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What to do this week: December 18-24

Posted on December 18, 2017 | Leave a comment
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Call Me By Your Name opens in Boston, Dec. 22nd at The Kendall Cinema

This week Michelle Visage stops in Boston with her girls for one night only (tix on sale) Christmas Queens Live at Royale and then later this week the much lauded independent film, Call Me By Your Name (Opening Wkd in Boston) will play at the Kendall Cinema.

If you are not in the mood of watching a show or movie there are plenty of parties and opportunities to socialize such as Opus Affair Monthly Cocktail Social, Casual Fridays, FASCINATION Friday, So Hot Saturdaes: Ugly Xmas Sweater Party and Twas the nightmare before Christmas Magnum Saturdays just to name a few.

gay boston, Christmas QueensMONDAY – THURSDAY

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

Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston

Opus Affair Monthly Cocktail Social takes place after work on Tuesday from 6-9PM (this month) at The Bepop in Boston

Christmas Queens Live at Royale starts at 7PM on Tuesday will be hosted by Michelle Visage! and include performances by Phi Phi O’Hara, Manila Luzon, Peppermint, Ginger Minj, Thorgy Thor, Jinkx Monsoon, Ivy Winters, & Sharon Needles in Boston

Pop2K Holiday Special hosted by Lili & Kara starts at 9PM at the Dark Lady in Providence

Holiday Showtune Spectacular hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM on Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

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 on Wednesday from 6-9PM at the Panera Bread at Porter Square in Cambridge

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

Drag Bingo: Jingle Bingo & Ball Toy Drive is from 6-9PM on Thursday raises money for AIDS Care Ocean State at the Riviera in Providence

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

Funsie in your Onesie: Ho Ho Holiday BASH 4 Puerto Rico starts at 9PM on Thursday at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain

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

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So Hot Saturdaes: Ugly Xmas Sweater Party is Dec. 23rd at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub

THE WEEKEND

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

Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX

FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston

Boston’s Gay Men Movie Group: Call Me By Your  Name it is opening weekend for this gay-themed independent film shot in Italy and Boston’s Gay Men Movie Group will be going to see a matinee showing on Saturday at the Kendall in Cambridge

Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX

So Hot Saturdaes: Ugly Xmas Sweater Party is at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub on Saturday in Dorchester

Twas the nightmare before Christmas Magnum Saturdays at dbar starts at 10PM in Dorchester

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge

Sunday 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.

 

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Restaurant review: Ruka Boston

Posted on December 17, 2017 | Leave a comment

Godfrey HotelWhat happens when you combine Peruvian, Japanese and Chinese cuisine? You end up with a unique dining option in Downtown Crossing called Ruka.

The chic restaurant in Boston’s trendy Godfrey Hotel, has been a hot spot ever since it opened in early December last year. Ruka definitely has it’s own vibe. The overly embellished Asian-inspired decor is too polished to be confused with a Chinatown restaurant and the energy still evident when we left around 11:30 on a Tuesday night is not characteristic of a typical restaurant in Boston and is a testament to how much this part of Boston has changed with more residents now calling Downtown Crossing home than I can ever remember.

The small plates menu is heavily influenced by Japanese-Peruvian cuisine referred to as nikkei; as well as Chinese cuisine and some wonderful sushi options. If I have a complaint about Ruka it would be that the menu can be confusing and there is no telling which options are so small you’re better off skipping (like the blackened octopus – shown below).

BLACKENED OCTOPUS $13

While I thoroughly enjoyed the blackened octopus served with harissa mayo, sesame bbq and  ginger slaw, it was so small that the restaurant should either consider doubling the portion or removing it from the menu IMHO.

Fortunately, what followed were reasonable portions for sharing. The Chao Shou Pork wontons served in chile oil, black vinegar, cilantro and topped with crispy sweet potato crisps was both delicious and satisfying. Although picking up the slippery wontons with chop sticks proved to be too difficult for me, and I eventually succumbed to using a fork for this plate.

CHAO SHOU PORK WONTONS $17

At the same time that we received the octopus and wontons our very capable server brought over the plancha broccoli served with a curry and spicy peanuts (which btw were not spicy at all) and topped with broccoli stem fritters that added a nice texture to a satisfying plate.

PLANCHA BROCCOLI $14

Our final plate was the Acevichado, which according to their menu is described as  their daily cerviche served with leche de tigre, pickled cucumber and sweet potato. This was one of the most satisfying plates both in presentation and taste and went remarkably well with the Sauvignon Blanc I had ordered with dinner.

ceviche

ACEVICHADO $20

If you’ve been to Ruka Boston, I’d love to hear your thoughts about the space and the food you tried. If you’ve not visited this unique restaurant, check it out and then get back to me with your thoughts.

I really enjoyed myself and will definitely be back again to try more plates.

Ruka Boston
505 Washington Street (DTX)
(617) 266-0102 || rukarestobar.com

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on December 17, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Saturday morning coffee

Posted on December 16, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Enjoy your morning cup of joe.

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Saturday morning comics

Posted on December 16, 2017 | Leave a comment

gay cartoon, gay comic, James Asal Jr.ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip and purchase Adam and Andy cartoon collections by visiting their website at adamandandy.com.

Click on this week’s comic strip to enlarge

PART 1gay comic strip

PART 2gay comic strip

PART 3gay comic

TO BE CONTINUED…

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Bonus fur

Posted on December 15, 2017 | 2 comments

Furry Friday, hairy chest, muscles, abs, hunk

Thank you for stopping by to check out my blog and have a wonderful weekend.

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Tom of Finland opens in Boston today

Posted on December 15, 2017 | 1 comment

gay film, gay cinema, independent filmThe critically acclaimed biopic, Tom of Finland, which opened earlier this year in select cities in the United States finally opens in Boston today. I was able to see the film last week at Emerson College through their Bright Lights series, and I really enjoyed it.

The film which opens near the conclusion of WWII in Finland runs for nearly two hours and chronicles the life of Touko Laaksonen, the artist who created Tom of Finland.  The movie was directed by award-winning filmmaker Dome Karukoski. He does an excellent job sharing the life and work of Laaksonen.

A “Boston Release” page has been created on Facebook to make it easier to get tickets to one of the screenings for the opening weekend at the Kendall Cinema.

Tom of Finland Boston Release

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Furry Friday

Posted on December 15, 2017 | 2 comments

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on December 15, 2017 | 6 comments

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:  

Winter is nearly upon us
And the frost is beginning to show.
Santa has eight reindeer
That he’d like you to get to know.

This reindeer’s name begins with
A brand that helps your cold.
The end of the name is a place
To rest for just a few gold.

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

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Vintage gay

Posted on December 14, 2017 | Leave a comment

Axel Axgil, Eigil Axgil

Shown above are Axel Axgil and Eigil Axgil, the world’s first couple to obtain a “registered partnership”. The photo shows them just after the ceremony, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct 1, 1989, following Denmark’s legalization of same-sex partnership registration in 1989, a landmark legislation which they were instrumental in bringing about. They adopted the shared surname, Axgil, a combination of their given names, as an expression of their commitment. The images are from buddybuddy.com blog.

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.

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SpeakEasy Stage flash sale is Thursday, Dec 14

Posted on December 13, 2017 | Leave a comment

bosarts, boston theater, shakespeare in loveLooking for a holiday present to pick up for a friend or someone special? SpeakEasy Stage is hosting a flash sale on Thursday, December 14th from Noon to Midnight online and from Noon to 7PM at their ticket booth in the South End for their upcoming show, Shakespeare in Love.

Tickets will be slashed for performances from January 6 – 25th to $35 for orchestra seats and $25 for mezzanine seats. For that amount of money you can throw in a few drinks or grab a dinner together and have a fantastic evening.

Purchase your tickets online here: bostontheatrescene.com.
But remember the sale only runs on Thursday from Noon to Midnight!

You may also purchase tickets by calling 617-933-8600 or visiting their ticket booth at 527 Tremont Street in the South End from Noon to 7PM.

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This week on Instagram: rodrigomarim

Posted on December 13, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Rodrigo Marim is from Sao Paulo Brazil and is relatively unknown here in the US but he is a Brazilian pop star who likes to post videos and pictures regularly on Instagram. I recently started following his account when I saw photos of him in and around Boston on a recent visit here and to NYC.

I know relatively little about this 20-something pop star who has beautiful eyes and likes to post images of his travels, working out and singing. Check out the Instagram video he posted on his account just a few weeks ago.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb7JNOsAZ0X/?taken-by=rodrigomarim

Follow him on Instagram here, instagram.com/rodrigomarim.

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

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Caption this photo

Posted on December 13, 2017 | 4 comments

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Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up a caption or two of your own. Bonus points to anyone who can make me laugh.

“And this little piggy cried ‘wee wee wee’ all the way home.“

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USA Today’s stunning rebuke of President Trump

Posted on December 13, 2017 | Leave a comment

The USA Today editorial board  (not exactly known for being particularly political) published a stunning rebuke of President Trump last night while the Alabama special election was going on.

Below is an excerpt of the editorial which appears to have been motivated by a number of issues but clearly were moved to comment after President Trump attacked U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

“With his latest tweet, clearly implying that a United States senator would trade sexual favors for campaign cash, President Trump has shown he is not fit for office. Rock bottom is no impediment for a president who can always find room for a new low… The nation doesn’t seek nor expect perfect presidents, and some have certainly been deeply flawed. But a president who shows such disrespect for the truth, for ethics, for the basic duties of the job and for decency toward others fails at the very essence of what has always made America great.”

You can read the full editorial: Will Trump’s lows ever hit rock bottom?

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Call Me By Your Name opens in Boston Dec 22

Posted on December 12, 2017 | Leave a comment
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Call Me By Your Name opens in Boston, Dec. 22nd

A gay-themed movie that I’ve been raving about lately (read my movie review here) will finally open in Boston on Friday, December 22nd at The Kendall and Loews Theater. The film has been picking up accolades nearly everywhere and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Oscar nominations.

Boston Gay Men’s Movie Group has arranged for a meet up event at the Kendall Cinema to see a matinee showing on Saturday, December 23rd. If you want to learn more visit the meetup page here: Boston Gay Men’s Movie Group.

The story is based on a book by the same name written by by Andre Aciman. If interested you can read my book review here.

Kendall Cinema (Cambridge)
AMC Loews Theater (Boston)
The Coolidge (Brookline)

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