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Trophy Room Bear Brunch this Sunday 1-4PM
Calling all cubs, bears & those that love them. Trophy Room is teaming up with Mass Bears & Cubs to host their first ever Bear Brunch this weekend on Sunday, September 10th from 1-4PM.
Reservations are available via OpenTable & walk-ins are welcome.
What to do this weekend
Gay Men’s Camping heads out of town for a weekend of camping on Friday at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham
Contemporary Queer Films of Mexico will be playing at the MFA through Sunday, September 10th in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders every Friday in Somerville
Opening Night: Men on Boats is at the SpeakEasy Stage at the Calderwood Pavilion and runs through October 7 in Boston
FUZZ hosts their monthly dance party at the Alley in DTX on Friday starting at 10PM in Boston
The Coolidge After Midnight: The Warriors shows on Friday at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday and Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Opening Night: WarholCapote opens at the A.R.T. on Saturday and runs through October 13th in Cambridge
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party every Saturday is at Paradise in Cambridge
The Coolidge After Midnight: Repo Man shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
Open Newbury is happening again on Sunday from 10AM-6PM the street will be closed to automobiles to become Boston’s busiest promenade for the day
Bear Brunch head to the Trophy Room on Sunday for their first Bear Brunch with Mass Bears & Cubs from 1-4PM in Boston
Drag me to brunch from the Carrie Nation Cocktail Club is hosted by Destiny Boston and Dee Dee De Ray from 2-4 in the West End in Boston
Varsity Gay League (VGL) kickball starts Sunday 2-5PM on the Boston Common – be sure to register first – in Boston
Back 2 Basics 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
Gay Beer Club will meet at the Trophy Room at 7PM (all are welcome) 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.
AAA Girls Tour comes to Boston Oct. 1
Willam Belli, Alaska Thunderfuck and Courtney Act are touring this fall as The AAA Girls and they will be coming to Boston and performing at Machine or as Ryan Landry refers to it, “The Ramrod Performing Arts Center”.
General admission prices are roughly the cost of 2 martinis, $39 but ridiculously expensive packages that allow you special access and photos are also available for the FANatic. The tour is also stopping at 14 other cities. Tickets for all their North American shows are available now at www.aaagirls.net.
Vintage gay
Shown above are Hollywood elite Tab Hunter and Anthony Perkins. The two kept their relationship a secret as both were in the closet when they met in the early 1960s. Below is a smiling photo of Tab from the 1950s. With his all American good looks it’s no wonder he was such a box office success.
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.
Boston gay bars
With each new academic year, tens of thousands move to Boston for the first time. Unfortunately, Boston’s reputation for having a crappy nightlife if you are gay is painfully true but that doesn’t mean there are no gay bars or places to go.
Below is a list of venues that are currently active and worth checking out.
BOSTON GAY BARS
Below is a listing of the remaining gay bars in Boston and Cambridge that I know about. Apologies for any bars I may have overlooked.
Boston Eagle 520 Tremont Street (South End) is not a leather bar despite its name. Often referred to as the Dirty Bird, this is one of Boston’s oldest running gay bars and mostly attracts an older crowd. Typically busiest after 12:30 / 1:00 on Friday and Saturday nights.
Cathedral Station 1222 Washington Street (South End) is Boston’s gay sports bar. The large space gets most crowded on summer evenings when their patio is open and during big sporting events when many come to watch. Cathedral also offers free parking (a rarity in Boston).
Club Cafe 209 Columbus Ave (South End / Back Bay) is Boston’s most popular gay bar. While its Napoleon Room has cabaret music, most come to socialize at the front bar or to dance. Mostly attracts a 20 and 30-something crowd.
dbar 1236 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester) Boston’s first gay bar in Dorchester attracts a younger crowd typically from the Savin Hill n’hood. They feature fun theme nights like Show Tune Tuesday and seasonal Tea Dances.
Jacques Cabaret 79 Broadway Street (Bay Village) is Boston’s only drag bar with shows 7-days a week as well as the location for a bi-monthly kink / fetish party called Fascination.
Machine / Ramrod 1254 Boylston Street (Fenway / Kenmore) Once upon a time Ramrod was Boston’s best leather bar bot those days are no more. Upstairs is Rarmrod and downstairs is the dance club, Machine: dancing, drag and more are options on different days.
Paradise 180 Mass Ave (MIT/Central Sq in Cambridge) is a two level dance club that also hosts drag shows and has go go boys. Their biggest night is typically Saturday when Chris Harris hosts Saga Saturdays.
Peggy O’Neill’s 1312 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester) is a pub that has also transitioned into a gay bar to serve the growing gay population in the neighborhood. Their biggest nights are Thursdays and Saturdays when they host dance parties.
The Alley 14 Pi Alley (Downtown Crossing) is located down a pedestrian alley and is a favorite for Boston Bears and Cubs. Special monthly parties like FUZZ offer dancing but this is typically more of a bar than a disco with trivia nights, pool tables and darts.
Trophy Room 26 Chandler Street (South End) is the former home of Boston’s gay bar, Fritz, and is located on the first floor of the Chandler Inn. The bar is a cross between a gay sports bar and bistro that gets a cross-section of all ages and is popular with guys in the Back Bay and South End.
This week on Instagram: TheBearNakedChef
I first started writing about Adrian De Berardinis a.k.a. “The Bear Naked Chef” back in 2015 when he launched a short-lived YouTube cooking show where he made (mostly) Italian meals wearing an apron and little else. I actually made a couple of his meals and was sorry when the series stopped several months later.
Adrian has been keeping himself busy, and is currently planning to host a Roman culinary experience in October that will be filled with cooking lessons and exploring the region (you can learn more about this on his IG account if interested). Despite the fact that he is no longer sharing cooking videos on YouTube he continues to post handsome photos of himself, which in and of itself makes following Adrian worth following on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLO4MkKjxud/?taken-by=thebearnakedchef
Follow him on Instagram here, instagram.com/thebearnakedchef.
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Caption this photo
Much thanks to @danfromboston for sharing this photo from the Detroit Tigers baseball game. Hopefully the image above and my suggested caption below inspires you to share a caption or two of your own. Bonus points to anyone who can make me laugh with their caption.
Give me back the baseball
Making friends: Boston’s LGBTQ social groups
With the influx of so many new residents at the start of each academic year, I like to update and share this post each September. If you are new to the area or looking to meet more people outside of a bar setting the groups listed below might be a good first step.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Auditions are later this week!
Boston Gay Men’s Books Club is monthly book club on MeetUp featuring literature by and about gay men. This month’s book is Insignificant Others by Stephen McCauley. They will meet on Monday, September 19 at 7PM at Trident Booksellers on Newbury Street in Back Bay.
Dignity Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their allies. All are invited for liturgy and social every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Stephen’s at 419 Shawmut Avenue, Boston.
Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the LGBT community for more than 40 years; the Fenway and AAC are always looking for volunteers.
Gay Beer Club is a Boston based organization that produces events and gatherings for members of the gay community.
Gay For Good mobilizes the LGBT community to interact with the greater community by volunteering their time with different monthly activities.
Gay Men 50+ Club is for gay men and their male friends who wish to meet monthly for brunch and enjoy good conversation.
Gays for Patsy is a country western dancing club that holds events each month. Beginners are encouraged to join.
Hispanic / Black Gay Coalition HBGC is one of few non-profit organizations in Boston dedicated to the unique and complex needs of the Black, Hispanic and Latin@ LGBTQ community.
History Project is a volunteer-driven organization established in 1980 that focuses on preserving the history of Boston’s LGBT community to make it accessible to future generations.
Jamaica Plain and Roslindale Men’s Group is a social group for gay men living in, near and around JP & Rozzie that organize dinners and events regularly.
Keshet Boston is a grassroots organization working for the full inclusion of LGBT Jews in Jewish life, offering community events for LGBT Jews in Greater Boston.
Men of Melanin Magic is a social group in the Boston metropolitan area for those who identify as queer men of color.
New England Gay Men Camping is a social outdoor group for gay men who meet and plan local camping trips. Their next outing is later this week in Hingham at Wompatuck State Park.
Opus Affair is probably best known for their monthly cocktail party hosted at local restaurants to raise money for local arts organizations. Next cocktail party is Tuesday, September 19th at Vanderbilt Kitchen & Bar in downtown.
OUTbreath offers a safe space for those who identify as queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning to come together to explore the practice of meditation and support each other in community.
Queer Boston Board Gamers is a friendly LGBTQ meet up group that connects every other Thursday (mostly in Cambridge) to play board games.
The Welcoming Committee is a young, social group who organize activities to broadening the spectrum of gay life here in Boston and beyond.
Yankee Cruising Club was founded over 25 years ago to bring LGBT boaters together to meet, make friends and most importantly get out on the water.
Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay organizations in the area. Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.
AT&T Live Proud on campus scholarship contest
This post is for all the college students who have recently moved to Boston for the start of the academic year. Last month, AT&T started promoting their “Live Proud” campaign, which is designed to help make campus life better for LGBT students. Three students will be selected and receive $2,500 grant to execute their proposal, $10,000 scholarship, new tablet or smartphone and a trip to Washington, D.C.
Note: the the submission deadline is fast approaching, September 22, 2017.
Contest Terms: The scholarship contest must be resident aliens living in the US, be at least 18 years old and enrolled in an accredited US college or university at time of entry through the spring 2018 academic term. For more details about the contest rules and entry form visit, att.com/liveproud.
Boston’s gay sports clubs / teams
Every September at the start of each academic year, tens of thousands of people move to Boston for the first time. Whether you are new to Boston or just looking for an excuse to be more active and make friends, joining one of the many LGBT sports teams and clubs can help you do both.
Most of these groups are very social in nature. There is a wide range of sports / clubs from darts to rowing to kickball to bowling to water polo and more so peruse the list – there is something for everyone. Some of these groups are seasonal so take that into account when you reach out and best of luck to you. If you are new to Boston, let me be among the first to welcome you.
America’s Finest Kickball League
Cambridge Boston Volleyball Association
Frontrunners: Boston Gay Running Club
GURL – Gay Urban Running League
Liquid Assets New England Swimming (LANES)
OutRyders: New England’s Gay Ski & Snowboard Club
QuICK – Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub
Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay clubs or sports leagues. Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.
What to do this week: September 4 – 10
Are you bummed that the 2017 summer season has come to a close? Me too, but staying at home isn’t going to make you feel any better so make plans to head out to one of these events this week.
Some highlights to take note of include Freddie for A Day celebrating rocker Freddie Mercury on Tuesday, the naughty drag parody the Menopausal Mermaid opens at Club Cafe on Thursday, the Gay Men’s Camping club heads to Wompatuck State Park and FUZZ at the Alley in Boston are great options on Friday. Finally Trophy Room hosts their first Bear Brunch on Sunday and the Varsity Gay League (VGL) kickball season starts this Sunday on the Boston Common.
ICA Boston has free admission to the public in honor of Labor Day from 10AM – 5PM in Boston
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Cards Against Humanity will be played on Monday at the Alley Bar in DTX starting at 8PM in Boston
Freddie for a day is an annual celebration of the life of rock legend Freddie Mercury on Tuesday starting at 8PM at ONCE in Somerville
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
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Queer Boston Gamers meet Thursday starting at 6PM downstairs in the back of the Panera Bread at Porter Square in Cambridge
Opening Night: Menopausal Mermaid naughty drag parody opens on Thursday at Club Cafe and will run through September 24 in Boston
Opening Night: Constellations at the Central Square Theater will run through October 8th in Cambridge
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
Thump! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester
THE WEEKEND
Gay Men’s Camping Group leaves for a weekend of camping on Friday at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders every Friday in Somerville
Opening Night: Men on Boats is at the SpeakEasy Stage at the Calderwood Pavilion and runs through October 7 in Boston
FUZZ hosts their monthly dance party at the Alley in DTX on Friday starting at 10PM in Boston
Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence
The Coolidge After Midnight: The Warriors shows on Friday at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday and Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Opening Night: WarholCapote opens at the A.R.T. tonight and runs through October 13th in Cambridge
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party every Saturday is at Paradise in Cambridge
The Coolidge After Midnight: Repo Man shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
Open Newbury is happening again on Sunday from 10AM-6PM the street will be closed to automobiles to become Boston’s busiest promenade for the day
Bear Brunch head to the Trophy Room on Sunday for their first Bear Brunch with Mass Bears & Cubs from 1-4PM in Boston
Varsity Gay League (VGL) kickball starts Sunday 2-5PM on the Boston Common – be sure to register first – in Boston
Drag me to brunch from the Carrie Nation Cocktail Club is hosted by Destiny Boston and Dee Dee De Ray from 2-4 in the West End in Boston
Back 2 Basics 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
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.
BosGuy 
