Boston’s summer tradition of hosting free movies at the Hatch Shell – otherwise known as, Free Friday Flicks starts again this Friday.
Free Friday Flicks show HD family-friendly films. The 2014 summer season starts on Friday with Disney’s Monsters University.
If you want to check out this free event I suggest you arrive early to claim a patch of grass since these free films down by the Esplanade are popular.
I’ve often commented on how much I love Boston and am happy to act as any newcomer’s or visitor’s concierge, answering questions or providing suggestions. While I realize my preferences may not be yours, I thought I’d share ideas on what to see over three days in Boston. I’ve taken care to avoid suggesting places only a trust fund baby can afford.
I’m happy to provide suggestions on places to stay but for the purpose of this series of posts I am going to assume you have reserved a hotel, B&B or apartment in downtown Boston and will provide suggestions with dining options for morning, afternoon and evening.
Day 1: Three (Gay) Days in Boston
Start your morning at Panificio Bakery on Charles Street in Beacon Hill. Grab a cup of coffee, tea or juice and a decadent, warm carb recently pulled from the oven that you can enjoy while walking along the Charles River. This public park offers great views of Back Bay, Cambridge (and men walking, running and biking).
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing picnic in Boston’s Public Garden (the nation’s first botanical garden). Call The Upper Crust in Beacon Hill (617) 723-9600 and ask them to walk or bike over your pizza order. All you need to have is a cell phone and a credit card. They will bring the pizza, drinks, plates and napkins. You can enjoy the park, the views and of course the pizza. After lunch take a stroll through Back Bay: enjoy the Commonwealth Mall with sculptures on each block with some of the neighborhoods most beautiful homes or walk along Newbury Street (Boston’s version of 5th Avenue) which includes both national luxury chains as well as one of a kind boutiques.
In the evening head over to The Trophy Room on the corner of Berkeley and Chandler Street in the South End. Grab a cocktail (or two) at this gay friendly neighborhood bar and when your appetite reminds you it is time to eat, walk the four blocks to Aquitaine on Tremont Street (reservations are strongly suggested). I won’t presume to know your preferences and am confident that everything on the menu would be to your liking. After dinner if you are in the mood for a 20 or 30-something crowd head to Club Cafe on Columbus Ave and Berkeley Street where there is always a crowd and dancing in the backroom. If you would like something more relaxing walk two blocks down Union Park to Boston Chops and enjoy a cocktail and the guys who congregate here after dinner by the bar.
This Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm is the 21st South End Garden Tour. The self-guided tour kick starts at the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library at 685 Tremont Street.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. For more information on where you may purchase tickets or if you would like to buy tickets online, click here. 
Yesterday the Boston Business Journal reported that Cambridge is considering regulations that would crack-down and essentially shutdown car services like Uber and Lyft.
According to a draft version of the rules and a blog post on Uber’s site, the regulations would set a $50 minimum price for any non-taxi car ride regardless of time or distance; prohibit a customer from requesting a ride on-demand from anyone other than a taxi; and forbid any technological device from being part of a fare calculation during a ride.
6:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Location: Lombardi Building at 831 Massachusetts Ave
Basement Level Conference Room
The License Commission General Hearing is TONIGHT. If you are opposed to this you better speak up. The best way to be heard is to show up at the hearing tonight. You can also call the number below and or use the following hashtag #CambridgeNeedsUber and let the Mayor of Cambridge hear you: Mayor of Cambridge @MayorDavidMaher
Mayor of Cambridge: 617-349-4321
City Council: 617-349-4280
Chris O’Neil: 617-349-6145
Gay for Good Boston (G4G) will head to Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo later this month on Saturday, June 28th to help with the beautification of the park ahead of the zoo’s peak summer season. A lunch is planned immediately after at Doyle’s Cafe at 3484 Washington Street in JP. If you are interested in joining this volunteer opportunity, you must register / RSVP.
RSVP for June 28th – Franklin Park Zoo Today
Gay for Good Boston aims to energize and mobilize the LGBT community by volunteering time to various social welfare and environmental service projects. Gay for Good also has chapters in Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. You can learn more about this organization by visiting here.
Tired of the monotony in your gym routine? FOCUS!
Goal setting is a quick and easy way to stay on course, if you have a deadline or an expected FOCUSED outcome we tend to stick to the program. This can come in many forms, such as losing a set number of pounds before a vacation or preparing for a marathon. The more friends you have involved in the activity or weight loss pact, the more accountability you have. This will allow you to have a support net, and someone to hold you accountable in case you want to skip a workout.
I’ve included some popular, minimal commitment, maximum fun runs in the Boston area you may want to check out and join with friends: The Zombie Run, The Spartan Sprint and Tough Mudder.
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.
On Sunday, Boston Pride hosts their official block party from 12-8 PM. The weather was absolutely spectacular and a large crowd came out to enjoy themselves. Below are a few photos from the block party.
Back Bay block party
Dirk and Jesse pose for a quick photo
Sergio in the thick of it
Gostoso Brasileiros
Gawd bless shirtless menz
Well hello there Harry (and posse)
Left to Right: Handsome, Handsome, Handsome, Handsome and Handsome
This past Saturday Boston hosted its 44th annual Boston Pride Parade with approximately 25,000 people marching in the parade. The parade’s grand marshals were Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Mayor Marty Walsh. This year’s theme was Be Yourself, Change the World. Below are photos from Saturday’s party and the Chandler Street Block party that raises funds for AIDS Action.
Mayor Marty Walsh
This caring doctor was distributing injections
The Parade attracts a handsome crowd
More handsome menz
A colorful crowd too
Can you spot the Top Chef at this Stoop Party?
Saturday Block Party following the Boston Pride Parade
Boston’s annual Chandler Street Block Party
God bless all those shirtless men
…and those in drag
Nice photo bomb – anonymous guy
There were some great costumes like these flappers
Don’t miss this fun block party. The DJs are always excellent and the event is well run. The party started a few hours ago so the line may be long when you get there but Boston Pride does a good job at keeping the line moving so don’t be discouraged.
Sunday, June 15, 2014 from 12 noon – 8 pm
Back Bay on St. James Avenue
$15 with proceeds going to Boston Pride Committee
See you there.
Happy Fathers Day to three of the best Dads I know: my father, brother and brother-in-law. I hope all Dad’s have a great day.
Love you all very much Dad, Tim and Travis.
I know I posted this photograph back in the fall, but some of these pictures need to be shared repeatedly – like this one.
Not quite a Vintage ‘Tube clip but in honor of Boston Pride I thought I’d share a video compilation of 2013 Boston Pride.
Have a great evening.
BosGuy 