Is it still a kilt if it has belt loops? I figured I’d risk it since I can’t seem to stop looking at his stomach and wondering if he knows what ice cream tastes like.
Free performances of Romeo & Juliet on the Common start Wednesday, July 19th
There is something for everyone here including free performances of Romeo and Juliet on the Boston Common, outdoor movies, an international sand sculpting festival and more.
Monthly events like Opus Affair’s cocktail social, Boyfriends and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell take place and on Saturday Paradise in Cambridge hosts a huge block party with great music so make plans with friends and be sure to enjoy some of the events taking place this week in Boston, Ptown, Ogunquit and Providence.
Monthly cocktail social is at Buttermilk & Bourbon, Tuesday, July 18th
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Broadway Gives Back is a great fundraiser at Mainestreet with members of the cast from the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Bullets over Broadway on Monday starting at 8PM (tickets are $15) in Ogunquit
Show Girls Weekly Talent Show is hosted each Monday by Ryan Landry and guests each Monday at the A-House in Provincetown
Opus Affair Monthly Cocktails will be on Tuesday in the Back Bay at Buttermilk & Bourbon starting at 6PM in Boston
Yankee Cruising Club: July Happy Hour is at Constitution Marina starting at 6PM in Boston
Movies on the Greenway presents: Back to the Future is from The Coolidge Theater on Tuesday at the Greenway between Milk & India Streets in Boston
BRASH: Camberville’s Newest Weekly Gay Night actually takes place at Brass Union in Union Square 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
Romeo & Juliet (Opening Night) free performances of Shakespeare on the Common start on Wednesday, July 19th and run thru August 6 in Boston
Bingo with Tiki Bronstein takes place at the A-House starting at 9:30 every Wednesday in Provincetown
THURSDAY
ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public
Free Summer Yoga takes place each Thursday through August 31st at the Frog Pond on the Common starting at 6PM
Bear Trivia Night is the third Thursday of every month and starts at 8PM 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
FRIDAY
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip parties start up this weekend with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Bearhampton presents: Bears on the Mountain is a camping weekend starting Friday at Joe’s Hideaway in Washington, NH
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
STEAM: Boston Rave starts at 10:30 at ZuZu and features special guest DJ James Cerne in Cambridge
Cubs in Paradise Jockstrap Party starts at 10PM at Paradise in Cambridge
Boyfriends Presents Summertime Sadness at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Friday night in Ogunquit
Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence
The Coolidge After Midnight: The Girl with the Crystal Plumage shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
International Sand Sculpting Festival 10AM – 8PM at Revere Beach
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Underwear Party is every Saturday night starting at 9:30 at Club Purgatory in Provincetown
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Saturday night in Ogunquit
Saga Block Party takes Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise and moves it outside from 9PM – 2AM in Cambridge
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is Boston’s monthly queer dance party hosted at Great Scott in Allston
The Coolidge After Midnight: Black Swan starring Natalie Portman shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
International Sand Sculpting Festival 10AM – 8PM at Revere Beach
SUNDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
International Sand Sculpting Festival 10AM – 8PM at Revere Beach
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
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
Sunday Tea Dance starts at 4PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
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.
With all the parties and shows taking place in the height of summer, it is easy to be distracted and miss out on the charm that Provincetown oozes. Strolling through Ptown’s East End and West End is a great way to pass time whether you are on your own or with someone special. I’ve included a few photos to show you what I mean.
Provincetown’s East End
MacMillan Wharf Provincetown
Provincetown’s Red Inn has been welcoming guests for more than 100 years
Provincetown’s West End
Although I don’t get to Provincetown with the same frequency as many of my friends who have second homes here, should you plan a visit to Ptown, feel free to reach out and I’ll do my best to steer you in the right direction, providing tips on places to visit, restaurants to try and places to stay.
Back in 2005 the South End Buttery opened on the corner of Shawmut Ave and Union Park Street in the South End, replacing a tiny cafe that had previously operated in the space. In 2008 they expanded into an adjacent space to include a restaurant and bar with dinner service daily and brunch on weekends.
The Buttery currently has a great special running this month, offering 50% off their dinner menu Sunday through Wednesday, so Sergio and I decided to have dinner there last Sunday. We regularly visit the coffee shop and I enjoy their brunch but neither of us had ever been for dinner. The menu serves classic American fare like burgers, mac and cheese and meatloaf, all reasonably priced with dishes ranging from $17-$22.
South End Buttery’s cauliflower is a tasty side that costs $6
We sat downstairs in the restaurant’s partially subterranean cozy little dining room and started by sharing one of their sides, the fried cauliflower with a lemon tahini sauce. The cauliflower was served warm and was lightly salted, which went great with my beer while we chatted and waited for our dinner to arrive.
For dinner Sergio ordered the Buttery’s Chicken Parmesan which looked appealing but I did not try. I opted to have the Buttery’s burger. I had been torn between the Fish and Chips and the burger and our helpful waiter encouraged me to go with the latter.
South End Buttery’s signature bacon cheeseburger and fries is $18
The Buttery clearly likes their burgers. They often have promotions and the three options, the bacon cheeseburger, turkey burger and chickpea falafel have their own section on the menu. I hate to admit it but my burger fell flat because it was overcooked. However, I’m inclined to give The Buttery another try because I know that others have said they enjoy their burger – maybe I’ll make another dash back before the end of the month, while the burger can be had for 50% off.
Despite the overcooked burger, the fries and cauliflower were great, Sergio really enjoyed his dinner and let’s face it, the South End Buttery is so damn charming. The restaurant is open 7-days a week for dinner and serves a delicious brunch Saturday and Sunday from 9AM – 3PM.
BosGuy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars, Good.
South End Buttery (The Restaurant)
314 Shawmut Avenue || (617) 482-1015
southendbuttery.com
Enjoy your morning cup of joe (or whatever you may want to call him).
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Enjoy the weekend and thanks for stopping by to check out my blog.
In recent year’s I’ve used the French holiday, Bastille Day, as a great excuse to post this photograph of American born model, Alexander Masson.
Since it is Bastille Day I am keeping with a French theme by posting this photo of the very handsome French model, Arnaud Dehaynin. #TGIF
Many of Boston’s local theater companies get a well deserved rest during the summer months as they ramp up for their new season which starts in the Fall. However, The Hub Theatre Company of Boston is bucking that trend and performing the classic, Waiting for Godot, at Club Cafe, starting tomorrow, July 14th with performances running through Saturday, July 29th.
Waiting for Godot
July 14-29th at Club Cafe
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If you’re looking for something different to do, check out this madcap love letter to theater and homage to Samuel Beckett’s classic drama which is making its Boston debut after critically acclaimed runs in both New York and London.
This weekend I’ve highlighted approximately 40 different events including closing parties for Bear Week in Provincetown, drag shows and parties in Ogunquit as well as a free performance from the Boston Symphony Orchestra on the Boston Common this Friday, 3rd Annual Big Gay Summer Beach Party and a Pop Up BBQ Drag Brunch in Trophy Room.
THURSDAY
ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public
Free Summer Yoga takes place each Thursday through August 31st at the Frog Pond on the Common starting at 6PM
Pine Street Inn: Summer Inn The City tickets are still available and all the proceeds raised go to the Pine Street Inn. Check out this amazing party, starting at 6PM taking place at the Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston
Don Julio Tasting starts at 7PM at Cathedral Station
War on the Catwalk stars contestants from Season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, performing live on stage and rocking the catwalk ($29 GroupOn available here)
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
FRIDAY
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip parties start up this weekend with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Tangelwood in the City bring your lawn chairs down to the Boston Common for this free performance by the Boston Symphany Orchestra starting at 8PM
Movie Night: The Notebook is part of the Boston Harbor Hotel’s “Movie by Moonlight” series showing each Friday this summer at Rowes Wharf in Boston
Waiting for Godot runs through July 16th at Club Cafe and is presented by the Hub Theatre of Boston
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Friday night in Ogunquit
FUZZ is a monthly dance party hosted at The Alley starting at 10PM in Boston
Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence
The Coolidge After Midnight: Shock Corridor shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline
SATURDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
3rd Annual Big GAY Summer Beach Party is from 10AM – 4PM (last year more than 150 guys showed up so you shouldn’t have a problem finding everyone) at Horseneck Beach State Reservation in Westport
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Singles Pool Tournament registration starts at 7:30PM at Cathedral Station in Boston
Ketel One Tasting starts at 8PM at Cathedral Station in Boston
Broadway at the Keys Tour hosted by Levi Kreis is at Mainestreet starting at 8PM in Ogunquit
Underwear Party is every Saturday night starting at 9:30 at Club Purgatory in Provincetown
Nerdy Flirty Sexy and Smart dance party at dbar starts at 10PM in Boston
Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Saturday night in Ogunquit
SLEAZE: Dark & Dirty Edition (Bear Week Closing Party) starts at 10PM at The Alley in Boston
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge
The Coolidge After Midnight: Psycho II shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline
SUNDAY
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Beyonce Brunch (Part 2) starts at 11AM at 6B Lounge in Boston
LGBTQ Roof Top Social is hosted by Boston Pride at Legal Harborside from 12:30 – 5PM (RSVP to avoid waiting in line) in Boston
Pop Up BBQ Drag Brunch is at Trophy Room from 1-4 PM in Boston
Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown
Bearz 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
Sunday Tea Dance starts at 4PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
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.
Thursday, July 13 | 6 pm-9 pm
John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse | Fan Pier, Boston
Advance Ticket: $70 | Door Ticket: $80
Tonight is the Pine Street Inn’s “Summer Inn the City” at the Moakley Courthouse in the Seaport. The event will happen rain or shine, and if the weather doesn’t cooperate, no worries – the event will move inside the Moakley U.S. Courthouse Atrium, overlooking the great harbor.
Admission to the event includes food and drink from Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, Gourmet Caterers as well as delicious cocktails made with Bumbu Rum and spirits from Bully Boy Distillery. For more details and the full menu visit the event website, www.pinestreetinn.org/innbassadors.
All funds raised go directly toward Pine Street Inn’s work supporting men and women rebuilding their lives.
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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