What to do this week: September 14-20th

boyfriendsWhat to do this week: September 14 -20th

Harbor to the BINGO! Join Constance Wavery and Trampolina GlenEllen starting at 7PM at Club Cafe on Monday, September 14 in Boston

Canines & Cocktails Join this benefit to help raise funds for the Animal Rescue League at the Seaport Hotel on Tuesday, September 15 in Boston

The Fellows from TWC This group of 30 and 40-somethings meet for cocktails each month. Join them on Wednesday, September 16 in Boston

Clueless at the Coolidge Rewind! Presents Clueless at the Coolidge Corner Theater followed by cocktails on Thursday, September 17 in Boston

Megan Hilty & The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus perform at The Shubert Theatre on Friday, September 18 in Boston

Nat’l Gay Pilots Weekend The NGPA Cape Cod Classic weekend. Grab your aviators and head to Cape Cod Friday, September 18 in Provincetown

Boyfriends at Milky Way Lounge This month’s party in JP is all about Madonna. Hosted by DJ Brent Covington on Friday, September 18 in Boston

Boston Local Food Festival is a great event hosted each year on the Green Way from 11AM – 5PM on Sunday, September 20 in Boston

Back2Basics Bear Tea Dance The 3rd Sunday of the month is Bear Tea Dance at Club Cafe so come over after 5pm on Sunday, September 20 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.

Clueless at Coolidge Corner

In honor of the Coolidge Corner Theater showing Clueless this coming Thursday, September 17th, I’m posting the movie trailer for you to enjoy.  If you’d like to see the movie this Thursday check out their website for details and to purchase tickets (because you know this will sell out), coolidge.org/films/clueless.

Ink Block developer snags final parcel in South End

South EndWord on the street is that the Ink Block real estate developer, National Development, purchased 217 Albany Street, in the South End for $2.25 million. The land is currently the site of the Transit Insurance Agency office building (see above).  National Development is building a hotel on an adjacent parcel but there is no news for now on how the developer plans to use this final acquisition.

TWC takeover of the Donkey Show

TheaterThe Welcoming Committee will be taking over the American Repertory Theater’s long-running (and oh so popular) Donkey Show, which is a disco adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  TWC will supply the glitter you only need to show up.  Sergio and I joined the fun two years ago and we had a blast as you can see from the photos below.  Click here for details: The Donkey Show Takeover: Saturday, Sept. 26 10:30 PM ShowOberon Theater Donkey ShowDonkey Show at Oberon Theater

Scruffy Sunday

men in bed, beards, gayEveryone’s day should begin with a good morning kiss and embrace.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

Paradise block party, Saturday, Sept. 12th

Paradise Block PartyNo plans this evening? Grab your passport and head over to the Republic of Cambridge to enjoy Paradise annual Fall Block Party from 9PM – 2AM tonight.

Paradise Cambridge is located near MIT at 180 Massachusetts Avenue.

Mancandy

handsome, hunk, gawjus, black, musclesThe first thing that came to mind when I saw this photograph was Prince’s early 90s song, Sexy MF.  For those too young to know better you can listen here (#32).

Defunct department stores of New England

BradleesIf you are over 30 and grew up in New England, you probably remember many of the defunct retail chains that Boston.com posted earlier this week.  I remember or recognize most of them. Do you?

Defunct Department Stores

Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

gay cartoon, gay comicClick on the comic strip to enlarge

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.

Bonus fur

hairy, handsome, chest, gayThis week’s bonus fur comes from a rather handsome Bostonian.  Have a great weekend and enjoy the man candy – it has zero calories.

American Field pop up in Boston Sept 12-13

American Field Pop Up Boston 2015This year’s American Field pop up exhibition and market will include more than 80 vendors when they return to Boston this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

This year’s exhibit is at Boston’s Design Center and will feature American-made goods and the craftsmen / artists who create them.

For more information visit: americanfield.us/pages/boston-2015

How to get there:
By MBTA – Take the Silver Line, SL2 Branch, Dry Dock Avenue stop. The Silver Line is accessible via South Station, located on the Red Line.
By Bike: There are two Hubway stations located directly on Drydock Avenue and ample locations for safely locking your bicycle.
By Car: Located on Drydock Avenue, one mile down Summer Street from the intersection of Summer and Atlantic directly adjacent to South Station.

Furry Friday

hairy, hunk, muscles, gorgeous, manIf I saw this guy running along the Esplanade, I’d definitely pick up my pace to stay within sight of him.  Now that the students are back in Boston I find a lot of similar “inspirations” on my runs.

Past Furry Friday Posts

Graham Berkeley

911At 9:03 in the morning on September 11, 2001 hijackers crash United Airlines Flight 175 into floors 75-85 of the WTC’s South Tower, killing everyone on board, including my friend Graham Berkelely. While I still think of him during happier times of the year, I can’t help but remember him on this day.

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, brain teaserEach 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 try to 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: I am where yesterday follows today and tomorrow is in the middle.  Where am I?

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

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus auditions

BGMCTwice each year, in September and January, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) audition new prospective singing members; auditions are on Sunday, September 13.  If you’re interested in auditioning, please fill out a BGMC Audition Inquiry Form.

For more information about BGMC visit their website, bgmc.org