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Source: elvirabarney.wordpress.com from 1940
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.
Support Boston’s theater scene: Check out one or more of these productions
Boston’s local theater scene is back after taking the summer off and the fall line up has a little bit of something for everyone. Below are just a handful of local theater companies and productions opening this month. Peruse the list and feel free to add others I’ve omitted in the comments section.
Eight by Tenn: Short Plays by Tennessee Williams by the Zeitgeist Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts Sept 2 – Oct 9
Not able to go to the Tennessee Williams Theater in Festival in Provincetown later this month? No worries check out these eight one act plays by the gay playwright.
Company at The Lyric Stage Co. Sept. 2 – Oct 9
This musical offers an insightful, and often hilarious look at modern relationships. It looks like a great show to go see with friends or a date.
Marjorie Prime at the Central Square Theater Sept 8 – Oct 9
In the not too distant future artificial intelligence helps 85-year-old Marjorie, a woman whose memory is fading, by keeping her company by a handsome, younger version of her husband Walter, programmed to talk with her about her past. What would we choose to remember – or forget – if given the chance?
Significant Other at the SpeakEasy Stage Company Sept 9 – Oct 8
This play centers on a 20-something gay man who is dealing with the fact that his closest girlfriends are all getting married while he is stuck trying to find his happily ever after in Joshua Harmon’s play.
Sunday in the Park with George, Huntington Theater Sept. 9 – Oct 16
A Sondheim masterpiece that focuses on enigmatic painter Georges Seurat and his search for love, inspiration and “the art of making art.”
Carmen by The BLO at the Boston Opera House Sept 23 – Oct 2
The Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) celebrates 40 years opening this season with an updated take on the classic opera.
The Plough and the Stars at the A.R.T. Sept 24 – Oct 9
As revolution sweeps Ireland, the residents of a Dublin tenement take shelter. Sean O’Casey—one of Ireland’s most renowned and controversial playwrights—captures a conflict between idealism and ordinary lives.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert by Fiddlehead Theater Sept 30 – Oct 9
Who doesn’t love this story of two drag queens and a middle aged transgender woman named Bernadette who take a bus through the Australian outback?
Plan a night out to attend one of these productions from a local theater company with friends or someone special. Not only can I assure you that you will have a great time, but you will also be supporting Boston’s theater scene.
Word of the day: Ptown Blues
Ptown Blues (\ˈpētau̇n-blüz\ adjective)
Definition: That feeling that sets in shortly after Labor Day Weekend concludes and you realize the summer is officially over.
Example: To fend off the Ptown Blues BosGuy suggests you make your reservations for 2017 today.
Caption this photo
With summer now officially over I thought I’d share this pic from a couple of years ago when friends were goofing off at the Randolph Country Club. Share a witty caption – I’ll help get you started.
Give your friend a helping hand
Meeting poeple in Boston through LGBT social groups
Last year at this time I shared a post featuring different LGBT groups you can join as a way to get out and meet people. I wanted to share the links again to encourage anyone looking to meet people or simply get out of the house.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Auditions are Sunday, September 11th.
Boston Gay Men’s Books Club is monthly book club on MeetUp featuring literature by and about gay men. This month’s book is Insignificant Others by Stephen McCauley. They will meet on Monday, September 19 at 7PM at Trident Booksellers on Newbury Street in Back Bay.
Dignity Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their allies. All are invited for liturgy and social every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Stephen’s at 419 Shawmut Avenue, Boston.
Fellows by TWC is a group of 30+ singles who meet the third Wednesday of each month for cocktails and conversation (next meeting is Sept. 21 – register to receive updates via email for their monthly socials).
Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the LGBT community for more than 40 years; the Fenway and AAC are always looking for volunteers.
Gay Beer Club is a Boston based organization that produces events and gatherings for members of the gay community.
Gay For Good mobilizes the LGBT community to interact with the greater community by volunteering their time with different monthly activities.
Gays for Patsy is a country western dancing club that holds events each month. Beginners are encouraged to join.
Keshet Boston is a grassroots organization working for the full inclusion of LGBT Jews in Jewish life, offering community events for LGBT Jews in Greater Boston.
New England Gay Men Camping is a social outdoor adventure group for gay men. They will be camping at Harold Parker State Forest in Andover, MA Friday, September 16.
Opus Affair is probably best known for their monthly cocktail party hosted at local restaurants to raise money for local arts organizations. Next cocktail party is Monday, September 19th (at a personal favorite spot) SRV in the South End.
The Welcoming Committee is a young, social group who organize activities to broadening the spectrum of gay life here in Boston and beyond.
Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay organizations in the area. Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.
Boston’s gay sports clubs / teams
Sadly The Warwick Rowers (shown above) are not a LGBT gay sports club.
Last year at this time I shared a post featuring a variety of LGBT sports teams and clubs you could join as a way to get out and meet people. I wanted to share the links again to encourage anyone looking to make more friends, meet people or simply get out of the house and be more active.
Some of these clubs / teams are seasonal so take that into account when you reach out to these groups and best of luck to you. If you are new to Boston, let me be among the first to welcome you.
Liquid Assets New England Swimming (LANES)
OutRyders: New England’s Gay Ski & Snowboard Club
QuICK – Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub
Frontrunners: Boston Gay Running Club
Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay clubs or sports leagues. Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.
Temptation Tuesday
Because guys with glasses can be tempting too.
Have a great Labor Day
While the weather is generally nicer than May here in Boston, and many will continue to visit Provincetown on the weekends, the 2016 summer season is now officially over. See you next summer.
What to do this week: September 5 – 11
September 5th – 11th
I Love the 90s Tea Dance this is the last 90s Tea Dance of the summer season and all the fun starts at 4PM on Monday, August 29 at The Boatslip in Ptown
A Divine Evening with Charles Busch at the Paramount for one show only on Monday, September 5 in Ptown
All Star Mondays with DJ Jay Ine and hosted by Lili Whiteass every Monday at Machine in Boston
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston
Show Tune Tuesday is every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
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
Karaoke Thursdays with Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s every Thursday at Machine in Boston
Drag Race Thursdays hosted by Mizery shows RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM every Thursday, at Club Cafe in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Join the QuICK climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, September 9 at 6PM in Somerville
Swim for Life takes place starting at 9AM on Saturday, September 10 in Provincetown
Dueling markets (South End Open Market & SOWA Market) open Sunday, May 1, 2016
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
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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Gay for Good Boston
From time to time I publish volunteering opportunities from the Boston Chapter of Gay for Good. G4G, as I like to refer to them, may be the perfect option for you if you’re looking to meet people or would like to volunteer but cannot commit to a particular charity. Each month, Gay For Good Boston selects a different non-profit to donate time for a community service project and they arrange all the logistics. There is no money required and anyone willing to give their time and energy are welcome, but note that most opportunities fill quickly.
If this sounds like a group you would like to learn more about, I encourage you to link here to join the organization. You will receive regular notifications about upcoming volunteering opportunities.
To learn more, e-mail them at gayforgood-boston@googlegroups.com.
Using a bidet for the first time
Earlier this month Chris Thompson, a vlogger I enjoy following on YouTube, taped his first experience using a bidet.
His clip was both hilarious and timely since Sergio and I are currently in Europe where bidets are in every bathroom. My favorite part of the quick clip comes when he initially turns on the bidet and the “lesson learned” that he shares.
If you liked Chris’ video, check out his YouTube channel: Sup Daily.
Fireworks over Boston Harbor tonight at 8:30PM
To celebrate Labor Day weekend Boston Harbor Now and the Boston Harbor Hotel will be hosting a fireworks display over Boston Harbor tonight, starting at 8:30PM. The fireworks will take place at two locations to provide multiple viewing options. According to the press release, the best places to watch will be from Pier’s Park in East Boston, Fan Pier in the Seaport, or Christopher Columbus Park in the North End.
The fireworks will be synced to music via music streaming app Atlas Pyrovision, and you can download the free app during the show to simultaneously listen to the soundtrack. NECN will also be airing the display in real-time for folks who would like to watch from the comfort of their homes.
Saturday morning coffee
“I don’t have a problem with caffeine. I have a problem without caffeine!”
-Anonymous
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