If you’re a skier, you are probably heading up to Sunday River Mountain for the 8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020, but if you’re staying closer to Boston check out the 30+ events and parties I’ve included below.
A great way to spend time with friends or someone special is to peruse the galleries and studios the first Friday of each month at SoWa First Fridays. For those of you who love the Oscars, be sure to check out the 2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films at the ICA Boston. There are no shortage of dance parties and drag shows so check out what’s going on and make plans.
FRIDAY
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
SoWa First Fridays come over to 450 Harrison to view local art galleries and artist studios which will be open to the public from 5-9PM in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
GQB First Friday Queer Takeover is this Friday starting at 9PM at The Good Life in downtown Boston
RAW leather inspired monthly dance party at Machine with guest DJ Brian K on Friday night starting at 10PM in the Fenway
H E R O E S 80s New Wave, post punk, and electro music will be playing all night at Sonia’s in Central Square on Friday night
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
SATURDAY
Winter SpeakOUT Mini-Training learn about SpeakOUT and members from 10AM – 3pM on Saturday at Dana Farber Cancer Institute – RSVP req’d
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Doccumentary Program) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Saturday at 1 and 3PM in the Seaport
Open NOH8 Photo Shoot is this Saturday from 6-8PM at the Hyatt Regency Boston in DTX
Wicked Queer Fundraising Dinner enjoy a four course intimate fundraising dinner party (tix req’d) cooked by Matheus Cabral and Giuseppe di Caprio Saturday from 7-10PM in Dorchester
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Saturday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Strapped: Closing Party come and celebrate this successful lesbian dance party one last time before Machine closes for good this Saturday in Fenway
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Prime Time hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic with music from DJ BEGBICK – come and check out this new monthly gay dance party in Cambridge
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
Saturday Night Live w/ RuPaul viewing party come out to Cathedral Station to watch RuPaul when she hosts SNL this Saturday 11:30PM-1AM
SUNDAY
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
The BIG Gay Valentine Market stop by to shop at our market that includes 40 LGBTQ makers, artists, designers and vintage dealers as well as drag performances, a card making booth, cocktails and much more on Sunday from 12-6PM at blend in Dorchester
Drag Tag Sale is at Jacques this Sunday from 12-5PM in Bay Village
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Sunday at 1PM (Animation) and 3PM (Live Action) in the Seaport
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
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.
One of my favorite LGBTQ social groups, Mass Bears and Cubs, is hosting their annual coat drive. You may have noticed that despite a healthy economy and low unemployment, there still are a number of people who are struggling. This is a fairly easy way you can help someone who may be down on their luck and in need of a winter coat to help them stay warm.
Both new and used coats can be donated by dropping off your coat(s) at either The Alley Bar in Downtown Crossing or Club Cafe in the South End. You have until next week so don’t delay. Your generosity won’t go unappreciated.
Mass Bears and Cubs Coat Drive ends Saturday, February 15th
It is the start of Black History month and I wanted to make an ask to all of you who enjoy this weekly post. I have a really hard time finding photos of gay couples of color from times past and would really like to show more photos like the one shared above. If you have any photos of couples of color that would make for a good vintage gay post would you please share them with me?
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.
I can’t really tell you much about this popular account with nearly 200k followers other than Fran is a doctor from Madrid who also was Mr. Gay Spain 2018 and Mr. Gay World 2019. While there are a lot of photos of him shirtless on the beach, keep in mind it is winter now so be on the look out for more photos of him out in Madrid and cute selfies like the one I’ve shared below.
For those of you who like my weekly Furry Friday post, this account is perfect for you with with many Furry Friday-worthy photos.
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You can follow this account on Instagram here, instagram.com/fj_alv.
Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.
With the Superbowl later this weekend, I felt compelled to post a football themed photo for you to suggest a caption. Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up a caption or two of your own.
Leave a witty or funny caption as a comment for this post, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.
“Not a gay sport whatsoever”
The Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA) celebrates its 150 anniversary this year and to kick off the year long celebration, tomorrow – Wednesday, February 5th – admission is free to the public. Take advantage of this Boston institution and plan a visit to see a current or upcoming exhibit this year. Below are a few exhibitions that caught my eye, but for a complete list, visit MFA exhibitions.
Mural: Jackson Pollock | Katharina Grosse, through February 20, 2020
A pairing of artwork – then and now.
Collecting stories: A mid-century experiment, through March 8, 2020
Which artist will stand the test of time – and who will decide?
Black Histories – Black Futures, January 20 – June 20, 2020
Teen curators take action.
Writing the future Basquiat and Hip Hop Generation April 5 – August 2, 2020
The first major exhibition to contextualize Basquiat’s work in relation to his peers associated with hip-hop culture.
Monet and Boston: A lasting impression, April 18 – August 23, 2020
All of the MFA Monet paintings will be on exhibit for a limited time.
As a special “thank you” to MFA members and as part of the museum’s 150th anniversary celebration, members can bring an additional guest to the museum for FREE throughout 2020.
If you are not a member, Boston residents can reserve a pass to visit the MFA for free from the Boston Public Library. Additionally, active members of the military and their families, University students, Bank of America customers and K-12 school teachers from New England (just present your current teacher ID) all can visit the museum for free. More about hours and how to visit for free, here.
Founded in 1870, the MFA, first opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the nation’s centennial in Copley Square. It moved to its current location on Huntington Avenue in 1909 to accommodate its growing collection.
I have am long overdue for sharing another photo of the dreamy young French model, Killian Belliard.
I don’t know who he is but I need a yard ASAP so I can hire him.
What’s happening this week? A lot. Below are 50+ LGBTQ related events ranging from drag shows, trivia nights and karaoke to live shows and movies.
Starting this Thursday is the 8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020 up at Sunday River Mountain, the new monthly dance party Prime Time returns this weekend while the popular lesbian party night Strapped hosts a closing party.
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Drag Queen Trivia – Reality TV Ed. hosted by Missy Steak and Magnum Sin at A4cade on Monday from 7-9PM in Central Square
All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston
No Filter: #Animal Boston’s alternative drag show is this Monday starting at 10:30PM at Jacques in Bay Village
Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every 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
Wicked Retro Night play all your favorite retro video games from the 80’s and 90’s at Dorchester Brewing Co on Wednesday from 7-10 in Dorchester
Nowhere Near Broadway Revue show starts at 9PM on Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Latino Wednesdays is at Legacy every week – doors open at 10PM in Boston
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Night comes to Cathedral Station every Wednesday from 8-10PM
8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020 starts on Thursday and runs through Sunday up in Maine at Sunday River
Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Live Action) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Thursday starting at 7PM in the Seaport
Coleslaw’s Corner the HUBweek Art Award-winning collaboration with Coleslaw, is back in the Charles Hayden Planetarium on Thursday at 7:30PM at the Museum of Science (tix $15 in advance / $20 at the door) in Boston
One + One: Speed Dating is hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic at The Brahmin starting at 7:30PM on Thursday in the Back Bay
Bear Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston
Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston
#Yaasss Thursdays with hosts Penny Tentiary, Yune Neptune, and resident DJ Begbick plays the area’s best hip hop and top 40 at Club Cafe
THE WEEKEND
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
SoWa First Fridays come over to 450 Harrison to view local art galleries and artist studios which will be open to the public from 5-9PM in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
GQB First Friday Queer Takeover is this Friday starting at 9PM at The Good Life in downtown Boston
RAW leather inspired monthly dance party at Machine with guest DJ Brian K on Friday night starting at 10PM in the Fenway
H E R O E S 80s New Wave, post punk, and electro music will be playing all night at Sonia’s in Central Square on Friday night
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
Winter SpeakOUT Mini-Training learn about SpeakOUT and members from 10AM – 3pM on Saturday at Dana Farber Cancer Institute – RSVP req’d
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Doccumentary Program) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Saturday at 1 and 3PM in the Seaport
Open NOH8 Photo Shoot is this Saturday from 6-8PM at the Hyatt Regency Boston in DTX
Wicked Queer Fundraising Dinner enjoy a four course intimate fundraising dinner party (tix req’d) cooked by Matheus Cabral and Giuseppe di Caprio Saturday from 7-10PM in Dorchester
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Saturday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Strapped: Closing Party come and celebrate this successful lesbian dance party one last time before Machine closes for good this Saturday in Fenway
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Prime Time hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic with music from DJ BEGBICK – come and check out this new monthly gay dance party in Cambridge
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
Saturday Night Live w/ RuPaul viewing party come out to Cathedral Station to watch RuPaul when she hosts SNL this Saturday 11:30PM-1AM
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
The BIG Gay Valentine Market stop by to shop at our market that includes 40 LGBTQ makers, artists, designers and vintage dealers as well as drag performances, a card making booth, cocktails and much more on Sunday from 12-6PM at blend in Dorchester
Drag Tag Sale is at Jacques this Sunday from 12-5PM in Bay Village
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Sunday at 1PM (Animation) and 3PM (Live Action) in the Seaport
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
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.
The Boston Public Library (BPL) in Copley Square first opened its doors to the public on Sunday, February 3, 1895, and tomorrow marks the 125th anniversary of this iconic building’s opening. While this wasn’t the first home of the library, it is the only home anyone alive today would know.
The BPL is the 3rd largest public library in the United States behind only the U.S. Library of Congress and the New York City Public Library. However, it’s not the amazing amount of research nor its prized collections or priceless artwork that make this such a beloved institution.
The BPL anchors the west side of Copley Square in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. It is where many important cultural and sporting events take place; such as the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
Since 1897, every April (on Patriot’s Day) tens of thousands of runners cross in front of the Boston Library and every parade of note either lines up alongside or pass by these buildings.
The original building (a.k.a. The McKim building) and its gorgeous courtyard that was inspired by Rome’s Palazzo della Cancelleria are sanctuaries I go to often and places I show anyone who visits Boston. Bates Hall (shown below) on the second floor of the McKim Building features 50-foot-high barrel vault ceiling and is a must-see for any architecture enthusiasts. Travel + Leisure agrees with me too – check out their 2016 article about the BPL here.
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Next time you’re in the Back Bay, take a few minutes to pay the BPL a visit and appreciate this cultural gem.
Indulge in a bit of caffeine to help you wake up.
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about Adam and Andy and purchase a copy of “the definitive collection of Adam and Andy” by visiting, adamandandy.com.
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Click here if you would like to see the previous Adam & Andy
The Boston Restaurant blog is reporting that a new seafood restaurant called Atlantico will open in restaurant space formerly occupied by Southern Proper in the Girard apartment building at 600 Harrison Avenue in the South End.
Michael Serpa is listed on the Boston Licensing Board notice as the manager. You may recognize Serpa who is behind the successful Select Oyster Bar and the new Grand Tour, that opened this month – both in the Back Bay. Previously, Serpa worked at the much loved seafood restaurant, Neptune Oyster Bar in the North End. At this point there are no details but more may emerge following the hearing with the city next Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
BosGuy 
