What to do this week: October 10 – 16th

Posted on October 10, 2016 | Leave a comment

lesbian wedding, Provincetown, Women's Weekend, PtownWhat to do this week:  October 10 – 16th

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

Fascination is a Fetish / Kink party that takes place the 2nd Monday of the month and 4th Friday of every month at Jacques in Boston

Tuesday Night Trivia is at The Alley Cat every Tuesday starting at 8PM in Providence

Show Tune Tuesdays takes place every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

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

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Stump Trivia impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5 – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

What to do this week, gay bostonDrag Race Thursdays hosted by Mizery shows RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM every Thursday, at Club Cafe in Boston

Beats Antique’s Shadowbox  at Royale Thursday, October 13 in Boston

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, October 14 in Somerville

FUZZ Boston is a monthly gay dance party at The Alley Bar in DTX starting at 10PM on Friday, October 14 in Boston

The Pit will show at The Coolidge Corner Theater as part of their Coolidge After Midnite programming on Friday and Saturday, October 14th & 15th in Boston

boston-book-festival-2016Boston Book Festival is free to the public and will run all day in Copley Square Saturday, October 15 in Boston

48th Annual South End House Tour is from 10AM – 5PM on Sunday, October 15 in Boston

Bride Pride looks to set a Guinness Book of World Records as comedian Kate Clinton presides at this event during Women’s Week on Saturday, October 15 in Provincetown

Cape Cod Rugby vs. Ironsides gay rugby game starts at 1PM at Joe Moakley Field on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

6th Annual Drag Gospel Fest runs from 6-9pM at Club Cafe on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

Leather FetishBLUF New England so bring your gear for this social at The Providence Eagle on Saturday, October 15 in Providence

Boston Book Festival is a free event that celebrates the power of the written word on Saturday, October 15 in Copley Square, Boston

Magnum Saturdays Launch Party starts at 10PM at dbar on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am – 4pm in Boston

Back 2 Basics 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

Artistry annual fundraising event for South End’s Childe Hassam Park at The Urban Grape from 6:30-8:30PM Sunday, October 16 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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Weekend in NYC

Posted on October 9, 2016 | 1 comment

BosGuy, New York CitySergio and I just returned from spending a weekend in New York City. We had a great time seeing friends, paying respect to others (at the 9/11 Memorial) and strolling around some of my favorite neighborhoods in Manhattan.

The photo above is of me at the Lehmann Maupin Gallery which is located on West 22nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenue just under the High Line Park. The exhibit featured the Brazilian street artists and twin brothers known as Osgemeos (The Geminis). Bostonians may remember them from their amazing temporary public art display in Dewey Square in 2012, which was 7-stories tall by nearly 80 feet wide. Below are photos from our time wandering around.

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GTFO: cool app for last minute air travel

Posted on October 9, 2016 | Leave a comment

TravelA former colleague of mine works at a cool tech company in Cambridge called hopper has an app called GTFO – Get The Flight Out, that helps travelers book last minute trips leaving the same day or first thing the next morning.

Although I’ve yet to use the app the interface seems easy to use.  I’m curious if anyone has already downloaded the app or has used it.

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Want to check it out for yourself? Download here: GTFO.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on October 9, 2016 | 4 comments

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He may not be quite scruffy enough for everyone’s taste but I was slightly enamored when I saw this photograph and couldn’t help myself.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

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New England Aquarium eyes ambitious expansion

Posted on October 8, 2016 | 1 comment
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Source: CBT Architects/Globe

Boston developer, Don Chiofaro has been trying (unsuccessfully) to turn an ugly garage along the Greenway into a luxury high-rise, but the New England Aquarium along with others, has been a vocal opponent to the development until recently according to a recent Boston Globe article.

A new proposal put forth by The New England Aquarium may end up a game-changer for the redevelopment of the Harbor Garage.  According to the article, the Aquarium wants Chiofaro’s help in extending the Greenway 1,000 feet to the waterfront to create an expansive public parkland that would encourage visitors to the Aquarium. The plan is incredibly ambitious and would include an expansion of the New England Aquarium by adding 95,000 more square feet and an additional 40 feet of height.

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Saturday morning coffee

Posted on October 8, 2016 | 1 comment

underwear, muscles, handsome, hunk, man drinking coffee“One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day” 
-Unknown

And for those of you who need a little more inspiration this morning, imagine the power of a handsome man in his underwear enjoying a cup of coffee.

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Adam and Andy

Posted on October 8, 2016 | Leave a comment

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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

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It is red wine drinking season: California Dreaming

Posted on October 7, 2016 | Leave a comment

California red wine, California CabernetNow that fall weather is here I’ve stopped drinking my much loved rosé wines, which I think of as a summer wine. The cooler temperatures here in Boston make me crave big, bold California red wines and while I’m a firm believer that one can get very good bottles of California red wines for less than $20, I splurged with these purchases, that I plan on enjoying over the coming weeks days.

2014 Chappellet Proprietor’s Blend ($30) is made from traditional Bordeaux varietals. The Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor’s Blend has a great reputation, and I very much enjoy drinking it with or without food.

2012 Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($50) is a wine that I first tried at Boston Chops. It has a dark ruby red color and has a long finish that makes this particularly good with food or soft, creamy cheeses (South End Formaggio can steer you in the right direction if you need help).

2013 Ramey Claret Napa Valley ($42) Like the Chappellet, this is a blend of Bordeaux varietals and has a soft easy finish that makes this delicious on its own or accompanied by food.

2014 The Prisoner ($45) is a bottle I first purchased at Brix Wine Shop because the label caught my eye. This is a bolder wine and I love the taste of the tannins, which I think are fairly common in the bigger California red wines that I like. This is a popular bottle on many Boston restaurant wine lists right now.

Share what you are drinking by leaving a comment on this blog post for me and my readers. I’m always looking for an excuse to try a new wine.

*The prices above are what I paid at the NH State Liquor Store.

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Furry Friday

Posted on October 7, 2016 | 4 comments

nyle dimarco, hairy, furry, hunk, handsomeThe more I watch and learn about Nyle DiMarco the better looking he gets.

Past Furry Friday Posts

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on October 7, 2016 | 9 comments

brain teaser, shirtless manEach 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.

I’ll confirm answers in the afternoon so don’t worry if you don’t see your comment posted right away. I want to give everyone a chance to guess.

This week’s riddle:  When does 3+10 = 1?

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

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Haunted Houses in New England

Posted on October 6, 2016 | Leave a comment
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Source: Halloween New England

Tis the season to scare the crap out of oneself. While I’m no expert on haunted houses, I’ve done some digging and identified a handful of places you may want to visit. Be sure to also check out www.halloweennewengland.com, which has an extensive listing of haunted houses throughout all of New England.  

Barrett’s Haunted Mansion is south of Boston in Abbington, MA. Oct 18 and Nov 4 & 5th  they will host their special Darkness Unleashed, which requires advance ticket purchase.  On Sundays and Thursdays they have a deal for $35 that includes dinner at the Ale House and admission to the Haunted Mansion/Maze. More details can be found on their website, BHMansion.com.

Factory of Terror has three locations in Worcester, West Warwick, RI and Fall River. More details about individual locations, tickets and hours can be found on their website, factoryofterror.com.

Spooky World may be the largest of the haunted houses in the area. This year Spooky World presents “Nightmare in New England”. Based on feedback I read online, it seems like you will want to purchase either their VIP or Super VIP tickets, but these come at a hefty price, starting at $65 on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information visit their website, Spookyworld.com.

For a more complete listing of haunted houses, hayrides, mazes and tours throughout all of New England check out the very thorough website, halloweennewengland.com.

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2017 Red Hot calendar

Posted on October 6, 2016 | 2 comments

Thomas KnightsThomas Knights began his career as a music producer and performer, but these days you are more likely to recognize his solo exhibition, Red Hot, which is an ongoing project to rebrand the ginger male stereotype. The success of the work has resulted in raising funds to end bullying, exhibits in London, Berlin, Amsterdam, New York and Sydney and now his 2017 calendar.

Sound interesting? You can check out Thomas Knights images from the 2017 calendar (note that it is most definitely not work-friendly). Like what you see? You can get yourself a copy of the calendar here.

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Vintage gay

Posted on October 6, 2016 | 1 comment
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Roger and Frank photo dates from the 1950s

This photo is courtesy of The History Project, Boston’s LGBTQ community archives and part of the Roger & Frank Revisited: Gay Life & Love in the 1950s & 1960s with Robert Young that will take place later this month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. Photos from this collection offer a glimpse into a group of gay men living their lives in New York, Provincetown, and — Robert recently discovered — Andover, Massachusetts.

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited! RSVPs are required, via Eventbrite.

Previous Vintage Gay Photos

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 for a future post? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

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Varla Jean Merman brings “A Little White Music” to Boston

Posted on October 5, 2016 | Leave a comment

A Little White MusicDid you miss Varla Jean Merman’s hilarious summer show in Provincetown, A Little White Music? Later this month you can see it when she comes to the Ramrod Performing Arts Center in the Fenway for 3-nights only.

Varla comes to Boston October 20, 21 & 22

Sergio and I enjoyed the show at the Art House in Ptown, and if you were unable to see it, I would encourage you to reserve tickets before they sell out. For more information and tickets: Varla Jean presents A Little White Music.

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