Category Archives: Halloween

Happy Halloween

It’ll be more chilly than we are accustomed to here in Boston for the neighborhood trick-or-treating, but I have no doubt that everyone will have a lot of fun. Here are several photos from Halloween festivities in my neighborhood several years ago.

Knowing my readership, many are likely to prefer tricks over treats so I’ll simply wish you all a safe and fun Halloween, and I hope it is filled with plenty of both.

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Happy Halloween

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Spooky Bear Weekend in Provincetown

Image from ptown.org

The Spooky Bear Halloween celebration is this weekend in Provincetown. Below is a partial list of events and parties that will take place in Provincetown over Spooky Bear Weekend. Make your plans now. I’ve included links to the events and shows listed below so you can more easily get tickets (if still available).

EVENTS & SHOWS

Golden Gays Murder Mystery Show – Friday @Red Room
Dina Martina HALLOWEENA – Friday @Crown & Anchor
Boylesque: The Meat Market – Friday @Post Office Cafe

Another Medea – Friday & Saturday @Ptown Theater
Madame’s Grave Intentions – Friday & Saturday @Pilgrim House

Spooky Tea Dance – Saturday @Boatslip
Helltown Burlesque – Saturday @Crown & Anchor

SPOOKY BEAR HEADLINE SHOW

Bianca Del Rio LIVE – Saturday @Town Hall

DANCE PARTIES

Friday – Heroes & Villians @Crown & Anchor
Friday – Halloween @AHouse
Friday Underwear Party @ Red Room
Saturday – NE Ursaman’s Costume Ball
Saturday – Possessed III Dance & Costume Party @Red Room
Saturday – Underwear Party (starts @Midnight) @Red Room
Saturday – Halloween @AHouse


BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brain

Each Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together. Leave your guess in the comment section.

This week’s riddle: A priceless 6′ mirror with a silver frame is stolen from a haunted house. The top three suspects are a werewolf, a vampire, and a witch. Who stole the mirror? Explain.

I’ll approve responses later in the day to allow people to respond without seeing any spoilers.

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

Halloween horror movie night at Club Cafe

Next Monday, October 23rd, Club Cafe will help get you in the mood for Halloween when they screen the Stephen King classic, The Shining. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson, this movie will help you get your scare on. Doors open at 6 PM and the movie starts at 7 PM. 

Details Here

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brain

Each Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together. Leave your guess in the comment section.

This week’s riddle: A zombie, a mummy, and a ghost bought a house. It has all the usual rooms except one. What room won’t you find?

I’ll approve responses later in the day to allow people to respond without seeing any spoilers.

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

Trick or Treat: Haunted Houses and what’s going on up in Salem

While I’m no expert on this topic, I pull together information about haunted houses in the area each year. Below you’ll find information and links to several haunted houses in Greater Boston and a number of activities for anyone contemplating a visit to Salem, MA this month.

BARRETT’S HAUNTED MANSION: There is also a $5 off coupon on the tickets page of their website (scroll to the bottom), bhmansion.com. You can also follow them on social media on IG: @bhmansion & FB: Barrett’s Haunted Mansion.

FACTORY OF TERROR: Located in Fall River, you can find out more details about tickets and hours on their website, factoryofterror.com. Follow them on social media on IG: @factory_of_terror & FB: Factory of Terror.

HYSTERIA HAUNTED FARM & FLASHLIGHT MAZE: Located in Danvers at Connor’s Farm. They are open Friday & Saturday starting Friday, September 29th. They are also open on Sunday, October 8th and Tuesday, October 31st. For more information and tickets visit their website, hysteriadanvers.com. Follow them on social media on FB: Hysteria Danvers.

SPOOKY WORLD is located in Southern NH and might be the largest haunted house in New England. Based on the feedback I read online, you may want to consider purchasing their VIP tickets. For more information about special events and ticket prices visit their website,  Nightmarenewengland.com. Follow them on social media on IG: @SpookyWorld & FB: Spooky World.

WITCH MANSION & HAUNTED HOUSE is appropriately named since it is located in Salem, MA. The mansion is open daily in the month of October. For more information about events and tickets, visit their website, Witchmansion.com. Follow them on social media on IG: @WitchMansionSalem & FB: WitchMansion.

What’s Happening in Salem, Mass

Few places embrace Halloween like Salem. Be forewarned, if you visit Salem in October you should expect massive crowds. If you’re planning a visit, I strongly recommend taking the MBTA commuter rail. The Salem stop is on the Newburyport / Rockport Line. The line’s schedule is here.

Voodoo and Vampires & Ghosts Walking Tour
Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery: A Horror Museum
Chambers of Terror
HYSTERIA: Haunts & Horrors
“Festival of the Dead” Psychic Fair and Witches Market
Salem Witch Trial Museum
Salem Ghost Tour

Note that the annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade will be on Thursday, October 5th.

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together. Leave your answer in the comment section.

I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.

This week’s brain teaser:  I’m a bank but I don’t have any money. What am I?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.

Leave your answer in the comment section. I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.

This week’s brain teaser:  Without it, I’m dead. If I’m not, then then I’m behind. What am I?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.

Leave your answer in the comment section. I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.

This week’s brain teaser:  What’s it called when a snowman has a temper tantrum?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.

Leave your answer in the comment section. I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.

This week’s brain teaser:  If Santa’s five elves take five minutes to make five dolls, then how long do you think 100 elves will need to make 100 dolls?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together. Leave your answer in the comment section. I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.

This week’s Thanksgiving themed riddle is a bit humorous. I hope you enjoy it.

This week’s brain teaser:  April showers bring May flowers. What do May flowers bring?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together. Leave your answer in the comment section. I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.

This week’s riddle comes from Maria Shriver. Who knew she also did a Friday brain teaser? I didn’t get the answer but I’m confident you can.

This week’s brain teaser: 

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Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.

Leave your answer in the comment section. I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.

This week’s brain teaser:  You’re a bus driver on a fall leaf tour. At the first stop, 4 people get on. At the second stop, 8 people get on, at the third stop 2 people get off and, at the fourth stop everyone got off.

The question is what color are the bus driver’s eyes?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

What to do this weekend

Work has me traveling and gave me no time to pull together the LGBTQ+ programming I normally share in this weekly post, but KikiPedia has you covered. Check out their website to find out what’s happening this weekend and have fun.