For many people in the United States, today is a holiday. Happy Independence U.S.
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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.
Saturday morning comics
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about Adam and Andy and purchase a copy of “the definitive collection of Adam and Andy” by visiting, adamandandy.com.
Click on this week’s comic strip to enlarge
Click here if you would like to see the previous Adam & Andy
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
Canada Day
On this day in 1867 the British North American Act (a.k.a. Constitution Act) was enacted and is now referred to as “Canada Day”. The holiday is celebrated similar to the July 4th holiday in the United States, with parades, family barbecues and fireworks. In 2018, Sergio and I traveled to Montreal, which also (when there isn’t a pandemic) hosts Jazzfest at the same time. I wrote about the trip, here.
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.
July 2021 Provincetown performances
Live entertainment has returned to Provincetown this summer and both the performers and the venues could use your support. You can purchase tickets for any given show through the links shared in the post below. I will work to update this list throughout the summer. If there is a show that I’ve missed, add the information in the comments section.
July Performances in Provincetown
The Cake – performances Monday thru Thursday until July 22
Provincetown Theater
Jon Richardson & Todd Alsup – performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Ryan Landry Presents: Showgirls performances each Monday
At Fisherman Hall
Tickets available at House of LaRue
Thirsty Burlington performances each Monday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Illusions – performances each Monday, Friday & Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Edmund Bagnell (from Well Strung) performances each Tuesday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Judy Gold – performances each Monday and Tuesday
At The Art House
The Hot Toddies – performances each Thursday
At The Post Office
Varla Jean Merman – performances Tuesday – Saturday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Dina Martina – performances Thursday – Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Donnelly & Richardson Sing Dolly – performances each Friday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
The Immaculate Miss Conception – performances each Friday & Saturday
Additional performances on July 6, 8, 13, 14 & 15
At The Pilgrim House
Paige Turner – performances each Friday & Saturday
At the Pilgrim House Theater
Miss Richfield 1981! – performances each Friday & Saturday
At the Pilgrim House Theater
Anita Cocktail Variety Hour – performances each Friday, Saturday & Sunday
At The Post Office
Donnelly & Richardson Sing Broadway on the Beach – each Sunday
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Del Shores “The Sh*t Stirrer” – performances July 1, 3, 5 & 6
At The Post Office
Tina Turner Tribute w/ Debby Holiday – performances July 1, 3, 5 & 6
At The Post Office
Sierra Boggess w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances July 2 & 3
At The Art House
Dixie Longate – performances July 2 – 7
At The Pilgrim House
Matthew Darren – performances on July 8 & 15
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
Tori Scott w/ Jesse Kissel at piano – performances July 9 & 10
At The Art House
Steve Grand – July 10 – 20 (Saturday thru Tuesday)
At the Pilgrim House Theater
Provincetown Follies (Bear Week) – one performance only on July 11
At The Pilgrim House
Alaska Thunderfuck – one performance only on July 11
At The Town Hall
Jason Dottley – performances July 12, 13, 19 & 20
At The Post Office
Seth Sikes – performances July 12, 13, 19 & 20
At The Post Office
Simply Barbra – July 15 – 17
At The Art House
Melissa Ferrick – one performance only on July 22
At The Art House
Jenn Colella w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performances July 23 & 24
At The Art House
Cacophony Daniels “Drag Dad” – performances July 24 – 27
At The Pilgrim House
Leslie Cararra-Rudolph – one performance only July 26
At The Art House
Rachel Bay Jones w/Seth Rudetsky (Broadway Series) – performance July 31
At The Art House
Posted in Music, Provincetown, Theater
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Provincetown, Theater
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.
“Gay Baywatch”
ICA Watershed in East Boston reopens
The ICA Watershed, which first opened in the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina in summer 2018, transformed a 15,000-square-foot, formerly condemned space into a vibrant, new venue for the public to see and experience large-scale art in East Boston.
During the pandemic, it was used as a food distribution site to address a direct need within the East Boston community, but starting next month the space will reopen with a massive sculptural installation by Dominican artist Firelei Báez.
Báez will temporarily convert the Watershed gallery space into the site of an imagined, ancient Caribbean ruin where the sea has receded to reveal the archeology of human history in the Caribbean.
The exhibit will open later this week, starting July 3 and run through September 6, 2021. You can learn more by visiting the ICA Watershed website.
Posted in Art & Film
Tagged Art and Film, BosGuy, Boston Guy, Firelei Báez, ICA Boston, ICA Watershed
Temptation Tuesday
Posted in Temptation Tuesday
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, handsome male model, Temptation Tuesday
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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