Saturday morning coffee

Diego Rodriguez Doig and I would like to wish you a good morning.

New South End restaurant, Marseille to open in 2023

Petit Robert Bistro to open new restaurant at 560 Harrison Ave

Those who have attended the SoWa Winter Village that opened after Thanksgiving will know that the team behind Petit Robert have announced they will be opening a new restaurant focusing on southern French cuisine in the space that was formerly home to Gaslight Brasserie for many years. One can also assume the space that served as a daytime cafe (formerly Greenlight Cafe) will also reopen when they formerly take over in the new year.

Currently the restaurant group is eyeing a February / March opening. Stay tuned for more details to follow from GTI Properties & Petit Robert team after the Winter Festival concludes.

Furry Friday

Thank Gawd It’s Furry Friday (TGIFF)

Past Furry Friday

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach 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.

Leave your answer in the comment section. I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.

This week’s brain teaser:  What’s it called when a snowman has a temper tantrum?

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

What to do this weekend

Temptation Tuesday, gay, shirtless, hunk

Below is a list of LGBTQ+ events and parties happening in and around Boston this weekend. Scroll to the bottom for a listing of drag brunches.

Boston Gay Bars

The Alley
THURSDAY: Trivia Night w/ Daddy Dave @8PM
FRIDAY: FUZZ w/ DJ Taffy & Brent Covington @10PM
SATURDAY: BLUF Social @7PM & DJ Wayne Michael @10PM
SUNDAY: Bearaoke Night @8PM

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THURSDAY: Boston PROUD & Boston Tennis fundraiser w/ Mizery @7PM | Music by Twisted Gleam @10PM
FRIDAY: Friday Feels w/ music by Begbick @10PM
SATURDAY: Mayhem Saturdays w/ DJ Aga @10PM
SUNDAY: Disco Brunch (reservations on Open Table)

Cathedral Station
THURSDAY: Dining room and bar open
FRIDAY: FIFA World Cup Netherlands vs Argentina @2PM || Bruins play Coyotes @9:30PM
SATURDAY: FIFA World Cup England vs France @2PM || Celtics play Warriors @8:30PM
SUNDAY: Bruins play Golden Knights @8PM

Club Cafe
THURSDAY: Discoteca Musica w/ DJ Begbick @10PM
FRIDAY: DJ Stevie Psyclone @10PM
SATURDAY: Dance your ass off w/ DJ Begbick @10PM
SUNDAY: Brunch (make your reservation here) @11AM & Tea w/ DJ Aga @6PM

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FRIDAY: Karaoke w/ DJ Bobby Knight @10PM
SATURDAY: Leather Night w/ DJ Brian Halligan @10PM
SUNDAY: Ugly Sweater Tea Dance w/ DJ Begbick @4PM

Jacques Cabaret
THURSDAY: Now That’s What I Call A Drag Show hosted by Crystal Crawford @8PM
FRIDAY: Drag Me To The Main Stage hosted by Destiny 8PM
SATURDAY: Reputation (from Semi Sweets Birthday Party) @7PM & 10PM
SUNDAY: Sunday Fun Day – Open Mic night w/ Mitzzy @7PM

Legacy & Candibar (Gay Mafia Boston)
THURSDAY: Serve! Thursday w/ DJ Coleslaw @10PM
FRIDAY: Bussdown Friday w/ DJ Frenchy @10PM
SATURDAY: Super sexy guest DJ Dan Slater @10PM
SUNDAY: Winter Renaissance w/ DJ Frenchy moves from Icon to Candibar @10PM

Trophy Room
THURSDAY: Dining room and bar open
FRIDAY: FIFA World Cup Netherlands vs Argentina @2PM || Bruins play Coyotes @9:30PM
SATURDAY: FIFA World Cup England vs France @2PM || Celtics play Warriors @8:30PM
SUNDAY: Bruins play Golden Knights @8PM

LGBTQ+ Programming / Events

THURSDAY: Navy Invasion Trans Women of Color Show at Club Cafe @7PM

THURSDAY: Queeraoke is at Midway Cafe @10PM

FRIDAY: Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Joyful, Triumphant & Gay at Jordan Hall

FRIDAY: LGBTQ Fundraiser for Club Q at Club Cafe @10PM

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SATURDAY: FUZZ w/ DJ Taffy & Brent Covington at Alley @10PM

SUNDAY: 3rd Annual Holly Gay Market at Royale @3-9PM

SUNDAY: FASCINATION Gear Beer Bust at DBCo @4PM

SUNDAY: Gay Beer Club Mad About Plaid Social at Cambridge Brewing Company @6PM

SUNDAY: Drag Bingo and Ugly Sweater Party w/ Plane Jane at TimeOUT Boston @6PM

SUNDAY: Bearaoke is at The Alley @8PM

DRAG BRUNCHES IN BOSTON

Brunch

Some drag brunches require tickets purchased ahead of time. Click the event links shared below for ticketing and reservation information.

Nightmare Before Christmas Drag Brunch
Saturday @11AM
Summer Shack

DRAGtacular Brunch – Holiday Spectacular
Saturday @12PM
Laugh Boston

Holiday Drag Lunch
Saturday @12PM
Night Shift Brewing – Lovejoy Wharf

Illusions The Drag Brunch Boston
Saturday & Sunday shows @1:30PM
Hosted upstairs at Hennessey’s (Downtown)

Drag Tease: Santa’s Twerkshop
Sunday @12PM
The Lansdowne

Drag Me To Brunch
Sunday @2PM
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club (Beacon Hill)

And finally… another resource for what is happening at Boston gay bars is KikiPedia.

Vintage gay

Much thanks to BosGuy blog reader, Angel from Asturias Spain for sharing this wonderful photo of Leonard + Friend. I love how cozy these two military men look. Are they goofing around or is their affection more than platonic? I have no idea but it’s fun to think what their story may have been. Anyone able to date this based on their uniforms?

Previous Vintage Gay Photos

Now serving: Sunday brunch at Franklin Cafe

Last week The Franklin Restaurant at 278 Shawmut Avenue announced they would begin to serve brunch each Sunday from 11AM to 3:30 PM, starting December 11th. Their brunch menu has yet to be posted on their website but you can check back for details later. Most talbes will be held for walk-ins but a few tables can be reserved via Resy, here.

Caption this photo

Initially I thought this clip was hilarious but then I started thinking, I wonder what readers of BosGuy might have to say, and I decided it would make for a great caption this photo (or in this case, clip) post. Would love to read some witty captions.

Mass Bears & Cubs Toy Drive

Share the Joy! Give a Toy!

The Mass Bears and Cubs annual holiday Toy Drive runs through December 15th. You can bring a little holiday cheer by dropping off new, in original packaging, unwrapped toys, at their collection box located at the Alley Bar Boston.

Temptation Tuesday

Past Temptation Tuesday Posts

Men in kilts

It has been a while since I last posted a photo of yogi, Finlay Wilson. He always looks so good wearing a kilt.

Previous Men in Kilts Posts

Monday morning mancandy

Hoping today’s mancandy helps distract you for a few minutes this morning. Have a great day.

Scruffy Sunday

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

Saturday morning coffee

Much thanks to Joe from The Closet Professor Blog who first posted this a pic of the day from earlier this year. I thought it’d make for a good weekly coffee post on my blog. Anyone know who this guy is?

Furry Friday

Thank Gawd It’s Furry Friday (TGIFF)

Past Furry Friday