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Boston Chops: Sips with a Somm Wine Class

Posted on May 23, 2019 | Leave a comment

Earlier this month Boston Chops South End restaurant hosted the first of four wine classes hosted by Nick Daddona, Boston Chops beverage director and his wife Lauren Collins who was the wine director at L’Espalier. Both treated us with their knowledge and anecdotes about the regions and wines we tried.

No prior knowledge of wines is required for this tasting, and this makes for a great gift for anyone you may know who enjoys wine. Although the first tasting has already passed, note the upcoming dates and make your reservations today.  Monthly classes are $39 per person and begin at 4:00 PM.

Upcoming Sips with a Somm Wine Classes
Saturday, June 8 – Champagne & Sparkling Wines
Saturday, August 10 – Rosé All Day
Saturday, September 14 – For The Love of Pinot

If you’d like to learn more or to reserve a seat at the next Sips with a Somm – Wine Class call 617.227.5011.

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Pilot program for marijuana cafes in Massachusetts

Posted on May 23, 2019 | Leave a comment
Yes on 4, legalize pot in MassachusettsProvincetown named as one of five potential communities to pilot cafes

Last week Boston.com shared a story on how Massachusetts state regulators are now starting to focus on licensing “consumption establishments” so they can open for business in the state. Referred to as cannabis cafes or marijuana lounges, social consumption establishments are just what they sound like. But of course since this is Massachusetts this will likely take time as regulators discuss and debate how to proceed before a cafe is licensed to open.

A pilot program is being evaluated and will be capped at a maximum of 12 communities, beginning with the five — Amherst, North Adams, Provincetown, Somerville, and Springfield — that participated in the working group, if they choose to opt in. At the moment, regulators are suggesting two types of licenses under the proposed pilot: Primary-use licenses, like cannabis cafes, and event host licenses for public events where marijuana could be consumed, like a concert or festival. At the moment indoor smoking would be prohibited due to the statewide ban on indoor smoking but the proposed pilot program would let event hosts could allow smoking in a designated outdoor area and vaping could be allowed indoors with proper ventilation.

You can read the full article on Boston.com, here.

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Vintage gay

Posted on May 23, 2019 | 1 comment

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Above is a photo of two men enjoying what looks like a fairly passionate kiss and embrace. I’m going to guess this was taken in the 1940s, but honestly have no idea. Anyone else think they know when this photo might have been taken?

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.

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Gay Shorts 3 returns to Club Cafe

Posted on May 22, 2019 | Leave a comment

Open Theatre Project’s  GAY SHORTS is back for its third, featuring an evening of short plays by, for, and with LGTBQ artists from all walks of life.

This year’s  7 short plays explore the in’s and out’s of the LGTBQ experience brought to you by diverse & talented directors, actors, playwrights & crew. who share funny, relevant and irreverent short stories you won’t want to miss.

gay bostonOpen Theatre Project presents Gay Shorts
3rd Annual LGBTQ Play Festival (One Week Only)
May 30 – June 1 at Club Cafe
Purchase Your Tickets Here

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This week on Instagram: brentonrossfitness

Posted on May 22, 2019 | Leave a comment

After featuring last week’s 420oldfatlesbians it seems only appropriate to feature an account that is its polar opposite with the personal trainer, fitness model and all round piece of eye-candy that is Brenton Simmons. In some of his more recent photos Brenton is getting seriously huge which isn’t really my thing but as a fitness model, I suppose that the goal. Personally, I think this photo showing him both shirtless and in a suit is picture perfect. If you’re looking for some gymspiration, look no further for this 20-something, successful entrepreneur.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv6xi6fA7_a/

You can follow Brenton on Instagram here, instagram.com/brentonrossfitness.

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Caption this photo

Posted on May 22, 2019 | 4 comments

sports humor, wrestling humorHopefully 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.

“Heads or tails?”

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JUDY comes to movie theaters this October

Posted on May 21, 2019 | Leave a comment

Renée Zellweger has been cast as Judy Garland in this movie about the Hollywood legend that will open in theaters this October. The movie opens with the star arriving in London in the winter of 1968 to perform in a sell-out run. As you might imagine, drama ensues as she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians, and reminisces with friends and adoring fans. But after working for 45 of her 47 years, she is exhausted; haunted by memories of a childhood lost and gripped by a desire to be back home with her kids.

The movie will feature some of her best-known songs, including the timeless classic ‘Over the Rainbow’, JUDY celebrates the voice, the capacity for love and the sheer pizzazz of “the world’s greatest entertainer”. Assuming this is as well done as the trailer looks, I bet you can expect an Oscar nomination for Renée.

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on May 21, 2019 | Leave a comment

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Men in kilts

Posted on May 20, 2019 | 6 comments

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What to do this week: May 20 – 26

Posted on May 20, 2019 | 1 comment

Caption this photoLots happening this week in Boston ranging from a conversation with John Waters on Monday to fetish dance nights like SWEAT 10th ed. Locker Room Theme Hosts: Bravo Delta & Pup Blaze and FASCINATION Friday to weekend celebrations like Women’s Weekend in Ptown and Memorial Day Weekend parties in Ogunquit.

Find what’s right for you and make plans with friends. Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of the the 2019 Summer season (New England’s briefest of seasons) so make the most of it.

MONDAY – THURSDAY

John Waters at First Parish Church Waters discusses Mr. Know-It-All:
The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder in conversation with Alysia Abbott on Monday at 7PM in Cambridge (Tickets req’d)

Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston

All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston

Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester

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

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

Local LGBT Art & Business Expo is this Wednesday from 6-9PM at Club Cafe – the expo consists of a raffle by locally owned business and artists to help spread awareness and raise money for the Boston AIDS Walk 

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

Women’s Weekend begins the Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend in Ptown with parties and events catering to lesbians and their friends

Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday

Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Thursday from 6-9PM at the Cambridge Center Foyer in Kendall Square

RPDR Viewing Parties are at The Alley Bar, Blend, and Club Cafe  each Thursday in Boston

New Alley Bar Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston

BRASH | Queer Party is hosted every fourth Thursday at Brass Union from 9PM – 1AM in Union Square, Somerville

Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston

SWEAT 10th ed. Locker Room Theme Hosts: Bravo Delta & Pup Blaze is this Friday at Machine on Thursday starting at 10PM in Boston

#Yaasss Thursdays: Kesha Rainbow Theme Night 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

Tea Dance at the Boatslip starts at 4PM each Friday in Provincetown – start your weekend off with some great music, views of Ptown harbor and a cold drink

Memorial Day Weekend in OGT all weekend long there will be parties up in Ogunquit – look to Mainestreet for tea dances, late night dancing and entertainment including the return of the Dueling Drag Divas and Lee Squared – An Evening with Liberace and Miss Peggy Lee

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston

Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX

FO-MO Fridays are every Friday at Blend in Dorchester – doors open at 10PM

XO Friday is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday

Drag Bingo at The Paramount is on Saturday starting at 2:30PM Mackenzie Miller and Austin Tyler – this is a PBG fundraiser $25 for six rounds in Ptown

So Hot Saturdaes: Decades Party! bring your friends for a fun night out with great music and no cover at Blend (formerly Peggy’s) in Dorchester

Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM

The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.

Hairy chest, leatherGrunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX

DONT ASK DONT TELL: Superqueero ft. Vince Chic this month’s party pays tribute to superheroes – creative attire encouraged at Great Scott in Allston on Saturday when the doors open at 10PM

UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston

Brunch baes: drag brunch is at Club Cafe this Sunday from 11AM – 3PM (show starts at 12PM)

Queer and Trans Figure Drawing starts at 2PM every 4th Sunday of the month at the Dorchester Art Project (click the link for more details)

COLESLAW Takes Over *SIP* Memorial Day Weekend this Sunday starting at 6PM at Jacques

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

Military Ball 2019 with DJ Paulo is at Mainestreet Bar in Ogunquit on Sunday – doors open at 10PM

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.

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Tatte Bakery announces new South End location

Posted on May 19, 2019 | Leave a comment

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A new bakery will be opening this fall in the South End according to Eater Boston and Tatte which made the announcement last week via their Instagram account (see below).

The new location will be on Harrison Avenue across from the Whole Foods and Ink Block in the new residence building at 345 Harrison Avenue.

I am both happy about this announcement and torn. Sergio and I are in between what I will refer to as the South End’s “Temptation Triangle” situated between the soon to open Tatte Bakery, South End Buttery Cafe and Flour.

Back in 2015 I hosted a blind croissant tasting to see who made the best croissants in the South End. At the time Cafe Madeline was the clear winner. I may need to try another tasting to see if Tatte can take the title away from the French cafe located on Columbus Avenue.

 

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2019 Provincetown summer performances

Posted on May 19, 2019 | 1 comment

Provincetown summer entertainmentWhen first time visitors reach out to me for suggestions about Provincetown I always make sure to suggest catching a show. The variety of entertainment in the summer is really astonishing; there is something for everyone.  So if you are planning a trip to Ptown this summer check out who might be performing.

At the time I wrote this post Lea Delaria’s new jazz & comedy club (which is in the space formerly occupied by the Pied) was still under construction and there was no word on the summer line up so check back.

SUMMER SHOWS

ILLUSIONS DRAG REVUE
Starting in May at The Crown & Anchor (performance days vary)
MISS RICHFIELD 1981 “GENDER FLUIDS”
From May 25 – September 13 Wed thru Sun at The Pilgrim House
THIRSTY BURLINGTON 
From May 26 – September 5 on Wed & Fri at The Crown & Anchor
DINA MARTINA
From May 30 – September 15 Wed thru Sun at The Crown & Anchor
MARTI GOULD CUMMINGS
From June 7 – Sept 21 brings her NYC drag show to the Pilgrim House
VARLA JEAN MERMAN: A STAR IS BORED
From June 21-September 6 on  Mon|Tues|Th|Fri at the Art House
JUDY GOLD
From June 21 – August 30 on Th & Fri at the Art House
LIBERACE & PEGGY LEE COMEBACK TOUR
From June 21 – September 7 at the Pilgrim House
GOLD DUST ORPHANS PRESENT THE EBONIC WOMAN
From June 23 – September 8 each Sun at Fishermen Hall
PAM ANN: BUCKLE UP BITCHES
From Jun 26 – Jul 27 Wed thru Sat at The Crown & Anchor
MISS CONCEPTION 
From Jun 27 – Sep 8 on Mon|Tues & Fri|Sat at The Art House
BENDELACREME: READY TO BE COMMITTED
From Jun 30-Aug 31 Wed thru Sat at The Crown & Anchor
THE KINSEY SIX: NAKED DRAG QUEENS SINGING
From Jun 30-Sep 8 Sun thru Tues at The Art House
STEVE GRAND: TOP TO BOTTOM
From July 2-September 5 Tues thru Th at The Art House
SWEENEY TODD
From Jul 8 – August 29 Mon thru Th at The Provincetown Theater
FIRST WIVES CLUB
From July 3 – Sep 5 on Wed & Th at The Art House
JINKX MONSOON: TOGETHER AGAIN AGAIN
From  July 6 – September 1 on Sat thru Mon at The Art House
GENE & KARL ARE PTOWN AF
From July23 – August 5 Tues thru Th at The Crown & Anchor

Provincetown summer entertainmentSPECIAL PERFORMANCES – LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS

MAY & JUNE

DONALD C. SHORTER GENDEROSITY
May 28 – 29  at The Provincetown Theater
CABARETFEST: GROOVIN’ TO THE MEMORIES OF THE 60’s
May 29 – Jun 2 at The Pilgrim House
REBECCA MAKKAI & CHRISTOPHER CASTELLANI
May 31st at The Hawthorne Barn
SHARON MCNIGHT
May 31st at The Pilgrim House
DAVID MIXNER: 1969
June 4 & 5 at the Provincetown Theater
MIKE ALBO: SPERMHOOD
June 11 & 12 at The Provincetown Theater
SCREENING: DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS
Made in 1919 – this is the first known pro-gay film ever made
June 14th at The Hawthorne Barn
MARGA GOMEZ: LATIN STANDARDS
June 18 & 19 at The Provincetown Theater
CELLO / VOCAL DUO: BRANDEN & JAMES
June 22 & 23 at The Art House

JULY

LISA LAMPANELLI: AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION
July 1-2 at The Crown and Anchor
TORI SCOTT
July 2 & 29 at The Art House
DIXIE LONGATE HOSTS THE BEST TUPPERWARE PARTY EVER July 4 & 9 at The Pilgrim House
GAVIN CREEL
July 5 & 6 is part of the Broadway at The Art House series
LESLIE JORDAN: EXPOSED
July 8 & 9 at The Crown and Anchor
MISS KASHA DAVIS: THERE’S ALWAYS TIME FOR A COCKTAIL
July 10 – 12 at The Pilgrim House
JESSIE MUELLER
July 12 & 13 is part of the Broadway at The Art House series
MARGARET CHO
July performs at Town Hall
MATT ALBER
July 15 at The Crown and Anchor
BIANCO DEL RIO
July 15 at Town Hall
JUSTIN SAVRE
July 15 & 16 at The Pilgrim House
BEARLESQUE: THE WOOFIEST SHOW IN TOWN
July 15 – 17 at The Crown and Anchor
DANIEL FRANZESE: YASS! YOU’RE AMAZING!
July 17 – 19 at The Pilgrim House
MELISSA ERRICO
July 21 & 22 is part of the Broadway at The Art House series
YOLI MAYOR
July 24 & 25 at The Crown and Anchor

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

WILL AND ANTHONY: BROADWAY OUR WAY
Aug 3 & 4 at The Crown and Anchor
DEVON GREEN
August 3, 5 & 6 at The Art House
DEBRA MESSING AND KATHY NAJIMY
August 4 is at Town Hall
SUZANNE VEGA
August 5 & 6 at The Pilgrim House
LINDA LAVIN
August 5 & 6
ADA VOX (from This season’s American Idol)
August 7 & 9 at the Pilgrim House
SANDRA BERNHARD: QUICK SAND
August 8 & 9 at The Crown and Anchor
MICHAEL CERVERIS
August 9 & 10 is part of the Broadway at The Art House series
UNITARD
August 9 & 10 is at The Art House
SCHMOOZING WITH FRAN DRESCHER
August 10 at Town Hall
BOB THE DRAG QUEEN
August 11 at Town Hall
WELL STRUNG (One Week Only!)
August 11 – 16 at The Art House
JOHN LLOYD YOUNG
August 13 at The Crown & Anchor
KIM DAVID SMITH SALUTES KYLIE MINOGUE
August 14 & 15 at The Crown and Anchor
PTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL
August 15 at The Crown and Anchor
LIZ CALLAWAY
August 16 & 17 is part of the Broadway at The Art House series
TODRICK HALL
August 17 is at Town Hall
THE BOY BAND PROJECT
August 19 – 25 at The Crown and Anchor
FAITH PRINCE
August 25 & 26 is part of the Broadway at The Art House series
LINDA EDER
August 26 & 27 is at The Crown and Anchor
MARILYN MAYE
August 28 – September 1 is part of the Broadway at The Art House series
MISS COCO PERU “HAVE YOU HEARD?”
September 4 – 6 at the Pilgrim House

Have an event that I overlooked? Add it in the comments section and / or email me at bosguymail@gmail.com to have the event added.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on May 19, 2019 | 3 comments

handsome, hunk, man in bed, man wearing underwearI think this is what is referred to as winning the genetic lottery in terms of looks. You may recognize him as this past week’s Furry Friday as well. Does anyone know who this guy is? He certainly knows how to take a picture.

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Saturday morning coffee

Posted on May 18, 2019 | 2 comments

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I know exactly how this guy feels. It takes way more than one cup to wake up.

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Saturday morning comics

Posted on May 18, 2019 | Leave a comment

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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Are you a fan of Adam & Andy? You can now purchase “Adam & Andy The Definitive Collection”, which includes comics from 2015 – 2018, selected classics, character profiles and is available in paperback or hardcover. You can purchase a copy by visiting, adamandandy.com.

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