Category Archives: Cocktails

Do you love a great cocktail? Check out The Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic – the world’s largest annual LGBTQ bartending competition – is next week. This is the fourth consecutive year the competition has come to Boston.  Shown above is last year’s winner, Luis Arzuaga, who proudly represented Boston in the national competition down in Key West, Florida.

Do you think you have what it takes and want to learn more or perhaps you are a cocktail enthusiast? Either way, mark the date in your calendar and head over to Club Cafe on Thursday, May 4th.

What: The Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic – Boston competition
When: Thursday, May 4th from 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Where: Club Cafe
Details: RSVP Here

Admission to the event is free. Those who RSVP (see the link I included above) will also be eligible for the following:

• The chance to win a trip to Key West Pride for two
• Complimentary Stoli cocktails
• The first 100 RSVP’d guests through the door upon check-in will receive a Stoli drink ticket plus a wrist band to sample all of the contestants cocktails and vote for their favorite bartender.

Looking for something to do after work? Want to meet new, interesting people in Boston? Why not check out Opus Affair’s monthly cocktail social which takes place after work at Towne Stove & Spirits in the Back Bay?

There is no cost but Opus Affair does ask people to RSVP if possible so they can keep count and ensure the bar has enough staff – this group is very popular and attracts a large crowd. If you’re thinking of going RSVP – it takes just a minute.

Opus Affair Cocktail Social 6-9PM
Towne Stove & Spirits
900 Boylston Street, Boston
RSVP – Yes, I’m Going

About: Opus Affair is a mix of artists and art appreciators who get together each month for cocktails and to chat about the arts scene in Boston. Some come for serious networking, others come for fun. There’s no agenda—just a chance to have a few drinks with other like-minded folks. Bring some friends or come make some new ones.

Looking for something to do after work? Want to meet new, interesting people in Boston? Check out Opus Affair’s monthly cocktail social after work tonight at Tapestry in the heart of the Fenway.

There is no cost to join, but Opus Affair does asks you to RSVP so they can keep count and ensure the bar has enough staff – this group is very popular and attracts a large, friendly crowd.

Opus Affair Cocktail Social 6-9PM
Tapestry
69 Kilmarnock Street in The Fenway
RSVP – Yes, I’m Going

About: Opus Affair is a mix of artists and art appreciators who get together each month for cocktails and to chat about the arts scene in Boston. Some come for serious networking, others come for fun. There’s no agenda—just a chance to have a few drinks with other like-minded folks. Bring some friends or come make some new ones.

After work tonight head to the Highball Lounge located on the second floor of the trendy Nine Zero Hotel near the Park Street T station.

Opus Affair is hosting their annual monthly cocktail social from 6pm – 9pm.  Don’t worry if you can’t persuade any friends to join you. This is a friendly crowd mostly comprised of professionals who are passionate about Boston’s art scene. Most people range in age from 20-40-something.

For more details and to RSVP (it is free) link here.

Tomorrow, Monday, June 20 Opus Affair heads over to my favorite patio bar at Cinquecento in the South End (the restaurant also has free parking). Join them as they play host to a friendly crowd mostly comprised of 20-, 30- and 40-somethings at their monthly cocktail social which runs from 6pm – 9pm.

Unfamiliar with Opus Affair? The group is comprised of a mix of artists and art appreciators who get together each month for cocktails and to chat about the arts scene in Boston or whatever else comes to mind. Some people come for serious networking, others come for fun. There’s no agenda—just a chance to have a few drinks with other like-minded folks.

For more details and to RSVP (it is free) link here.

Local bartender Luis Arzuaga is competing in the Stoli Key West Cocktail competition for the Boston Living Center, and he needs your support.  Won’t you please go and vote for him by clicking on the link below and selecting his name?

Stoli Key West Cocktail Competition – Luis Arzuaga

Share with your friends. You can vote once per day through Thursday, June 2nd.