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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.

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 brain teaser: When entering you use one hole, when inside you use three holes, and when exiting you use four holes. What is it?

I think this week’s riddle is particularly difficult. Let me know what you think and best of luck to you.

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

What to do this weekend

club kid, gay bostonThe big news this weekend is the closing party for one of Boston’s last gay nightclubs that sold their property after they received a sweet deal. Paradise “Last Dance” Closing Party is Saturday night from 10PM to 3AM. 

It also happens to be opening weekend for three local theater companies: SpeakEasy Stage Co’s production of Between Riverside and Crazy, Zeitgeist Stage presents, Vicuña and Central Square Theater’s production of Truth Values. For a more complete listing of local theater productions playing this fall visit my post, Boston Theater Companies New Fall Shows

gay boston, chris harris presents

St. John The Baptist Greek Festival is this Saturday and Sunday at St. John the Baptist Greek church on Union Park Street in the South End

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

Dueling Drag Divas are back this year performing every Friday and Saturday at 8PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

War on the Catwalk: The Queens From Season 10 starts at 7PM on Friday at the House of Blues in the Fenway

Astronomy After Hours (free)is every Friday  through October 26th (weather permitting) at the Gilliland Observatory on the roof of the Museum of Science 

FUZZ is a monthly dance party with no cover (or attitude) just great music from DJs Brent Covington andTaffy, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX

XO Friday is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday

Lucky 13 Amateur Burlesque Competition will include 13 contestants perform solo burlesque acts from 7:30-9:30PM on Saturday night at Club Cafe

Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM

The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.

GRUNT Gear Party is this Saturday at The Alley – wear your Singlet, Leather, Underwear, Uniform, Rubber at this fetish night (clothes check available)

UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston

MAGNUM Saturday is at dbar with their Ultra Glow Party starting at 10PM

Paradise “Last Dance” CLOSING Party Say goodbye to Paradise in Cambridge at their closing party; ownership sold their building and will be closing for good this month

Harbor to the Bay annual bike ride from Boston to Provincetown raises money for AIDS service organizations in Massachusetts

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston

Drag Me To Brunch Drag yourself to Carrie Nation Cocktail Club and check-out what all the buzz is about  starting at 11AM; the drag show runs from 2pm-4pm(ish) in Boston

Dragapolooza Paint Party for Charity! starts at 4PM on Sunday at Jacques and will go to help raise money for the Lupus Foundation of America

Bear Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston

Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston

Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston

Patrick Horrigan reads from his novel Pennsylvania Station

gay authors, gay literature, The History Project, gay boston

Later this month this month  The History Project will be hosting a reading of  Patrick Horrigan’s novel, Pennsylvania Station, that is free and open to the public but does require registering to ensure space will be available. You can reserve your space through Eventbrite.

Thursday, September 27th
Doors open at 6:00PM
Book reading begins at 6:30PM

Horrigan will also share how he weaves together the history of New York’s old Penn Station, the historic preservation movement, and the pre-Stonewall gay rights movement. Horrigan’s book is available for sale everywhere but help support Boston’s local and independent bookstores by placing an online order for his novel at these locations:

Brookline Booksmith 279 Harvard Street by Coolidge Corner
Harvard Bookstore  1256 Mass Ave in Harvard Square
Porter Square Bookstore 25 White Street in Porter Square
Trident Bookseller’s & Cafe 338 Newbury Street in Back Bay

Vintage gay

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? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

Previous Vintage Gay Photos

SpeakEasy Stage presents Between Riverside and Crazy

bosarts, boston theater, speakeasy stageOn Friday, September 14th one of my favorite Boston theater companies, The SpeakEasy Stage, will open their 2018 / 2019 season with the play Between Riverside and Crazy. Tickets remain available for the opening weekend and the 2 hour and 10 minute play will run through Saturday, October 13th.

Between Riverside and Crazy
More Info & Tickets Here

The two hour and ten minute play is a dark urban comedy that explores the slippery nature of justice, and the grit it takes to move on. In an effort to hang on to one of Manhattan’s last great rent-stabilized apartments, ex-cop Walter “Pops” Washington does battle with a dazzling array of outlandish characters, each one a celebration of the glorious contradictions that make up human nature. More Info Here.

The SpeakEasy Stage has pulled together a seasoned cast led by Tyrees Allen who’s Broadway credits include Amonasro in the original Broadway Company of Aida, and Westmoreland in the revival of Henry IV at Lincoln Center. The cast also includes Alejandro Simoes, who I had a bit of a crush on when he joined the SpeakEasy Stage in their 2017 spring production of Grand Concourse.

Tickets to Between Riverside and Crazy start at $25, making it a great date option for someone special or just a special night with friends. Show your love for Boston’s arts scene and plan an evening to see this show. Sergio and I will be there Wednesday, September 19th but the production runs through Saturday, October 13th.

This week on Instagram: guessrey

ALEJANDRO WOLF, handsome, hunk, hairyAlejandro Wolf lives in Paris but is from Cuba so clearly the last name has been tweaked but reality is not what attracts me to this particular Instagram account. Nearly every photo on this account features a close up of Alejandro shirtless and in briefs, a Speedo or less. If you’re looking to up your man candy feed on IG check out Alejandro’s account.

Follow this account on Instagram here, instagram.com/guessrey.

Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.

Caption this photo

men in speedos, handsome, hunk,Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up a caption or two of your own. This week’s photo comes from the very popular Instagram account, @gayswithstories. Leave a witty or funny caption as a comment for this post, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.

“What shall we call him?”

Reflecting on September 11, 2001

911, September 11thSeptember 11th has long been a day tinged with sadness for me due to the loss of a very close friend on September 11, 2001. In years past I’ve dedicated a post each September 11th to this friend of mine who happened to be on United Airlines Flight 175, which crashed into New York’s World Trade Center.

My friend, Graham Berkeley (shown above) remains frozen in time as a 30-something who had a devilish personality and wicked sense of humor. If he were alive today he’d be 54, but sadly that isn’t the case. In recent years I’ve used this date to think of happy memories with Graham but truthfully those are starting to slip away from me and I’m left with just a few fond memories of our summer together in Provincetown and fun evenings spent in Boston.

While life continues, I still feel for those families and friends who lost loved ones as well as those who were injured and traumatized in the wake of those attacks.

Temptation Tuesday

handsome, hunk, yellow, speedoOne has to wonder how many people walk into sign posts when this guy walks past them. There is nothing about his physical appearance that looks anything less than perfect. I can’t help but wonder if he’s ever tasted ice cream.

Past Temptation Tuesday Posts

Share your favorite Northern New England destinations in the fall

Fall foliageIn the summer most people in Boston look to the coast for weekend trips out of town, but in the fall Northern New England provides a beautiful option for a weekend trip out of town.

Earlier this week I received an email from Frog Meadow Country B&B. They appear to have a number of programs and events happening through out the fall that might make for a great weekend away.  It got me to thinking about what other places in Northern New England gay men like to visit. I’d be curious to hear from anyone who may have stayed at Frog Meadow Country B&B or if you have other B&Bs / destinations you like to visit in Northern New England.

Share your favorite Northern New England destinations in the comment section below, and if I get enough options, I’ll dedicate a post with your suggestions later this month on where to go and where to stay for a long weekend.

Men in kilts

Previous Men in Kilts Posts

What to do this week: September 10 – 16

Check out one or more of the 40+ suggested events, parties and programs I’ve outlined below which take place this week in Boston, Ptown and OGT.

I’d like to give a special shout out to a handful of events that you may not be aware of including “Guy Bowl” Bowling Night on Tuesday at Lucky Strike, Gay Secrets of the MFA on Wednesday and Boys Night Out on Thursday at The Ghost Walks bar in Chinatown.

Over the weekend head over to St. John The Baptist Greek Festival in the South End and indulge on their delicious food. I also wanted to give a shout out for Paradise “Last Dance” CLOSING Party on Saturday night.

Men of Melanin Magic,MONDAY – THURSDAY

Pizza & Game Night is every Monday from 5-9PM (check out their ping pong and foosball tables) at Dorchester Brewery in Dorchester

Queers with Beers: Technically Still Summer head over to Aeronaut Brewing Company starting at 6PM to enjoy some suds with buds in Somerville

Harbor to the Bingo is a special edition of Club Cafe’s weekly Monday bingo starting at 7PM to raise money for this week’s H2B ride in Boston

Cards Against Sobriety hosted every Monday night at the Alley join your friends for a fun game of Cards Against Humanity starting at 8PM in Boston

Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester

“Guy Bowl” Bowling Night has been organized by a new gay social group called Guy Social Boston on Tuesday at Lucky Strike in Fenway – tickets include 2 hours of unlimited bowling, free shoe rental, pool and other table games 

Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

Pop2k Tuesdays Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B this party starts at 9PM on Tuesday at the Dark Lady in PVD

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Wednesday from 6-9PM with meet ups and games in both Quincy and Medford this week

2nd Annual Dine OUT for Equality is on Wednesday, starting at 6PM in various locations through out Maine to raise $$$ for EqualityMaine

gay boston, oscar wilde toursGay Secrets of the MFA hosted by Oscar Wilde Tours this Wednesday – tickets are required and starts at 6:15 at the MFA in the Fenway

Boston Poetry Slam starts at 7PM on Wednesday at the Cantab Lounge in Central Square in Cambridge

Sports Night at Peggy’s  is every Wednesday night at Peggy O’Neil’s pub in Dorchester

Siren Trivia is every Wednesday at 9PM at the Trophy Room bar in Boston

Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

gay bostonDavid Scondras reads from his memoir “Angels, Liars, and Thieves” presented by The History Project on Thursday starting at 6:30PM in Boston

Bear Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston

Boys Night Out is on Thursday at The Ghost Walks bar in Chinatown (hosted by The Men of Melanin Magic) – check out this friendly men of color LGBTQ social group

Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston

#Yaasss Thursdays presents: Sissy That Walk weekly drag competition the last Thursday of each month Showtime: 12:30AM at Club Cafe in Boston

gay boston, chris harris presentsTHE WEEKEND

St. John The Baptist Greek Festival is this Saturday and Sunday at St. John the Baptist Greek church on Union Park Street in the South End

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

Dueling Drag Divas are back this year performing every Friday and Saturday at 8PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

War on the Catwalk: The Queens From Season 10 starts at 7PM on Friday at the House of Blues in the Fenway

Astronomy After Hours (free)is every Friday  through October 26th (weather permitting) at the Gilliland Observatory on the roof of the Museum of Science 

FUZZ is a monthly dance party with no cover (or attitude) just great music from DJs Brent Covington andTaffy, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX

XO Friday is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday

Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM

TheaterThe Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.

GRUNT Gear Party is this Saturday at The Alley – wear your Singlet, Leather, Underwear, Uniform, Rubber at this fetish night (clothes check available)

UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston

MAGNUM Saturday is at dbar with their Ultra Glow Party starting at 10PM

Paradise “Last Dance” CLOSING Party Say goodbye to Paradise in Cambridge at their closing party; ownership sold their building and will be closing for good this month

Harbor to the Bay annual bike ride from Boston to Provincetown raises money for AIDS service organizations in Massachusetts

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston

carrie cocktail nationDrag Me To Brunch Drag yourself to Carrie Nation Cocktail Club and check-out what all the buzz is about  starting at 11AM; the drag show runs from 2pm-4pm(ish) in Boston

Dragapolooza Paint Party for Charity! starts at 4PM on Sunday at Jacques and will go to help raise money for the Lupus Foundation of America

Sunday Retro Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston

Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston

Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

Revisiting Uni Boston’s late night ramen menu

Boston dining, late night dining in bostonBack in 2013 my friend Zoe and I checked out Uni’s late night ramen menu. I wrote about the experience in my post Late night didning at Uni.  

At the time, Uni was a small subterranean annex in the lauded French restaurant, Clio, serving sashimi, sushi & unique Asian street food. In 2016 Ken Oringer expanded Uni after closing Clio and the late night dining moved to the main dining room. Each Friday and Saturday, starting at 10:30, you can try Uni’s version of cheap eats in the form of delicious ramen. Calling this as a  cheap eats is a bit of a misnomer at $16 for a bowl, but if you consider the location, quality and cost of dining at Uni normally this is pretty darn cheap.

Boston dining late night

Uni Boston’s late night chicken ramen bowl is large and delicious

In the five years since my last visit, the menu has remained fairly consistent. Prices have gone up about 50% but from the crowd at Uni this past Friday, it doesn’t seem to have deterred many from coming into the beautiful restaurant. The service is (as one would expect) superb, and I can’t help but love their hand written cardboard menus at this chic restaurant in the Back Bay. Check it out with friends or go there solo like I did and enjoy the fantastic people watching while slurping your slightly spicy and 100% delicious steaming bowl of ramen.

BosGuy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars, Wicked Awesome.

Uni Boston
370 Commonwealth Avenue ||  (617) 536-7200
uni-boston.com

Scruffy Sunday

handsome, hunkI realize this guy has zero scruff but it can be hard to find photos of men of color with hairy chests and so I’m settling for the well trimmed facial hair. If you have photos of men of color with hairy chests send them my way.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

Saturday morning coffee

handsome, hunk, underwearIt is unclear to me which is waking me up more. The coffee or this guy.