Enjoy the weekend and thanks for stopping by to check out my blog.
Tonight, Boston Ballet’s 2017–2018 season opens with Obsidian Tear. The North American premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Obsidian Tear, is a co-production with The Royal Ballet of London, and a world premiere by Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo. The production has been described as a raw and powerful work for an ensemble of nine men (hear that guys, 9-men). If there was ever a ballet you might want to check out this just might be the production.
Support Boston’s Arts: Check out Obsidian Tear
For those of you who have never been to a ballet or if it has been several years since your last visit, be sure to check out Obsidian Tear, which runs Nov 3–12, 2017, at the Boston Opera House.
This guy wears a tiny square cut bathing suit really nicely. Wish it was still bathing suit weather around here.
There is plenty else to do this weekend including the return of Illuminus Boston on Friday and Saturday night in DTX, WQ Cinema Club presents: Apricot Groves at the Paramount Center and both FASCINATION Friday and Underbear take place.
It also happens to be the first weekend of November which means that The Welcoming Committee will host Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) and for those looking for an alternative to the bar scene can enjoy SOWA First Fridays which starts at 5PM.
Illuminus Boston returns (this time to Downtown Crossing) Friday & Saturday evenings
SOWA First Fridays kicks off at 5PM – come out to SoWa and sip some wine while meeting artists and gallery owners on Friday in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Illuminus 2017 takes place in Downtown Crossing this year on Friday and Saturday from 6-11PM in Boston
WQ Cinema Club presents: Apricot Groves at the Paramount Center on Friday at 7PM in Boston
Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) is this Friday (location to be determined) starting at 9PM in Boston
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
ICMA’s Royal Roast of the Monarchs starts at 6PM on Saturday in the Napolean Room at Club Cafe on Saturday in Boston
Underbear is this Saturday starting at 10PM (free clothing check) at The Alley in DTX Boston
H E R O E S Saturday: Pet Shop Boys takes place this weekend at Machine on Saturday in Boston
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.
Yesterday, The Boston Globe reported here that the long dormant Colonial Theater now owned by Emerson College will reopen in June 2018 with a world-premiere musical stage adaptation of the film “Moulin Rouge”, which could go on to Broadway following its run here in Boston.
The Colonial, which closed back in October 2015, has had millions of dollars spent renovating the beautifully historic 117-year old theater; with construction expected to be done by the spring. The international producer, Ambassador Theatre Group from London entered into a long-term lease with Emerson to operate the Colonial Theatre so Bostonians can expect a full line up of excellent shows following Moulin Rouge.
Rendering from Ambassador Theatre Group & Elkus Manfredi Architects
Taken in Lebanon in 1958 by Akram Zaatari
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.
Do you love independent film? Check out the Wicked Queer, (formerly “The Boston LGBT Film Festival”) Cinema Club. This group in conjunction with ArtsEmerson meets monthly to screen LGBT film and this Friday (November 3) they meet to see, Apricot Groves.
About Apricot Groves: Aram, the Iranian Armenian youth who has immigrated to the US in childhood returns to Armenia for the first time to propose to an Armenian girlfriend Narbeh met and lived with in the US. Narbeh sees many cultural, religious, and national differences on the one day trip, but harder obstacles are ahead.
Click on the link below to learn more and get your tickets today.
Apricot Groves
Friday, November 3 at 7PM || $11.00
At The Paramount Center at Emerson College
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If you happen to speak Portuguese and have a photo to share, consider following this account and sharing a photo or two of your own.
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Hard to believe this was actually an advertisement at one point. Much thanks to my friend Don Hamel for sharing this with me a while back. Hopefully my caption below inspires you to share one or two of your own. Bonus points to anyone who can make me laugh with their caption.
Fire that advertising agency
Approximately two years after opening their doors, The Aquitaine Group’s restaurant, La Motta, on Washington Street in the South End says it will close. Marc Hurwitz writes in the blog Hidden Boston, that a Mexican eatery in Brookline called the Burro Bar will take over the space. I took a quick look at their menu and if the prices remain the same, this looks like it could be an affordable dining option with most plates ranging from $12-$16.
The Burro Bar in Brookline’s Washington Square is under the same ownership as the Painted Burro. Joe Cassinelli, who founded the Alpine Restaurant Group, also runs Posto and Rosebud in Davis Square and Osteria Posto in Waltham.
Although I hate to see restaurants close, I was never able to appreciate La Motta’s and after several disappointing tries I stopped going. I’m unfamiliar with the new owners and don’t have any details when La Motta’s will finally close and the Burro Bar will open in its place but stay tuned.
In honor of Halloween I figured I’d feature my friend Joe. This photo was taken in Provincetown just outside the Crown & Anchor’s club, Paramount. His outfit is a bit of a gay cliche but because he is so damn good looking nobody seemed to mind – least of all Joe.
Miss you out here on the East Coast Joe – come back and visit.
Are you a gay man of color looking to meet people and make friends? I wanted to let you know about a wonderful group here in Boston called the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC).
Check out HBGC’s Gala this week on Wednesday, Nov. 1
The HBGC is one of few non-profit organizations in Boston dedicated to the unique and complex needs of the Black, Latinx, and POC (People of Color) LGBTQ community. Founded in 2009, they work to inspire and empower Latinx and Black LGBTQ individuals to improve their livelihood through activism, education, community outreach, and counseling.
Later this week the group will also be hosting their annual gala at the Oberon Theater just outside of Harvard Square. This event offers newcomers an opportunity to see this organization as it comes together to celebrate.
HBGC’s 8th Annual Gala: Rooted in Resistance
Wednesday, Nov. 1st || 7:30 – 11:30 PM
Oberon Theater – Cambridge
Part Halloween costume post, part man candy post but all about Men in Kilts so I hope you enjoy.
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