Category Archives: Boston

Mehdi Ghadyanloo to paint Dewey Square mural

BosArts, boston public art, Mehdi GhadyanlooLast week it was announced that Iranian artist, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, who has made a name for himself by painting large trompe-l’oeils in Tehran, will bring a brand-new, mind-bending mural to Boston’s Dewey Square on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

The 76′ x 70′ surface will be the fifth public art installation in Dewey Square and will be both a new piece and his first in the U.S. Called, Spaces of Hope, it is sure to be inspired by Surrealism which characterizes his work to date. It is expected to take him through the middle of October to complete the large mural which you can see being painted currently. This is a welcome change to the most recent installation in Dewey Square which I found cold and uninspiring.

Below is an example of some of the work he has done in his home, Iran. Mehdi Ghadyanloo

What to do this week: October 10 – 16th

lesbian wedding, Provincetown, Women's Weekend, PtownWhat to do this week:  October 10 – 16th

Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Fascination is a Fetish / Kink party that takes place the 2nd Monday of the month and 4th Friday of every month at Jacques in Boston

Tuesday Night Trivia is at The Alley Cat every Tuesday starting at 8PM in Providence

Show Tune Tuesdays takes place every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Stump Trivia impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5 – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

What to do this week, gay bostonDrag Race Thursdays hosted by Mizery shows RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM every Thursday, at Club Cafe in Boston

Beats Antique’s Shadowbox  at Royale Thursday, October 13 in Boston

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, October 14 in Somerville

FUZZ Boston is a monthly gay dance party at The Alley Bar in DTX starting at 10PM on Friday, October 14 in Boston

The Pit will show at The Coolidge Corner Theater as part of their Coolidge After Midnite programming on Friday and Saturday, October 14th & 15th in Boston

boston-book-festival-2016Boston Book Festival is free to the public and will run all day in Copley Square Saturday, October 15 in Boston

48th Annual South End House Tour is from 10AM – 5PM on Sunday, October 15 in Boston

Bride Pride looks to set a Guinness Book of World Records as comedian Kate Clinton presides at this event during Women’s Week on Saturday, October 15 in Provincetown

Cape Cod Rugby vs. Ironsides gay rugby game starts at 1PM at Joe Moakley Field on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

6th Annual Drag Gospel Fest runs from 6-9pM at Club Cafe on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

Leather FetishBLUF New England so bring your gear for this social at The Providence Eagle on Saturday, October 15 in Providence

Boston Book Festival is a free event that celebrates the power of the written word on Saturday, October 15 in Copley Square, Boston

Magnum Saturdays Launch Party starts at 10PM at dbar on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am – 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

Artistry annual fundraising event for South End’s Childe Hassam Park at The Urban Grape from 6:30-8:30PM Sunday, October 16 in Boston

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

New England Aquarium eyes ambitious expansion

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Source: CBT Architects/Globe

Boston developer, Don Chiofaro has been trying (unsuccessfully) to turn an ugly garage along the Greenway into a luxury high-rise, but the New England Aquarium along with others, has been a vocal opponent to the development until recently according to a recent Boston Globe article.

A new proposal put forth by The New England Aquarium may end up a game-changer for the redevelopment of the Harbor Garage.  According to the article, the Aquarium wants Chiofaro’s help in extending the Greenway 1,000 feet to the waterfront to create an expansive public parkland that would encourage visitors to the Aquarium. The plan is incredibly ambitious and would include an expansion of the New England Aquarium by adding 95,000 more square feet and an additional 40 feet of height.

What to do this week: September 3 – 9th

TWC, TWC Boston, GQB, The Welcoming Committee

The Welcoming Committee Guerrilla Queer Bar takeover celebrates 9 years this Friday

What to do this week:  October 3 – 9th

Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

We’re Gonna Die opens at Club Oberon on Tuesday, October 4 and runs through Saturday, October 8 in Cambridge

Tuesday Night Trivia is at The Alley Cat every Tuesday starting at 8PM in Providence

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Stump Trivia impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5 – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Drag Race Thursdays hosted by Mizery shows RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM every Thursday, at Club Cafe in Boston

THOT Thursdays takes place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub in Dorchester

SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, October 7 in Boston

Wicked Queer Cinema at The Paramount on Friday, Oct 7 presents Theo & Hugo

Wicked Queer Cinema at The Paramount on Friday, Oct 7 presents Theo & Hugo

Wicked Queer Cinema Club: Theo & Hugo kicks off with this new screening at the Paramount Theater on Friday, October 7 in Boston

Dead Silence is a horror theater attraction that opens on Friday, October 7 and runs through Monday, October 31 at The Art House in Provincetown

Guerrilla Queer Bar 9th Anniversary takes place at a location to be named later this week on Friday, October 7 in Boston

Fearless in the Dark Black Light Party at Mirabar starts at 10PM on Friday, October 7 in Providence

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, October 7 in Somerville

Jon Richardson performs at the Napolean Room 8-9PM, Saturday, Oct 8

Jon Richardson performs at Club Cafe in the Napolean Room from 8-9PM on Friday, October 7 in Boston

Dueling Drag Divas perform on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8 at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Adore Delano LIVE is this Saturday, starting at 10PM at EGO in Providence

The Excorcist will show at The Coolidge Corner Theater as part of their Coolidge After Midnite programming on Saturday, October 8

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am – 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

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

Turn Up The Heat: 2017 Boston Firefighter calendar launch party

firemen calendarGet the first look at the 2017 Boston Firefighter Calendar and interact with the Boston Calendar guys at the “Turn Up the Heat” Calendar Launch Event at Royale on Thursday, November 17th. Tickets to this event are now on sale.

All ticket sales and proceeds of calendar purchases directly benefit the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation. Supporting the foundation will help fund volunteer events with patients at the Shriner’s Children’s hospital and assistance to local families that fall victim to burn injuries.

Boston Fireman Calendar

Purchase Your Tickets Today

 

What to do this week: September 26 – October 2

Gay men, Provincetown

Mates Leather Weekend is in Provincetown Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2016

What to do this week: September 26– October 2

Play Me I’m Yours Boston brings 60 street pianos to the streets of Boston with each decorated by a local artist and runs through Oct 10 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

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30 – 7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

DotOUT Boston, gay bostonDotOUT Midweek Meltdown starts at 6:30PM at the Dorchester Brewing Co. on Wednesday, September 28 in Dorchester

Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

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

amy-schumer-in-bostonAmy Schumer in Boston is a tough ticket to come by but she will be at the Boston Garden on Thursday, September 29 in Boston

Mates Leather Weekend returns on Thursday, September 29 and runs through the weekend in Provincetown

Drag Race Thursdays join Mizery and friends for “Queens are Wild” RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM at Club Cafe in Boston

exDRAGvaganza Flag Football party starts at 7PM at Club Cafe on Thursday, September 29 in Boston

ogunquit, mainestreet, bearfest ogunquitOgunquit Bearfest starts on Thursday, September 29 and runs through the weekend with parties at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Harpoon Oktoberfest kicks is Friday and Saturday, September 30 – October 1 at Harpoon Brewery in Boston

QuICK Weekly Climb starts at 6PM at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, September 30 in Somerville

Gay Takeover of FrightFest @SixFlags goes from 9AM-9PM on Sunday, October 2 in West-Bumblef*ck, MA

Boston Gay Beer Club Oktoberfest 5k run starts at 9:30 AM on Sunday, October 2 in Kendall Square, Cambridge

Hat SisterCelebration of Hat Sister John Michael Gray is taking place at Jacques Cabaret with all money raised going to help pay for his medical bills on Sunday, October 2 at Jacques starting at 6PM in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am-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

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

John Michael Gray (one half of the Hat Sisters)

john-michael-gray-hat-sisterBoston and Provincetown’s gay community is a little less fabulous today.

John Michael Gray who is survived by his husband Tim O’Connor have been known far beyond Boston and Provincetown as the iconic “Hat Sisters” for as long as I have lived in Boston.

For those of you from Boston and Provincetown, I’m sure your Facebook feed is already flooded with tributes and photos of these two very special men, and I wanted to join in my own way by sharing how much I love these two. I want to also express my profound respect for how their love for each other and Boston and Provincetown helped many of us become a little more comfortable with ourselves and feel welcomed. My fondest memories of John are of him having drinks at Fritz on Chandler Street, lighting the Pride Lights tree on Tremont Street each year and of course his fabulous entrance to Tea Dances at the Boatslip in Provincetown.

My heart is breaking for Tim O’Connor.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Tim with the medical costs incurred. You can learn more and help Tim by visiting the page here.

What Iconic Boston Street Are You?

boston-streetsPerhaps you’ve seen friends posting different streets in your news feed? It turns out that BuzzFeed has a rather fun survey that takes about 30 seconds to navigate, answering questions like choosing your ideal food, how you like to spend a Sunday afternoon, etc…

Based on your answers BuzzFeed shares what “Iconic Boston Street” your personality most resembles. Although highly unscientific it is still a lot of fun. As it turns out I’m most like Charles Street in Beacon Hill. What are you?

What Iconic Boston Street Are You?

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Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival

berklee-beantown-jazz-festival-2016I don’t know how I missed this in my weekly post, “What’s Happening This Week” so I wanted to give the Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival a shout out.

Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival is free on Saturday, Sept. 24th

Billed as Boston’s biggest block party, this annual event is a free, outdoor concert that is worth checking out. The festival features jazz, Latin, blues, funk, and groove performances. The festival offers world-class music on three stages, phenomenal food and drink, arts, crafts, and unique gifts.

This year’s entertainment includes Al Jarreau, Marcus Santos Brazilian Drum Group and Dan Moretti. For more information on all the musicians who will be playing check out the Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival performance schedule.

berklee.edu/beantownjazz

What to do this week: September 19 – 25

Boston Gay Men's Book Club

Boston Gay Men’s Book Club meets Monday, September 19 at Trident Booksellers

What to do this week: September 19– 25

Boston Gay Men’s Book Club meets to discuss Insignificant Others at the Trident Booksellers & Cafe on Monday, September 19 in Boston

Opus Affair Monthly Cocktail Social come and meet people and have some fun, starting at 6PM on Monday, September 19 at SRV in the South End 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

the-fellows-twc-bostonTWC Fellows Monthly Social meet 30 & 40-something gay men for drinks and conversation  from 7-9:30PM on Wednesday, September 21 location TBD

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30 – 7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

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

tennessee-williams-provincetown-festivalProvincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival runs from Thursday to Sunday,  September 22 – 25 in Provincetown

Drag Race Thursdays join Mizery and friends for “Queens are Wild” RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM at Club Cafe in Boston

Newport Mansions’ Food & Wine Festival is this weekend, Friday & Saturday September 24-25 in Newport

QuICK Weekly Climb starts at 6PM at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, September 23 in Somerville

south-end-open-studios-2016South End Open Studios celebrates 30 years with more than 200 artists Saturday and Sunday, September 24 & 25 in Boston

Play Me I’m Yours Boston brings 60 street pianos to the streets of Boston with each decorated by a local artist starting Friday, September 23 in Boston

Dont Ask Dont Tell: Kubrick hosts their monthly queer dance party and drag show at Great Scott on Saturday, September 24 in Allston

Mr. Boston Bear / Cub Competition starts early at 9PM at The Alley in DTX on Saturday, September 24 in Boston

So Hot Saturdaes: Durty Disco is at Peggy O’Neil’s starting at 10PM on Saturday, September 24 in Dorchester

club cafeBest of Sirlesque is the yearly review of the most unforgettable acts over the past year at Club Cafe on Saturday, September 24 in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am-4pm in Boston

QuICK Social Meet & Greet is happening for the first time at Arc’Teryx on Sunday, September 25 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

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

Happy Birthday Boston

Fourth of July

This weekend Boston celebrated its 386th birthday, making it one of the oldest cities in the United States. Although Boston is not a large city (it is the 23rd largest city in the US), it is one of the largest metropolitan areas with just under 5 million and is the 4th most densely populated after New York Metro Area, Greater Los Angeles and South Florida Metro Area (according to worldpopulationreview.com).

Here are a few interesting facts about present day Boston.
Boston (and Massachusetts) growth is coming mostly from immigrants and without those immigrants the state’s population would have actually declined over the past decade. Almost 1/3 of Boston’s population is now foreign born.

Boston’s population is also growing younger, as nearly 1/3 of all residents are 20-34, which is younger than most other major cities in the country.

Boston’s population growth rate of 3.1% is expected to continue through at least 2020, reaching around 780,000 to 790,000 by the next Census in 2020.

For a city of nearly 400 years it still is young at heart. Happy birthday Boston.

Boston Freedom Rally this weekend in Boston

Legalize marijuana, pot rally, boston marijuana rallyThis weekend the Boston Freedom Rally will return to host their 27th event and continue to spread their message of cannabis legalization and education. The two day festival / rally is packed with food, art and vendors and tens of thousands of attendees on the Boston Common.

What to do this week: September 12 – 18

Legalize marijuana, pot rally, boston marijuana rallyWhat to do this week: September 12 – 18

Harbor to the Bingo will raise money for Harbor to the Bay and starts at 7PM at Club Cafe on Monday, Sept 12 in Boston

Fascination Mondays is a fetish / kink night hosted in the basement of Jacques Cabaret from 8PM – 12AM in Boston

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

showtune-tuesdayShowtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30 – 7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Peggy O'Neil's, gay dorchesterTHOT THURSDAYS is a dance party hosted the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub starting at 10PM in Dorchester

Drag Race Thursdays join Mizery and friends for “Queens are Wild” RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM at Club Cafe in Boston

BEYONSLAY from The Welcoming Committee is at Hurricane O’Reilly’s and starts at 9PM on Thursday, September 15 in Boston

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

MASSBEARZ Monthly Social is hosted the third Thursday of each month at Cathedral Station starting at 8PM in Boston

brown-is-the-new-pinkBrown is the New Pink the popular Ptown play starring Ryan Landry & Varla Jean Merman opens this week, from Thursday, September 15 – 18 in Boston

Gay Men Camping at Harold Parker State Forest starts on Friday, September 16 in Andover, MA

QuICK Weekly Climb starts at 6PM at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, September 16 in Somerville

Boyfriends the monthly gay dance party will celebrate Britney Spears on Friday, September 16 at the Milky Way Lounge in JP

Casual Fridays: Britney vs. Christina features DJ Nathaniel Bluhm and starts at 10PM at the Alley Bar on Friday, September 16 in Boston’s DTX

Therapy GLOW party 18+ from 11:55PM to 5:00 AM starting on Friday, September 16 in Providence

NGPA, National Gay Pilots AssociationCape Cod Classic annual event for Nat’l Gay Pilots Assoc. takes place Friday – Sunday, September 16-18 in Provincetown

MixFest FREE Concert will feature New Republic among other bands at the DCR Hatch Shell on Saturday, September 17 (gates open at 11AM)  in Boston

Social Fitness Festival at City Hall Plaza from 7AM – 6PM on Saturday, September 17 in Boston

Boston Freedom Rally celebrates their 27th year promoting legalization of marijuana Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18 on Boston Common

Paradise Block Party welcomes back the students starting at 9PM on Saturday, September 17 at Paradise Night Club in Cambridge

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am-4pm in Boston

Public BodySanta Speedo Run Kick-Off Workout by Public Body starts at 10:30 at Heartbreak Hill Running Co. in South End on Sunday, September 18 in Boston

BEARZ 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

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

The Hubway is free on Saturday, Sept. 10th

Boston HubwayHubway, Boston’s bike sharing system, is teaming up with Blue Apron to offer free 24-hour passes tomorrow, September 10th. Anyone who registers can take an unlimited number of rides of 30 minutes or less during the 24-hour period without charge, but a debit or credit card is still required, as standard fees will apply to all trips longer than 30 minutes.

To access the free passes, visit, .

Meeting poeple in Boston through LGBT social groups

Manhunt Pool Party MenLast year at this time I shared a post featuring different LGBT groups  you can join as a way to get out and meet people. I wanted to share the links again to encourage anyone looking to meet people or simply get out of the house.

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses.  Auditions are Sunday, September 11th.

Boston Gay Men’s Books Club is monthly book club on MeetUp featuring literature by and about gay men. This month’s book is Insignificant Others by Stephen McCauley. They will meet on Monday, September 19 at 7PM at Trident Booksellers on Newbury Street in Back Bay.

Dignity Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their allies. All are invited for liturgy and social every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Stephen’s at 419 Shawmut Avenue, Boston. 

Fellows by TWC is a group of 30+ singles who meet the third Wednesday of each month for cocktails and conversation (next meeting is Sept. 21 – register to receive updates via email for their monthly socials).

Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the LGBT community for more than 40 years; the Fenway and AAC are always looking for volunteers.

Gay Beer Club is a Boston based organization that produces events and gatherings for members of the gay community.

Gay For Good mobilizes the LGBT community to interact with the greater community by volunteering their time with different monthly activities.

Gays for Patsy is a country western dancing club that holds events each month. Beginners are encouraged to join.

Keshet Boston is a grassroots organization working for the full inclusion of LGBT Jews in Jewish life, offering community events for LGBT Jews in Greater Boston.

New England Gay Men Camping is a social outdoor adventure group for gay men. They will be camping at Harold Parker State Forest in Andover, MA Friday, September 16. 

Opus Affair is probably best known for their monthly cocktail party hosted at local restaurants  to raise money for local arts organizations. Next cocktail party is Monday, September 19th (at a personal favorite spot) SRV in the South End.

The Welcoming Committee is a young, social group who organize activities to broadening the spectrum of gay life here in Boston and beyond.

Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay organizations in the area.  Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.