Do you have nostalgia for the 1980s? Later this week the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square will be showing the 80s John Hughes classic, Breakfast Club. The 1985 film stars Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, and Anthony Michael Hall and tracks their conversations and shenanigans as they serve an all-day Saturday detention. The movie is also backed up by an amazing soundtrack.
You can also pay to see a double feature with the 1991 film The Addams Family, starring Angelica Huston, Raul Julia, and Christina Ricci.
Boston.com’s Book Club has selected When You Call My Name by Tucker Shaw as this month’s book. The historical fiction novel, which was first published in May 2022 and is now available in paperback, is set in 1990 New York City and focuses on the complicated coming-of-age story many gay men and teenagers experienced at that time (your’s truly included).
As a special treat, the author, Tucker Shaw, will discuss his debut novel with Christina Pascucci Ciampa, the owner of All She Wrote Books. If you’re interested in joining the online discussion, there is still time to take the book out at your library or purchase it from your favorite local bookstore. But first be sure to register to attend the book club meeting on Wednesday, July 26 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday evening the Boston Pops annual Fireworks Spectacular will take place with headliner, En Vogue. The tradition which started in 1929 has become a right of passage and when I first moved back to Boston, I spent more than a few July 4th holidays on the Esplanade watching these celebrations in-person. As the years have passed, I’ve moved from the Esplanade to watching the show from friends’ apartments in the Back Bay and more recently from home, which is where I think we will watch this year’s show.
If you would like to watch this from your home, The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be broadcast and streamed live nationally on Bloomberg TV and radio, and locally in Boston on WHDH-TV Channel 7, on Tuesday, July 4 from 8-11 P.M.
Luke MacFarlane and Billy Eichner filming a scene from Bros in front of A-House in Provincetown
I haven’t been to the movie theater in quite some time but Sergio and I plan to check out the movie Bros, which opens on Friday, September 30th.
Last August I was contacted by one of their casting managers and asked if I could help spread the word that they would be filming in Provincetown the following month and encourage interested people with “quirky personalities” to answer the open casting call. I wrote about it here. Sergio had the time off (and he has a quirky personality) so he answered the casting call and was selected for the filming.
I know there has been a lot of back and forth within the LGBTQ+ community about this movie, but I’m excited to see it. I love the feelgood and corny appeal of the RomCom movie genre, I love the idea of Provincetown being a backdrop for a few scenes in the movie, and I’m more than a little curious and excited to see if I can spot Sergio in one of the scenes filmed there.
If you’re unfamiliar with the movie, you can read more about the storyline and who is starring in the film here.
Season 13 of the Great British Bake Off (or Great British Bake Show as it is called in the US) started this past Friday, and I’ve yet to start watching it, but I’m already smitten by Sandro. The 30 year old nanny who lives in London and is originally from Angola has caused quite a stir on gay Twitter.
According to his bio on Radio Times, he turned to baking as a form of therapy after his father passed away when he was 21, and he now runs virtual baking classes for children with autism. Aside from a love of children, he is passionate about fitness and has a background in dance.
Earlier this week fans of Sandro took to Twitter with some pretty funny Tweets to express their feelings about the baker.
If you would like to follow Sandro he is active on Instagram and Tik Tok. You can check out his IG at @sandrosbakes and his TikTok account under the same username, here.
Season 13 of The Great British Bake Show is available for streaming on Netflix now.
You may have already read about this gaff but it’s too good of a story to overlook. Last week, Burger King Austria caused a stir on social media with its “Pride Whopper” campaign, that launched at the start of the month. The campaign centers on Burger King’s signature burger, allowing customers the option to order either two sesame-coated top buns or two flat-bottom buns.
According to BK, the intention was to highlight equal rights and equal love—by having two same side / types buns. However, the advertising agency seemed to be unaware of the meaning of top and bottom and proved to confuse (and in my case amuse) many in the LGBTQ+ community. Some turned to Twitter to ask Burger King if they were familiar with what top and bottom mean. One Tweet I read asked if there were any vers buns, LOL!
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.
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.
Lil Nas X Long Live Montero World Tour begins in September 2022 and will pull into Boston for one show only on September 18th at the new MGM Music Hall at Fenway. The MGM Music Hall capacity is 5,000 people so this will be an exciting show and will sell out quickly.
For more information about about the tour and to purchase tickets which are now on sale, visit here.
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 24th RuPaul’s Drag Race British Invasion lands in Boston. The national tour starts the week before in San Francisco (May 20) and will also visit Chicago (May 21), New York City (May 22), Dallas (May 26), and Washington DC (May 27).
Season one contenders Baga Chipz, Divina de Campo and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World winner Blu Hydrangea take the stage as the musical group, The Frock Destroyers and will be joined by season two favorites Tayce A’Whora, and Lawrence Chaney, as the drag queen girl group, United KingDolls. Joining them will be the UK’s reigning Next Drag Superstar, season three winner Krystal Versace and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’s Cheryl Hole as well as guest stars Janey Jacké (runner-up of Drag Race Holland Season 1), Lemon (from Canada’s Drag Race), and Pangina Heals (from Drag Race Thailand).
Tickets have been on sale for a couple of weeks to see the show taking place at Royale. Ticket prices start at $45 for general admission.
March can be a tough month in New England. The winters are long and cabin-fever starts to set in (big time), so I wanted to give a shout out to several events that Sergio and I have either attended or are planning to attend later this month.
If you have an event you’ve attended or are looking forward to attending later this month, please share it in the comments section.
Imagine Van Gogh: The Immersive Exhibition
Imagine Van Gogh: The Immersive Exhibition closes March 19, 2022
Located at the SoWa Power Station. This exhibit first opened in December and will wrap close on March 19th. Sergio and I went to this in December and really enjoyed ourselves. It makes for a great date night option. I’d recommend grabbing a drink or dinner (or both) nearby after you go. More info here.
What the Constitution Means to Me
What the Constitution Means to Me closes March 20, 2022
Sergio was not pleased when I told him we would be going to this play at the Emerson Majestic Theater. His response, “I hate political plays”. Fast forward 90-minutes later and Sergio was one of the first people to jump up from his seat to cheering and applauding Cassie Beck with tears in his eyes. I was blown away and wish everyone would see this show. Who knew Constitutional history was so fascinating and funny? More info here.
The Art of Banksy
The Art of Banksy closes April 30, 2022
This exhibit which opened last month in Harvard Square runs through April and is really amazing. It includes approximately 100 pieces by the mysterious / notorious artist. While Sergio was not familiar with the name Banksy, he did recognize some of his more iconic images. The exhibit has a fun wall of reproductions at the end for fun interactive selfies with his artwork. More info here.
ChoreograpHER
Boston Ballet ChoreograpHER, March 3 – 13, 2022
I am excited to see this ballet of five ChoreograpHERs, five voices, five world premieres. This female-led program celebrates the innovative talent of women including New York City Ballet Principal Dancer and choreographer, Tiler Peck. More info here.
Coco Peru is Bitter Bothered & Beyond
Miss Coco Peru March 25-26, 2022
Sergio and I have convinced a few friends to join us for Coco’s show on Friday evening at Club Cafe and I’m very excited. Coco never disappoints and is always entertaining. I understand the Friday show is now sold out but a few tickets may be available for her Saturday performance. More info here.
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