House of Blues in Boston Saturday, September 27Erasure’s Violet Flame Tour comes to Boston on Saturday. While I don’t have their latest CD / MP3 or whatever people are now calling “albums”, I remember seeing them a few years back on the True Colors Tour and they were fantastic. For more information about the tour visit erasureinfo.com or you can buy tickets here.
Here is a video of one of my favorite Erasure songs.
Has it been a long work week for you? Want to get out and do something different?
I’ve said this before (and I’m sure I’ll say again), but the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA Boston) is a fantastic museum open to the public and free each Thursday from 5 – 9pm.
Call some friends and suggest meeting there after work then grab a bite or drink nearby. I suggest Row 34 for dinner and Drink for a great bar option.
Last week my friend Tony pointed out that in 2013 Business Insider published the findings of a national poll that found our fellow Americans thought those of us from Massachusetts had the weirdest accents in the country.
For the record, we didn’t receive the dubious honor of being named the rudest state nor arrogant; that was reserved for New York. However, Massachusetts was also named the smartest state.
You may read all the results from Business Insider, here.
Just a random man candy post to help you get through your day.
Sort of says it all doesn’t it?
Adore Delano and Alaska Thunderf*ck – RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni (season 6 and 5, respectively) – will perform at Guilt Nightclub in Boston this Friday. An early meet & greet will be available for the first 150 people from 10-11 pm; followed by a live performance at Midnight and the world premiere of Adore Delano’s new music video.
There is free admission before 11 pm if you show the Jack’d app on your phone. After 11 pm, it is $5 if you have Jack’d app on your phone and $10 for everyone else.
BosGuy Tip: Download the Jack’d app and save a few bucks.
For more information visit the event’s FB page here.
Ogunquit Bear Fest is a 5 day community event in Ogunquit, ME that is full of bear themed parties, events and shows that run from September 24-28, 2014.
Tomorrow night Tom Goss will host the welcome party at Maine Street from 9PM – 1AM on September 24th. Other events include: a harbor cruise, comedy shows, leather tea dance, and more. 
California-based DoorDash has set up operations in Boston and is giving food delivery services like DiningIn a run for their money. DoorDash says they can offer faster delivery times thanks to their intelligent network of “dashers” and they can provide their customers with real-time updates so they know exactly where their food is. I decided to give DoorDash a try, because Sergio and I tend to order out quite a bit when the weather turns cold.
My first impressions were positive. DoorDash has a lot of restaurants already part of their network, and the website is easy navigate as is the ordering. My order was delayed a bit due to the restaurant but otherwise the experience was very satisfactory. If you order out a lot, you may want to try the service.
DoorDash has created a promo code called BosGuyDD. Based on my experience I’d suggest you give the service a try and let me know what you think. Anyone using BosGuyDD will get $7 off their first order. All you need to do is go to doordash.com/redeem and type in BosGuyDD to redeem the $7 promo code. The one-time promo code will expire Wednesday, October 1st.
Meet this week’s Temptation, a Spaniard now living in Cologne, Germany, D.J.V. is easy on the eyes, easy to talk to and pretty humble.
TWC is hosting what looks to be an annual take over of the Oberon’s Donkey Show on Saturday, September 27 at 10:30 pm. Have you never been before or are you looking to do something different to do? This might be the perfect option. TWC has scored some deeply discounted tickets so it is only $19 for you to attend this glitter-induced Shakespearean inspired disco dance party.
Only $19 with the TWC code
To learn more about the show and how to score those cheap tickets link here: TWC does the Donkey Show.
Last year Sergio and I attended this and had a blast. 
Kelly Starret is one of the best known physical therapists in the world. He has worked a consultant with everyone from NFL and rugby teams to jet pilots to teach them proper sitting mechanics. He is the go to guy for anything related to movement.
His book Becoming a Supple Leopard focuses on proper movement technique for the deadlift, front squat, pull up, kettlebell swing and other fitness activities in a digestible, easy to understand format.
Source: wickedgayblog.com
The other focus of the book is on mobility and techniques that you can use in your everyday life to help counteract the ill effects of sitting at a desk all day. I would recommend this book for anyone who is dedicated to their health and fitness as a means of optimizing their workouts and avoiding injury.
Kyle 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.
Win a pair of tickets to see singer-songwriter Paloma Faith in Cambridge, MA on Monday, Sept. 29th, downstairs at the Middle East, and a copy of her new album A PERFECT CONTRADICTION, featuring her hit single “Only Love Can Hurt Like This.” Hey @BosGuy I want those two FREE tickets to see the @PalomaFaith show @MidEastClub on Monday, 9/29.
Every Tweet sent between today and Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 5:00 PM will enter you in a drawing to win the free tickets and album. The more you Tweet – the better chance you have of winning.
When I started my first blog, I focused on personal events like vacations and time with family. That has changed but this weekend is the 20th anniversary of my grandfather’s death, and I couldn’t help but reflect. Without getting melancholic, I wanted to point out that while I don’t think of my grandparents every day, they really are never far from my thoughts.
Grandpa Len and Cape Cod Nana
My father’s parents lived in Cape Cod when I was a kid and to differentiate my paternal and maternal grandmothers we called my Dad’s Mom, “Cape Cod Nana”. I don’t get any bonus points for creativity, but I’m glad it stuck because whenever Cape Cod is mentioned, she always comes to mind. Likewise, although “Grandpa Len” was retired when I was alive, his long career at Jordan Marsh – a Boston-based department – makes me think of him whenever I pass through Downtown Crossing or visit the South End coffee shop, Wholy Grain, which sells Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins.
Nana and Papa
My mother’s parents outlived my paternal grandparents so I have more memories of them. Nana and Papa played host to more sleepovers than I can hope to count. Backyard barbeques, holidays, family celebrations and more meals than one could ever imagine were had at the family house in Winchester and dominate my childhood memories.
The best gift my grandparents ever gave me (aside from my parents) is the memories I have of my time with them. I’m not one to fixate on loss and I prefer to think about all I’ve gained from having them in my life. They have certainly enriched it – even twenty years later.
The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival – Boston’s biggest block party – takes place in the South End Saturday, September 27, from 12 – 6 on Columbus Avenue between Massachusetts Avenue and Burke Street.
The outdoor performances are open to the public and free of charge. This is one of my favorite neighborhood events because the music is always great and the crowd is very friendly.
Prince fans from the 1980s might be happy to know that one of his proteges, Sheila E, is among the many performers playing on the Natixis Stage. You can catch her set at 5PM.
Never been? Mark it in your calendar and check it out. The price is right and the entertainment is great.
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