Category Archives: Gay

Saturday morning coffee

A bit of a cheeky coffee post courtesy of Joe. I believe this phot was taken when he was living in NYC but he has since moved back to Boston. You can see more of Joe than his morning coffee rituals by following him on IG at @sobernursejoe.

Furry Friday

Past Furry Friday

What to do this weekend

Below is a list of what is happening in Boston. Support these gay bars and businesses. If you have an event you want included, email bosguymail@gmail.com.

Boston Gay Bars

The Alley
THURSDAY: Trivia Night @8PM
FRIDAY: RPDR viewing party & DJ Scott Helms @10PM
SATURDAY: DJ RPrice @10PM
SUNDAY: Bearaoke Night @8PM

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THURSDAY: Taco Thursdays start @5PM
FRIDAY: RPDR viewing party w/ Harlow Havoc @8PM & Friday Feels w/ Twisted Gleam @10PM
SATURDAE: Leggings Party w/ music by Twisted Gleam @10PM
SUNDAY: Disco Brunch 11AM

Cathedral Station
THURSDAY: Red Sox vs White Sox @8PM
FRIDAY: “High Noon” Seltzer Tasting 6-8PM | Red Sox vs Orioles @7PM
SATURDAY: Red Sox vs Orioles Doubleheader @12PM & @6PM
SUNDAY: Brunch starts @11AM | Red Sox vs Orioles @1:30PM

Club Cafe
THURSDAY: NEW NIGHT: Discoteca Musica Latina w/ DJ Begbick @10PM
FRIDAY: RPDR viewing party @8PM & DJ Begbick @10PM
SATURDAY: DJ Brian Derrick @10PM
SUNDAY: Sunday brunch @11AM & Tea w/ DJ Andrea Stamas @6PM

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FRIDAY: Karaoke w/ VJ Ryan Grow @10PM
SATURDAY: DJ Jay Ine @10PM
SUNDAY: Brunch @11AM & Tea at d w/ DJ Joe Bermudez @4PM

Jacques Cabaret – Call 617-426-8902 to reserve seats to shows
THURSDAY: Now That’s What I Call A Drag Show! hosted by Amanda Playwith & Crystal Crawford @8PM
FRIDAY: RPDR viewing party @8PM & Drag Me To The Main Stage hosted by Destiny
SATURDAY: Drag Me To The Main Stage Hosted by DeeDee de Ray 
SUNDAY: Sunday Fun Day – Open Mic night w/ Mitzzy @7PM

Legacy & Candibar (Gay Mafia Boston)
THURSDAY: Serve Thursdays Feat: Trinity The Tuck, host Violencia & DJ Coleslaw @10PM
FRIDAY: Bussdown Friday w/ DJ Frenchy @10PM
SATURDAY: Fur Ball underwear dance party returns w/ DJ Hector Fonseca @10PM
SUNDAY: Holiday Sunday w/ DJ Paulo at Royale @10PM

Trophy Room
THURSDAY: Red Sox vs White Sox @8PM
FRIDAY: Red Sox vs Orioles @7PM
SATURDAY: Red Sox vs Orioles Doubleheader @12PM & @6PM
SUNDAY: Brunch starts @12PM | Red Sox vs Orioles @1:30PM

LGBTQ+ Programming / Events

THURSDAY: Queeraoke at Midway Cafe @10PM

THURSDAY: Discoteca Latina Musica w/ DJ Begbick at Club Cafe @10PM

FRIDAY: Emi Grate Live! at Jacques Underground @8PM

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SATURDAY: Kiki Beach is back look for the men in speedos at M Street Beach

SATURDAY: PITY PARTY Queer Emo Night at Union Tavern @9PM

SATURDAY: FURBALL returns to Boston with music by Hector Fonseca at Legacy @10PM

SATURDAY: Boom Saturday Latin Night returns to the Volcano room @9PM

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SUNDAY: Kiki Beach (Part 2) when the weather is good the boys flock to M Street Beach on Sunday (same place and time as Saturday’s kiki).

SUNDAY: Sip Tea Dance w DJs Eddy Van Raven & Brian Halligan at Cantab Lounge @6PM

SUNDAY: Leather Penitence leather / fetish attire is strongly encouraged doors open @9PM at Phoenix Landing

SUNDAY: DJ Paulo will host the biggest party in town on Sunday at Royale @10PM

DRAG BRUNCHES IN BOSTON

Brunch

Some drag brunches require tickets purchased ahead of time. Click the event links shared below for ticketing and reservation information.

DRAGtacular Brunch
Saturday @12PM
Laugh Boston

Illusions The Drag Brunch Boston
Saturday & Sunday shows @1:30PM
Hosted upstairs at Hennessey’s

Drag Me To Brunch
Sunday @2PM
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

And finally… another resource for what is happening at Boston gay bars is KikiPedia.

Vintage gay

Here is a great photograph from the Castro in the 1980s I believe. The image is one of many from DJ Mag which posted a great article this past January entitled, It Takes A Village, People: Preserving San Francisco’s Gay Disco History.

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.

Previous Vintage Gay Photos

Caption this photo

Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up one or two of your own. Leave a funny caption in the comment section, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.

“Two is company but three is a crowd.”

Men in kilts

It is really hard to find photos of men of color in kilts and it is even more rare to find such a beautiful photograph of one. I found it on Tumblr and wanted to share it with you. In case you’re interested this photograph is by NY-based, Jamaican photographer, Joel Finnigan. He’s on IG but check out his website for more informatioon at joelfinnigen.com.

Previous Men in Kilts Posts

Monday morning mancandy

The French Open has started and while this handsome Italian is not expected to win, he sure will be fun to watch on the court. Hopefully the thought of seeing more of Matteo Berrettini will lift your spirits this morning. If you need more visual simulation check out his Instagram @matberretini.

Boston Pride 2022

Boston Pride is going to look different this year. With the dissolution of Boston Pride, the city’s LGBTQ+ community has continued to thrive but no single organization has stepped into the vacuum that was created. To help spread the word, each Sunday in June BosGuy.com will publish a full list of events for the coming week. Support these organizations by attending their events.

Below are some of the 50+ Pride event scheduled in June. Many require tickets, so make plans and get tickets now. More information for events happening each week in June will be published each Sunday for the week ahead.

Sampling of 2022 Boston Pride events

June 1 – Heels for Hope returns to raise money for BAGLY
Tickets & event details available here

June 5 – We Outside Day Party at the Encore Casino & Resort
Hosted by Men of Melanin Magic
Tickets & event details here

June 10 – Boston’s Dyke March
Event details available here

June 11 – (NEW PRIDE EVENT) Pride BarFest 2022
Hosted by Lesbian NightLife and includes 10 Venues DJ’s, Drag & Live Music
Tickets & event details available here

June 11 – Chandler Street Block Party
Hosted by Boston Proud
Tickets & event details here

June 12 – Back Bay Block Party
Hosted by Lesbian NightLife
Tickets & event details here

June 15 – Pride Night at Fenway
Tickets & event details here

June 25 – Trans Resistance March
Event details here

More events and programming will be shared each week. If you are organizing a Pride-related event and would like to be included, please reach out directly at bosguymail@gmail.com.

Scruffy Sunday

Rise and shine handsome.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

Saturday morning coffee

Good to the last drop, no doubt.

Furry Friday

This week’s Furry Friday served with a side of grey sweatpants.

Past Furry Friday

What to do this weekend

Below is a list of what is happening in Boston. Support these gay bars and businesses. If you have an event you want included, email bosguymail@gmail.com.

Boston Gay Bars

The Alley
THURSDAY: Trivia Night @8PM
FRIDAY: RPDR viewing party & DJ Begbick @10PM
SATURDAY: Wicked Pah Puppy Social @7PM DJ Brian Derrick @10PM
SUNDAY: Bearaoke Night @8PM

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THURSDAY: Taco Thursdays start @5PM
FRIDAY: RPDR viewing party w/ Harlow Havoc @8PM & SUPER NATURE w/ DJ Brian Derrick @10PM
SATURDAY: Mayhem Saturdays w/ music by Twisted Gleam @10PM
SUNDAY: Disco Brunch 11AM

Cathedral Station
THURSDAY: Red Sox vs Mariners @7PM | NBA Playoffs Celtics vs Heat @8:30PM
FRIDAY: Red Sox vs Mariners @7PM
SATURDAY: Red Sox vs Mariners @7PM | NBA Playoffs Celtics vs Heat @8:30PM
SUNDAY: Brunch starts @11AM | Red Sox vs Mariners @1:30PM

Club Cafe
THURSDAY: Ptown Preview (Sneak Peak) @7:30PM & TRL w/ DJ Begbick & host Mizery @10PM
FRIDAY: RPDR viewing party @8PM & DJ Stevie Psyclone @10PM
SATURDAY: DJ Brian Derrick @10PM
SUNDAY: Sunday brunch @11AM & Tea w/ DJ Dena @6PM

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FRIDAY: Karaoke w/ VJ Ryan Grow @10PM
SATURDAY: Obsession Leather Party w/ DJ Jay Ine @10PM
SUNDAY: Brunch @11AM & Tea at d w/ DJ Joe Bermudez @4PM

Jacques Cabaret – Call 617-426-8902 to reserve seats to shows
THURSDAY: Now That’s What I Call A Drag Show! hosted by Amanda Playwith & Crystal Crawford @8PM
FRIDAY: RPDR viewing party @8PM & Drag Me To The Main Stage hosted by Destiny
SATURDAY: Drag Me To The Main Stage Hosted by DeeDee de Ray 
SUNDAY: Sunday Fun Day – Open Mic night w/ Mitzzy @7PM

Legacy & Candibar (Gay Mafia Boston)
THURSDAY: Serve Thursdays w/ host Violencia & DJ Coleslaw @10PM
FRIDAY: Bussdown Friday w/ DJ Frenchy @10PM
SATURDAY: DJ Nina Flowers @10PM
SUNDAY: Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar @10PM

Trophy Room
THURSDAY: Red Sox vs Mariners @7PM | NBA Playoffs Celtics vs Heat @8:30PM
FRIDAY: Red Sox vs Mariners @7PM
SATURDAY: Red Sox vs Mariners @7PM | NBA Playoffs Celtics vs Heat @8:30PM
SUNDAY: Brunch starts @12PM | Red Sox vs Mariners @1:30PM

LGBTQ+ Programming / Events

THURSDAY: Ptown Preview (A Sneak Peak) 90-minute preview of the talent performing in Provincetown this summer. Get your ass over to Club Cafe tonight! @7:30PM

THURSDAY: Dudes & Drag – Let’s Get Leid (for FLAG Flag Football) at Venu @7PM

THURSDAY: Queeraoke at Midway Cafe @10PM

FRIDAY: Heroes (18+) w/ DJ Chris Ewen at Sonia in Central Square @9PM

FRIDAY: LGBTQ+ Brazilian Night: O Baile Funk at Clery’s @10:30PM

SATURDAY: Massachusetts Youth Pride 2022 Celebration & March at the Greenway @9:30AM

SATURDAY: Wicked Pah “Puppy Social” at The Alley @7PM

SATURDAY: Lovers hosted by Kandi & Semi at Jacques Underground @7PM

SATURDAY: Boom Saturday Latin Night returns to the Volcano room @9PM

SUNDAY: Leather Penitence leather / fetish attire is strongly encouraged doors open @9PM at Phoenix Landing

DRAG BRUNCHES IN BOSTON

Brunch

Some drag brunches require tickets purchased ahead of time. Click the event links shared below for ticketing and reservation information.

Illusions The Drag Brunch Boston
Saturday & Sunday shows @1:30PM
Hosted upstairs at Hennessey’s

Brunch of Queens
Sunday @11AM
Bell in Hand Tavern

Drag Me To Brunch
Sunday @2PM
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

And finally… another resource for what is happening at Boston gay bars is KikiPedia.

Vintage gay

I love the intimacy of this photograph. Based on the hairstyle, I’m assuming this was taken in the late 1960s or 1970s. When do you think this was 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.

Previous Vintage Gay Photos

2022 Provincetown summer performances

The variety and caliber of entertainers coming to Provincetown this summer is astonishing, and after the past two years, they could really use your love and support! Please plan to see a show when you visit Provincetown. Shows are listed chronologically so you can identify programming coinciding with your visit.

I will continue to update this list and monthly programming throughout the summer but you can also check out the main venues that book talent in Ptown at Art House, Crown & Anchor, Pilgrim House, and Post Office Cafe & Cabaret.

2022 SUMMER SHOWS (All Season)

Anita Cocktail Variety Hour, May 14 – Oct 29
The Post Office, Thu – Sat Ticket Info Here

Mona Mour, May 22 – Sep 24
The Post Office, every Sunday Ticket Info Here

Miss Conception: Villains, May 27 – Sep 10
Fri – Sun, May & Jun | Wed – Sat, Jul & Aug | Th – Sun, Sep
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Paige Turner: Tucking Myself In, May 28 – Sep 9
The Post Office, Mon-Wed & Sat Ticket Info Here

Miss Richfield 1981: Cancel Cultured Pearls, May 28 – Sep 17
Fri & Sat, May & Jun | Mon – Fri, Jul & Aug | Fri & Sat, Sep
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Dina Martina, Jun 3 – Sep 4
Weekends in Jun | Wed – Sun, Jul-Sep
Crown & Anchor – Paramount, Ticket Info Here

Illusions: Warrior Goddess, Jun 4 – Sep 12
Crown & Anchor – Paramount, Sat – Mon, Ticket Info Here

Showgirls, Jun 6 – Sep 12
Crown & Anchor – Paramount, ea. Mon, Ticket Info Here

Edie, Jun 9 – Sep 4
The Post Office, Sun – Mon & Th – Fri Ticket Info Here

Varla Jean Merman, Jun 14 – Sep 10
Crown & Anchor – Paramount, Tues – Sat Ticket Info Here

Qya Cristal: Queen of the Night, Jun 15 – Sep 7
Crown & Anchor – Wave Bar, ea. Wed, Ticket Info Here

Elle Emenope, Jun 16 – Sep 15
Crown & Anchor – Wave Bar, ea. Thu, Ticket Info Here

FREEDOM: The George Michael Experience, Jun 17 – Sep 9
Crown & Anchor – Wave Bar, ea. Fri, Ticket Info Here

Randy Roberts, Jun 21 – Sep 7
The Post Office, Tues, Wed & Sat, Ticket Info Here

Thirsty Burlington: Cher 1975, Jun 21 – Sep 6
Crown & Anchor – Paramount, ea. Tue, Ticket Info Here

Schartt$ Creek: A Jaime Morris Parody, Jun 23 – Sep 5
The Post Office, ea Thu, Fri & Mon, Ticket Info Here

Mack’nifique: Featuring Mackenzie & Her Dolls, Jun 23 – Sep 8
Crown & Anchor – Wave Bar, ea. Thu, Ticket Info Here

Judy Gold, June 24 – Aug 31
The Art House, Tues & Wed Ticket Info Here

Madame LIVE!, I’m Back Bitches! Jun 24-Sep17
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Liza Lott: Twisted Diva, Jun 25 – Sep 10
Crown & Anchor – Wave Bar, ea. Sat, Ticket Info Here

Insomnia w/ Joao Santos, Jun 26 – Sep 11
Crown & Anchor – Wave Bar, ea. Sun, Ticket Info Here

MAY & JUNE SHOWS

Judy Gold, May 19-20
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Poppy Champlin, May 26-29
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Zoe Lewis, May 27-28
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Melissa Ferrick, May 28
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Audra McDonald w/ Seth Rudetsky, May 29
Town Hall, Ticket Info Here

Amy Armstrong feat: Fernando Gonzalez, May 31 – Jun 9
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Provincetown Follies: Pride Ed., Jun 3
Crown & Anchor, Ticket Info Here

Debby Holiday: Tina Turner Tribute, Jun 3-4, & 7-8
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Adele & Whitney Tribute Nights w/ Mike & Sheree
Adele tribute nights, Jun 5 & 19
Whitney tribute nights, 12 & 26
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Bob Keary’s Goodnight Provincetown!, Jun 12
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Donna Vivino, Jun 22-23
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Kelly Glyptis, Soprano (Virtuoso Series), Jun 23
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Rachel Bay Jones w/ Seth Rudetsky, Jun 25-26
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Sharon McNight, Jun 26-28
The Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

The Lady Hamlet, Jun 27 – July 21
A play about a lesbian artist’s wish to exist
Provincetown Theater, Ticket Info Here

Joe Posa as Joan Rivers, Jun 28
Kibitz w/o ‘Ya Tits
Crown & Anchor, Ticket Info Here

Dawn Derow: The House That Built Me, Jun 29
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party w/ Billy Stritch, Jun 30
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

JULY SHOWS

The Lady Hamlet, thru July 21 – A play about a lesbian artist’s wish to exist
Provincetown Theater, Ticket Info Here

Victoria Clark w/ Seth Rudetsky, Jul 1-2
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Drag Revolution, Jul 2
Crown & Anchor, Ticket Info Here

Bianca Del Rio, Jul 3
Town Hall, Ticket Info Here

Ada Vox, Jul 3-5
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Adele & Whitney Tribute Nights w/ Mike & Sheree
Adele tribute nights, Jul 3 & 31
Whitney tribute night, Jul 24
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Anthony Nunziata, Jul 6
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Ginger Minj, Jul 6-16
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Eric Maul, Flute (Virtuoso Series), Jul 7
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Christy Altomare w/ Seth Rudetsky, July 8-9
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Latrice Royale, Jul 9-19
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Stephanie J Block w/ Seth Rudetsky, July 10
Town Hall, Ticket Info Here

Bob Keary’s Goodnight Provincetown!, Jul 10
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Michael Chapman: Faces of Love, Jul 12
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Ben Zook w/ Skylar Gentry, Jul 12-13
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Unitard, July 12-13
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Bearlesque: The Meat Market, Jul 14
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Debby Holiday: Tina Turner Tribute, Jul 16, 18-20
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Faith Prince & Jason Graae w/ Alex Rybeck, July 17-18
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Roderick Ferguson w/ Alex Rybeck, July 18
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Miz Cracker, July 20 – Aug 6
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Alissa Leiser, Piano (Virtuoso Series), July 21
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Betty (indy pop trio), Jul 21-24
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Melissa Errico w/ Tedd Firth, July 22-23
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Joe Posa as Joan Rivers, Jul 26
Kibitz w/o ‘Ya Tits
Crown & Anchor, Ticket Info Here

Jack Bartholet, Jul 27
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Donna Byrne w/ Mike Flanagan, Jul 29
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Donna McKenchnie w/ Seth Rudetsky, July 30-31
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER SHOWS

Jerker, Aug 1 – Sep 1 – A pornographic elegy w/ redeeming social value
Provincetown Theater, Ticket Info Here

Meghan Murphy, Aug 2-4
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway w/ Alex Rybeck, Aug 5-6
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Miz Cracker, thru Aug 6
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Chita Rivera w/ Seth Rudetsky, Aug 7
Town Hall, Ticket Info Here

Marieann Meringolo, Aug 9-11
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Adele & Whitney Tribute Nights w/ Mike & Sheree
Whitney tribute nights, Aug 7 & 21
Adele tribute night, Aug 14 & 28
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Ginger Minj, Aug 10 – Sep 3
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Daniel Lelchuk, Cello (Virtuoso Series), Aug 11
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Lillias White w/ Seth Rudetsky, Aug 12-13
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Sasha Velour, Aug 14
Town Hall, Ticket Info Here

Bob Keary’s Goodnight Provincetown!, Aug 14
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Karen Mason: Kander & Eb… And All That Jazz, Aug 15-16
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Todd Buonopane & Michael Buchanan, Aug 16-17
Songs That Made Us Gay
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Justin Vivian Bond & Band, Aug 17
“Oh Mary, It’s Carnival Week!”
Town Hall, Ticket Info Here

Edmund Bagnell, Aug 19-20
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Matteo Lane, Aug 20-22
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Indigo Girls, Aug 21
Town Hall, Ticket Info Here

Joe Posa as Joan Rivers, Aug 23
Kibitz w/o ‘Ya Tits
Crown & Anchor, Ticket Info Here

Seth Sikes, Aug 23-24
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Marilyn Maye, Aug 23 – Sep 3
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Brian Calhoon, Marimba (Virtuoso Series), Aug 25
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Max von Essen w/ Billy Stritch, Aug 26-27
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

The Golden Games: A Golden Girls Parody Show, Aug 30-31
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Whitney Tribute Night w/ Mike & Sheree, Sep 4
The Post Office, Ticket Info Here

Coco Peru: Bitter Bothered & Beyond, Aug 28-Sep 6
Pilgrim House, Ticket Info Here

Simply Barbra, Sep 1-2
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Nicolas King, Sep 3
The Art House, Ticket Info Here

Jessica Vosk w/ Seth Rudetsky, Sep 4
Town Hall, Ticket Info Here

Caption this photo

Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up one or two of your own. Leave a funny caption in the comment section, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.

“Wonder Gay Powers, Activate”