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What to do this week: March 5 – 11
There is a lot happening this week in Boston including Fenway Health “Men’s Event” on Saturday night and Nunch: The Nun Brunch 2018 , hosted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Sunday at Club Cafe.
I also want to give a shout out to Mass Bears & Cubs who are hosting the first “Bears Underground” underwear dance party that will take place the second Friday of each month downstairs at Jacques from 8PM – Midnight.
If you’re looking for something a little more cultural to do, it is Opening Night for the Boston Ballet on Friday night and there is no shortage of great local theater shows; notably Zeitgeist Stage Company’s latest production STEVE.
Boston Ballet returns to the Boston Opera House this Friday, with Parts In Suite
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
Cards Against Humanity Night returns to The Alley Bar in DTX on Monday from 8-10PM 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
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
Gay Secrets of the MFA SOLD OUT but if this is something that sounds interesting to you check it out on FB as additional dates have been added
Houseboi w/ SWF, Kurt Fowl and Complete Destruction come out to the Middlesex club for this monthly dance party in Cambridge
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public
Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Wednesday from 6-9PM at the Panera Bread at Porter 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
Fenway Health “Men’s Event” is Saturday, March 10th
THE WEEKEND
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Gendersoup: Cruising & Consent is free discussion for anyone who likes to attend on Friday from 6-8PM in Cambridge
Parts In Suite (Opening Night) is on Friday and features the ballet’s latest production at the Boston Opera House in Boston
Bears Underground is a new underwear dance party taking place the second Friday of each month downstairs at Jacques in Boston
Foxy Presents: Wayne Manor Come out to The Oberon for this Batman-themed masquerade party with performances in Cambridge
FUZZ Celebrate this monthly dance party as they celebrate 3 years of FUZZ at The Alley Bar in Boston
Latin Friday is upstairs at Machine every Friday starting at 10PM in Boston
Fenway Health “Men’s Event” will take place on Saturday starting at 6PM at the Boston Copley Marriott
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
Strapped is a bimonthly dance party with DJ Jim Clerkin at Machine in Boston
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge
Nunch: The Nun Brunch 2018 Come join the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and their fabulous celebration on Sunday from 11am-2pm where they honor this year’s non-profit beneficiaries – at Club Cafe in Boston
Bear Brunch is back at The Trophy Room once again starting at 1PM in Boston
*sip* is on Sunday and this week includes the return of Dusty Moorehead-Malletti as guest performer at Jacques starting 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
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.
Cher performs at Sydney’s 40th Mardi Gras
This year Cher joined the celebration in Sydney for the 40th Anniversary Mardi Gras celebration. For those of us who couldn’t be in Sydney, I’ve snagged this video from YouTube. Congratulations to everyone who attended Mardi Gras this year. It was the first celebration to take place after their historic vote to bring marriage equality to their LGBTQ citizens. Goodonya!
Boston Ballet presents Parts In Suite
Photo by Rachel Neville courtesy of the Boston Ballet
The Boston Ballet returns with their latest production Parts In Suite, later this week; opening night is on Friday, March 9th at the Boston Opera House.
This ballet is a collection of works by three of today’s most prolific choreographers: William Forsythe, Justin Peck, and Jorma Elo. The program opens with Elo’s Bach Cello Suites, followed by In Creases, which marks the Company’s debut in a work by New York City Ballet Resident Choreographer Justin Peck. The program concludes with the second year of a five-year partnership with Forsythe, when the Boston Ballet presents the Company premiere of his Pas/Parts 2016.
Parts In Suite runs March 9–April 7
Click here for more information and to get your tickets today
I love it when the Boston Ballet shares a collection of works by different choreographers. It provides a glimpse at often very different styles. Last year’s Forsythe production really blew my mind so Sergio and I will be very curious to see his ballet, but it was NYC Ballet Resident Choreopgrapher, Justin Peck, who makes his debut here in Boston that caught my attention. Check out his video below where he describes his creative process for choreographing dance.
Saturday morning coffee
A bear hug and coffee? Seems like a wonderful combination.
Saturday morning comics
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.
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Last week’s Comic Strip
2018 LGBTQ spring fund raisers and events
In what has become somewhat of a tradition, each February (or in this case early March) I share a post about Boston’s many LGBTQ fundraisers and events each spring. Considering the changes in American politics, these worthy charities need their friends and allies more than ever.
I’ve compiled a list of LGBTQ events that will take place that you may want to consider attending or supporting. If I’ve overlooked an event / fundraiser, leave a comment in the post, and I’ll do my best to update this list.
25th Anniversary of the Fenway Health Men’s Event
Saturday, March 11, 2017 || Tickets are $275
Boston Marriott Copley Place, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Men’s Event will bring together more than 1,300 gay and bisexual men, transgender people and allies to this black tie event to help raise money to support Fenway Health. For more information visit mensevent.org.
Photo Credit: Marilyn Humphries ©
AIDS Action Taste of the South End
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 || Tickets start at $150
Boston Center for the Arts, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
This is easily the best tasting event of the season and one any foodie should not miss. I also think this is one of the best organized events of its kind in Boston. The fact that proceeds go to the AIDS Action Committee is a bonus. For more information visit tasteofthesouthend.org.
Wicked Queer – Boston’s Annual LGBT Film Festival
March 29 – April 8, 2018 || Ticket prices vary
Multiple locations throughout Boston
The Boston LGBT Film Festival (A.K.A. Wicked Queer Film Festival) opening night tickets are currently on sale for, “A Moment in the Reeds” at the MFA on March 29th. For more information visit wickedqueer.org.
Fenway Health Dinner Party
Saturday, April 21, 2018 || Tickets are $225.00
Boston Marriott Copley Place, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Dinner Party will bring together more than 1,000 lesbian and bisexual women, transgender people and allies to help raise money to support Fenway Health. For more information visit dinnerparty.org.
The Victory Program’s Dinnerfest
Sunday, April 22, 2017 || Tickets start at $75.00
City Winery, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
This is another delicious fundraiser to attend which has a large silent auction to tempt you into giving more to this worthwhile charity that is focused on helping individuals and families who are homeless and may have substance use disorders, often accompanied by chronic health issues like HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and mental illness. For more information visit vpi.org.
Greater Boston PFLAG Pride & Passion
Thursday, April 27, 2017 || Tickets are $200.00
Boston Marriott Copley Place, 6:00 PM
Greater Boston PFLAG chapter helps to change attitudes and create an environment of understanding so that LGBTQ family members and friends can live in a world that is safe and inclusive. For more information visit, gbpflag.org.
Point Foundation 2018 Boston Cornerstone Society Reception
Thursday, May 3, 2018 || Boston Tea Party Museum, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Join Point Foundation on Thursday, March 2nd for their annual fundraiser. The organization empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. They do this through scholarships, mentoring, leadership and community service training. For more information visit, pointfoundation.org/events/2018-boston/.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus: Encore 18 Annual Gala
Saturday, May 5, 2018 || Tickets start at $125
Omni Parker House, starts at 6:30 PM
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is hosting their annual spring gala, Encore 18 in one of Boston’s most historic venues, The Omni Parker House. In addition to helping this 35 year old organization, there will be great entertainment including Jujubee (Hostess), IZOHNNY and Jet Adore. For more information visit bgmc.org/encore-2018.
Spirit Magazine LGBT Executive Networking Night
Wednesday, May || Admission is $15.00
Boston Marriott Copley Place, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Boston Spirit Magazine’s annual LGBT Executive Networking Night is always a great evening to connect with friends and meet professionals in Boston. This year Kathy Griffin will be stopping by so be sure to register before the event fills. For more information visit, bostonspiritmagazine.com.
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If the cost of these events prohibit you from attending consider volunteering as a way to contribute. All of these events rely on the help of volunteers.
What to do this weekend
Spring may not be here yet but there remains plenty to do in and around Boston this weekend if you’re open to checking out new things. For example, this weekend is the annual Harvard LGBTQ Conference 2018 at Harvard and it is free and open to the public.
There are no shortage of parties either including the monthly return of AccousticaElectrica, a very special edition of The Welcoming Committee’s Super Guerrilla Queer Bar, Grunt – Underbear Ed., and The Donkey Show just to name a few.
Harvard LGBTQ Conference 2018 this annual weekend conference at Harvard is free and open to the public so check it out
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
MOVIE: WQ Cinema Club Presents The Wound a 2017 South African drama film that will show at The Bright Family Screening Room at The Paramount Center on Friday at 7PM in DTX
Super Guerrilla Queer Bar TWC teams up with the Harvard LGBTQ Conference to host this month’s GQB at the Hong Kong on Friday in Cambridge
AccousticaElectrica returns to Club Oberon on Friday night – this show blends elements of electronic and classical music, dance, circus arts, and immersive theater with the infectious energy of a nightclub in Cambridge
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
Latin Friday is upstairs at Machine every Friday starting at 10PM in Boston
FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
Donkey Show plays every Saturday at the Oberon
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 Edition is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
MFA Late Nights 8PM-2AM is this Saturday but if you didn’t get tickets the event is sold out – The next MFA Late Nites will be on May 12, 2018 and tickets will go on sale to the public April 5. Pre-sale for members March 22.
DADT presents: boibutter brunch is this Sunday at Trophy Room – All Welcome to stop by and enjoy the great music and cocktails 1-4PM 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
Gay Beer Club Social is at the Cambridge Brewing Co. the first Sunday of every month – all are welcome to come and join this social group which will meet starting 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 restaurant, Southern Proper opens tonight
Last month EaterBoston shared some beautiful photos of Southern Proper, a new restaurant scheduled to open to the public today, in The Girard Apartment building here in the South End. Southern Proper’s entrance is at 600 Harrison Avenue and will have outdoor seating later this spring.
The 1,500 square foot restaurant is Chef Jason Cheek’s latest venture. When he was asked about the menu by Eater Boston he said, “It’ll be heavily oriented toward chicken and beer”, but he also indicated patrons will be able to order smoked sausages, lamb, and pulled pork as well. Most of the menu is under $20, continuing a trend in dining here in the South End of more affordably priced restaurants opening (let’s hope this trend continues). You can check out the full menu on their website, southernproperboston.com.
Jason Cheek’s name might sound familiar to some of you, because he has a distinguished career working at several excellent Boston restaurants including The Maiden, Sam’s at Louis, Coppa and Toro. Best of luck to Southern Proper.
Southern Proper
600 Harrison Avenue in the South End
Vintage gay
I love this photo of (I’m assuming David & Scott) which may have been taken in Sydney, Australia. In case you are wondering, I found this photo from a really cool Tumblr blog called The Vintage Life.
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.
Rumor has it The Chandler Inn has been sold
I was recently approached by a reader of this blog who let me know that the Chandler Inn, a 50+ room, boutique hotel in the South End, has been sold. I did a little nosing around and it appears the friend of this blog was correct. From what I’ve learned, last week the staff was made aware of the sale which is either pending or just happened.
The Chandler Inn has some significance to Boston’s gay community because many LGBTQ travelers stay there, the ground level bar and restaurant, Trophy Room, is one of a very few gay bars that remain in Boston and each year after the Pride parade finishes a large outdoor block party virtually surrounds the hotel.
Details of the sale are a bit sketchy but it sounds like it was purchased by Pineapple Hospitality Company, a Seattle-based boutique hotel chain with properties on the west coast and in Chicago. At this time it doesn’t appear as if any changes are imminent. If anyone has any details to share about the sale, feel free to reach out to me directly.
This week on Instagram: gayswithstories
This week on Instagram check out gayswithstories. The account posts photos of happy couples, families and friends from all over. If you’ve followed this weekly post on my blog you’ll also recognize a number of couples who I’ve previously featured showing up in their feed. Regardless, the account really shows that love is love and the photos are heartwarming to see.
Follow him on Instagram here, instagram.com/gayswithstories.
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