I’m not much of one for football but since most of America is obsessing over the pending Superbowl that will take place this weekend I thought I’d have an appropriately themed Temptation Tuesday post this week. Do you approve?
Sergio and I spent a long weekend in San Juan. Although Boston’s winter has been mild, it was nice to get away to enjoy a Puerto Rican winter for a few days. It had been several years since we’d last been to the La Concha Resort in San Juan and it was nice to return to this friendly and familiar Caribbean get away.
Our days consisted of deciding if we should lay out at the pool or beach and walking around our hotel grounds and the neighboring Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. In the evenings Sergio played a bit with the slot machines and I enjoyed some time at the roulette tables and both of us walked away the poorer for our efforts. However the Veuve Clicquot was so plentiful at La Concha’s bar our casino losses were a pittance as compared to our budget for Champagne.
The man candy never disappoints at La Concha and neighboring Vanderbilt Hotel proved to have equally if not superior eye candy. Above are a few photos of the guys we enjoyed chatting with and ogling over the weekend.
If you are planning a visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico let me know and I’d be happy to provide recommendations on places to go and restaurants to try.
The Taste of the South End takes place one month from today. The money raised benefits the AIDS Action Committee of MA and often sells out. More than 40 of the neighborhood’s restaurants will be present and there will be plenty to drink as well as entertaining cooking demonstrations so check it out.
Taste of the South End
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts at 539 Tremont Street
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What to do this week: February 1st – 7th
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8pm) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30 AM every Wednesday in Boston
TWC Weeknight Social will happen over the river at Firebrand Saints in Kendall Square, starting at 6:30 PM on Wednesday in Cambridge
Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston
Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
ICA Boston every Thursday from 4PM – 9PM admission is free to the public. Visit the museum’s exhibits at no cost on Thursday, February 4 in Boston
RENT The Fiddlehead Theatre presents the acclaimed musical through February 21st, but Friday, February 5th is opening night in Boston
Guerilla Queer Bar The Welcoming Committee’s monthly take over of a traditionally straight bar is Friday, February 5 in Boston
EGO Saturdays with DJ Richie LaDue and your host Katya on Saturday, January 30 in Providence
14th Annual Snow Bowl may be interesting to check out this year since we haven’t any 10AM – 12PM on Sunday in Dorchester
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
I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities. Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Are you a science fiction geek? You may want to check out The Boston Science Fiction Film Festival and Marathon (“Boston SciFi”) that starts later this week at the Somerville Theatre and runs through President’s Day weekend.
The Festival concludes with a 24-hour movie marathon. As the website says, “Think of it as binge viewing with 750 close friends.” The movie marathon at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square starts at noon on the 14th and ends at noon on President’s Day. More information about the Festival and for tickets is available in the link below.
The US Census Bureau ties Boston and Seattle with the 5th highest metro area of LGBT residents as a percentage of the total population. That translates into way more than the 1° of separation we joke about, but because our community has been part of the mainstream culture for so long at times we can seem invisible.
To remain both visible and viable we need to support existing LGBT owned businesses and encourage new ones to open. We need make ourselves more visible so when people move to the area they can find a community and make connections more easily, offering viable options to apps like Grindr & Scruff.
Fortunately, there are groups like the Welcoming Committee, The Fellows, Opus Affair and Gay For Good and many sports clubs that can help guys connect. For more information about those organizations visit my September 2015 posts, Making friends in Boston through local sports teams and clubs and for a more complete list of LGBT social organizations check out, Making friends in Boston (Social Clubs and Groups).
I’ve featured Yanis Marshall, a French choreographer and dancer who likes dancing in heels. Maybe this will get you in the right mood before you head out.
Today is our last day full day at La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The long weekend in the sun has been more relaxing than I would have guessed. It will be a sad return to Boston when we board our plane on Sunday to go home.
Just in case anyone is wondering, unfortunately, this guy was not staying at our resort.
If you identify as a chocoholic (as I do) you may want to check out EHChocolatier, which as named 2015 Best Chocolate in Boston by Boston Magazine. If you want to see what other ateliers and restaurants have been selected as “Best in Boston” visit the Boston Magazine website, bestofboston.com/winners and search for the category of most interest to you.
If you would like to share your opinions, Boston Magazine is asking readers to participate in their 2016 reader’s poll. Categories include everything you can imagine and maybe a few you never would have thought of on your own.
Vote on the categories that are of most interest to you.
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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.
Enjoy this week’s Bonus Fur. Wish I looked this good in denim and little else.
This item from BigMouth Inc has a 4.5 star rating on Amazon.com. This must be a gag gift. It certainly would be funny to include in a Yankee Swap. Wish I had seen it during the holiday season. No need for it down here in Puerto Rico.
I wish this guy would work out at my gym. He’d provide all the gymspiration I need.
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