This week’s photo is from the Scottish “Kilted Coaches“. Here they’ve chosen a rather unorthodox way to wear their kilts. Apologies for the censoring but this is a pg-13 blog and the photo was a little too cheeky. Check out their YT videos to see the unedited clip here.
Strike a Pose: Boston Pride runs through Sunday, June 11th
This week is Pride in Boston and while I’ve not included everything, I’ve done my best to provide you with plenty of options of events happening here in Boston as well as sharing a few events this week in Ptown, Ogunquit and Providence. Feel free to add any events in the comments section.
This week Heels for Hope fundraiser and a great Drag Show (both at Club Cafe) get the week started off. Later in the week, Bear Pride hosts Bear Bare It All as well as the return of DJ Gay Jim at dbar’s annual Stoplight Party, but for sure the biggest events will be Saturday’s parade, the block parties on Saturday and Sunday as well as the Saturday night House of Blues party with DJ Abel.
Heels for Hope is Monday, June 5 at Club Cafe
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY
Men’s Mary Monday Mandarin Meetup is a social group for gay men who will get together on Monday at 6:30PM at Mary Chung Restaurant in Cambridge
Heels for Hope will take place on Monday at Club Cafe starting at 7PM so grab your favorite pair of heels, buy a ticket and see you on Monday evening
Show Girls Weekly talent show hosted every Monday at the A-House celebrates camp and poor taste, starting at 9PM at the A-House in Ptown
Cards Against Humanity starts at 8PM on Monday at the Alley Bar in Boston
7th Annual Drag DIVAS Give Back is hosted by Verna Turbulence is Tuesday starting at 7PM at Club Cafe in Boston
Karaoke Night starts at 9:30PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston
Showtune Tuesday PRIDE Ed. hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Hard Rock Cafe Drag Show presents their first ever drag show on Wednesday starting at 7PM (arrive early) in Boston
Meet the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus on Wednesday starting at 7:30PM at Club Cafe
Thursday Boston Bear Pride presents Bears Bare It All
THURSDAY
Pride Absolut Lime Tasting is taking place at Cathedral Station from 5-7PM
Watchout! Designs Summer Trunk Show is at Sister Sorel starting at 6:45PM so come and see the summah fashions that have something to say
Pride Kick Off Cocktail Party is at Peggy O’Neil’s starting at 7PM in Dorchester
Boston Bear Pride: Bears Bare It All starts at 8PM at Paradise in Cambridge
dbar’s annual Stoplight Party with DJ Gay Jim
FRIDAY
Out At Fenway watch the Red Sox play host to the Detroit Tigers but before that enjoy a pre Pride cocktail party on the Right Field roof deck
ABC Underwear Party starts at 9PM at the Dark Lady in PVD
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Friday night in Ogunquit
Friday Pride Party with Adore Delano starts at 10PM at Machine
Annual Stoplight Party with DJ Gay Jim starts at 10PM at dbar
The Coolidge After Midnite: Twin Peaks: Evil Dead II shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday, May 12 in Brookline
Starting at 1:30 PM check out the Chandler Street block party
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market now open every Saturday through the end of October in Boston
Boston Pride Parade starts at 11AM in Copley Square and runs through the South End before ending at City Hall Plaza
Oops We Did It Again: Britney Pride Brunch starts at 11AM at 647 Tremont — this will fill to capacity so plan ahead.
Chandler Street Block Party this outdoor block party goes to benefit the AIDS Action Committee and runs from 1:30 – 7:00PM
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
The House of Blues with DJ Abel is the night’s biggest party and will sell out so get your tickets – doors open at 9PM
Underwear Party is every Saturday night starting at 9:30 at Club Purgatory in Provincetown
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Saturday night in Ogunquit
The Coolidge After Midnite: Twin Peaks: Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday, May 12 in Brookline
Join The Resistance: Around the country LGBTQ protests are happening on Sunday so come to the Boston Common at 11AM, because we are stronger together.
SUNDAY
SoWa Open Market now open every Sunday through the end of October in Boston
Stronger Together Rally to protest the Trump Administrations disregard for Human Rights is part of a larger national rally happening in Washington DC and around the country on this day so come to the Boston Common at 11AM
Sunday Tea is every week at Mainestreet starting at 4PM in Ogunquit
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Goodbye to Pride Party with Katya and DJ Escape starts at 9PM at Candibar
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Boston Pride || Photo courtesy of Stephen Baumbach
Boston Pride 2017 started on Friday, June 2nd with the raising of the Pride flag over City Hall. For a complete list of official Boston Pride events, pick up a copy of the Boston Pride Guide or check out their calendar online at, bostonpride.org/calendar.
Below I’ve included several events that I enjoy and which I would encourage you to check out. Some of these events are part of the official Boston Pride calendar and others are not, but all are a lot of fun and worth checking out.
Sunday, June 4 – 32nd Annual AIDS Walk & Run
Over the past thirty-one years nearly 350,000 people have participated in the AIDS Walk & Run Boston and helped to raise more than $40 million for the programs and services of AIDS Action.
Monday, June 5 – Heels for Hope
The 4th annual Heels for Hope to benefit BAGLY is taking place at Club Cafe this year. This is a blast and goes to a great organization so head over to Dorothy’s Boutique on Mass Ave and pick up a new pair of heels. As you can see from Keegan and Fabricio, open toe shoes, bright colors and glitter are preferred.
Tuesday, June 6 – Pridelights
This annual tradition in the BCA plaza on Tremont Street is usually a fun way to spend an hour outside socializing, but I’d suggest you make plans to head to Trophy Room after the lighting or over to dbar for Showtunes Tuesday. 
Wednesday, June 7 – Meet the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
Mix and mingle with the members and volunteers of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus during Pride week. All are welcome to the free event starting at 7:30PM 
Thursday, June 8 – Pride Kickoff Cocktail Party
Head over to Peggy O’Neil’s pub is hosting a kickoff cocktail party that should be a lot of fun and will attract a fun crowd. Before heading over for a cocktail or two, check out Watchout Design’s summer trunk show at Sister Sorel.
Friday, June 9 – Out at Fenway
Boston Pride and the Red Sox have teamed up to present Pride Night at Fenway Park. After the game check out Adore Delano at Machine Boston or if you have no plans to be in Fenway check out dbar’s annual Pride Stoplight Party.
Saturday, June 10 – Boston Pride Parade & Chandler St. Block Party
Following the parade, head over to the Chandler Street Block Party hosted by AIDS Action Committee as a warm up for the dance party later in the night at The House of Blues with DJ Abel.
Sunday, June 11 – Back Bay Block Party
Each year the Back Bay Block Party is a lot of fun and a great way to end Pride. Prior to the block party head to the Boston Common at 11AM for the Stronger Together Rally which is part of a nationwide protest.
Happy Pride
I’m referring to this week’s post as “incognito”. I love everything about this anonymous pose.
Boston-based sneaker company, Converse, have shared their new LGBTQ-inspired collection “Yes to All” in honor of Pride Month. Proceeds raised from sales of the limited edition collection will go to It Gets Better and The Happy Hippie Foundation, both of which support the mission to create and inspire positive outcomes in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.
To see the full collection and to buy one of sneakers and / or t-shirts visit:
This week’s Furry Friday may not be hairy enough for some of you who like really hairy guys but he looks perfect to me.
Don’t see anything you’d like to do this weekend? Make plans with friends.
Lately, there have been so many events / programs to talk about in my Monday morning post What to do this week, I’ve taken to re-posting the events for the weekend. Get out and enjoy one or more of these events, and if there is an upcoming event that you want included in this weekly post let me know.
THURSDAY
John Williams Film Night presented by The Boston Pops at Symphony Hall
3rd Annual Seaport Sangria Smackdown has 10+ Seaport restaurants vying for the honor of best sangria in the Seaport from 6-8PM in Boston
Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence
Thump! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
FRIDAY
SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM in Boston
RuPaul Viewing Party starts at 8PM followed by dancing at 9PM at the Alley Bar in DTX, Boston
Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) from the Welcoming Committee will take over another “straight” bar in the area – location TBA later this week
Tattoo DJ David LaSalle spins your favorite music at the A House in Ptown
Fearless in the Dark is hosted the first Friday of every month with DJ Cisco at Mirabar in Providence
The Coolidge After Midnight: Death Line (Raw Meat) shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Kiki Beach Summer 2017 Kickoff starts at 11AM so c’mon down for this guerrilla-style takeover community takeover of M Street Beach in Southie
PVDfest “Transformations” drag show at the Dark Lady runs from 4PM to 2AM in Providence
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Big Gay Dance Party hosted by the Rainbow Initiative in Union Square starts at 5:30 PM in Somerville
ProNE Leather Pride Night 2017 starts at 9PM at the Eagle in Providence
Underwear Party is every Saturday night starting at 9:30 at Club Purgatory in Provincetown
Underbear returns the first Saturday of every month at The Alley in DTX with all the fun starting at 10PM in Boston
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Saturday night in Ogunquit
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge
The Coolidge After Midnight: Lost Boys starring Keanu Reeves shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
SUNDAY
AIDS Walk & Run starts early at 7:30AM and continues through 2PM at the Hatch Shell along the Esplanade in Boston
Gay Beer Club 5k Freedom Run starts at 9:30 AM so get your tickets to join in this fun run and join up with the Gay Beer Club for more fun post-run
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Anything Goes with Boston Gay Men’s Chorus & Sutton Foster is a concert not to miss at Symphony Hall starting at 3PM in Boston
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
DotOUT Summer Party is taking place at Cedar Grove Gardens from 4:30 – 7:30PM in Dorchester
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
Sunday Tea Dance starts at 4PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Mass Bears & Cubs Harbor Cruise (and underwear dance party) – boarding starts at 5:30PM and the ship returns at 9PM 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.
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.
The Godfrey Hotel in Downtown Crossing is hosting a Pride Week kick off party on Friday afternoon, creating a one-of-a-kind LGBTQ art piece and live art demonstration that will include dance, music and cocktails from 2:30PM – 4:30PM, following the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
WHERE: The Godfrey Hotel Boston (505 Washington Street Boston)
WHEN: Friday, June 2, 2017 from 2:30PM – 4:30PM
WHO: The Godfrey Hotel Boston has commissioned Dylan Hurwitz, director of the Boston LGBTQIA Art Alliance, and a group of local dancers to create a custom piece of artwork for the hotel lobby that will be be for sale through a month-long online auction with proceeds going to Boston Pride.
The Welcoming Committee’s (TWC) “The Fellows” is back. For those unfamiliar with this group, it is a gay social group that is part of TWC, but geared to appeal to 30+ year old gay men who are looking to socialize and meet people.
The Fellows Takeover of Bantam Cider Co.
Thursday, June 8 || 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Event & Ticket Info Here
Next week (yes during Pride Week) The Fellows returns with an unofficial Boston Pride event at the Bantam Cider Co. in Somerville. Tickets to this event is required since space it limited. For more information visit their event page.
2017 Boston Pride officially starts on Friday, June 2nd. To get everyone in the spirit and to promote dbar’s annual parties during pride week (Showtune Tuesday on June 6 and Stoplight Party on June 9) each year the bar holds a photo shoot in Provincetown.
Below is a video from the photo shoot, showing models Nico, Rob and Chris goofing around and appearing to have a lot of fun. Feel free to share with friends.
This week I’ve listed nearly 50 different events and programs happening in Boston, Provincetown, Ogunquit and Providence. On Memorial Day the ICA, MFA and Kennedy libraries are all open and free to the public.
Weekend highlights include the AIDS Action Walk & 5k run, Seaport’s Sangria Smackdown on Thursday followed by First Friday, and Kiki Beach 1st takeover of the 2017 summer season on Saturday and finally on Sunday the Mass Bears & Cubs harbor cruise.
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MONDAY – WEDNESDAY
MFA Boston Open House means that Boston’s largest museum is open and free to the public on Memorial Day so come down and check it out
JFK Presidential Library celebrates 100 Years of JFK by offering free admission (they’re also giving out cake) starting at 9AM in Dorchester
ICA Boston Open House also means that the Institute of Contemporary Art museum will be open and free to the public
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Hedwig & the Angry Inch (Opening Night) runs through Boston’s Pride Week at the Schubert Theatre – Tues, May 30 through Sun, June 11 in Boston
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
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston
Bingo with Tiki Bronstein takes place at the A-House starting at 9:30 every Wednesday in Provincetown
THURSDAY
John Williams Film Night presented by The Boston Pops at Symphony Hall
3rd Annual Seaport Sangria Smackdown has 10+ Seaport restaurants vying for the honor of best sangria in the Seaport from 6-8PM in Boston
Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence
Thump! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
FRIDAY
SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM in Boston
RuPaul Viewing Party starts at 8PM followed by dancing at 9PM at the Alley Bar in DTX, Boston
Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) from the Welcoming Committee will take over another “straight” bar in the area – location TBA later this week
Tattoo DJ David LaSalle spins your favorite music at the A House in Ptown
Fearless in the Dark is hosted the first Friday of every month with DJ Cisco at Mirabar in Providence
The Coolidge After Midnight: Death Line (Raw Meat) shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Kiki Beach Summer 2017 Kickoff starts at 11AM so c’mon down for this guerrilla-style takeover community takeover of M Street Beach in Southie
PVDfest “Transformations” drag show at the Dark Lady runs from 4PM to 2AM in Providence
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Big Gay Dance Party hosted by the Rainbow Initiative in Union Square starts at 5:30 PM in Somerville
ProNE Leather Pride Night 2017 starts at 9PM at the Eagle in Providence
Underwear Party is every Saturday night starting at 9:30 at Club Purgatory in Provincetown
Underbear returns the first Saturday of every month at The Alley in DTX with all the fun starting at 10PM in Boston
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Saturday night in Ogunquit
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge
The Coolidge After Midnight: Lost Boys starring Keanu Reeves shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
SUNDAY
AIDS Walk & Run starts early at 7:30AM and continues through 2PM at the Hatch Shell along the Esplanade in Boston
Gay Beer Club 5k Freedom Run starts at 9:30 AM so get your tickets to join in this fun run and join up with the Gay Beer Club for more fun post-run
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Anything Goes with Boston Gay Men’s Chorus & Sutton Foster is a concert not to miss at Symphony Hall starting at 3PM in Boston
DotOUT Summer Party is taking place at Cedar Grove Gardens from 4:30 – 7:30PM in Dorchester
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
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
Sunday Tea Dance starts at 4PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Mass Bears & Cubs Harbor Cruise (and underwear dance party) – boarding starts at 5:30PM and the ship returns at 9PM 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.
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