This weekend check out SoWa First Friday it is a fantastic way to start your weekend, but if you’re looking to go out dancing you can check out Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB), XO Friday and FASCINATION Friday all on Friday. On Saturday check out H E R O E S, Grunt/Uncderbear, UNITE and Saga Saturdays just to name a few options.
If going to clubs / bars isn’t really your thing you can check out the free production of Shakespeare on the Common (Closing Weekend), Kiki Beach on Saturday and the 7th Boston Seafood Festival on Sunday in the Seaport
SoWa First Friday at 450 Harrison Ave in the South End from 5-9PM
Newport Jazz Festival takes place all weekend with a jam-packed line up of musicians – be sure to get tickets before driving down to Newport
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
SoWa First Friday by Harrison Avenue and Thayer Street is one of my favorite ways to spend a few hours on a Friday evening from 5-9PM in Boston
Shakespeare on the Common (Closing Weekend) the production closes on Sunday, August 5th so catch a show this weekend on the Boston Common
MOVIE: Breakfast at Tiffany’s starts at dusk at Rowes Wharf on Friday in Boston
MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is on Friday at the Hatch Shell along the Esplanade in Boston
Dueling Drag Divas are back this year performing every Friday and Saturday at 8PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Queer AF: Expression Through Empowerment Art & Fashion Show and Dance Party is hosted by Love Your Labels on Friday in Worcester
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) is hosted by TWC the first Friday of each month – this month GQB takes over Central Wharf located on the Greenway
XO Friday is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
FLAG (Fits Like A GLove) 27th Anniversary Weekend join FLAG (Fits Like A Glove) International Glove Fetish Organization for their 27th Anniversary Weekend in Providence
FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston
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
MOVIE: The Incredibles is at dusk at the lawn at the Prudential Mall in Boston
Underwear Party is every Saturday at Club Purgatory – doors open at 9PM in Provincetown
H E R O E S Saturday (New Venue) Retro dance party hosted the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 10PM-2AM at Sonia (formerly TT The Bear’s Place) in Central Square
Circuit Fetish Block Party has events planned through the weekend in Worcester
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/Underbear 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
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
7th Boston Seafood Festival is from 10AM-7PM in the Seaport on Sunday
Boston Gay Kickball Pick Up Game is an all free pick up kickball game on Sunday starting at 11AM to 2PM at Moakely Field in Dorchester
Back to the 90s Brunch is at Trophy Room this Sunday from 11AM – 5PM in Boston
TWC Summer Tea Dance is on Sunday from 4-8PM at outdoor patio at Garage in Allston
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
Baloney! All Male Review (Opening Night) are back for a second season in Provincetown starting Sunday and running through Aug 9 at the Pilgrim House
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.
One week from today on Thursday, August 9th Museum of Fine Arts members can reserve their passes to see the highly anticipated Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic. The member’s preview will run from September 16 -21 before opening to the public. For non-members who would like to see the exhibit, tickets to see the show can be reserved starting on August 30th.
This exhibition will trace the history and universal appeal of the classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories written by A. A. Milne and illustrated by E. H. Shepard through nearly 200 works drawn primarily from the archives of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The immersive display is intended to take visitors on a journey exploring how these stories have stood the test of time and continue to delight generations of readers around the world.
More information about the Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic.
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.
Starting one month from today, bus service in Boston will get a significant boost. Earlier this summer the MBTA announced that they would add nearly 300 more bus trips each week, to give riders more options and to provide more access to Boston’s Logan Airport.
The additional trips will build on an extension of late-night/early-morning service that started this past April; some bus routes now start as early as 3:20AM. Late night service will roll-out on September 1 and ridership will be evaluated in December 2018, and again in April and June 2019 to determine if late night ridership warrants continued service or should be expanded. Assuming the late night service is a success that will mean parts of the city will have nearly 24-hour service; something that is long overdue in my opinion.
You can read the MBTA analysis and plans in their June 4th, Late Night Proposal and Early Morning Service Update.
This week I’m featuring the Instagram account of the happily married couple best known as Two Free Guys. The account includes videos and photos that chronicle their travels around the world. They use a lot of video on their account to provide you with additional background and it really personalizes the experience. Their travels have taken them to many places so check out their account and see if they’ve visited your home – you might be surprised.
Follow this account on Instagram here, instagram.com/twofreeguys.
Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.
Much thanks to my friend Bill H. who shared this photo a couple months ago. I saved it, knowing it would make for a great “Caption this Photo” blog post.
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.
“Boston’s newest cruising park”
I feel like this gay pulp fiction novel published in 1969 by Brandon House could very well have been talking about me as a kid.
Sergio and I are spending the entire day traveling back from Brazil. We are accustomed to taking night flights when traveling between Boston and Brazil so this will be a new experience. The point is that I will be 30,000+ feet above ground for nearly the entire day so approving comments and responding to emails will be nonexistent.
Need some inspiration to get yourself to the gym this week? Maybe this photo of the handsome US Olympian, Chris Mazdzer can help.
I think I’ve fallen in love with this guy. I love the matching sash and hat.
It may be the height of summer but there is more than just the beach (although that is a great option and if you’re looking for something close to home check out the Kiki Beach takeover of M Street Beach this Saturday). It also happens to be the final week to see Shakespeare on the Common before the production wraps up on Sunday, August 5th.
This weekend check out SoWa First Friday it is a fantastic way to start your weekend, but if you’re looking to go out dancing you can check out Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB), XO Friday and FASCINATION Friday all on Friday. On Saturday check out H E R O E S, Video Night Tracks,Grunt, UNITE and Saga Saturdaysjust to name a few options.
Free Shakespeare on the Boston Common concludes this week
Pizza & Game Night is every Monday from 5-9PM (check out their ping pong and foosball tables) at Dorchester Brewery in Dorchester
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
Mass Bears and Cubs Social starts at 7:30PM on Tuesday at Cathedral Station brings together a friendly and social group in Boston
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
Comedy Open Mic Night is on Tuesday from 7-8:30PM in the Napolean Room at Club Cafe in Boston
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
Queer Boston Board Gamers have two meet ups this Wednesday in Medford & Quincy
Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Wednesday from 6-9PM at the in two locations: Wegman’s in Medford and at Lucky Goblin Games in Quincy
Houseboi w/ Ickarus, Violencia and Neon Calypso with your hostess Sham Payne is on Wednesday at the Middlesex in Cambridge
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
MOVIE: Moana is hosted at Kelly’s Roast Beef starting at dusk on Thursday in Revere
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
Trophy Room’s 90s Brunch starts at 11AM on Sunrday
THE WEEKEND
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
SoWa First Friday by Harrison Avenue and Thayer Street is one of my favorite ways to spend a few hours on a Friday evening from 5-9PM in Boston
Shakespeare on the Common (Closing Weekend) the production closes on Sunday, August 5th so catch a show this weekend on the Boston Common
MOVIE: Breakfast at Tiffany’s starts at dusk at Rowes Wharf on Friday in Boston
MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is on Friday at the Hatch Shell along the Esplanade in Boston
Dueling Drag Divas are back this year performing every Friday and Saturday at 8PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Queer AF: Expression Through Empowerment Art & Fashion Show and Dance Party is hosted by Love Your Labels on Friday in Worcester
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) is hosted by TWC the first Friday of each month – the location of the takeover will be announced on Thursday in Boston
XO Friday is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
FLAG (Fits Like A GLove) 27th Anniversary Weekend join FLAG (Fits Like A Glove) International Glove Fetish Organization for their 27th Anniversary Weekend in Providence
FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston
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
MOVIE: The Incredibles is at dusk at the lawn at the Prudential Mall in Boston
Underwear Party is every Saturday at Club Purgatory – doors open at 9PM in Provincetown
H E R O E S Saturday (New Venue) Retro dance party hosted the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 10PM-2AM at Sonia (formerly TT The Bear’s Place) in Central Square
Circuit Fetish Block Party has events planned through the weekend in Worcester
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/Underbear 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
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Boston Gay Kickball Pick Up Game is an all free pick up kickball game on Sunday starting at 11AM to 2PM at Moakely Field in Dorchester
Back to the 90s Brunch is at Trophy Room this Sunday from 11AM – 5PM in Boston
TWC Summer Tea Dance is on Sunday from 4-8PM at outdoor patio at Garage in Allston
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
Baloney! All Male Review (Opening Night) are back for a second season in Provincetown starting Sunday and running through Aug 9 at the Pilgrim House
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.
While visiting Sergio’s family in Brazil this week we went to visit Inhotim, an elaborate botanical garden that doubles as a contemporary art museum.
Sergio and I have visited Inhotim previously but it had been several years since our last visit, and I forgot how much I liked coming here. Here are a few more photos from our afternoon visiting Inhotim.
BosGuy 
