Equality Illinois hosts OUT at the Sox

gay sportsNormally when I write about baseball it is about my Boston Red Sox. However, I read a story in Huffington Post about Equality Illinois hosting what I believe to be the first LGBT “Night Out” to see the Chicago White Sox.

The evening has apparently drawn some mean spirited comments from some White Sox fans so I wanted to voice my support for the LGBT Pride Night and encourage anyone who might read my blog and live in Chicago to enjoy the evening.  For more information about the evening and to purchase tickets link here.

Cinquecento’s Bacchanalia party on Thursday

Cinquecento Bacchanalia Party 2014The place to be in Boston this Thursday is at Cinquecento’s Bacchanalia Party.  Stop by and check it out. More information can be found on their event page on Facebook here.

Temptation Tuesday

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Bruce Vilanch at Club Cafe on Saturday

Bruce VilanchBruce Vilanch appears at Club Cafe this Saturday, August 16th.

If you are looking for a good night of laughs, I would assume this is as close to a sure thing as one can get.

Vilanch is wickedly funny, and I assume when in a room of mostly gay men his stories will make for an evening you won’t soon forget.

If you haven’t made plans already you may want to consider checking out this show.  Get your tickets ahead of time since the show is likely to sell out.  Get your tickets online from Club Cafe’s website here.

Realm health and fitness tips with Kyle

Realm Fitness exercise tipThe dead bug is functional and effective way to target the whole abdomen and dynamically challenge the core.

Begin the movement on your back with your arms extended straight out in front of you toward the ceiling and your knees up and bent at a 90 degree angle, almost like they are resting on a bench.

Make sure your lower back stays in contact with the floor as you extend your right leg out straight, while simultaneously extending your left arm over head.(Remember NEVER lose contact between the floor and lower back). Switch sides, and extend your left leg and right arm.

Repeat until exhaustion, which should be about 10-12 reps if you are doing it right.  Progress the movements by extending both legs and arms at the same time.  Progress again by holding a 10-25-45lb plate and lowering it over your head.

Kyle at Realm FitnessKyle is a nationally certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and lifestyle motivator out of Los Angeles, CA. He has been training for 5 years and has experience working with top-tier celebrity and executive clientele. When he’s not in the gym, Kyle is reading philosophy or writing poetry

Free Friday Flicks: Beetlejuice

This Friday, Free Friday Flicks, will be showing, Beetlejuice, in HD at the DCR Hatch Shell.  Show time starts at 6PM so don’t dally. This 1988 movie staring Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin and Winona Ryder was a personal favorite back in the day.

WHEN: Friday, August 15,  6:00 pm

 

Monday blues

Monday BluesFor all you Monday – Friday working stiffs, the work week has begun.

Union Bar and Grille: Texas Rose cocktail

Texas Rose Cocktail at Union Bar & Grille $12

Texas Rose at Union Bar & Grille

Earlier this spring I wrote about a gin cocktail at Union Bar and Grille that I really enjoyed called the Caprice Cocktail.  They have a summer cocktail that I recently tried that is so light and refreshing you’d think you were sitting pool or beach side while sipping it.

The vodka and combier rose cocktail is garnished with a lemon wedge and a sprig of thyme in a mason jar. It is surprisingly light and refreshing.  With each sip you can smell the citrus and thyme which probably lends to the illusion that you are outside. You may want to try this and serve it at your next party – it is that addicting.

Haven’t been to Union in a while? Stop by their bar and try the Texas rose.

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Cambridge Wed., Aug 13

EF Education, River and a MovieEF Education has brought back their River & A Movie series this year with free movies, lawn games and free kayak rides courtesy of Community Boating from 6:00 – 7:30 PM each Wednesday in August.  For adults, specials at Lingo Bar and Restaurant are available from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Limited parking is also available on a first come, first serve basis at One Education Street, Cambridge, MA.

Movie time is at 8:00 PM at DCR’s North Point Park.  More details on the Facebook page here.

It’s DADDYHUNT Week in Ptown

DaddyHunt, Daddy complexDADDYHUNT Week in Provincetown August 10 – 17

Starting today, marks the second annual DADDYHUNT Week in Provincetown.  Last year this newly minted theme week hosted a handful of events and this year the theme week returns with more opportunities to meet and mingle.  According to the theme week website, this week is dedicated to gay men who are older and their admirers.  As a 40-something I very much approve but will not have a chance to check out this relatively new theme week.

Are you going to Provincetown this week? Below I have included the list of official events for the second annual DADDYHUNT Week brought to you by the gay dating app, DADDYHUNT.com. 2014 Ptown DaddyHuntSun:     Party at Purgatory starting at 10PM

Tues:   Crew’s Quarters cocktails party 7-9PM (RSVP)

Wed:    All Male Review at Paramount

Cruising at Vault 10PM

Thurs: Gifford House sing along w/ Doug Repetti

Meet Adam Russo and Cutler 8PM

Fri:      Shipwreck Lounge 9-10PM

FK Sessions Fetish Party at Paramount 10PM

Sun:    Pool Party & Porn Lube Wrestling at Crown & Anchor 12-3PM

For more information check out this newly minted Ptown theme week online at www.ptowndaddydays.com.

Scruffy Sunday

men cuddling in bedI love this photo. However, I’m clearly the guy on the left, because I’m never the first to wake up.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

Saturday night video

Keeping it classy with this classic “Social Farting”.

Tweet of the day: Teenage girl

TwitterMuch thanks to my brother for sharing this Tweet.  It made m laugh so hard I just started following Gary.

Best chocolate chip cookie

BosGuy cookie contestBoston Magazine’s annual Best of Boston issue is out and South End bakery, Flour, was named, Best Cookie. I thought I’d take a moment to remind everyone of the important research I conduct – like the best chocolate chip cookie tasting I hosted this past January.

According to our tasting (which focused on chocolate chip cookies only) we named The South End Buttery the winner with Flour receiving a very respectable second place.

If you are a cookie-holic you may want to check out our research, which included testing eight different cookies from South End bakeries, South End chocolate chip cookie tasting.

Chinese Moon Festival on Sunday, August 10

Chinatown Moon FestivalTomorrow is Boston’s outdoor party in Chinatown to celebrate the end of the harvest season (A.K.A. The Chinese Moon Festival). All the fun will be centered by the Harrison / Beach Street stage, visitors  can watch dancing, musicians, and martial artists.  More information about Boston’s Chinese Moon Festival can be found here.

Fun fact: Did you know this festival takes place in early Autumn but in Boston we celebrate this a few weeks earlier in August because back in 1969 the city was funding cultural events that would take place in the summer; thus the Chinatown Moon Festival was born. Thanks to Boston Magazine for sharing this fun fact.