Underbear returns to the balcony for a pre-Pride celebration with DJ Taffy on Saturday, June 4th from 10PM – 2AM at the Alley Bar in DTX.
Since it has been awhile remember that upstairs is a mandatory pants-check whereas downstairs there is no dress code. Expect the Alley Bar to hit capacity so try not to be too fashionably late. For more information visit:
In just a couple of weeks The Provincetown Film Fest will take place (June 15-19). For all of you who love and appreciate queer and independent film, the Provincetown Film Fest may be worth checking out.
This year Ang Lee (‘Brokeback Mountain’) will be honored. For more information about The Provincetown Film fest visit their website at, www.ptownfilmfest.org.
Posted in Art & Film, Provincetown
Tagged Art and Film, BosGuy, Boston Guy, Provincetown
Source: Sébastien Lifshitz collection
I want to 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.
Champagne Opening, Thursday, June 2nd 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Alternative Art Space Gallery
60 Harrison Avenue, Suite 21C
I like to think of my blog as an important, educational site that can help you expand your vocabulary. Today’s vocabulary word is Gifted. I’m borrowing a photograph from April’s “Vintage Gay” post to help bring the definition to life.
Runnah (ˈɡiftəd/ adjective)
Definition: having exceptional talent or natural ability.
Example: Those navy boys are certainly gifted.
Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption. Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a few of your own.
Sports are sooo gay
Photo Credit: Boston Herald
Last year The Abbey Group purchased the 5.6-acre parcel that has been home to the Boston Flower Exchange. Last week news outlets started reporting that the new owners have plans to build a “dynamic” commercial office building complex targeting new technology businesses that otherwise might seek space in Cambridge’s Kendall Square.
The proposed development would include accessory parking, retail and public space, and possibly residential space. At its full zoning potential, the development could bring 5,000 to 10,000 jobs to the site.
You can read the full article on the Boston Herald.
The talented Todrick Hall is bringing his handsome, talented cast to Boston later this summer to perform his new show, Straight Outta Oz, at The Wilbur on Wednesday, August 3rd. Tickets went on sale earlier this month so if you are a fan, get tickets while they last: Todrick Hall – Straight Outta Oz.
Last fall I wrote about Bar Mezzana’s opening in the Ink Block’s Sepia Building. At the time the projected spring opening seemed so far off it was hard to imagine, but fast forward 6 months and tomorrow on Wednesday, June 1 Bar Mezzana opens to the public adding another Italian dining option to the n’hood.
Friends and Family nights were well received and the hype is building for the 130 seat (and 40-seat outdoor patio) restaurant that has ties to one of the South End’s favorite chefs, Barbara Lynch. Time will tell where Bar Mezzana sits in the pantheon of great South End restaurants but I wish them luck and look forward to trying the neighborhood’s newest restaurant.
Bar Mezzana
360 Harrison Avenue (at the Ink Block)
www.barmezzana.com
Champagne Openings 5-9PM Thursday & Friday, June 2 & 3
What to do this week: May 30 – June 5
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8pm) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30 AM every Wednesday in Boston
Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston
Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Night is every Wednesday at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Cabaretfest salutes Cole Porter this year in their series “Broadway by the Bay” June 2 – 5 in Provincetown
Solidarity Through Pride champagne receptions from 5-9PM on Thursday & Friday, June 2 & 3 in Boston
Boston Summah Trunk Show will have James Bishai’s designs on sale at 6PM at Tremont 647 on Thursday, June 2 in Boston
THOT Thursdays pre-pride party at Peggy O’Neil’s on Thursday June 2 in Dorchester
Pride Night at Fenway on Friday, June 3 in Boston
LUST Countdown to RI Pride at the Eagle on Friday, June 3 in Providence
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus presents POPular on Friday, June 3 and Sunday June 5 in Boston
Kiki Beach is an unofficial party in Southie on M Street Beach from 10AM – 5PM on Saturday in Boston
AIDS Walk & Run Boston AIDS Action Committee holds their 31st AIDS Walk on Sunday, June 5 in Boston
Provincetown 10K charity run starts at 9AM on Sunday, June 5 in Ptown
South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market are two separate markets this year separated by just a few blocks every Sunday in Boston
Back 2 Basics Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Photo of Boston Common from Memorial Day 2015
In memory of all those who gave their lives for ours. Don’t disrespect their sacrifice by not participating in our democracy; volunteer, vote, get involved.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus presents: POPular, June 3rd & 5th
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus kicks off Boston Pride Week with POPular, featuring Broadway star, Nick Adams best known for his starring role in Broadway’s Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The show will include a wide-ranging selection of pop music, including selections from ABBA, Adele, Culture Club, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Queen.
Performance Calendar
Friday, June 3 at 8PM
Sunday, June 5 at 3PM and 7PM
Tickets are available for sale now and can be purchased online at http://bgmc.org/music/2015-2016/popular or by calling 617-542-SING (7464)
Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of summer here in New England and that means each weekend people will be heading en masse to the coast. If you are like me, you will be looking for some light reading to pass the time as you lounge poolside or at the beach.
Earlier this year I wrote about four gay-themed murder mysteries set in Boston and Provincetown that were initially published in the 1980s. I thought it worth giving this series another shout out for those looking for summer reading suggestions. You need not read the entire series but if you like one you’ll probably like the others. The four book series from Felony & Mayhem publishers includes: Vermillion(1980), Cobalt(1982), Slate (1984), and Canary (1986). They are available for purchase on the publisher’s website or you may download them from Amazon.com and Apple’s iBooks.
Happy Reading
I’m going to call this photo “Sweet Dreams”, for obvious reasons.
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