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Men in kilts
JP from England last week asked if this week I would post a less covered up man in a kilt so I thought I’d oblige JP and the others who feel similar with this image of Stuart Reardon in a kilt and a big furry sporran. Hope that pleases.
What to do this week: August 12 – 18
Below I’ve listed approximately 50 events, programs and parties taking place this week. Peruse the list but here are a few I’d like to give a shout out to.
If you want to watch a movie outside on Tuesday The Coolidge will show Back to the Future II on Thursday at the MFA you can watch 2001: A Space Odyssey, and on Friday at the DCR Hatch Shell Captain Marvel will play – for a full list of all the free movies playing this week check out Free Outdoor Summer Movies.
If you’re looking to laugh check out Queer Qomedy Hour on Thursday at the Improv or S&M Stand up Comedy on Friday at Jacques. But for many, the highlight of the week will actually be when Provincetown Carnival Week: Enchanted Forest starts on Saturday.
Free Summer Fitness Monday Bootcamp in Seaport Common at 5:30PM | Zumba in Christopher Columbus Park at 6PM | Strength Training in Town Field Dorchester at 6PM
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston
Free Summer Fitness Tuesday Yoga at M St. Park at 6PM | Lululemon Run Club at Seaport Common at 6PM
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
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
Harbor to the Bay monthly social is this Tuesday from 6-8PM at dbar
Coolidge at the Greenway: ‘Back to the Future Part II’ is this Tuesday starting at 8PM on the Rose Kennedy Greenway
Disney Showtunes hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
Karaoke: Tuesday @Jacques || Wednesday @ClubCafe || Thursday @Machine || Sunday @The Alley
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
Free Summer Fitness Wednesday Box and Body at 5:30PM | Pilates at 6PM both at the Seaport Common
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
Free Summer Fitness Thursday Yoga on the Boston Common at 6PM | Cardio Conditioning at 6:30 at the Seaport Common
Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday
Out at the North Shore sponsored by North Shore Pride is this Thursday starting at 7:30PM
Queer Qomedy Hour featuring: Penina Beede, Katlin McFee, Carolyn Suna, J Smitty, Connie Chung, Tyler Durniak, Kirsten Logan and hosted by Chloé Cunha and Marissa Farmer is this Thursday starting at 9:30 at the Improv in Central Sq
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
Carnival 2019: Enchanted Forest begins Saturday, Aug 17th
THE WEEKEND
Free Summer Fitness Friday Bootcamp at 6:30AM in Christopher Columbus Park | Hip Hop Yoga at 12PM on the Seaport Common
Tea Dance at the Boatslip starts at 4PM each Friday in Provincetown – start your weekend off with some great music, views of Ptown harbor and a cold drink
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
S&M Stand up Comedy featuring some of Boston’s newest and funniest comedians, Hosted by Stirling Smith & Mitzzy Anne is this Friday starting at 7:30PM at Jacques in Bay Village
Dueling Drag Divas are back this summer at Mainestreet in Ogunquit performing each Friday and Saturday at 9:30PM (Tix required)
No Filter is this Friday downstairs at Jacques with no theme, where anything goes 10PM-12AM in Boston
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
FO-MO Fridays are every Friday at Blend in Dorchester – doors open at 10PM
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
SWEAT 1 Year Anniversary Party is at Machine starting at 10PM in Boston
2019 Provincetown Carnival: Enchanted Forest starts on Saturday and will run through the week in Provincetown
Kiki Beach Birthday is this Saturday at M Street Beach most start arriving after 12PM in Southie
Intro to Rugby 101 Ever thought about playing rugby – check out this friendly group of guys and learn more about rugby on Saturday from 12-3PM at Joe Moakley Field
Blend Saturdays bring your friends for a fun night out with great music and no cover at Blend in Dorchester
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream playing each Saturday through Sept 7th
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
GayKickball Fall Open Play is Sunday from 12-2PM at Joe Moakley Field
LIBERATION P-Town hosted by Immigration Equality from 1PM-5PM in Provincetown (RSVP at imeq.org/ptown)
Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
SEX-POSITIVE ACTION GROUP brings together people who share sex-positive values to brainstorm ways that we can create positive change in our community at the Democracy Center in Cambridge on Sunday at 7PM
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.
South End is Boston’s next big thing
The title of this blog post was my response to Mark Bruso’s recent
He points out how centrally located the South End is as well as its proximity to major interchanges. Bruso further asserts that the South End is home to a highly skilled workforce (more so than any other downtown neighborhood) with “79% more healthcare workers and 52% more management professionals than the next best neighborhood”. Moreover, the neighborhood is projected to see a boom in office market space, that is expected to double over the next five years due to three developments: 80 East Berkeley St, 321 Harrison Ave and the huge BMC Exchange that will replace Boston’s Flower Market.
Unlike the near universal criticism leveled at the Seaport, which is defined by buildings best described as unimaginative, glass boxes with few public spaces – the South End maintains a distinctive look, known for its 19th century Victorian Bowfronts, Renaissance Revival, Italianate and French Second Empire row houses as well as beautiful parks and converted brick mills housing artists, small businesses and residences. But his most compelling argument in my mind really is the livability and quality of that life. He points out that this tiny downtown neighborhood is home to more than 120 eateries and 25 bars – making it a mecca for young professionals.
I agree with all of Bruso’s assertions and hope that if development does indeed take off the City will use those appealing traits outlined in his article to insist that developers make greater investment in building affordable housing (in this community), space for small businesses to thrive and better public transport.
You can read the full article from the Boston Business Journal, Is the South End Boston’s next big thing?
Scruffy Sunday
This man wears his silk pajamas perfectly.
Saturday morning coffee
Who wouldn’t want to join this guy on the stoop sipping some morning joe?
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.
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Click here if you would like to see the previous Adam & Andy
Furry Friday
Say hello to this handsome, gay, hairy Italian from Pisa with a beautiful chest.
What to do this weekend
Enjoy the weekend by getting out and making the most of the weather and all the fun things that will be taking place. On Friday, the Men of Melanin Magic are hosting Recess! (Game Night) and if you’re looking to go dancing check out FUZZ (on Friday), Legacy Saturdays, Silver at Blend or MOBD Muscle Otter Bear Daddy at the Middle East (also on Saturday) or hit up SIP at Jacques or Sunday Tea Dance at Club Cafe (on Sunday).
There are plenty of other options outside of clubs listed below for those of you who may want to get out and enjoy the sun or do something other than drink.
Free Summer Fitness Friday Bootcamp at 6:30AM in Christopher Columbus Park | Hip Hop Yoga at 12PM on the Seaport Common
Tea Dance at the Boatslip starts at 4PM each Friday in Provincetown – start your weekend off with some great music, views of Ptown harbor and a cold drink
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Recess! (Game Night) hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic starts at 7:30PM on Friday in Dorchester
Dueling Drag Divas are back this summer at Mainestreet in Ogunquit performing each Friday and Saturday at 9:30PM (Tix required)
FUZZ is a monthly gay dance party hosted the second Friday of each month with DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy at the Alley in Boston
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
FO-MO Fridays are every Friday at Blend in Dorchester – doors open at 10PM
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
Kiki Beach is back each Saturday at M Street Beach for a new season of fun in the sun and great people watching – most start arriving after 12PM
Sips with a Somm is a fun wine tasting hosted by Boston Chops SE (seating is limited) – starting at 4PM on Saturday beverage Director and Advanced Sommelier Nick Daddona will be tasting Rosé
Legacy Saturdays has DJ Isaac Escalante playing music starting at 10PM
Silver at BLEND takes place the second Saturday of every month – this is a dance party for mature audiences and the men who like them – doors open at 10PM at Blend in Dorchester
MOBD Muscle Otter Bear Daddy is this Saturday – downstairs at the Middle East starting at 10PM in Central Square in Cambridge
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
Strapped – P O O L P A R T Y Boston’s favorite (and only) monthly lesbian/womxn’s/lady-loving night is this Saturday at Machine
The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
50th Annual Chinatown August Moon Festival is this Sunday from 10AM – 5PM in (where else but) Chinatown
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Brunch of Queens enjoy your brunch with a fun drag show (tix req’d) at one of America’s oldest taverns, The Bell in Hand in Boston
SIP w/DJ Brian Halligan is back again this Sunday at Jacques starting at 6PM in Bay Village
Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston
Mainestreet Wigs Out For Charity the title pretty much says it all – takes place this Sunday starting at 8PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
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.
Restaurant review: Black Lamb Boston (brunch)
Black Lamb Boston opened in the space formerly occupied by Stephi’s on Tremont and is now serving brunch on both Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10:00 AM.
The “new kid on the block” status combined with the reputation of culinary couple Heather and Colin Lynch ensures that Black Lamb will be hard to get a seat most evenings, but when we visited for an early Saturday brunch we had the space almost entirely to ourselves. The biggest differences to the space are the color scheme, artwork and converting the private dining room in the back into a cool little raw bar and dining space.
Stephi’s private dining room has been converted into a cozy raw bar
The brunch menu is a tad limited (especially if you love to have a lot of egg-options) but it does have some very interesting items and we wasted no time ordering something savory and something sweet.
We started with the Potato Rosti, which has a consistency of a latke and is served with smoked salmon, sour cream and dill piled atop. It was really delicious and something I would definitely have again.
Potato Rosti – $14
The French Toast served with strawberries and whipped cream photographs nicely but wasn’t served with enough maple syrup so initially it tasted a bit dry but we rectified that quickly, asking for a bit more syrup which the brioche soaked up nicely. This is definitely a good option for anyone who likes something sweet in the morning.
French Toast – $15
The only glitch in the dining experience was the timing of breakfast items which was a surprise considering there were so few tables at that time of the morning. However, to the restaurant’s credit they rectified the situation quickly and one can chalk this up to being part of the team’s learning curve.
BosGuy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars, Good.
Black Lamb
571 Tremont Street || (617) 982-6330
www.blacklambsouthend.com
Vintage gay
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.
This week on Instagram: lerone.co
Lerone Clarke-Oliver lives in London, is a PR professional loves Mariah Carey and is gay. More importantly he appears to post regularly and while most of his photos are casual solo pics like the one above, he does also clean up quite nice.
His comment in the post below and the many playful photos he shares makes me think Lerone is probably quite funny and fun to be around. I recommend checking out what he’s been up to of late by adding Lerone to your feed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7gnSqFOru/
You can follow this account on Instagram here, instagram.com/lerone.co.
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Caption this photo
Next week Chris Marchant and his band mates from Well Strung will be performing in Provincetown for the week. You can get your tickets (if any remain) here. Well Strung has been a fixture in Ptown for years so in honor of their return, I’m using this goofy photo of Chris as this week’s “Caption this Photo”. 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.
“You want me to do what?”
Kiko from Boston Chops featured by The Boston Globe
Photo credit: The Boston Globe
Anyone who knows Sergio or me, know that we regularly frequent Boston Chops South End on Washington Street. A big reason is because of the staff who are a tight-knit group of fun professionals who make their bar is one of the best places to meet up with friends for a drink in the neighborhood.
One of my favorite bartenders in Boston is Kiko. His flamboyance, wit and charm is a draw. While Boston Chops is not a gay bar – it is a place where the 30-something and 40-something gay men of Boston can often be found meeting for cocktails or grabbing a dinner, which only adds to the appeal when Kiko is holding court (a.k.a. tending bar).
Next time you go into Boston Chops congratulate Kiko for the feature in The Boston Globe and take a moment to read the full article, Getting Salty with Frank ‘Kiko’ Dutra of Boston Chops.
P.S. Kiko – I agree with you. To this day I still miss Pho Republique and I love the colorful regulars like Judy who frequent Boston Chops SE.
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