Category Archives: Boston

What to do this week: November 23-29

ThanksgivingWhat to do this week: November 23rd – November 29th

Will & Grace and Thanksgiving will be showing episodes at Club Cafe to get you in the holiday spirit starting at 7pm on Tuesday, November 24 in Boston

Thanksgiving Eve at Icon will have 2 DJs playing music at the bar formerly known as Rumor – doors open at 10PM on Wednesday, November 25 in Boston

Boston Ballet The Nutcracker opens later this week so be sure to check out the production starting Friday, November 27 in Boston

Fascination Fridays is Boston’s gear / kink / fetish party at Jacques Underground – doors open at 9PM on Friday, November 27 in Boston

Swet Studio Workout for Men South End Swet Studio invites guys to this men-only full body workout at 12PM on Saturday, November 28 in Boston

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell has a masquerade theme this month at their party at Great Scott on Saturday, November 28 in Boston

Back To Basics Tea Dance takes place each week at Club Cafe starting at 5PM on Sunday, November 29 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.

Boston Public Library to add cafe and studio

Boston Public LibraryLast week The Boston Globe reported that the Boston Public Library’s 1970s-era stone building which is currently being renovated will soon house a new library cafe and space for a satellite home for WGBH public radio and television.

The plan will transform the first floor of the Johnson Building into an all-day cafe and WGBH satellite studio that pedestrians will be able watch through windows on Boylston and Exeter streets, during live broadcasts. This is WGBH’s first satellite station outside its Brighton newsroom and will be housed in an 800-square-foot open space in the same area as the cafe, which will be open during regular library hours, with limited table service in the evening.

You can read more about the studio and cafe in The Boston Globe article, here.

 

What to do this week: November 16-22

BoysWhat to do this week: November 16th – November 22nd

Opus Affair After Work Social starts at 6PM at the W Boston Hotel in the theater district. All are welcome on Monday, November 16 in Boston

Indoor rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders followed by some cocktails at a nearby bar if you join TWC on Tuesday, November 17 in Somerville

Fellows November monthly social will take place starting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18 in Boston

Golden Girls Lost Christmas Episode comes to Club Cafe and will run through Jan 10th – opening night is Thursday, November 19 in Boston

Outryders monthly social is an informal after work get together open to all at Cathedral Station on the 3rd Thursday, November 19 in Boston

Boston Home Decor Show takes place this week in the South End at the Cyclorama, opening Thursday, November 19 in Boston

Boyfriends is the monthly gay party at the Milky Way Lounge in JP so come over and check it out on Friday, November 20 in Boston

Back To Basics Tea Dance takes place each week at Club Cafe starting at 5PM on Sunday, November 22nd

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.

The rent is too damn high

Boston Rent

Source: trulia.com

Trulia recently published a map indicating which neighborhoods had the highest percentage of 1-bedroom apartments renting for more than $2,000.  According to Trulia, the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Boston is $2,300 but that may be viewed as a deal if you are looking for a place in the heart of Boston where rents continue to skyrocket.

Source: trulia.com

Source: trulia.com

In the national ranking Boston had the third highest percentage of 1-bedroom apartments for more than $2,000.  San Francisco had the dubious honor of taking first place with 90.6% of 1 bedroom apartments over $2,000 and Manhattan was a close second with 89.3%.  Boston was a distant third most expensive with 66.8%.

What to do this week: November 9th – 15th

What to do this week in Boston 9-15What to do this week: November 9th – November 15th

South End History Book Launch Party by my friend and local author Russ starts at 6PM at Cathedral Station on Monday, November 8 in Boston

Pie in the Sky Bingo with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to benefit Community Servings at Club Cafe on Monday, November 8 in Boston

Harvard Sex Week officially started on Sunday and is open and free to the public to attend through Saturday, November 14 in Boston

Boston Jewish Film Festival opened last week and will run through November 16; check out an independent film at the festival in Boston

Fascination is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night at Jacques in Bay Village on Monday, November 9 in Boston

November Project at Harvard Stadium workout occurs every Wednesday morning – give it a try this week on Wednesday, November 11 in Boston

Casa Valentina Take Over join The Welcoming Committee for this SpeakEasy Stage performance on Thursday, November 12 in Boston

OutRyder Opening Party at Club Cafe starts at 7:30 and allows you to meet members of this ski and snowboard club on Thursday, November 12 in Boston

Paula Poundstone performs two shows here in her hometown of sorts (she’s a Sudbury native) at the Wilbur Friday and Saturday November 13-14 in Boston

Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo is at the Seaport World Trade Center, starting Thursday, November 12 through Sunday November 15 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.

What to do this week: November 2nd – November 8th

LGBT, Gay life in BostonWhat to do this week: November 2nd – November 8th

Geek Trivia is hosted every Tuesday night at Club Cafe.  Come over and show off your grasp of useless information on Tuesday, November 3 in Boston

Boston Jewish Film Festival opens this week and runs through November 16; opening night is Wednesday, November 4 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, November 5 in Boston

SoWa First Friday will have more than 60 artist studios open from 5-9PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End, Friday, November 6 in Boston

Guerilla Queer Bar The Welcoming Committee’s monthly take over of a traditionally straight bar is tonight Friday, November 6 in Boston

Men’s Weekend is this weekend in Provincetown, starting Friday, November 6 in Provincetown.

Twisted Tea Dance from 4-10PM at Murphy’s on the North Shore at 300 Derby Street, Saturday, November 7 in Salem

Underbear monthly party is back at the Pi Alley in Downtown Crossing.  Saturday, November 7 in Boston

Dance for LIFE is a weekend full of dance events at Mainestreet to benefit HIV / AIDS services in Maine Friday November 6 / Saturday, November 7 in Ogunquit

For the Love of Beer Festival lets you try over 50 different Sam Adams beers on Saturday, November 7 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.

What $359 million buys you in Boston’s Seaport district

Source: WS DEVELOPMENT

Source: WS DEVELOPMENT

Last Friday The Boston Globe reported that WS Development has offered to buy 12.5 acres in Boston’s emerging Seaport district to build office space, housing and shops on what is currently parking lots.  The land grab is one of the priciest ever and also one of the city’s largest developments.  Ground breaking is expected to take place in 18 – 24 months, but before then a lot has to happen.

Although architects have not been hired the developer has said they do not want to add anymore ‘boxy glass towers’ and would like to see architects propose more creative – and user-friendly – designs.  Time will tell.

Read the Boston Globe article, $359m sale may speed Seaport’s completion

What to do this week: October 26th – November 1st

Boston, Ogunquit, Provincetown, HalloweenWhat to do this week: October 26th – November 1st

Bride of Frankenstein will get you in the mood for Halloween. Check out this classic playing at the Coolidge Corner Theatre Monday, October 26 in Boston

Geek Trivia is hosted every Tuesday night at Club Cafe.  Come over and show off your grasp of useless information on Tuesday, October 27 in Boston

Dead Sexy Burlesque show at the Beehive might be just what you need to get over hump day, Wednesday, October 28 in Boston

Cirque of the Dead at the Oberon Theater celebrates Halloween with a macabre circus and live music Wednesday, October 28 – 30 in Boston

Costume Contest at Club Cafe has $850 in cash and prizes to give away on Friday, October 30 in Boston

Spooky Bear Weekend is this weekend. The theme this year is “Slaughterhouse” and runs from October 30 – November 1 in Provincetown

Dead Silence it is the closing weekend for this interactive theater production that runs Thursday – Sunday ending Sunday, November 1 in Provincetown

Halloween Horror Movie Marathon 12 hours of horror films will be playing at the Somerville Theatre on Saturday, October 31 in Boston

Fright Night presents “Serial Villain Night” with $1,000 in cash & prizes for best costumes on Saturday, October 31 in Ogunquit

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.

Major residential development “Washington Village” proposed for Andrew Square in Dorchester

Dorchester, DJ Properties LLC

Source: Washington Village project notification form

DJ Properties LLC has submitted a proposal to develop nearly 5 acres of land that would convert small industrial buildings into eight residential buildings that include more than 650 units, almost 100,000 square feet of retail space, more than 550 parking spaces and approximately 40,000 square feet of new open space near Andrew Square in Dorchester.  A grocery store and pharmacy are alluded to in the developer’s plan to “provide everyday services and goods available on-site, minimizing the need for residents to travel elsewhere to meet their basic needs”.

The development, called Washington Village will include both home ownership and rental housing options at market-rate, mid-market, and affordable price points. Located approximately 5 blocks from the Andrew Square T station, Washington Village is easily accessible to the red line.

Andrew Square, DJ Properties LLC

Source: Washington Village project notification form

While a lot of friends in recent years have moved to Savin Hill in Dorchester, if this development is able to open it would really transform Andrew Square in a meaningful way, opening the doors for more investment.  Andrew Square’s proximity to the South End and Downtown makes this an even more desirable location and bridges what is mostly dead space between Southie and Dorchester. Fingers crossed that this is able to get the necessary approvals so building can begin straight away. For more details about the project link here.

Boston Book Festival is October 23-24

BBF, Boston Book Festival, handsome, hunk, glassesThis weekend walk over to Copley Square for the 7th annual Boston Book Festival, featuring more than 175 authors and events through out the city.

Boston pulls out all the stops for this free annual celebration and this year is no exception with an amazing line up that in part include: Margaret Atwood, Alan Dershowitz, Dr. Atul Gawande, Lani Guinier, and my friend Mark Pasnik.

For more information visit, bostonbookfest.org.

What to do this week: October 19-25

What to do this week in BostonWhat to do this week: October 19th – 25th

The Naked Magic Show is comprised of two Aussies who like to perform in the buff. You can check out their shows October 21-25th in Boston

The Fellows monthly get together takes place at Ted Baker; shop, cocktail & mingle – sounds like a blast to me on Wednesday, October 21st in Boston

Harbor to the Bay Bachelor Auction at Club Cafe will have you bidding on handsome bachelors (and bachelorettes) to raise money for this worthwhile charity on Thursday, October 22nd in Boston

Boston Ballet 2015-2016 Season opens with Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier on Thursday, October 22nd in Boston

Saturday Night/Sunday Morning opens at the Lyric Stage Company and runs through November 21st in Boston

Boston Book Festival Check out this annual two-day festival in Copley Square Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th in Boston

Casa Valentina opens at the SpeakEasy Stage Company and runs through November 28th in Boston

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell The monthly gay party in Allston will pay tribute to the 90s club kid scene and is throwing a rave on Saturday, October 24th in Boston

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, October 25th 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.

Head of the Charles Regatta is this weekend

RegattaThe Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR) is a Boston area tradition that dates back to 1965 and has evolved into the world’s largest rowing competition that spans two days, drawing more than 11,000 athletes and 400,000 spectators.  The 2015 HOCR takes place this weekend so bundle up since it is unfortunately unseasonably cool and come down to cheer on these athletes.

The organizers have created a great website that includes more information about the races, maps and FAQs. You can learn more by visiting the official HOCR website, www.hocr.org.

What to do this week: October 12th – 18th

What to do in Boston this weekWhat to do this week: October 12th – 18th

Fascination is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night. This week they are celebrating their one year anniversary on Monday, October 12 in Boston

Geek Trivia is hosted every Tuesday night at Club Cafe.  Come over and show off your grasp of useless information on Tuesday, October 13 in Boston

Spirit Day wear purple on this day to show your support for LGBT youth and to call for an end to bullying on Thursday, October 15 – everywhere

Karaoke Thursday at Machine starts at 9PM with Violencia and Rob Botelho on October 15 in Boston

Wang Center Open House to celebrate their 90th anniversary The Wang is opening their doors to the public from 2PM – 7PM Friday, October 16 in Boston

Boyfriends is back at the Milky Way Lounge in JP. All the fun starts at 10PM this Friday, October 16 in Boston

Head of the Charles Regatta is the largest regatta in the world. The 2-day event occurs on Saturday, October 17  – Sunday October 18 in Boston

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, October 18 in Boston

Gay Beer Club is a group who get together each week for beer and conversation starting at 7PM at Cambridge Brewing Company on Sunday, October 18 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.

Illuminus Boston October 10, 2015

Illuminus Boston October 2015Illuminus Boston returns for a second year this weekend. Although originally scheduled for October 3-4, Mother Nature had other ideas so the event was moved to this Saturday for one night.  The free nighttime festival brings together artists, designers, performers, and creative technologists to showcase their most thoughtful, innovative, and imaginative works.

Last year’s event took place in the South End but this year the event moves to the Fenway on Lansdowne Street. For more information visit illuminusboston.org.

Saturday, October 10th from 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Lansdowne Street, Boston – FREE

What to do this week: October 5th – 11th

What to do this weekWhat to do this week: October 5th – 11th

Fascination is Boston’s gay fetish night. They will be celebrating their one year anniversary by taking over all of Jacques on Monday, October 5 in Boston

Geek Trivia is hosted every Tuesday night at Club Cafe.  Come over and show off your grasp of useless information on Tuesday, October 6 in Boston

Karaoke Thursday at Machine starts at 9PM with Violencia and Rob Botelho on October 8 in Boston

Dead Silence interactive theater production opens tonight and will run Thursday – Sunday through the month of October in Provincetown

FUZZ is the monthly party thrown at Pi Alley in DTX by DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy on Friday, October 9 in Boston

Big Gay Weekend head up to Maine for three days of fun to celebrate the long holiday weekend Friday, October 9 – 11 in Ogunquit

Illuminus Boston was rescheduled due to weather and will take place on Lansdowne Street on Saturday, October 10 in Boston

Margaret Cho Psycho Tour comes to town on Saturday, October 10 in Boston

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, October 11 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.