have been so many events / programs to talk about in my Monday morning post What to do this week, I’m re-posting the events for this weekend.
THURSDAY
Reaching OUT: Boston be a part of the chapter’s first networking event on Thursday, May 11 at Cathedral Station in Boston
ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public
LGBT Travelers of Boston will be meeting at 6PM on Thursday, May 11 at Night Shift Brewing in Everett
Karaoke Thursday is held each week downstairs at Machine in Boston
Paint Nite at Machine create art while sipping a cocktail at Machine Boston on Thursday, May 11 in Boston
Turnt! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
FRIDAY
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, May 12 in Somerville
RuPaul Viewing Party is Friday, May 12 starting at 8PM followed by dancing at 9PM at the Alley Bar in DTX, Boston
Super Hero Night wear your favorite super hero t-shirt and enjoy a few cocktails, while meeting people through Boston’s LGBTQ & Friends MeetUp group on Friday, May 12 at Orleans Bar in Somerville
FUZZ is a monthly gay dance party with DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy at Pi Alley in DTX on Friday, May 12 in Boston
The Coolidge After Midnite: Twin Peaks: Assault on Precinct 13 shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday, May 12 in Brookline
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday through the end of October in Boston
So Hot Saturdaes is Boston’s no-attitude gay dance party hosted every Saturday at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party on Saturday at Paradise in Cambridge
Vibrator! At the Alley features DJs Brian Halligan and James Cerne who will be playing your favorite music on Saturday, May 13 at the Alley in Boston
UNITE Saturdays is the weekly dance party every Saturday that starts at 10PM at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera in Boston
The Coolidge After Midnite: They Live shows at The Coolidge starting at 11:59PM on Saturday, May 13 in Brookline
SUNDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday through the end of October in Boston
Back 2 Basics Diva’s 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
Pajama Party Sunday with DJ Denis spinning your favorite music from the 80s, 90s and now is 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.
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