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Boston Pride disolves
Boston Pride has been embroiled in a nasty back-and-forth with activists who have called the organization racist and “trans-exclusionary”. In response to the ongoing pressure and criticism Boston Pride president, Linda DeMarco, stepped down last month. For background on her departure and the criticism leveled at the organization, read more here.
Activists were not satisfied by that response saying it was too little too late and that the all white Boston Pride board didn’t represent the LGBTQ+ community and needed to resign now. And a boycott Boston Pride event was scheduled on Saturday, June 12th in conjunction with the second annual Trans Resistance March and Vigil. In response to the mounting pressure, the Boston Pride Board issued a statement today at 4:30 p.m. that the entire Board would resign and Boston Pride will shutdown.
“By making the decision to close down, we hope new leaders will emerge from the community to lead the Pride movement in Boston.”
– Boston Pride Board of Directors
You can read the full resignation letter online at, www.bostonpride.org.
The sudden dissolution of Boston Pride puts into question if there will be a 50th anniversary Boston Pride celebration later this fall. Earlier this year Boston Pride had indicated in-person celebrations might be scheduled in October.
What to do this weekend
Below is a list of what is happening in Boston and Provinceton this weekend. Show your love by supporting our gay bars and businesses. If you have an event you want included, email bosguymail@gmail.com.
Bear Week starts on Saturday. Click here for more details.
Boston Gay Bars
The Alley
THURSDAY: Trivia Night w/ host Dave Sawyer at 8PM
FRIDAY: FUZZ returns w/ DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy at 10PM
SATURDAY: Dancing w/ resident DJ BEGBICK at 10PM
SUNDAY: Idol Karaoke at 8PM
blend
THURSDAY: RPDR viewing party at 8PM
FRIDAY: Supernature DJ Brian Derrick at 10PM
SATURDAY: Mayhem Saturdays DJ TBA at 10PM
SUNDAY: Disco brunch 11AM – 3PM
Cathedral Station Open but no programming scheduled.
The patio will be open and Saturday & Sunday brunch starts at 11AM.
Club Cafe
THURSDAY: Drag Race Thursday at 8PM and DJ FrenchY at 10PM, special show at 12:30AM
FRIDAY: DJ Stevie Psyclone at 10PM
SATURDAY: DJ Stevie Psyclone at 10PM
SUNDAY: Throwback Tea Dance w/ DJ Brian Derrick at 5PM
dbar
FRIDAY: Karaoke Night – Give me back my mic w/ Ryan Grow at 8PM
SATURDAY: The category is… dance party w/ rotating DJs at 10PM
SUNDAY: NEW GAY NIGHT Weekly patio tea dance at 4PM
Jacques Cabaret Shows return starting July 16th.
Legacy & Candi Bar (Gay Mafia Boston)
THURSDAY: Serve Thursdays w/ DJ Coleslaw at Legacy at 10PM
SATURDAY: DIVAS w/ DJ Abel at Legacy at 10PM
SUNDAY: Hot Mess w/ DJ Richie LaDue & Coleslaw at Candi Bar at 10PM
Trophy Room will be reopening for business soon.
Featured LGBTQ+ events
THURSDAY: La Quinta “Thirsty Thursdays” w/ DJ Adilson and DJ Weezing returns to Icon nightclub in Boston’s Theater District.
FRIDAY: M&M Presents GLOW w/ DJ Michael Giller and host Lady German at Revere Beach.
SATURDAY: Kiki Beach If you’re unsure where the boys go on M Street Beach, check out the map on the Kiki Beach Boston Facebook Page, but when in doubt follow the good music and speedos.
SATURDAY: Doll’d Up Saturdays w/ DJ Caso is a new weekly LGBTQ+ dance party in Allston.
SATURDAY: Latin Nights w/ DJ Edwin at La Makina Night Club at Revere Beach.
SUNDAY: M Street Beach TakeOver continues each Sunday from 10AM – 5PM.
SUNDAY: NEW GAY NIGHT Second Sundays Tea Dance at Dorchester Brewing Co. from 4-8PM.
SUNDAY: LGBTQ Nightlife Events, Women Day Takeover of the Winter Hill Brewing Company in Somerville from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
SUNDAY: Patio Tea Dance @dbar from 4PM – 8PM every Sunday til Labor Day.
Drag brunches in Boston
Some drag brunches require tickets purchased ahead of time. Click the event links shared below for ticketing and reservation information.
ABBA Drag Diva Brunch
Saturday, 7/10 @11:00AM – 1:30PM at House of Blues
Illusions The Drag Brunch Boston
Saturday 7/10 & Sunday 7/11 shows @1:30PM
Hosted upstairs at Hennessey’s
Weekly Brunch & Drag in the North End
Sunday, 7/11 @9:30AM / show starts @11:00AM
Monthly Drag Brunch @Bambara
Sunday, 7/11 @11:00AM & @1:30PM at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
And finally… another resource for what is happening at Boston gay bars is KikiPedia.
Provincetown gay bars & entertainment
For more information about live entertainment in Provincetown this week (and all month) click here. Click the links below for more information about each bar.
A House – One of Provincetown’s most popular dance clubs.
Aqua Bar – Located at the Aquarium Marketplace, with views of the harbor.
Backstreet Club – Previously Club Purgatory will NOT reopen this summer.
Buoy Bar – Located on Commercial Street at The Boatslip. It is fabulous for people watching (esp after Tea).
The Club – Lea Delaria’s supper club includes live entertainment in the lounge.
Dive Bar – Weekend piano bar at The Crown & Anchor.
Harbor Lounge – Waterfront cocktail lounge in the East End.
Little Bar – Provincetown’s oldest bar.
Macho Bar – Provincetown’s longest running leather and denim bar.
Monkey Bar – Will NOT reopen this summer.
Paramount – Located at the Crown & Anchor. This is Ptown’s largest dance club.
Porchside Lounge – Located at The Gifford House.
Provincetown Brewery – Popular brew pub on Bradford Street.
Shipwreck Lounge – Located at the Brass Key Guest House.
Tin Pan Alley – This restaurant has a lively piano bar that has a friendly crowd.
The Vault – Located at the Crown & Anchor. This is a leather / fetish bar.
Velvet Lounge – Dance club with DJ Mark Louque spinning each Friday.
The Wave Bar – Located at the Crown & Anchor. This is a fun video bar.
Missing a favorite bar / club in Provincetown? Share it in the comments section. If the status of these bars / clubs change, it will be noted.
Posted in Boston, Gay, Provincetown
Tagged blend dorchester, BosGuy, Boston Guy, Cathedral Station, Club Cafe Boston, dbar boston, DJ BEGBICK, DJ Brent Covington, DJ Brian Derrick, DJ Brian Halligan, DJ FrenchY, DJ Michael Giller, DJ Richie LaDue, DJ Stevie Psyclone, Dorchester Brewing Company, drag brunch, ever vega, Fuzz Boston, gay boston, Icon Night Club, kiki beach boston, La Makina Night Club, Lady German, The Alley Bar Boston
Vintage gay
Much thanks to BosGuy.com reader, Angel, for sharing this photo with me earlier this spring for my weekly Vintage Gay post. I’m assuming this may have been taken in a photo booth since many gay men would / could use these to catch a quick kiss or embrace away from prying eyes. You can see how happy the guy on the left is – his eyes say it all. Anyone recognize these navy uniforms to be able to date and place them?
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.
Bingo cabaret extravaganza at Club Cafe
Boston’s Sisters will be back at Club Cafe Boston to host a bingo cabaret extravaganza on Saturday, July 31 complete with giveaways, gift certificates, and of course all the fun and camp that only the Boston’s Sisters can bring.
Last year The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence gave $1,000 grants to ten local organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and at Chrismas they were able to provide hundreds of holiday, but these charitable acts have depleted their community grants fund.
Nuns & Fun at Club Cafe
Saturday, July 31, 2021
7:00pm – 9:00pm
In-person and via Zoom
100% of all proceeds go to the Sister’s Community Grant Fund
Purchasing tickets to attend the Sister’s bingo / cabaret extravaganza is a great way to have a lot of fun and help the sisters continue their important work. While you’re there toss’em an extra Jackson when they walk around to collect Indulgences. If you cannot join on Saturday, July 31, but you want to show your support, you can make a donation. The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are a 501c3 non-profit, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Much thanks to Sister Lida Christ for the heads up about this event.
Monday morning mancandy
For many people in the United States, today is a holiday. Happy Independence U.S.
Happy Birthday United States
There will be no celebration at the Hatch Shell this year and the dubious weather this weekend has put many plans in doubt for those in the Boston area so to help heat things up, I’ve added some July 4th themed mancandy below.
Scruffy Sunday
It is July 4th here in the US so feel free to stay in bed and relax. Enjoy the holiday weekend.
Saturday morning coffee
Much thanks to Fearsome Beard blog for posting this photograph earlier this year. I knew it would make for a great Saturday morning coffee post on my blog.
What to do this weekend
Below is a list of what is happening in Boston and Provinceton this weekend. Show your love by supporting our gay bars and businesses. If you have an event you want included, email bosguymail@gmail.com.
Independence Week in Provincetown: Click here for more details.
Boston Gay Bars
The Alley
THURSDAY: Trivia Night w/ host Dave Sawyer @8PM
FRIDAY: Casual Fridays w/ resident DJ BEGBICK @10PM
SATURDAY: UNDERBEAR w/ DJ Taffy @10PM
SUNDAY: Idol Karaoke @8PM
blend
THURSDAY: Taco Thursdays and RPDR w/ Miranda Wrights @8PM
FRIDAY: Friday Feels dance party @10PM
SATURDAY: CLOSED for July 4th holiday
SUNDAY: CLOSED for July 4th holiday
Cathedral Station Open but no programming scheduled.
The patio will be open and Saturday & Sunday brunch starts @11AM.
Club Cafe
THURSDAY: RPDR viewing party @8PM / DJ FrenchY @10PM show @12:30AM
FRIDAY: DJ Stevie Psyclone @10PM
SATURDAY: RPDR w/ Mizery @8PM & DJ Brian Derrick @10PM
SUNDAY: Throwback Tea w/ DJ Brian Derrick @5PM
dbar
FRIDAY: Karaoke Night – Give me back my mic w/ Ryan Grow at 8PM
SATURDAY: The category is… dance party w/ rotating DJs at 10PM
Jacques Cabaret will be reopening for business soon.
Legacy & Candi Bar (Gay Mafia Boston)
THURSDAY: Serve Thursdays w/ DJ Coleslaw at Legacy at 10PM
SATURDAY: The New Normal w/ DJ Esthera at Legacy at 10PM
SUNDAY: Hot Mess w/ DJ Richie LaDue & Coleslaw at Candi Bar at 10PM
Trophy Room will be reopening for business soon.
Featured LGBTQ+ events
THIS WEEKEND: Boston Urban Pride has a series of events throughout the weekend.
THURSDAY: La Quinta “Thirsty Thursdays” w/ DJ Adilson and DJ Weezing returns to Icon nightclub in Boston’s Theater District.
FRIDAY: M&M Presents Splash Fridays w/ DJ Michael Giller & host Lady German at Revere Beach.
SATURDAY: Kiki Beach If you’re unsure where the boys go on M Street Beach, check out the map on the Kiki Beach Facebook Page. When in doubt, follow the good music and look for speedos.
SATURDAY: NEW GAY NIGHT Doll’d Up Saturdays w/ DJ Caso is a new weekly LGBTQ+ dance party in Allston.
SATURDAY: Latin Nights with DJ Edwin is at La Makina Night Club at Revere Beach.
SUNDAY: M Street Beach TakeOver continues each Sunday from 10AM – 5PM.
Drag brunches in Boston
No drag brunches are being hosted this weekend. What a pity.
Anyone up for hosting a drag brunch?
Seems like a missed opportunity!
And finally… another resource for what is happening at Boston gay bars is KikiPedia.
Provincetown gay bars & entertainment
For more information about live entertainment in Provincetown this week (and all month) click here. Click the links below for more information about each bar.
A House – One of Provincetown’s most popular dance clubs.
Aqua Bar – Located at the Aquarium Marketplace, with views of the harbor.
Backstreet Club – Previously Club Purgatory will NOT reopen this summer.
Buoy Bar – Located on Commercial Street at The Boatslip. It is fabulous for people watching (esp after Tea).
The Club – Lea Delaria’s supper club includes live entertainment in the lounge.
Dive Bar – Weekend piano bar at The Crown & Anchor.
Harbor Lounge – Waterfront cocktail lounge in the East End.
Little Bar – Provincetown’s oldest bar.
Macho Bar – Provincetown’s longest running leather and denim bar.
Monkey Bar – Will NOT reopen this summer.
Paramount – Located at the Crown & Anchor. This is Ptown’s largest dance club.
Porchside Lounge – Located at The Gifford House.
Provincetown Brewery – Popular brew pub on Bradford Street.
Shipwreck Lounge – Located at the Brass Key Guest House.
Tin Pan Alley – This restaurant has a lively piano bar that has a friendly crowd.
The Vault – Located at the Crown & Anchor. This is a leather / fetish bar.
Velvet Lounge – Dance club with DJ Mark Louque spinning each Friday.
The Wave Bar – Located at the Crown & Anchor. This is a fun video bar.
Missing a favorite bar / club in Provincetown? Share it in the comments section. If the status of these bars / clubs change, it will be noted.
Posted in Boston, Gay, Provincetown
Tagged blend dorchester, Cathedral Station, Club Cafe Boston, dbar boston, DJ BEGBICK, DJ Brent Covington, DJ Brian Derrick, DJ Brian Halligan, DJ FrenchY, DJ Michael Giller, DJ Richie LaDue, DJ Stevie Psyclone, drag brunch, ever vega, gay boston, Icon Night Club, kiki beach boston, La Makina Night Club, Lady German, The Alley Bar Boston, Underbear
Vintage gay
This week’s photo comes from the blog gaytwogether. The .com site seems to be no longer active but the link to the typepad site seems to have a number of photos and is a great website to peruse if you like my weekly vintage gay post. When do you think this happy couple was photographed? I really have no clue but assume this may have been taken in the 1950s or 60s based on hair style and the fact that they are so uncovered.
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.
Men in kilts
I love this photo of WG Saraband, a contemporary abstract expressionist artist who is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The photo which is pinned to Saraband’s Twitter account is from their wedding day. You can find out more about this artist who loves wearing a kilt by visiting his website, wgsaraband.com/about.
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