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What to do this week: January 7 – 13
Winter is here but don’t let the cold keep you at home when there are so many events, parties and more. This week I’d like to give a shout out to the Après Ski Winter Mixer on Wednesday (hosted by Out in Southie, OutRyders and DotOUT) at Bastille Kitchen and on a somewhat related note the Sugarloaf Together ski weekend that starts on Thursday to benefit Equality Maine.
If skiing isn’t your thing perhaps you’d like to show your love and support by attending the Coronation XV: Vintage Hollywood the Golden Age of Glamour which will be a blast or you can join Sergio and me at the Lush Life: Jazz Standards show on Thursday at the Napoleon Room.
On Sunday I’d like to give the Mass Bears and Cubs Sunday brunch at Trophy Room and the Gay Beer Club Sundays which meets later that evening (both are friendly, social groups that do a lot to dispel Boston’s cold reputation).
Singles Dinner at Mary Chung, Cambridge is on Monday at 6PM – hosted by Boston Gay Single Men Meetup group for men who want to meet for friendship, dating and possible relationships
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Boston Gay Professionals Meetup will be at the beautiful Liberty Hotel on Tuesday for a social mixer and networking starting at 6:30PM
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston
Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Après Ski Winter Mixer join Out in Southie, OutRyders and DotOUT on Wednesday from 7-10PM for a fun, post-holiday get together at Bastille Kitchen’s Chalet Bar in Fort Point Channel
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Houseboi with Garden Club and Queen Robert is at the Middlesex from 9PM-1AM on Wednesday
Sugarloaf Together Sugarloaf is partnering with EqualityMaine for a 4-day LGBTQ ski weekend starting Thursday – click the link for details
Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Thursday from 6-9PM at the Cambridge Center Foyer in Kendall Square
Lush Life: Jazz Standards will be performed by Frankie Campofelice and accompanied by Andy Lantz on piano at the Napoleon Room on Thursday starting at 8PM
Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston
#Yaasss Thursdays presents: Sissy That Walk weekly drag competition the last Thursday of each month Showtime: 12:30AM at Club Cafe in Boston
THE WEEKEND
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
RPDR All Stars 4 Viewing Parties are at The Alley Bar, Club Cafe and Trophy Room each Friday through March 1st in Boston
FUZZ is a monthly gay dance party hosted this Friday with great music from DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy at the Alley in Boston
XO Friday is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
Coronation XV: Vintage Hollywood the Golden Age of Glamour on Saturday come and celebrate the charitable works of The ICMA and support The Boston Living Center starting at 6PM in Boston’s Theater District
New Year, New Queer will host three local queer music acts followed by DJ Mili on Saturday night at the Milkyway in JP
Silver at Blend with DJ Susan Esthera on Saturday will include diva dance anthems all night long with money raised to benefit Out in Tech in Dorchester
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
Brunch of Queens includes food and show (or you can just show up for the divas) on Sunday at The Bell in Hand doors open at 11AM show starts at 12PM in Faneuil Hall
Mass Bears and Cubs Sunday brunch starts at 1PM at Trophy Room on Sunday – all are welcome to enjoy the music and company of this friendly, social group in Boston
*sip* w/DJ Brian Halligan & Dusty Moorehead is back and will be playing classic disco and house vibes from resident DJ Brian Halligan on Sunday starting at 6PM at Jacques
Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Gay Beer Club Sundays heads over to Stoddards Pub on Sunday starting at 7PM all are welcome
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston
Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston
Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
2019 North American gay ski week calendar
Each January I write about the various ski weeks and weekends that are organized here in New England and North America for those of you who love to take ski vacations. Below I’ve included a handful of such gay ski celebrations. If you enjoy skiing, I’d also like to use this as an opportunity to give a shout out to OutRyders – New England’s largest gay ski club.
Aspen Gay Ski Week: January 13 – 20, 2019
This week long celebration is the biggest and oldest of its kind starting back in 1977 and having grown significantly over the years.
Whistler Pride & Ski Festival: January 20 – 27, 2019
This annual tradition which started in 1992 offers plenty to do and if you are coming from the US at a nice price break with the favorable exchange rate.
Winter Rendezvous at Stowe, VT: January 23 – 27, 2019
This is New England’s largest (and longest running) gay ski week. This year will mark Winter Rendezvous 35th anniversary. Boston’s gay ski club, OutRyders helps their members organize logistics if you’re interested in this event.
WOW weekend at Sunday River, ME: February 8 – 10, 2019
The Welcoming Committee has created a mini-takeover of the Sunday River Resort for the past six years, even organizing transportation from Boston to make it as easy / convenient as possible for everyone.
Elevation Utah Gay Ski Week at Park City: February 21 – 24, 2019
While Utah isn’t exactly known as the most gay friendly place in America, this will be the 9th anniversary and continues to grow in popularity.
Elevation Mammoth Gay Ski Week: March 13 – 17, 2019
The Elevation Ski Week brand started here at Mammoth Mountain sixteen years ago and attracts mostly a west coast crowd.
Big Gay Jay Weekend at Jay’s Peak, VT: March 22 – 24, 2019
This weekend trip to southern Vermont is organized for and by New England’s gay ski club The OutRyders.
If there is a gay ski week or weekend celebration I’ve overlooked that you would like to share, please leave the name, date and web link in the comments section so people can learn more.
Scruffy Sunday
Much thanks to my Twitter bud, TheMoInMontrose for sharing this photo. I couldn’t help but think it would be perfect for a lazy Sunday morning post.
Saturday morning coffee
Who wouldn’t want to share a morning coffee with Lex Abramov?
What to do this weekend
Below I’ve listed nearly 25 events, parties and programs but here are a few shout outs for you to consider. If you’re looking for something that will provide you with a bit of culture check out Winnie-The-Pooh: Exploring a classic (the show closes on Sunday), get tickets to see Small Mouth Sounds from the SpeakEasy Stage (it’s opening weekend) or invite friends to join you the local galleries on Friday evening for SoWa First Fridays, or check out
If you’re more in the mood to let of some steam and dance the night away check out LADY GAGA Night at CC or FASCINATION Friday if you want to get your kink on. On Saturday you can head over to The Oberon to pretend you’re at Studio 54 at the audience participation Donkey Show or dance all night in your underwear at The Alley’s UnderBear dance party.
Winnie-The-Pooh: Exploring a classic opened at the MFA back in September and will close on Sunday so if you want to see this show make plans to visit the MFA this weekend
SoWa First Fridays is a great option to check out on Friday from 5-9PM if your looking for a fun and affordable way to get out and take in some local culture – head over to the galleries and studios in SoWa at 450 Harrison Ave.
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Small Mouth Sounds (Opening Night) is presented by the SpeakEasy Stage Co. at the Calderwood Pavilion in the South End and will run through Feb 2nd
Don’t Tell Boston (Back Bay) is a secret comedy show that hosts some of the best and brightest comedians in the US – the exact location will be shared when you buy your tickets online
RPDR All Star Viewing Party is at Trophy Room with Miranda Wrights and Severity Stone starting at 8PM in Boston
Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) hosted by The Welcoming Committee is this Friday starting at 9PM at The Good Life in Boston
La Boum Queer Dance Party is hosted the first Friday of each month starting at 10PM at the Milky Way in JP
FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston
H E R O E S Retro dance party hosted the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 10PM-2AM at Sonia (formerly TT The Bear’s Place) in Central Square
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
LADY GAGA Night at CC attention Little Monsters, this party is going to be crazy busy with Gaga remixes featured all Friday night by DJ Stevie Psyclone so arrive early or you’ll be standing outside in a line for a looooong time
MADONNA cover band Power of Love perform their show “Material World” at the Sinclair on Saturday starting at 7PM (get your tickets)
Blend Saturdays bring your friends for a fun night out with great music and no cover at Blend (formerly Peggy’s) in Dorchester
EXTRA! Featuring Gina Tonic is hosted by Dusty Morehead at Machine starting at 10PM on Saturday in Boston
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
UnderBear dance party has no cover and a clothes check (no dress code downstairs and mandatory underwear only dress code upstairs – all the fun starts at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston
Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston
Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Vintage gay
This week’s photo comes from Peter Miller who shared this photo to two affectionate soldiers from South America (or so he thinks). Much thanks for sharing Peter. I’m curious if anyone might be able to hazard a guess as to where or when they think this photograph may have been taken?
I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.
Submit your nominations for 2019 Boston Pride theme and parade marshals
Nominations for the 2019 Boston Pride theme and parade marshals are now open, and you are invited to submit themes and parade marshal candidates online by Thursday, January 10, 2019
Nominations for the theme and marshal can be made online at the Boston Pride website at, www.bostonpride.org/theme and www.bostonpride.org/marshals. The top choices will be announced in February. If you are interested in learning about how you can join Boston Pride and get more involved with the annual celebration visit, www.bostonpride.org/join/.
Men in kilts
To quote the fabulous Ms. Coco Peru in the gay flick Trick, “Blow Gabriel blow.”
New Year’s Eve celebrations in Boston
Most of you likely have plans for New Year’s Eve. Sergio and I typically order out and watch movies; switching to watch the ball drop in Times Square at Midnight then crawling into bed with hopes that we will strike it rich in the New Year, quit our jobs and travel for the rest of our lives.
You too may have plans for New Year’s Eve but in case those plans fall through or you are procrastinating and wondering what you can do, I’ve pulled together a list of options for you to consider. Many of these parties require tickets or have a cover at the door so click the link to learn more if interested.
Photo Source: bostonharbornow.org
Boston First Night Celebrations & Parties
FIRST NIGHT BOSTON is tame as compared to most cities but if you would rather get out and are on a budget this may be a great way to spend part of your evening. Highlights include:
- Boston Family Fireworks 7-7:30PM on the Common
- Copley Countdown at Midnight with a multi-sensory display of live music, a dazzling light show and pyrotechnics
- Figure skating show at 7PM on the Frog Pond
- Midnight Fireworks over Boston Harbor
- Full calendar of events visible here.
SLUTCRACKER holds their final show at 7PM in the Somerville Theater
HEROES NYE doors open at 9PM at the Middle East in Central Square
ONESIE NYE BASH (upstairs) doors open at 10PM and is hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic with DJ Begbick and (downstairs) NYE bash with Tatiana and Violencia with DJ Jay Ine
BEARS FIRST NIGHT is at The Alley Bar wit the doors opening at 10PM
dBAR GOLD PARTY starts at 10PM in Dorchester with VJ Ryan Grow
NYE CELEBRATION at Club Cafe starts at 9PM with DJ Susan Esthera
However you celebrate, have a safe time and a wonderful 2019.
Scruffy Sunday
I hope you can enjoy a relaxing end of the year, and thank you for stopping by.
Saturday morning coffee
You’re forgiven if it takes you a few minutes to realize he’s drinking coffee. I nearly forgot, and I’m the one posting this picture.
What to do this weekend
How will you be spending the final weekend of 2018? I hope you can enjoy the weekend with friends or family. The forecast looks to be unseasonably warm on Friday with temperatures above 50 degrees, but nobody likes standing in lines so be sure to get out early because every bar in town will be packed.
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Friday Night Light! DRAG DISCO BINGO if you are spending the final weekend of 2018 in Provincetown you may want to check out the drag disco bingo on Friday starting at 8PM at the Crown & Anchor in Ptown
2018 Rewind: Best of Dance Nights is at Mainestreet on Saturday starting at 9PM
FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
XO Friday is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
So Hot Saturdaes: Quick Drag Party grab a wig, eye shadow, lipstick and a dress from Target then head out on Saturday with your friends for a fun night at Blend (formerly Peggy’s) in Dorchester
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
Champagne Reception for First Light starts at 4PM at the Pilgrim Monument
Ptown’s First Light Fireworks starts at 5:30 PM on Sunday on the beach
Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston
DJ Aga Presents Divas Thru The Decades takes place up at Mainestreet on Sunday starting at 9PM in Ogunquit
Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston
Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
BosGuy 
