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What to do this weekend
There is a lot happening in Boston, but everyone (that is except Sergio and I) is talking about the Super Bowl – or as I’m referring to it, “the JT show”.
If you’d like to watch the game at a local bar, my advice would be to arrive early since they will fill quickly. Many will gather at The Alley and Trophy Room, but no gay bar will be busier than Cathedral Station Superbowl Party LII, which starts at 3PM on Sunday. They also have a Super Bowl Pre Party on Friday evening to get you pumped for the main event on Sunday.
AccousticaElectronica performs at The Oberon on Friday night
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Break the Chains presents ART FUNDS ART TOUR starts at 7PM on Friday at 549 Columbus Ave in the South End
Bright Lights LGBTQ screening: Summer starts at 7PM on Friday at Emerson’s Paramount Center Bright Family screening room in Boston
AccousticaElectronica is at the Oberon Theater on Friday – this show blends elements of electronic and classical music, dance, circus arts, and immersive theater with the infectious energy of a nightclub in Cambridge
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
Singles Pool Tournament starts at 7:30PM on Saturday at Cathedral Station in Boston
Super Bowl Pre Party starts on Friday night at 9PM at Cathedral Station following their pool tournament in Boston
H E R O E S Saturday plays the best of 80s new wave on Saturday night downstairs in the pool room at Machine starting at 10:30PM in Boston
American Psycho starts at 11:59PM on Friday night as part of the Coolidge Theatre’s After Midnite movie series in Brookline
Underbear is a monthly underwear dance party with DJ Taffy (no cover or attitude), on Saturday starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
DADT presents Boibutter Brunch from 1-4PM on Sunday at Trophy Room
Cathedral Station Superbowl Party LII starts at 3PM (get there early because this place will fill up quickly) in Boston
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
Super Bowl Party at Peggy’s Peggy O’Neil’s Super Bowl party starts at 6PM in Dorchester
Super Bowl at The Alley will be a great place to watch the New England Patriots on Sunday at The Alley – the fun officially starts at 6:30PM
Gay Beer Club Super Bowl Party is at the Cambridge Brewing Company this Sunday starting at 7PM
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.
Goodbye dry January
On a whim, I decided the morning of January 1st that I would refrain from any alcohol for the month of January; sometimes referred to as ‘dry January’. For many people I’m sure this wouldn’t be an issue but I admit I was unsure how this would go since I basically drink coffee, water and wine.
Now that the month has passed I have to admit I was surprised by how easy it was (and how much money I saved). I’m not so certain this would be as easy to do during the summer months but I am considering trying this again, possibly later this year. However, for now I’m going to celebrate the end of dry January by going to the Godfrey Hotel’s second anniversary bash. I think we can all agree that the swanky Godfrey Hotel and its delicious restaurant Ruka which I previously reviewed here is a great place to enjoy a delicious cocktail or two.
Vintage gay
This week’s vintage gay photograph comes from the homohistory blog. The date and location remain unknown but what would be your guess?
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.
Art Funds Art Tour comes to Boston, Friday, Feb. 2nd
NY-based bell’s roar (Sean Desiree) headlines the Art Funds Art Tour, which kicks off a 6-city tour starting in Boston on Friday, February 2nd at Make Shift Boston in the South End at 549 Columbus Ave.
In each city, a local queer/trans/person of color will open for bell’s roar as they tour We Carry Us for the first time. The tour’s openers are newly announced with more information about dates and locations in tour cities including: NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Durham, NC, Atlanta and Albany, NY.
Click Here for More Details About Art Funds Art Tour – Boston
Boston’s opening act for the Art Funds Tour will be Anjimile, a queer & trans songwriter and singer. Below you can check out Anjimile’s video, Therapy.
This week on Instagram: victorborbolla
I stumbled upon this Instagram account more by accident than design when I read an article about Victor and his high school sweetheart (and now husband), Javier Perez. Apparently they first met in high school in Miami and have more or less been together ever since. As you might imagine, these two handsome Cubans have a lot of photos and their love for each other is plainly evident in Victor’s IG account.
I believe they now live in NYC. Some Facebook snooping suggests that you may be able to find Victor behind the bar at The Hardware Bar. Regardless, I hope you enjoy their IG account as much as I do.
Follow him on Instagram here, instagram.com/victorborbolla.
Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.
Caption this photo
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.
“First Date“
The Welcoming Committee
The Welcoming Committee (a.k.a. TWC) is a social group that believes in (and works to) broaden the spectrum of what gay life has to offer. Staff and volunteers help create and enrich our local community by bringing people together and organizing programs that go beyond traditional gay venues. Their events include everything from social mixers to organizing meet ups at sports events and even planning trips like next week’s WoW weekend at Sunday River. The organization is mostly comprised of 20- and 30-somethings but all are welcome.
You can learn more about TWC by visiting, thewelcomingcommittee.com and liking their Facebook page. One of their signature events is the monthly Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB for short) which happens the first Friday of every month.
Many use the New Year as an opportunity to make resolutions. A common resolution is to be more active and meet people, but that can be difficult for gay men in Boston. Starting in 2018 I want to feature the many groups and organizations that help people connect and enrich Boston’s gay life. If you would like to have your club / team featured please reach out to me.
Moulin Rouge opens at The Colonial in June
A world-premiere musical stage adaptation of the film “Moulin Rouge”, opens in Boston this summer before heading to Broadway. Tickets went on sale to the general public this past weekend is certain to sell out if it hasn’t already so if you’re interested in seeing the show, don’t dally and order your tickets today.
The long dormant Colonial Theater, which closed in October 2015 will reopen after undergoing a spectacular renovation, bringig the 100+ year theater back to its former glory thanks to a significant investment from Emerson College. 
Shown above is a rendering from London-based Ambassador Theatre Group & Boston-based Elkus Manfredi Architects of what the remodeled 1,700 seat theater will look like when it opens to the public this June. With the reopening of The Colonial Boston’s historic theater district will once again have nine theaters hosting performances.
TWC’s WOW Weekend is Feb 9-11
Next week a few hundred members of The Welcoming Committee will head up to Sunday River in Maine for a fun winter weekend retreat. The weekend is intended for all (avid skiers to avid apres skiers) and the mountain offers plenty of distractions beyond skiing like tubing, hot tubbing and of course eating and drinking. Purchasing your tickets offers you the following for the weekend.
What’s Included
- 2 nights at Sunday River Grand Summit Hotel
- Transportation between Boston and Sunday River
- A welcome snack bar and party
- Discounted lift tickets and equipment rentals
- A swag bag (of course)
- Good times in the good company of other TWCers!
For more information visit: TWC’s WOW Weekend
Men in kilts
Model: Chris Murray, 24, Personal trainer || Photographer: Bob McDevitt
I may be getting a bit ahead of myself, but I just learned that a book came out this past fall called 101 Men In Kilts shot by photographer, Bob McDevitt (check out his website, bobmcdevitt.co.uk). The book which retails for $15.00 on Amazon could make for a great Valentine’s Day gift for the right guy.
What to do this week: Jan 29 – Feb 4
This week has some really interesting options aside from the weekly parties and theme karaoke, trivia and game nights. Of particular interest is the opening of The Phantom of the Disco on Thursday, February 1st at Club Cafe. Also something worth checking out is AccousticaElectrica on Friday night at the Oberon (check out the video below).
For all you movie buffs check out Bright Lights: Mother! screening on Tuesday at Emerson’s Paramount Center Bright Family screening room or if you like to be scared The Coolidge in Brookline has a midnight showing starting at 11:59PM on Friday of American Psycho.
Opens Thursday Night – Get Your Tickets!
MONDAY – THURSDAY
Pizza & Game Night is every Monday from 5-9PM (check out their ping pong and foosball tables) at Dorchester Brewery in Dorchester
Soft-Tip Dart League Spring Banquet & Cricket Tournament takes place on Monday starting at 7:30PM at Cathedral Station in Boston
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
Bright Lights: Mother! screening starts at 7PM on Tuesday at Emerson’s Paramount Center Bright Family screening room in Boston
Mass Bears and Cubs Social starts at 7:30PM on Tuesday at Cathedral Station in Boston
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
Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Wednesday from 6-9PM at the Panera Bread at Porter Square in Cambridge
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public
North Shore Pride 2018 LGBTQ Professional Networking Event starts at 6:30PM on Thursday at the P.E.M. in Salem
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA calling all dancing queens: check out this show on Thursday at The Vets in Providence
Phantom of the Disco (OPENING NIGHT) is a Drag, Sing-a-long, Parody Extravaganza at Club Cafe, doors open at 6:30 show starts at 7:30PM || Click the link for more information and to purchase tickets
Calling All Sinners, Saints & Everyone In Between: Boys Night Out is hosted by Boston’s Men of Melanin Magic (a social group for gay men of color) will meet at 7:30 on Thursday at Estragon in the South End
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
Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence
AccousticaElectronica returns to the Oberon this Friday
THE WEEKEND
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Break the Chains presents ART FUNDS ART TOUR starts at 7PM on Friday at 549 Columbus Ave in the South End
AccousticaElectronica is at the Oberon Theater on Friday – this show blends elements of electronic and classical music, dance, circus arts, and immersive theater with the infectious energy of a nightclub in Cambridge
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
Singles Pool Tournament starts at 7:30PM on Saturday at Cathedral Station in Boston
H E R O E S Saturday plays the best of 80s new wave on Saturday night downstairs in the pool room at Machine starting at 10:30PM in Boston
American Psycho starts at 11:59PM on Friday night as part of the Coolidge Theatre’s After Midnite movie series in Brookline
Underbear is a monthly underwear dance party with DJ Taffy (no cover or attitude), on Saturday starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
DADT presents Boibutter Brunch from 1-4PM on Sunday at Trophy Room
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
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.
Hey women of America: Step up to the plate
Much is being made of the fact that more women are expressing an interest in politics (at all levels, municipal, state and federal) than ever before, but it remains to be seen how many will actually step up to the plate. I hope that this talk becomes a catalyst that will see more women, reaching out to their spouses and families, asking them for help with regards to family responsibilities so they may focus on a career of civil service.
I have come to the conclusion that political progress on issues that matter most to women will only be incremental if women from both political parties do not step forward in large numbers.
We are a nation of 320+ million people. There is not a job in america that couldn’t be filled by a qualified woman today.
I recognize that not all women agree on policy and politics, but greater representation is the key to women advancing their interests whether it is equal pay, better access to healthcare and childcare or reshaping how America interacts with the world. We are a nation of 320+ million people. That means there are enough women qualified to do any job including US Senator and Representative. So I’m asking the women of America to step away from the sheet cake, and step up to the plate in 2018.
BosGuy 