New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat returns to Boston this Saturday. The event which only takes place in six cities nationally, was first held in Boston last summer. The fun event brings together bikes, beer and music with proceeds going to the Bike Union; a group that advocates for safer streets and increased ridership throughout Boston.
Tour de Fat is at City Hall Plaza on Saturday, August 11th from 12-5PM. Admission is $15 — or free for all volunteers so get your tickets today.
Sergio and I will be leaving for Provincetown in just a few days to enjoy Carnival Week so it seems appropriate to feature this Instagram account dedicated to showing off how beautiful this tiny town at the tip of Cape Cod really is. I want to also give a shout out to CT-native and photographer, Ryan Zipp who took the photo above (you can follow him at @ryanzipp).
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“Put your back into it”
Published by All Star in 1964 I can only imagine Fenster’s novel must’ve been a real page turner.
According to a recent YouGov poll, Boston has the strongest regional accent in the nation, while Southern accents were deemed the sexiest. Some 23% of respondents picked Boston as the strongest regional accent followed by the Deep South with 16%, and New York and Texas tied with 13%
More than a third of Americans self-identify as speaking with a regional accent, which means that nearly 120 million Americans speak “funny”.
Provincetown Carnival 2018 is a week long celebration of LGBTQ life that starts Saturday, August 11th and runs through Friday, August 18th, but really culminates in the Carnival Parade on Thursday. This year is Provincetown’s 40th Carnival celebration and Grand marshals include John Waters, Kate Clinton and Tony Kushner. The theme for this year is Mardi Gras by the Sea.
Below is a list of many events and parties that will take place during Carnival. If you’re planning to come down for the week, a few days or just for an afternoon there is plenty to see and do. Please note that many of these parties and events require tickets so it is best to purchase in advance since most sell out.
SATURDAY
Daily Tea Dance starts at 4PM at the Boatslip
Tea Dance at the Boatslip is a daily occurrence but there is something special about the first tea dance of the 2018 Carnival Week.
DILF: Carnival Edition doors open at 9:30PM at the Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Club with music by the Perry Twins
SUNDAY
Cruise D’ Krewes Sunset Boat Party boarding begins at 4PM and the cruise runs from 4:30 – 7:30PM at Macmillan Pier
The Night of Bacchus Costume Ball is the official opening party for 2018 Carnival – doors open at 8:30PM at the Paramount & Wave bar
MONDAY
Ragin’ Cajun Pool Party is a massive pool party that takes place from 1-5PM at the Brass Key pool
Mardi Gras by the Sea Carnival Dance Party with DJ Phil B starts at 10PM at the Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Club
TUESDAY
Fat Tuesday: Boxers and Beads Party is at the A-House with Resident DJ and Billboard Magazine reporter David LaSalle spinning your favorite music
Mardi Gras by the Sea Carnival Dance Party with DJ James Anthony starts at 10PM at the Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Club
WEDNESDAY
Source: Provincetown Magazine – Carnival 2015
Drag Bingo takes place on the lawn of the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House – seating starts at 5PM and bingo starts at 6:30PM
Northern Deca-dance, featuring Betty Who! starts at 7:30PM at Provincetown Hall
Mardi Gras by the Sea Carnival Dance Party with DJ Joe Gauthreaux starts at 10PM at the Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Club
THURSDAY
Photo by Kyle Szary from 2017 Carnival “Gods and Goddesses”
Carnival Parade – 40th Anniversary don’t miss this parade and all the strutting up and down Commercial Street during the day – it is the best people watching all year and a lot of fun; from 3-5PM
Underwear Party at Club Purgatory will be jammed Carnival Week – doors open at 9PM
Mardi Gras by the Sea Carnival Dance Party with DJ Micky Friedmann starts at 10PM at the Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Club
FRIDAY
Drag Brunch – Benefit for Helping Our Women (HOW) is hosted by Miss Richfield 1981, and starts at 12PM at Patio on Commercial Street
Mardi Gras Muscles Party is at the A-House with Resident DJ and Billboard Magazine reporter David LaSalle spinning your favorite music
Nights of Adonis Masquerade Party with DJ Abel & VJ Tom Yaz at the Crown and Anchor’s Paramount and Wave Bars starting at 10PM
Feel free to add any events I overlooked in the comments section.
These guys can even make knee-high white socks look good.
There are a lot of fun things happening this week including Dine Out Boston, New Belgium Brewing brings back Tour de Fat, The 49th Chinatown August Moon Festival and The Great Boston Rib Fest will both entertain and serve delicious food & drink for you to enjoy. Starting Saturday, Ptown will fill to capacity as it plays host to the 40th Carnival: Mardi Gras by the Sea.
If you’re more interested in dancing check out the midweek MADONNA Madness Tea Dance at the Boatslip, FUZZ at the Alley Bar, MOBD Muscle Otter Bear Daddy
Dine Out Boston runs through Friday, Aug 10 then begins again for a second week Aug 12-17 at participating Boston area restaurants (reservations suggested)
Pizza & Game Night is every Monday from 5-9PM (check out their ping pong and foosball tables) at Dorchester Brewery in Dorchester
Queers with Beers: It’s Hot is on Monday from 6-10PM at Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
ShowGirls weekly talent show hosted each Monday at the AHouse in Ptown
Cards Against Sobriety hosted every Monday night at the Alley join your friends for a fun game of Cards Against Humanity starting at 8PM in Boston
No Filter : Creamy Themey w/ your host Violencia!, Emphaysema Menthol One-Hundreds, Raquel Surpreeze, Belle Awesome and special guest, Isis Vermouth at Jacques 10PM -12AM in Boston
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
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
MADONNA Madness Tea Dance is on Wednesday at the Boatslip from 4-7PM in Provincetown
Sports Night at Peggy’s is every Wednesday night at Peggy O’Neil’s pub in Dorchester
Siren Trivia is every Wednesday at 9PM at the Trophy Room bar in Boston
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Boston Calling Weekly Block Party is hosted every Thursday with live bands, great beer & wine from 5-8PM in Dewey Square by South Station
Gardner Museum presents: Neighborhood Nights The block party is free and open to the public on Thursday from 5-9PM in Boston
Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Thursday from 6-9PM at the Cambridge Center Foyer in Kendall Square in Cambridge
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
THE WEEKEND
Lots happening this weekend including free admission to the ICA-Boston all day on Friday thanks to the Highland Foundation’s Free Fun Friday. Additionally, Ptown’s 40th Carnival: Mardi Gras by the Sea kicks off on Saturday.
Free Fun Friday The ICA is open and free to the public all day on Friday 10AM – 9PM thanks to the Highland Foundation in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Paint Nite is at Club Cafe on Friday from 7-9PM (tix req’d) in Boston
Dueling Drag Divas are back this year performing every Friday and Saturday at 8PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
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
XO Friday is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
40th Annual Carnival officially opens on Saturday and will run through Friday in Provincetown
Ironsides Boot Camp 2018 is on Saturday from 1-4PM at Joe Moakley Field – all are welcome no experience playing rugby required in Dorchester
Kiki Beach is back for its third year and Southie’s M Street Beach has never looked so fabulous – look for the speedos and listen for the good music; starting at 11ish in Boston
Tour de Fat returns to Boston on Saturday, courtesy of New Belgium Brewing from 12-5PM at Gov’t Center enjoy food, drink and bikes in Boston
Steve Grand in OGT performs for one night only at Mainestreet starting at 8PM on Saturday in Ogunquit
Underwear Party is every Saturday at Club Purgatory – doors open at 9PM in Provincetown
DILF: Carnival Edition doors open at 9:30PM at the Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Club with music by the Perry Twins in Provincetown
Silver at Peggy’s 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 Peggy O’Neil’s 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 each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.
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
MOBD Muscle Otter Bear Daddy is from 10PM – 2AM on Saturday at Paradise in Cambridge
49th Chinatown August Moon Festival starts at 10AM in Chinatown
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Queer Boston Board Gamers Pot Luck BBQ is at 11AM on Sunday in Somerville
Out of the Park: Watch the Red Sox from the Boston Common courtesy of the Highland Foundation, which will broadcast the game on a huge screen – event starts at 11:30AM and game time is 1:05PM on Sunday in Boston
Bear brunch at Trophy Room is this Sunday starting at 1PM in Boston
The Great Boston Rib Fest start at 11:30AM and last until the ribs run out – ribs are $2/each at Dorchester Brewing Co. in Dorchester
Cruise D’ Krewes Sunset Boat Party boarding begins at 4PM and the cruise runs from 4:30 – 7:30PM at Macmillan Pier in Provincetown
*SIP* #10 w/Civil Lie Zation 10th edition with resident DJ Brian Halligan and guest performer, Civil Lie Zation is at Jacques from 6-10PM in Boston
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
The Night of Bacchus Costume Ball is the official opening party for 2018 Carnival – doors open at 8:30PM at the Paramount & Wave bar in Ptown
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.
Dine Out Boston formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston starts today and runs through Friday, August 10th and then again from August 12 – 17th.
Lunch $15/$20/$25 | Dinner $28/$33/$38
Participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner at one of the three price options (shown above). While one can choose from personal favorites to the newest dining spots, I encourage people to try more expensive dining options from restaurants you’ve never been before. Dine Out gives one a chance to enjoy these restaurants without breaking the bank (provided you stick to the prix fixe menu – something I never can seem to do). Hurry up and be sure to make a dinner reservation.
This man perfectly embodies how I like my coffee – strong and black.
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.
The creator of Adam & Andy posted a series of comic strips this week focused on Dillon – a young guy with a somewhat troubled past who recently has found solace at Adam & Andy’s and who also recently started dating their nephew.
Click on this week’s comic strips to enlarge
Yesterday Kenneth in the 212 shared that one of my favorite gay films, Trick, is planning a sequel just in time for its <gulp> 20th anniversary.
Trick was released in 1999 as an independent film that focused on the incredibly cute (and young) Christian Campbell and J.P. Pitoc and their misadventures one night in Manhattan. Both actors provided stellar performances and the storyline is so enjoyable, but it’s Ms. Coco Peru’s predatory bathroom scene (see below) and Tori Spelling’s nervous breakdown at a diner that still make me laugh when I think about it. If you’ve never seen this film – definitely see if it is available on Netflix or Amazon.
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