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What to do this week: Sept 28th – Oct 4th

Posted on September 28, 2015 | Leave a comment

SSR Santa Speedo BostonWhat to do this week: September 28th thru October 4th

Art Week Boston runs the entire week with 100+ events planned through October 4th around the city of Boston

Opus Affair Punch bowl fund at Wink & Nod in the South End is worth checking out on Tuesday, September 29 in Boston

Mean Girls Showing Are you a plastic? Put on your best pink outfit and head to the Somerville Theater with TWC on Wednesday, September 30 in Boston

Santa Speedo Run registration opens on Thursday, October 1 in Boston

Get Wigged Check out this party at the Ink Block where everyone is encouraged to come in their favorite wig on Friday, October 2 in Boston

Harpoon Octoberfest is a must attend if you love beer and crowds. The two day festival runs from  Friday, Oct 2 – Saturday, October 3 in Boston

Let’s Talk About Food returns with more cooking demonstrations and discussions about nutrition on Saturday, October 3 in Boston

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, October 4 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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So many things to do in Boston this weekend

Posted on September 26, 2015 | 2 comments

Boston Freedom RallyThere is so much happening in Boston this weekend, I hope that if you live in the area you will come out to participate in one of the many festivals taking place. Here are some of the largest celebrations happening this weekend.

Art Week Boston starts this weekend and runs through early October. The week includes 100+ programs around the city (many of which are free).

Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival Takes place Saturday, Sept. 26 from 12:00 – 6:00 PM on Columbus Ave between Mass Ave and Burke Street. This fantastic jazz festival is FREE and expected to draw 80,000+ people.

Boston Calling is a large music festival that will draw equally large crowds who will come to see more than 20 bands perform on state in Gov’t Center. Unlike the other festivals this is not free so be prepared to pay top dollar to scalpers.

Boston Freedom Rally is one of the largest marijuana legalization rallies in the country and it is held on Boston Common this weekend Saturday and Sunday, starting at 12PM. The event is FREE and includes a large music festival as well as food and hemp vendors all promoting the virtues of marijuana.

Chinatown Lantern Festival is FREE and takes place Saturday, September 26 from 12-8 PM by the Rose Kennedy Greenway at the Chinatown Gate on Beach Street and Surface Road.

Fluff Festival What the Fluff? This is the most delicious festival you will attend this weekend (and it is FREE to boot). All the fun takes place Saturday and Sunday from 3pm – 7pm in Union Square, Somerville.

Museum Day Saturday (Today!), September 26th is Museum Day. More than 20 museums in the area are open and free to visit today. Click on the link for more details about which museums are free today.

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Boston Freedom Rally is Sept 26-27

Posted on September 22, 2015 | 3 comments
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2012 Freedom Rally to legalize marijuana at Boston Common

$125 Million: Colorado marijuana tax revenue is on pace to double bringing in an expected $125 million dollars to the state.

Did you know that Boston hosts one of the largest rallies in the US to educate people on the benefits of marijuana and celebrate its many uses every September? This year marks the 26th anniversary of The Boston Freedom Rally. Come to the Boston Common to check out the two day celebration. The rally will be used to also collect signatures for Bay State Repeal initiative to legalize cannabis; they are hoping to collect more than 65,000 signatures this weekend.

Freedom Rally website
Freedom Rally FB event page

Both the sitting Governor of MA and Mayor of Boston have done everything they can to thwart medical marijuana dispensaries from opening, despite overwhelming support in the polls back in 2012 when it was passed. If you are in favor of the legalization of marijuana come to show your support.  Aside from money, nothing gets a politician’s attention like large rallies.

Did you know? ~750,000 people were arrested for marijuana violations in 2012; what an unnecessary burden on law enforcement and our judicial system.

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What to do this week: September 21-27

Posted on September 21, 2015 | 2 comments

Oberon Theater Donkey ShowWhat to do this week: September 21-27th

Geek Trivia is hosted every Tuesday night at Club Cafe.  Come over and show off your grasp of useless information on Tuesday, September 22 in Boston

Ptown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary, Thursday, September 24-27 in Provincetown

Bearfest 2015 at Mainestreet Thursday, September 24 – 27 in Ogunquit

ICA after 5 is a free program that has a different theme each week.  This week’s theme is Instagram Latte Art on Friday, September 25 in Boston

Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival is a fun, free outdoor event in the South End on Saturday, September 26 in Boston

TWC Donkey Show Takeover at Club Oberon in Harvard Square is a blast. If tickets remain check it out on Saturday, September 26 in Boston

Boston Freedom Rally to advocate for the legalization of marijuana will host their rally Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27 in Boston

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, September 27 in Boston

Run on Spectacle Island is back with a 5K or 5Mile option. Registration required to participate in the run on Sunday, September 27 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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Boston to Ptown limoliner service debuts in October

Posted on September 17, 2015 | 1 comment

PtownBay State Cruise Co. announced a new transportation option between Boston and Provincetown to debut in October.  Following the conclusion of ferry season and just in time for Halloween, Bay State Cruise Co. has chartered a LimoLiner fleet starting Friday evening, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 from Boston, and Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 from Provincetown, with round trip tickets costing $88.

The LimoLiner is equipped with a large cabin with food and beverage service, WiFi and a service attendant, but space is limited so interested travelers are encouraged to reserve seats as soon as possible to secure one of the 28 large, comfortable seats.

To book your ride from Boston to Provincetown on Friday nights, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, and a trip from Provincetown to Boston on Sunday early evenings, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 visit baystatecruisecompany.com.

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12,000+ millionaires call Boston home

Posted on September 15, 2015 | Leave a comment

LGBT Boston, gay life bostonAccording to a recent article in The Boston Courant, more than 12,000 millionaires call Boston home.  The Back Bay and South End seem to be the preferred neighborhoods for these wealthy residents, accounting for more than half of all the city’s millionaires. These two neighborhoods also saw the fastest growth in numbers of new millionaire residents. With luxury developments springing up through out Boston this number is expected to grow.  Just consider the impact of two developments like the Millennium Tower and new Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, which will add 600+ more million dollar properties in the next 12-18 months.

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Luxe app brings valet parking on demand to Boston

Posted on September 15, 2015 | 1 comment

valet app for parkingOne of the biggest gripes people have about driving in Boston has to do with parking.  The San Francisco start-up, Luxe, which rolled into Boston this spring has come up with an ingenious solution.

Luxe is a phone app that sounds incredibly simple to operate.  You open the app when you are nearing your destination and a Luxe agent will arrive to take your car away for however long you want.  When you want to leave, press the app again and wait for the valet to return your car.

Luxe Boston Valet App for your phone

Luxe is now available in more than a half dozen cities through out the U.S. including San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle on the West Coast, Austin and Chicago in the Midwest and Boston, NYC and Philadelphia on the East Coast.

Let me know if you’ve used this app here in Boston or elsewhere and share your thoughts. I’m more than a little curious to hear your thoughts.

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What to do this week: September 14-20th

Posted on September 14, 2015 | Leave a comment

boyfriendsWhat to do this week: September 14 -20th

Harbor to the BINGO! Join Constance Wavery and Trampolina GlenEllen starting at 7PM at Club Cafe on Monday, September 14 in Boston

Canines & Cocktails Join this benefit to help raise funds for the Animal Rescue League at the Seaport Hotel on Tuesday, September 15 in Boston

The Fellows from TWC This group of 30 and 40-somethings meet for cocktails each month. Join them on Wednesday, September 16 in Boston

Clueless at the Coolidge Rewind! Presents Clueless at the Coolidge Corner Theater followed by cocktails on Thursday, September 17 in Boston

Megan Hilty & The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus perform at The Shubert Theatre on Friday, September 18 in Boston

Nat’l Gay Pilots Weekend The NGPA Cape Cod Classic weekend. Grab your aviators and head to Cape Cod Friday, September 18 in Provincetown

Boyfriends at Milky Way Lounge This month’s party in JP is all about Madonna. Hosted by DJ Brent Covington on Friday, September 18 in Boston

Boston Local Food Festival is a great event hosted each year on the Green Way from 11AM – 5PM on Sunday, September 20 in Boston

Back2Basics Bear Tea Dance The 3rd Sunday of the month is Bear Tea Dance at Club Cafe so come over after 5pm on Sunday, September 20 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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Making friends in Boston (social clubs and groups)

Posted on September 8, 2015 | Leave a comment

boston, gay lifeEvery September tens of thousands of people move into Boston for the first time. New arrivals can find Boston to be a tough town to break into and make friends but staying at home is not the answer so I’ve compiled a list of LGBT activities and social groups where you can meet people.  If you have a suggestion, feel free to share in the comments section of this post.

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses.  Auditions are Sunday, September 13th.

Boston Gay Men’s Books Club is monthly book club featuring literature by and about gay men.  Currently reading Other Voices Other Rooms by Capote.

Dignity Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their allies.

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. 16).

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

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.

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 Tuesday, September 29th at Win & Nod 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.

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Making friends in Boston through local sports teams and clubs

Posted on September 8, 2015 | Leave a comment

Ironsides Gay Rugby TeamPeople who are new to Boston can find this a tough town to break into and make friends.  Using gay apps and going to bars will only get you so far so I’ve compiled a list of gay sports clubs / teams you can join to meet people.

Some of the clubs / teams listed below are seasonal so take that into account when you reach out to these groups and best of luck to you.  If you are new to Boston, let me be among the first to welcome you.

Beantown Softball League

Boston Flag Football

Boston Gay Basketball League

Boston Pride Hockey

Boston Strikers Soccer

Boston Ironsides Rugby

Monday Night Bowling League

Liquid Assets New England Swimming (LANES)

OutRyders: New England’s Gay Ski & Snowboard Club

Frontrunners: Boston Gay Running Club

Tennis 4 All

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

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What to do this week: September 7-13th

Posted on September 7, 2015 | Leave a comment

Fritz BostonWhat to do this week: September 7 -13th

Isabella Gardner Museum is free today starting at 11AM to honor a longtime trustee and supporter, Frank Hatch, on Monday, September 7 in Boston

New England Patriots viewing at Ink Block presented by Capital One 360. Click for more info about watching the game Thursday, September 10 in Boston

ICA Boston Head over after work. Did you know admission is free after 5PM on Thursdays? Make a night of it on Thursday, September 10 in Boston

Back Bay Night Out Shoppaholics and Foodies take note of special savings and promotions provided to customers on Thursday, September 10 in Boston

FUZZ Boston Check out this monthly party in Downtown Crossing at Pi Alley. This month’s theme is Back to the 80s on Friday, September 11 in Boston

Sirlesque Review The Sirs are putting together their favorite acts into one epic show at Club Cafe on Friday, September 11 in Boston

Swim for Life The annual 1.4 mile swim in Provincetown’s harbor to raise mone for AIDS services is Saturday, September 12 in Provincetown

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell This is another monthly event not to be missed in Allston at Great Scott. Check out the fun on Saturday, September 12 in Boston

CollegeFest 2015 is at Fenway Park this year from 11AM – 6PM on Saturday, September 12 in Boston

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, Septmeber 13 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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Allston Christmas, September 1st

Posted on August 31, 2015 | Leave a comment

Over the years locals have come to refer to September 1 as “Allston Christmas”; sarcastically referring to all the discarded junk renters leave curbside.

I have heard estimates that 80% of all apartments in Boston have a September 1 – August 31 lease; driven by the nearly 250,000 students who return to Boston each year.  Neighborhoods like Allston-Brighton have a large number of rentals and are impacted disproportionately – hence the term Allston Christmas.

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This week in Boston, Ogunquit and Provincetown

Posted on August 31, 2015 | 1 comment

Guys DrinkingThis week in Boston, Ogunquit and Provincetown (August 31 – September 6)

Ms Coco Peru Check out one of my favorite drag performers at the Crown and Anchor August 31 – September 7 in Provincetown

Allston Christmas This annual tradition lives on and truly embodies the saying, “One man’s trash is another’s treasure.” Tuesday, September 1 in Boston

TWC Weeknight Get Together Come over to the Park Restaurant & Bar in Harvard Square from 6:30 – 9:30 to mingle on Tuesday, September 1 in Boston

MFA Boston Admission is voluntary every Wednesday at the museum after 4PM. On a tight budget? Visit the MFA Wednesday, September 2 in Boston

SoWa First Fridays Check out the galleries and artist studios in the SoWa Arts District of the South End from 5-9PM Friday, September 4 in Boston

My Fair Lady Friday, Sept 4 is opening night for The Lyric Stage of Boston production. The show will run through Saturday, October 10th in Boston

Mr. Gay Ogunquit Speedo Pageant Head up to see MaineStreet’s 36th annual Mr Gay Ogunquit Speedo Contest on Sunday, September 6th in Ogunquit

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, Septmeber 6 in Boston

I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities in Boston, Ogunquit and Ptown each Monday.  If you like what you see, share this post with your friends. Send me information about upcoming programs and events in the comments section or message me the details on Facebook.

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Boston: 5th worst rush hour gridlock in nation

Posted on August 26, 2015 | 3 comments

2015 urban mobility scorecardAccording to the 2015 Urban Mobility Scorecard, travel delays due to traffic congestion caused drivers to waste more than 3 billion gallons of fuel, costing on average, $960 per commuter.  I was surprised to see DC leapfrog Los Angeles to claim the dubious honor of worst commute in America. According to the rankings, Boston commuters lose 64 hours each year; 5th worst traffic in the US.

Who has the worst gridlock? Below are the 10 worst average annual traffic delays per commuter in hours for urban areas with at least 3 million people.

Washington, DC – 82 hours
Los Angeles -80 hours
San Francisco – 78 hours
New York City – 74 hours
Boston – 64 hours
Seattle – 63 hours
Chicago – 61 hours
Houston – 61 hours
Dallas – Fort Worth – 53 hours
Atlanta – 52 hours
Detroit – 52 hours
Miami – 52 hours

I’m so happy to miss out on this headache. I’ve not driven to work since 1999 and if I can help it I’ll never go back to commuting by car ever again. How do  you get to work? Do you drive to work each day?

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This week in Boston, Ogunquit and Provincetown

Posted on August 24, 2015 | Leave a comment

DBar Tea dance 8.25 This week in Boston, Ogunquit and Provincetown (August 24-30)

Snow White & The 7 Drag Queens This campy show is at the Crown & Anchor for one show only, Tuesday, August 25 in Provincetown

Opus Affair Social This social group of 20 & 30-somethings meet each month for cocktails and will be at Anthem Tuesday, August 25 6-9 PM in Boston

Underwear Party Check out Club Purgatory on Thursday, Aug. 27 doors open at 9 PM / music at 10:30 PM with DJ Dave in Provincetown

Ptown Gallery Walk More than 60 galleries open their doors and welcome you to visit on Friday, August 28 in Provincetown

St. Anthony’s Feast Join more than 80,000 expected to come out to this annual North End festival Friday, August 28 – 30 in Boston

Golden Girls Live! A Drag Parody Performances run through Saturday, August 29th at Club Cafe in Boston

Mainestreet Tea Dance Show your support for the Riptide Softball fundraiser BBQ and Tea Dance on Saturday August 29 in Ogunquit

dbar Summer Sports Tea Dance Head over to Dorchester for dbar’s 5th annual Summer Sports Tea Dance Sunday, August 30 in Boston

I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities in Boston, Ogunquit and Ptown each Monday.  If you like what you see, share this post with your friends. Send me information about upcoming programs and events in the comments section or message me the details on Facebook.

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