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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy
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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.
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Macron could give Trudeau a run for his money for world leader beefcake status
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may finally have some competition for world leader beefcake status if the French elect Emmanuel Macron to be their next President in a run off election scheduled for this Sunday. Macron is 39 and a former investment banker who has never before stood for elected office but was able to get nearly 24% of the vote in a 5-way race in late April.
Just to add fodder to my “beefcake” comments, this week, Garcon, a bi-monthly magazine that caters to gay men, had a shirtless Macron on their cover with the provocative headline “Coming out: a necessary fight.”
Macron is the decidedly more LGBTQ friendly candidate in the two person race for President on Sunday so the headline and cover story no doubt alludes to his support for our community. It also may be a bit of a double entendre, considering previous rumors he is gay. However, this seems like wishful thinking on the part of French gay men who may find themselves attracted to more than just Macron’s political views, considering the fact he has been happily married to a woman for a decade.
What to do this weekend
Boston Calling Block Parties return to Dewey Square this Thursday from 5-8PM
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
25th Life Savor celebrate this delicious fundraiser which benefits Community Servings at the Langham Hotel on Thursday, May 4 in Boston
Boston Calling Block Party at Dewey Square have returned so head to downtown for music, games and drinks on Thursday from 5-8PM in Boston
GREECE by the Gold Dust Orphans is fringe theater at its best so check out Ryan Landry’s latest production which runs from May 4 – June 4 in Boston
Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic is back for the 4th year in a row at Club Cafe on Thursday, May 4 from 8-11PM in Boston
Thump! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
Channel your inner geek and go to the Saber Battle on Boston Common Friday from 8-11PM – last year more than a thousand people showed up for this annual event
FRIDAY
SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, May 5 in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, May 5 in Somerville
First Fridays ROFLMAO is at the Institute of Contemporary Art from 5-10PM get tickets before they sell out on Friday, May 5 in Boston
RuPaul Viewing Party is Friday, May 5 starting at 8PM followed by dancing at 9PM at the Alley Bar in DTX, Boston
Saber Battle on the Common partake in a massive saber battle on the Boston Common (last year had more than 1,000 people show up) on Friday, May 5 from 8-11PM in Boston
Guerrilla Queer Bar takes place at a location to be named later this week on Friday, May 5 in Boston
The Coolidge After Midnight: A Dark Song shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
The Coolidge After Midnight: Body Double shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
SpeakEasy Stage production of Bridges of Madison County opens on Saturday, May 6 and will run through June 3, 2017
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday through the end of October in Boston
SoWa Art Walk is an art festival in the SoWa district of the South End where you can meet local artists and watch them while many of them work in their studios on Saturday from 11AM-5PM
4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party is at Boston Chops, Saturday, May 6 from 4-7PM (tickets required) in Boston
Maine AIDS Walk after party Tea Dance takes place immediately after the walk / race on Saturday, May 6 at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
The Bridges of Madison County presented by the SpeakEasy Stage opens on Saturday, May 6 and runs through June 3 in Boston
Underbear is a monthly underwear dance party at the Alley Bar in DTX on Saturday, May 6 starting at 10PM in Boston
Magnum Saturdays Presents the 90s on Saturday, May 6 starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester
So Hot Saturdaes is Boston’s no-attitude gay dance party hosted every Saturday at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
UNITE Saturdays is the weekly dance party every Saturday that starts at 10PM at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera in Boston
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party on Saturday, May 6 is at Paradise in Cambridge
The Coolidge After Midnight: A Dark Song shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
The Coolidge After Midnight: Dressed to Kill shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
SUNDAY
49th Walk for Hunger starts early on Sunday, May 7 on the Boston Common so wear comfortable shoes to walk the 20 mile route in Boston
South Shore Sunday Morning LGBTQ Sit & Schmooze from the MeetUp group “OUTbreath” from 10:30AM – 12:00PM on Sunday, May 7 in Hanover.
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday through the end of October in Boston
SoWa Art Walk is an art festival in the SoWa district of the South End where you can meet local artists and watch them while many of them work in their studios on Sunday, May 7 from 11AM-5PM
Verna Turbulence Drag Brunch is $50 and raises money for the Boston Living Center on Sunday, May 7 at Club Cafe from 12-4PM in Boston
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
Gay Beer Club Sundays will be enjoying beer at the Cambridge Brewing Co. in Kendall Sq on Sunday, May 7 at 7PM in Cambridge
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 with RPDR Season 9 Peppermint 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.
Lawn on D is now open
Lawn on D opened Monday, May 1, 2017
One of Boston’s coolest parks, Lawn on D, opened this Monday, May 1, 2017 and as with each year it seems like the park offers something new to attract people to this patch of green surrounded by concrete.
Probably the biggest change (for the better) is that the Lawn on D now has a liquor license through their full-service bar, starting today, Thursday, May 4th. No surprise that the addition of alcohol has also led to an upgrade and changes with food options so check it out this weekend.
Large Chess Set at Hotel Brava in Buzios, Brazil
Look for new games to play like giant chess – perhaps like the set Sergio and I played when we were in Buzios, Brazil. Additionally Lawn on D will also have lawn checkers and a HUGE version of Connect Four.
Vintage gay
Monday – May 8th – is “VE Day” short for Victory Europe Day. It is recognized in the US and England as the defeat of the German Nazi’s and an end to war in Europe. Rudolf Brazer (shown above laying on his side) is shown with a friend presumably in Germany somewhere prior to the outbreak of war. Rudolf has the distinction of being the last known concentration camp survivor deported by Nazi Germany on charges of homosexuality. He passed away on August 3, 2011.
Ptown fast ferry GroupOn now available
$60 for a Roundtrip Ticket to the Ptown Fast Ferry ($88 Value)
Planning a trip to Provincetown this summer, or perhaps you live in Boston and know you will be making multiple trips? The Boston Harbor Cruise Co. (one of the two high speed ferry companies here in Boston with service to Provincetown) has their annual GroupOn running at the moment. Roundtrip tickets which normally cost $88 are on sale for $60. Grab them while they last – this deal will expire in three days if it doesn’t sell out first.
GroupOn BHC Coupon is here.
See their 2017 Ptown ferry schedule here.
Heels for Hope will be Monday, June 5th at Club Cafe
The date for the fourth annual Heels for Hope, which goes to benefit BAGLY, has been announced and this year the event is changing days of the week and venue. Additionally, this year the event is selling tickets (purchase of a ticket also gets you a ticket for a Absolute cocktail).
This year Heels for Hope will take place on Monday, June 5th at Club Cafe. If you need a new pair of pumps for the event, I suggest supporting local businesses like Dorothy’s Costume Boutique where you can get ‘big girl’ sized shoes and even a fabulous wig to match if you want to accessorize. 
When: Monday, June 5th || 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Where: Club Cafe
Tickets: Purchase tickets here before the event sells out
Much thanks to this year’s sponsors Absolute and Club Cafe for helping to make Heels for Hope 2017 possible.
This week on Instagram: jlisboa_
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This week I’m featuring a friend who lives and works in São Paulo, Brazil. João Victor is a talented photographer who is every bit as handsome in person as he appears in this photo. He has a wicked smile and a sense of humor to match. As you would imagine, his IG account his full of artistic shots as well as fun shots of him goofing around with his models / friends which makes his account seem more real and less contrived.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSpZDkQBu7Y/?taken-by=jlisboa_
Like what you see? Follow him on Instagram here, instagram.com/jlisboa_.
Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.
Caption this photo
Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption. Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a few of your own.
A face only a mother could love
UberEats launches in Boston
Last week Boston joined a short list of cities that UberEats operates. The delivery service operates much like the company’s ride-sharing app. You download the app, log in, select a restaurant and order. You pay with the card you have on file and can watch as your order is delivered to wherever you are.
UberEats launched in 2015, and is available in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Malden, Everett, Chelsea, Medford, and Brookline, with plans to expand to Arlington and Belmont.
Take this LGBT survey from CMI, Inc
Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) wants to hear from you. They have a new online survey that is seeking your opinions and preferences (from an LGBT perspective). Everyone who completes the survey by May 15th may opt to be entered into a drawing to win one of twenty US $50, or if you win you can select a charity to receive the $50.
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