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120th Boston Marathon is today

Posted on April 18, 2016 | Leave a comment

Boston MarathonAll cities host events that are uniquely their own and while most cities around the world have marathons there is something incredibly special about the Boston Marathon. This annual tradition that dates back to 1897 is a signal that spring is here and just as The Regatta in October signals it is fall for many who call Boston home it is a tradition I’m both proud of and look forward to each year.

My heartfelt congratulations to everyone who participates in today’s venerable race and much thanks to the City of Boston and the thousands of volunteers who make this such an amazing event for all in the city to enjoy.Boston Marathon Race Day Schedule

About the Boston Marathon (Source: Wikipedia)
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s best-known road racing events. It is one of the five World Marathon Majors.

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What to do this week: April 18 – 24

Posted on April 18, 2016 | Leave a comment
NoH8 Photo Shoot at W Hotel Boston, Saturday April 23rd from 2-6PM

NoH8 Photo Shoot comes to the W Hotel Boston, Saturday April 23rd from 2-6PM

What to do this week: April 18th – 24th

Marathon Day it is the 120th annual running of the Boston Marathon. Get out and enjoy the day on Monday April 18 in Boston

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

Opus Affair is hosting their monthly social (don’t forget to RSVP) starts at 6PM at Stoddard’s in DTX on Tuesday, April 19 in Boston

Weird Science the John Hughes movie is playing at the Brattle Theatre starting at 9:30 on Tuesday, April 19th in Cambridge

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30 AM 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.

NoH8 Open photo shoot starts at 2pm at the W Hotel Saturday, April 23 in Boston

Boylston Bar Crawl with The Welcoming Committee is $15 and starts at 1pm on Saturday, April 23 in Boston

Boston Pride takes over The Wild Rover for a fun T-Dance with DJ Andrea from 3-9PM at The Wild Rover in Faneuil Hall on Saturday, April 23 in Boston

Japan Festival takes place at the Boston Common at the corner by Beacon Street and Charles Street from 10am-5pm on Sunday, April 24 in Boston

Dinnerfest fund raiser for the Victory Programs and Boston Living Center at the Red Lantern from 3-6PM Sunday, April 24 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.

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What to do this week: April 11 – 17

Posted on April 11, 2016 | Leave a comment
Stella Patio Party

Stella’s Patio Opening Party starts at 5PM on Thursday, April 14

What to do this week: April 11th – 17th

Boston Gay Men’s Book Club is meeting to discuss TEX by Beau Rice at the Trident Cafe on Monday, April 11 in Boston

Fascination Monday is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night at Jacques in BayVillage on Monday, April 11 in Boston

Drag Misérables 2 is a Gender-Bending, Sing-A-Long performed by some of Boston’s favorite fringe artists at Club Cafe – the 90-minute show starts at 7:30 and tickets start at $15 for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 & 13 in Boston

Wizard of Oz opens Tuesday, April 12 at the Wang and runs through Sunday, April 24 in Boston

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

Boston Spirit LGBT Networking Night includes Gov. Charlie Baker as the keynote at the Marriott Copley on Wednesday, April 13 in Boston

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

Stella Patio Opening Party is free, open to the public and starts at 5PM on Stella’s patio in the South End on Thursday, April 14 in Boston

AMP Gallery Opening Party takes place in their new digs at 432 Commercial Street from 6-8PM on Friday, April 15 in Provincetown

Champagne Tasting “Know Your Bubbles” stop by Brix in the South End for a Champagne tasting from 6-8PM on Friday, April 15 in Boston

Boyfriends is a monthly gay party held the third Friday of every month at the Milky Way Lounge in JP takes place this month on Friday, April 15 in Boston

Sports & Fitness Expo is free and open to the public and is a precursor to next week’s Boston Marathon from Friday – Sunday April 15-17 in Boston

Great Provincetown Chocolate Scavenger Hunt runs from 11:30 AM till 5:00 PM, April 16,17 & 18 for details email pete@thepurplefeather.com in Ptown

Dont Ask Dont Tell is a monthly gay party hosted at Great Scott in Allston. This month’s theme is HEDWIG on Saturday, April 16 in Boston

Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus holds their second public performance in Harvard Square at the University Lutheran Church; doors open at 7:15 (tickets required) on Saturday, April 16 in Cambridge

Back2Basics Bearz Tea Dance every third Sunday of the month is the Bearz Tea Dance at Club Cafe starting at 5pm (no cover) Sunday, April 17 in Boston

Meet Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters who will be coming to Club Cafe for a Q&A and to sign her new book at 5PM Sunday, April 17 in Boston 

Boston Midnight Marathon Bike Ride actually starts at 7PM on Sunday, April 17 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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What to do this week April 4 – 10

Posted on April 4, 2016 | Leave a comment
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Red Sox Hot Stove Panel Discussion at Cathedral Station, Sunday, April 10

What to do this week: April 4th – March 10th

DotOUT Spring Fling annual meeting is  from 6:30-9:30PM on Monday, April 4 at Tavolo Ristorante in Boston

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

ICA Boston every Thursday from 4PM – 9PM admission is free in Boston

Fuzz Boston is a fun and friendly monthly party hosted this weekend in Downtown Crossing at the Alley Bar on Friday, April 8 in Boston

Banned in Boston 2016 by Urban Improv returns with their annual tradition (tickets are $150) at the House of Blues Friday, April 8 in Boston

Mainestreet Karaoke party starts at 9PM every Friday in Ogunquit

Comedy Night features hot new comedians and is a guaranteed good laugh; doors open at 7PM (tickets are $20) at Club Cafe on Saturday, April 9 in Boston

Red Sox Hot Stove Discussion is back for its second year at Cathedral Station in the South End from 3-5PM on Sunday, April 10 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.

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3rd Annual Boston Design Week

Posted on March 29, 2016 | 1 comment

Boston Design Week 2016The 3rd Annual Boston Design Week starts tomorrow, Wednesday, March 30 and runs through Sunday, April 10 with the 9th Annual AD20/21 Art & Design Show at The Cyclorama in the South End.

More than 80 programs and events ranging from sustainable fashion and urban gardens, to home and interior design, to thoughts about how to redesign Boston’s City Hall will be addressed.  Most programs are free of charge and open to the public, but do require you to RSVP.

For more information about this year’s Boston Design Week and to review the calendar of activities, visit their website at BostonDesignWeek.com.

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What to do this week: March 28 – April 3

Posted on March 28, 2016 | Leave a comment
SoWa First Friday at 450 Harrison Ave in the South End from 5-9PM

SoWa First Friday at 450 Harrison Ave in the South End from 5-9PM

What to do this week: March 28 – April 3

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

Boston Design Week will run though Sunday, April 10th but programs start today so check out their online calendar, Wednesday, March 30 in Boston

Wicked Queer Film (a.k.a. Boston LGBT Film Festival) check out a movie or two at this year’s festival which opens tonight, Thursday, March 31 in Boston

ICA Boston every Thursday from 4PM – 9PM admission is free to the public. Visit the museum’s exhibits at no cost on Thursday, March 31 in Boston

Gay Jim at Cathedral Station will be playing your favorite music starting at 10PM on Friday, April 1 in Boston

SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, April 1 in Boston

Guerrilla Queer Bar overtakes a traditionally “straight bar” the first Friday of each month – location is TBA on Friday April 1 in Boston

90s Dance Party at dbar starts at 10PM on Saturday, April 2 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

I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities.  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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This spring check out Boston’s Walk To The Sea

Posted on March 23, 2016 | Leave a comment

Norman B. Leventhal Walk, Boston historyNearly everyone is familiar with The Freedom Trail. The 2.5 mile (mostly free) route that showcases Boston’s role in the American Revolution is written up in every guide book about the city but many remain unaware of the interesting and completely free 1 mile walk called Walk to the Sea. 

Starting at the State House in Beacon Hill and concluding in Boston Harbor, this 1-mile walk encompasses four centuries of history and only partially overlaps with the better known Freedom Trail. The Walk to the Sea website does a nice job showcasing the sites of interest as well as a map you can use on your phone or download and bring with you.

Are you planning a trip to Boston or are you new to the city? Reach out to me, and I’d be happy to provide some suggestions on what to see and do.

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Massachusetts bipartisan bromance

Posted on March 21, 2016 | 1 comment

Hello Adele spoofIn an age where politicians from different political parties barely acknowledge each other, Boston’s Mayor Marty Walsh and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker have what appears to be a healthy and productive working relationship. Late yesterday, “Hello Gov, it’s Marty” Adele Spoof, a video hosted on Vimeo started making its rounds and was picked up by boston.com.

The video celebrates with more than a bit of humor their wooing of GE to move their world headquarters to Boston.

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What to do this week March 21 – 27

Posted on March 21, 2016 | Leave a comment
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell monthly party Saturday, March 26 at 10 PM – 2 AM

What to do this week: March 21st – 27th

Boston Gay Men’s Book Club meets to discuss Hawthorn and Child on Monday at 7PM at the Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston

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

Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF) opens on Wednesday, March 23 and runs through Sunday, March 27 in Cambridge

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.

Mainestreet Karaoke party starts at 9PM every Friday in Ogunquit

Fascination Friday starts at 9PM in the basement of Jacques Underground ($10 cover) on Friday, March 25 in Boston

DontAskDontTell monthly gay rave theme has a prom theme this month at Great Scott starting at 10PM on Saturday, March 26 in Boston

EGO Saturdays with DJ Richie LaDue and your host Katya  on Saturday, March 26 in Providence

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.

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Late night $5 flat fares on Uber start this weekend

Posted on March 18, 2016 | 1 comment

Uber BostonThe MBTA’s failure to provide late night service opens the door for services like Uber to roll out $5 flat fares starting this weekend.

Angry with the MBTA for ending late night service on the weekends?  Uber has stepped up to the plate and will be offering $5 flat fares for trips along the MBTA subway lines on its uberPool service starting March 19th and running through April 9th. The following is from the Uber Newsroom earlier this month.

The end of late night service on the T will have an impact on thousands of people who will be seeking an alternative safe ride home during early hours. In an effort to continue connecting Bostonians to the people, places, and businesses they love, we will be offering $5 uberPOOL rides along T subway lines during late night hours for four weekends starting on March 19th.

Watch for updates here.

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The Real Housewives of Southie: St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2016 | Leave a comment

What would St. Patrick’s Day in Boston be without a throwback Thursday reference to The Real Housewives of Southie?

Éirinn go Brách

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LGBT Executive Networking Night is April 13

Posted on March 14, 2016 | Leave a comment

Boston Spirit Magazine LogoBoston Spirit Magazine’s annual LGBT Executive Networking Night will take place in approximately one month on Wednesday, April 13th.  More than 1,000 attend this annual networking reception hosted at the Boston Marriott Copley Place from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.

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Boston Pride call for artists

Posted on March 14, 2016 | Leave a comment

Boston PrideThe Alternative Art Space Gallery is partnering with Boston Pride to host a special exhibit, Solidarity Through Pride, that will open on Thursday, June 2, 2016. A call for entries deadline is Monday, April 25. The exhibit will be hosted at the Alternative Art Space Gallery in the South End June 2 – 17, 2016.

The exhibit is seeking works addressing the LGBT experience and Boston Pride 2016 theme: Solidarity Through Pride. All 2D media will be considered and there is no entry fee for submissions.

For more information go to alternativeartspace.net/call-for-art.

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What to do this week: 14 -20

Posted on March 14, 2016 | Leave a comment
Fenway Health black tie fundraiser "Men's Event" is Saturday, March 19

Fenway Health black tie fundraiser “Men’s Event” is Saturday, March 19

What to do this week: March 14th – 20th

Opus Affair is hosting their monthly social starts at 6PM at Scholars in DTX on Monday, March 14 in Boston

Fascination Monday is a monthly GEAR/ KINK/ FETISH party hosted downstairs at Jacques on Monday, March 14 in Boston

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

Out to Climb is hosting a LGBT takeover of rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders starting at 6:30PM on Wednesday, March 16 in Somerville 

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

The Fellows monthly social for 30- and 40-somethings takes place at Meadhall in Kendall Sq from 7 – 9:30PM on Wednesday, March 16 in Boston

Outryders Thirsty Thursdays is this gay ski club’s monthly social at Cathedral Station on Thursday, March 17 in Boston

Boyfriends is a monthly gay party at the Milky Way Lounge in JP – this month’s theme,Beyoncé, takes place on Friday, March 18 in Boston

Mainestreet Karaoke party starts at 9PM every Friday in Ogunquit

Dale’s All-Male Yardsale  Welcome back to the bi-annual male burlesque amateur competition at Club Cafe at 8PM Saturday, March 19 in Boston

Fenway Men’s Event or as I refer to it the Gay Prom, raises funds for Fenway Health and takes place on Saturday, March 19 in Boston

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Circle of Life spring performance at Jordan Hall is Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20 in Boston

Meet Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters who will be coming to Club Cafe for a Q&A and to sign her new book at 5PM Sunday, March 20 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

Boston LGBT Film Festival Preview Party takes place at Post 390 in the Back Bay from 1PM – 3PM on Sunday, March 20 in Boston

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What to do this week: March 7 – 13

Posted on March 7, 2016 | Leave a comment
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Kathy Griffin performs two shows at The Wilbur in Boston this week

What to do this week: March 7th – 13th

Richard II from the Actors Shakespeare Project heads into its final week of performances at the Cambridge YMCA in Central Square, Cambridge

Fascination Monday is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night at Jacques in BayVillage on Monday, February 8 in Boston

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

ICA Boston every Thursday from 4PM – 9PM admission is free in Boston

Fuzz Boston is a fun and friendly monthly party hosted this weekend in Downtown Crossing at the Alley Bar on Friday, March 11 in Boston

Mainestreet Karaoke party starts at 9PM every Friday in Ogunquit

Kathy Griffin at the Wilbur performs Saturday, March 12 in Boston

TWC’s St. Paddy’s Party starts a few days early at the Lansdowne Pub starting at 3PM on Saturday, March 12

EGO Saturdays with DJ Richie LaDue and your host Katya  on Saturday, March 12 in Providence

Lip Sinc Throwdown & Silent Auction from the Boston Gay Basketball League runs from 2-4PM  Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

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