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Pulse Orlando Survivors, Boston Pride benefit
Organizers are fundraising to accommodate 32 of the survivors from the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando who have indicated they would like to travel to Boston Pride later this summer to celebrate Pride one year after the horrible tragedy which resulted in 49 people being murdered and 53 wounded.
What: Pulse Orlando Survivors Benefit
When: Tuesday, May 2nd 7PM – 10PM
Where: Club Cafe Boston
More details: Facebook Event Page
Initially scheduled for April 18th, the benefit at Club Cafe was postponed until this Tuesday, May 2nd. Go to Club Cafe on Tuesday after work to learn more about what Boston is doing to remember and acknowledge these survivors. You can also help by supporting the Go Fund Me page that was set up.
What to do this week: May 1 – 7
Gold Dust Orphans present: GREECE May 4 – June 4, 2017
This week there are more than 40 different events and programs ranging from fundraisers for The Boston Living Center, The Theater Offensive, Community Servings and a Pulse Orlando survivors benefit. There are also late night movies, socials and other activities – hopefully providing you with something interesting.
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MONDAY – WEDNESDAY
Men’s Mary Mondays: Mandarin Meal Meetup takes place Monday, May 1 at 6:30 at Mary Chung’s in Central Square, Cambridge
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Cards Against Humanity is taking place at The Alley Bar in DTX, starting at 8PM on Monday, May 1 in Boston
Gay Professionals Social takes place at The Living Room on Tuesday, May 2 starting at 6:30PM in Boston
Pulse Orlando Survivors, Boston Pride benefit is at Club Cafe on Tuesday, May 2 starting at 7PM in Boston
Karaoke Night starts at 10PM 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
November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston
climACTS!Bounce at Royale Nightclub is Boston’s most risqué and fun fundraiser benefitting The Theater Offensive is on Wednesday, May 3 in Boston
Join your favorite gay bartenders in Boston at Club Cafe on Thursday, May 4
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 includes music, games and drinks on Thursday, May 4 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
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
FRIDAY
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, May 5 in Somerville
SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, May 5 in Boston
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
Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Fearless in the Dark is hosted the first Friday of every month with DJ Cisco at Mirarbar in Providence
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
Cinco de Mayo at Mainestreet will be celebrating with their Friday night dance party on May 5th in Ogunquit
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
SATURDAY
SoWa Art Walk is a two day 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 and Sunday, May 6-7 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
So Hot Saturdaes is Boston’s no-attitude gay dance party hosted every Saturday at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
Magnum Saturdays Presents the 90s on Saturday, May 6 starting at 10PM at dbar 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.
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.
SoWa Art Walk is May 6-7
This coming weekend, Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 be sure to check out the annual SoWa Art Walk from 11:00AM to 5:00PM both days. The art walk will coincide with the SoWa Open, Vintage and Food Market which is now also open both Saturday and Sunday.
The SoWa Art Walk is really an amazing and fun way to spend a few hours of your day perusing art in a variety of mediums and includes hundreds of local artists and artisans (many in their studios located at 450, 460 and 600 Harrison Avenue, 35, 49 and 59 Wareham Street and 46 Waltham Street).
Posted in Art & Film, Free Stuff, SoWa
Tagged Art and Film, BosGuy, Boston Guy, SOWA
Restaurant review: Frenchie in Boston’s South End
Frenchie opened for business in late January earlier this year in the space formerly occupied by Kitchen in the South End. Frenchie is described as a Parisian wine bar and restaurant. For those familiar with the Boston dining scene, it is worth noting that the restaurant is owned and run by Loic Le Garrec from Petit Robert Bistro as well as newcomer, Sandrine Rossi.
Frenchie oozes cute and cozy from the moment you walk through their street side patio and down their steps to their partially subterranean dining room and finally into their sun room in the back. The clean look of the placeand expanded bar make the tiny space feel more spacious, and the number of French staff who work there make for a great first impression. I can’t help but appreciate when the staff working at a restaurant are from the same country as the cuisine.
Escargot Toast $11 || Fried Brussels Sprouts $9
Much of Frenchie’s menu is dedicated to reasonably priced wines. At the recommendation of our waiter, Thomas, we shared a bottle of 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape for $49. Frenchie’s dinner menu includes nearly 20 small plates that are divided as “Hot” or “Cold” and range in price from $8-$18 as well as four main plates: Fish, Chicken, Duck and Steak.
Boneless Half Chicken with gnocchi, succotash, asparagus, peas and fava beans $25
Sergio opted for the Boneless Half Chicken that is served with ricotta gnocchi, spring succotash, asparagus, peas and fave beans. I didn’t try the chicken but I did try the gnocchi and was not impressed. They were tougher and heavier than what Sergio makes at home. By contrast, my order, Duck Magret served on parsley root puree, mandarin glazed carrots and buckwheat was delicious and a plate I would quickly reorder.
Duck Margret with parsley root puree, glazed carrots and buckwheat $27
Frenchie is a welcome addition to the neighborhood; the space is cozy and cute; the service was excellent; and my dinner was very good.There remains some room for improvement and creativity with the menu – in particular, I would like to see more main course options.
If you’ve not tried Frenchie, make a reservation and enjoy the South End’s newest restaurant for brunch, lunch or dinner – Bienvenue Frenchie.
BosGuy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars, Good.
Frenchie Boston
560 Tremont Street || (857) 233-5941
frenchieboston.com
Community Servings: Life Savor is May 4, 2017
Community Servings is hosting its 25th annual LifeSavor benefit on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 5:30pm at The Langham in Boston’s Post Office Square. This is one of the better cocktail parties and shouldn’t be missed by foodies who love dining out or for those who love and support Community Servings.
Proceeds raised at this event go to help Community Servings provide medically tailored meals to 1,600 individuals who are too sick to shop and cook for themselves and their families. Last year’s LifeSavor gala raised $525,000, and over the past 24 years it has raised more than $9.3 million, with an average of 90 cents of every dollar raised going directly to feed Community Servings’ clients.
WHEN: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:30pm – 11:00pm
WHERE: Beginning at The Langham Boston in Post Office Square
Tickets to the event remain available and can be purchased here.
Saturday morning coffee
Everything in this picture makes me want more.
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.
Bonus fur
Enjoy the weekend and thanks for stopping by to check out my blog.
SoWa Open Market starts this Weekend
No plans this weekend? Check out the SoWa Open Market on Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th. This year’s market is expanding and will be open both days of the weekend starting tomorrow.
For SoWa Open Market’s opening day they will be hosting the first ever Power Beer Fest, which will include 60+ Mass. brewers. Tickets are $55 a person, and will allow you unlimited two-ounce beer samples from participating breweries. In addition to the Power Beer Fest, the SoWa Open market which spans three blocks along Harrison Avenue, will include:
- SoWa Arts Market: 100+ artisans selling handmade goods, including jewelry, art work, clothing, home goods, photography and more. Located in the parking lot at 450 Harrison Avenue.
- SoWa Farmers Market: A collection of local farmers and bakers, consisting of more than 50 vendors. Located in the parking lot at 500 Harrison Ave.
- SoWa Food Truck Bazaar: 12 of Boston’s food trucks will be on site throughout the season. Located in the parking lot at 540 Harrison Avenue.
- SoWa Beer Garden: Located by the SoWa Food Truck Bazaar includes a rotating selection of craft beers to enjoy all season long.
For more information visit: www.sowaboston.com
Furry Friday
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What to do this weekend
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs in Boston Thursday – Sunday
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
ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public
Rosé kick off party on the patio is Thursday, April 27th at Stella Restaurant and Bar from 5-7PM in Boston
Opening Night: The Sleeping Beauty from the Boston Ballet is tonight but the production runs through May 27 at Opera House in Boston
Alvin Ailey in Boston features the talented dancers from Alvin Ailey for four nights only at the Wang Performing Arts Theater Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 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
Thump! 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, April 28 in Somerville
Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
RuPaul Drag Race viewing party is every Friday at 8PM (dancing starts at 9PM) at the Alley Bar in Boston
SLAY: House vs. Hip Hop join TWC when they takeover Hurricane O’Reilly’s by North Station Friday, April 28 in Boston
Controversy is featuring music from Beyonce and Rihanna this week starting at 10PM upstairs at Machine with DJs Begbick & FrenchY in Boston
FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques from 9-12 every 2nd Monday and every 4th Friday of the month in Boston
Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence
The Coolidge After Midnight: Near Dark shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market (Opening Weekend) SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October in Boston
Boston Pride Rooftop Party at Legal Harborside is going to be a lot of fun on Sunday, April 30 from 1-5PM in Boston
Art in Bloom at the MFA Boston celebrates the return of spring with their annual festival from Saturday, April 29th thru Monday, May 1st in Boston
Electric Dreams dance party with DJ Taffy and a special performance by Nyla Styck at The Alley on Saturday, April 29 starting at 10PM in Boston
So Hot Saturdaes wig party with DJ Stevie Psyclone has no cover and starts at 10PM Saturday, April 29 at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party is on Saturday, March 25 at Paradise in Cambridge
The Coolidge After Midnight: Point Break starring Keanu Reeves shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District
SUNDAY
Gay Men 50+ Brunch is a Meet Up group for mature gay men to connect, chat and enjoy brunch starting at 1PM at Club Cafe on Sunday, April 30 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
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.
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