Provincetown in an uproar over Cirque du Soleil

Posted on February 9, 2020 | 3 comments

I love ProvincetownUPDATE: The Provincetown Independent Reports Cirque will not come to Provincetown this summer. Details here. 

Last month heads started to spin when it was reported that Cirque du Soleil would be coming to Provincetown for the summer. More than 70 members of the town’s entertainment community have formerly voiced opposition to the plan which has been shrouded in secrecy. Edge Media reported that town officials have signed non-disclosure agreements, but an announcement is expected at the town’s select board meeting tomorrow, Monday, February 10th.

While I can appreciate the appeal of Cirque du Soleil, I wanted to share my point of view (not that anyone asked but this blog affords me such indulgences).

  Provincetown should reject this plan

If the Cirque would like to come to Cape Cod, towns more centrally located like Hyannis are a far better fit; providing a larger population, better infrastructure and less strain on room inventory already stretched in the summer. Choosing a location at the edge of the Cape will require much of their audience to come from Ptown and surrounding communities.

As amazing as Provincetown’s homegrown arts and entertainment industry may be it is still a fragile thing and promoters cannot compete with the marketing budget and muscle of an international brand like Cirque. Cherished institutions like the Art House, Provincetown Theater, The Crown & Anchor, The Pilgrim House, etc… will be crushed and the arts landscape of Ptown will be left in the dust long after the Cirque packs up their big tent and pulls out of town.

I hope this plan is soundly rejected and any commitments that may have been made can be undone. The first step in making a change is for residents and business owners alike to show up in force on Monday to voice their opposition.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on February 9, 2020 | Leave a comment

gay black couple in bed togetherWaking up being held by someone you love is my favorite way to wake up in bed.

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Saturday morning coffee

Posted on February 8, 2020 | 1 comment

Doesn’t this guy look like a go-getter? Must be from the jolt of coffee.

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Saturday morning comics

Posted on February 8, 2020 | Leave a comment

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.

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Furry Friday

Posted on February 7, 2020 | Leave a comment

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on February 7, 2020 | 9 comments

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.

HINT:  You will hear the answer if you speak it out loud.

This week’s brain teaser: What do you call a fruit that is never alone?

Leave your best guess below as a comment, and I’ll approve the answers later. This is a tough one so don’t get discouraged!

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

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What to do this weekend

Posted on February 6, 2020 | Leave a comment

handsome black man, sweaty black man, hunkIf you’re a skier, you are probably heading up to Sunday River Mountain for the 8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020, but if you’re staying closer to Boston check out the 30+ events and parties I’ve included below.

A great way to spend time with friends or someone special is to peruse the galleries and studios the first Friday of each month at SoWa First Fridays. For those of you who love the Oscars, be sure to check out the 2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films at the ICA Boston. There are no shortage of dance parties and drag shows so check out what’s going on and make plans.

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Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston

SoWa First Fridays come over to 450 Harrison to view local art galleries and artist studios which will be open to the public from 5-9PM in Boston

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes

Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)

GQB First Friday Queer Takeover is this Friday starting at 9PM at The Good Life in downtown Boston

RAW leather inspired monthly dance party at Machine with guest DJ Brian K on Friday night starting at 10PM in the Fenway

H E R O E S 80s New Wave, post punk, and electro music will be playing all night at Sonia’s in Central Square on Friday night

Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday

LGBT Boston, GLBT bostonSATURDAY

Winter SpeakOUT Mini-Training learn about SpeakOUT and members from 10AM – 3pM on Saturday at Dana Farber Cancer Institute – RSVP req’d

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Doccumentary Program) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Saturday at 1 and 3PM in the Seaport

Open NOH8 Photo Shoot is this Saturday from 6-8PM at the Hyatt Regency Boston in DTX

Wicked Queer Fundraising Dinner enjoy a four course intimate fundraising dinner party (tix req’d) cooked by Matheus Cabral and Giuseppe di Caprio Saturday from 7-10PM in Dorchester

Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Saturday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)

The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes

Strapped: Closing Party come and celebrate this successful lesbian dance party one last time before Machine closes for good this Saturday in Fenway

Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District

Prime Time hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic with music from DJ BEGBICK – come and check out this new monthly gay dance party in Cambridge

UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston

Saturday Night Live w/ RuPaul viewing party come out to Cathedral Station to watch RuPaul when she hosts SNL this Saturday 11:30PM-1AM

friendship, friendsSUNDAY

SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End

The BIG Gay Valentine Market stop by to shop at our market that includes 40 LGBTQ makers, artists, designers and vintage dealers as well as drag performances, a card making booth, cocktails and much more on Sunday from 12-6PM at blend in Dorchester

Drag Tag Sale is at Jacques this Sunday from 12-5PM in Bay Village

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Sunday at 1PM (Animation) and 3PM (Live Action) in the Seaport

Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)

Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston

Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston

Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

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Mass Bears and Cubs coat drive: Share the warmth

Posted on February 6, 2020 | Leave a comment

gay bostonOne of my favorite LGBTQ social groups, Mass Bears and Cubs, is hosting their annual coat drive. You may have noticed that despite a healthy economy and low unemployment, there still are a number of people who are struggling. This is a fairly easy way you can help someone who may be down on their luck and in need of a winter coat to help them stay warm.

Both new and used coats can be donated by dropping off your coat(s) at either The Alley Bar in Downtown Crossing or Club Cafe in the South End. You have until next week so don’t delay. Your generosity won’t go unappreciated.

Mass Bears and Cubs Coat Drive ends Saturday, February 15th

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Vintage gay

Posted on February 6, 2020 | 1 comment

It is the start of Black History month and I wanted to make an ask to all of you who enjoy this weekly post. I have a really hard time finding photos of gay couples of color from times past and would really like to show more photos like the one shared above. If you have any photos of couples of color that would make for a good vintage gay post would you please share them with me?

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.

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This week on Instagram: fj_alv

Posted on February 5, 2020 | 2 comments

handsome, hairy, furryI can’t really tell you much about this popular account with nearly 200k followers other than Fran is a doctor from Madrid who also was Mr. Gay Spain 2018 and Mr. Gay World 2019.  While there are a lot of photos of him shirtless on the beach, keep in mind it is winter now so be on the look out for more photos of him out in Madrid and cute selfies like the one I’ve shared below.

For those of you who like my weekly Furry Friday post, this account is perfect for you with with many Furry Friday-worthy photos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Fs1lQoC_V/

You can follow this account on Instagram here, instagram.com/fj_alv.

Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.

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Caption this photo

Posted on February 5, 2020 | 5 comments

With the Superbowl later this weekend, I felt compelled to post a football themed photo for you to suggest a caption. Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up a caption or two of your own.

Leave a witty or funny caption as a comment for this post, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.

“Not a gay sport whatsoever”

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Museum of Fine Arts celebrates 150 years

Posted on February 4, 2020 | Leave a comment

Museum of Fine Arts BostonThe Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA) celebrates its 150 anniversary this year and to kick off the year long celebration, tomorrow – Wednesday, February 5th  – admission is free to the public.  Take advantage of this Boston institution and plan a visit to see a current or upcoming exhibit this year. Below are a few exhibitions that caught my eye, but for a complete list, visit MFA exhibitions.

Mural: Jackson Pollock | Katharina Grosse, through February 20, 2020
A pairing of artwork – then and now.

Collecting stories: A mid-century experiment, through March 8, 2020
Which artist will stand the test of time – and who will decide?

Black Histories – Black Futures, January 20 – June 20, 2020
Teen curators take action.

Writing the future Basquiat and Hip Hop Generation April 5 – August 2, 2020
The first major exhibition to contextualize Basquiat’s work in relation to his peers associated with hip-hop culture.

Monet and Boston: A lasting impression, April 18 – August 23, 2020
All of the MFA Monet paintings will be on exhibit for a limited time.

As a special “thank you” to MFA members and as part of the museum’s 150th anniversary celebration, members can bring an additional guest to the museum for FREE throughout 2020. 

If you are not a member, Boston residents can reserve a pass to visit the MFA for free from the Boston Public Library. Additionally, active members of the military and their families, University students, Bank of America customers and K-12 school teachers from New England (just present your current teacher ID) all can visit the museum for free. More about hours and how to visit for free, here.

Founded in 1870, the MFA, first opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the nation’s centennial in Copley Square. It moved to its current location on Huntington Avenue in 1909 to accommodate its growing collection.

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on February 4, 2020 | 2 comments

Killian BelliardI have am long overdue for sharing another photo of the dreamy young French model, Killian Belliard.

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Men in kilts

Posted on February 3, 2020 | 3 comments

handsome, hunkI don’t know who he is but I need a yard ASAP so I can hire him.

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What to do this week: February 3 – 9

Posted on February 3, 2020 | Leave a comment

What’s happening this week?  A lot. Below are 50+ LGBTQ related events ranging from drag shows, trivia nights and karaoke to live shows and movies.

Starting this Thursday is the 8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020 up at Sunday River Mountain, the new monthly dance party Prime Time returns this weekend while the popular lesbian party night Strapped hosts a closing party. 

The Welcoming Committee Boston, TWCMONDAY – THURSDAY

Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston

Drag Queen Trivia – Reality TV Ed. hosted by Missy Steak and Magnum Sin at A4cade on Monday from 7-9PM in Central Square

All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston

No Filter: #Animal Boston’s alternative drag show is this Monday starting at 10:30PM at Jacques in Bay Village

Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP

Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester

Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Wicked Retro Night play all your favorite retro video games from the 80’s and 90’s at Dorchester Brewing Co on Wednesday from 7-10 in Dorchester

Nowhere Near Broadway Revue show starts at 9PM on Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Latino Wednesdays is at Legacy every week – doors open at 10PM in Boston

Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Trivia Night comes to Cathedral Station every Wednesday from 8-10PM

8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020 starts on Thursday and runs through Sunday up in Maine at Sunday River

Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Live Action) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Thursday starting at 7PM in the Seaport

Coleslaw’s Corner the HUBweek Art Award-winning collaboration with Coleslaw, is back in the Charles Hayden Planetarium on Thursday at 7:30PM at the Museum of Science (tix $15 in advance / $20 at the door) in Boston

One + One: Speed Dating is hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic at The Brahmin starting at 7:30PM on Thursday in the Back Bay

Bear Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston

Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston

#Yaasss Thursdays with hosts Penny Tentiary, Yune Neptune, and resident DJ Begbick plays the area’s best hip hop and top 40 at Club Cafe

gay boston, nightlife, clubsTHE WEEKEND

Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston

SoWa First Fridays come over to 450 Harrison to view local art galleries and artist studios which will be open to the public from 5-9PM in Boston

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes

Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)

GQB First Friday Queer Takeover is this Friday starting at 9PM at The Good Life in downtown Boston

RAW leather inspired monthly dance party at Machine with guest DJ Brian K on Friday night starting at 10PM in the Fenway

H E R O E S 80s New Wave, post punk, and electro music will be playing all night at Sonia’s in Central Square on Friday night

Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday

Winter SpeakOUT Mini-Training learn about SpeakOUT and members from 10AM – 3pM on Saturday at Dana Farber Cancer Institute – RSVP req’d

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Doccumentary Program) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Saturday at 1 and 3PM in the Seaport

Open NOH8 Photo Shoot is this Saturday from 6-8PM at the Hyatt Regency Boston in DTX

Wicked Queer Fundraising Dinner enjoy a four course intimate fundraising dinner party (tix req’d) cooked by Matheus Cabral and Giuseppe di Caprio Saturday from 7-10PM in Dorchester

Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Saturday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)

The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes

Strapped: Closing Party come and celebrate this successful lesbian dance party one last time before Machine closes for good this Saturday in Fenway

Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District

Prime Time hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic with music from DJ BEGBICK – come and check out this new monthly gay dance party in Cambridge

UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston

Saturday Night Live w/ RuPaul viewing party come out to Cathedral Station to watch RuPaul when she hosts SNL this Saturday 11:30PM-1AM

SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End

The BIG Gay Valentine Market stop by to shop at our market that includes 40 LGBTQ makers, artists, designers and vintage dealers as well as drag performances, a card making booth, cocktails and much more on Sunday from 12-6PM at blend in Dorchester

Drag Tag Sale is at Jacques this Sunday from 12-5PM in Bay Village

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Sunday at 1PM (Animation) and 3PM (Live Action) in the Seaport

Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)

Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston

Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston

Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

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