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What to do this week: June 19 – 25

Sunday, June 25th is the annual Dot OUT summer Tea Dance at dbar

This week there are nearly 50 different events and programs happening in Boston, Provincetown, Ogunquit and Providence.  A few highlights include: Opus Affair’s monthly cocktail social, the Provincetown Portuguese Festival, the 4th Annual Donna Summer Roller Disco Party, the 4th annual JerkFest & Rum Tasting as well as the DotOUT Summer Tea Dance at dbar.

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Opus Affair monthly cocktail social is Monday, June 19th || Photo by Kyle Hemingway

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY

Opus Affair monthly cocktails take place this Monday at Brick & Mortar in Central Square starting at 6PM in Cambridge

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

Broadway Gives Back: Mamma Mia starts at 8PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Auditions for the American Tribal Love Rock Musical: Hair will take place on both Monday & Tuesday starting at 7PM at Club Cafe in Boston

Taco Tuesday is a fun way to socialize and eat on the cheap in the South End; first come, first serve – hosted every Tuesday at Tremont 647 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

Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

South End Summer Solstice Neighborhood Party starts at 5:30PM in Blackstone Square in Boston

Bi+Guys/z Social Night are meeting Wednesday from 6:30 – 9:30PM at Cathedral Station in Boston

Bingo with Tiki Bronstein takes place at the A-House starting at 9:30 every Wednesday in Provincetown

Ptown

The Provincetown Portuguese Festival is June 22-25

THURSDAY

Provincetown Portuguese Festival runs Thursday through Sunday in Provincetown

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

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

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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

4th Annual Donna Summer Roller Disco Celebration takes place at City Hall by the Government Center T station from 6-10PM in Boston

Boston JerkFest Rum Tasting is tonight at the Ben Franklin Technology Institute from 6:30PM – 9PM in Boston (Click here for a GroupOn)

Pride Kick-Off Sunset Cruise hosted by Rainbow Times leaves from Pickering Wharf starting at 7PM in Salem

Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques from 9-12 every 2nd Monday and every 4th Friday of the month in Boston

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: Lethal Weapon 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

Boston JerkFest Food Festival and Rum Tasting is at the Ben Franklin Technology Institute from 11AM – 8PM in Boston (Click here for a GroupOn)

North Shore Pride Parade & Festival starts at 12PM on the Salem Common in Salem

Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown

Paula Poundstone performs at the Wilbur Theatre starting at 8PM in Boston

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 Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge

The Coolidge After Midnight: Full Metal Jacket shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline

dbar, gay bostonSUNDAY

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

Central Flea includes goods from Boston Art and Vintage to Afro-punk and Salvage, Food Trucks to Fair Trade from 11AM -5PM in Central Sq Cambridge

Boston JerkFest Food Festival and Rum Tasting is back for a 5th year at the Ben Franklin Technology Institute from 11AM – 8PM in Boston (Click here for a GroupOn)

Glam Brunch Bingo is back this weekend from 12:30-3:30PM at The Trophy Room in Boston

Gay Men 50+ MeetUp is meeting for brunch at Club Cafe at 1PM (RSVPs Required!) in Boston

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

DotOUT’s Summer Tea Dance starts at 4PM at dbar in Boston

Beers, Boards & Besties combines having drinks and playing games with The Welcoming Committee starting at 5PM 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.

Happy Father’s Day

I wanted to take a moment to say Happy Father’s Day to my Dad (shown above), my brother, Timothy, brother-in-laws, Travis and Brett as well as to all the other fantastic fathers out there who I know.

It doesn’t seem right that Dad’s only get one day out of the year to be recognized for all they do for their children but apparently that is all that Hallmark allows so have a wonderful day, spending it as you wish. And for all of you sons and daughters out there be sure to call Dad.

Scruffy Sunday

handsome, hunkThis week’s Scruffy Sunday is in honor all the Dad’s out there who never stop.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

Boston area farmer’s markets

Handsome asian guy, hunkOver the past few years the opportunity to purchase fresh meats, breads, fruits, produce and other food from local vendors has become easier in Boston. It was two years ago next month that the very nice Boston Public Market opened, but that is hardly the only option in and around the city.

I stumbled upon a Greater Boston Farmers Markets Google calendar that lists so many area farmer’s markets you are bound to find one near you. It does omit one of the larger Farmer’s Markets: The SoWa Farmer’s Market, which is in my neighborhood and is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10AM – 4PM May through October.

Shop Local  ||  Buy Local

Saturday morning coffee

hunk, muscles, man drinking coffeeI wonder if his coffee mug is accurate. I’d like to test this out.

Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

James Asal Jr.Click on the comic strip to enlarge

Since this is Father’s Day Weekend I thought I’d recycle an Adam & Andy post from a couple of  years ago that is on theme if not exactly accurate.

ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

Bonus fur

leather, muscle, hairy chestEnjoy the weekend and thanks for stopping by to check out my blog.

Hanging in Albany with my rubber ducky and friends

Sergio and I are heading to our friends home in Albany, NY for the weekend. Each summer our friends Marco & Michael invite a group of friends out for a relaxing weekend that is mostly comprised of eating too much, lounging by the pool with a drink in hand and catching up.

Hopefully Saturday will be pool-weather worthy so I can spend some quality time with my good friend, rubber ducky, and enjoy another great weekend with friends – this time in upstate N.Y. Below is the street view of the lovingly restored farmhouse our friends call home which Sergio and I will be staying.

TaraHave a great weekend.

Furry Friday

Seth Fornea, hairy, hunk, gingerWe’ve been overdue for some ginger fur. Enjoy this week’s photo of Seth Fornea.

Past Furry Friday Posts

BosGuy brain teaser

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.

I’ll confirm answers in the afternoon so don’t worry if you don’t see your comment posted right away. I want to give everyone a chance to guess.

This week’s brain teaser:

I have streets but no pavement,
I have cities but no buildings,
I have forests but no trees,
I have rivers yet no water.

What am I?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

What to do this weekend

gay Providence

There is a lot happening in the area, including Rhode Island Pride which takes place in Providence this weekend. To see their full calendar of events check out, prideri.com. In addition to Pride in the Ocean State, there is plenty happening including Kiki Beach, a Boyfriends tribute to Madonna, followed by a Beyoncé brunch and the return of Sleaze at The Alley just to name just a few events.

Boston PopsTHURSDAY

ICA Free Thursday Nights is a great option if you want to get out but your budget limits your options (from 5-9PM weekly) in Boston

Karaoke Thursday is held each week downstairs at Machine in Boston

Sondheim on Sondheim takes place at Symphony Hall in Boston

Third Thursdays is a casual social hosted by the Gardner Museum each month starting at 5:30 PM in Boston

Martha Graham Cracker does Boston The world’s tallest and hairiest drag queen and her band are come to the Oberon starting at 7:30PM in Cambridge

Turnt! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence

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

Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Friday night in Ogunquit

Show Your Pride is a special party at Mainestreet this weekend to kick off Pride month around the country and in Ogunquit

Big Daddy is for all you silver foxes and the men who love them at the A-House in Provincetown

Pop Rocks Karaoke is every Friday starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester

Boyfriends: Madonna is a monthly gay dance party that starts at 10PM and with music from DJ Brent Covington at The Milkyway in Jamaica Plain

RI Pride Block Party is at Ego starting at 8PM in Providence

The Coolidge After Midnite: Robocop shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM in Brookline

Ptown Independence 2013SATURDAY

Beyoncé Brunch starts at 11AM at the 6B Lounge in Beacon Hill in Boston

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday through the end of October in Boston  

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

Sleaze: Pride Hangover Edition is a monthly party with no cover charge starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in Boston

So Hot Saturdaes is Boston’s no-attitude gay dance party hosted every Saturday at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

Rhode Island Pride: When We Rise it is Pride Weekend in Rhode Island and the bars will be hopping all night in Providence

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party on Saturday at Paradise in Cambridge

UNITE Saturdays is the weekly dance party every Saturday that starts at 10PM at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera in Boston

The Coolidge After Midnite: Predator shows at The Coolidge starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline

gay bostonSUNDAY

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday through the end of October in Boston  

Kiki Beach hosts their first takeover of M Street Beach in Southie starting at 11AM(ish) between the Community Health Center and the first bus shelter – look for  all the speedos and listen for all the great music

Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown

Sunday Tea Dance starts at 4PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Bears Tea Dance takes place the third Sunday of each month at Club Cafe, starting at 5PM in Boston

These Old Broads Drag Show hosted by Jacqueline DiMera at The Colosseum starting at 6PM in Providence

Countdown to RI Pride: Lube Wrestling is hosted by Kira Stone and Jacqueline DiMerastarts at 9PM at EGO in Providence

Pajama Party Sunday with DJ Denis spinning your favorite music from the 80s, 90s and now is 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.

Are we pulling the right levers to take back Congress

Motley tshirtAfter spending last weekend in Washington D.C. to participate in the National Equality and Pride March, I’ve been thinking about what the Democratic Party needs to do if they want to take back the U.S. Congress in 2018 (a tall order with the way most districts have been drawn) and the White House in 2020.

Recently, John Aravois wrote an article, Yes, Virginia, corporate America played an important role in the LGBT rights revolution, in Americablog that got me to thinking about what might need to happen to make those gains in Congress a reality. His article starts with him sharing what he learned from working with the Late Senator Ted Kennedy. While the article is focused on the relationship between corporate America and LGBT rights, he makes a point that also applies to what Democrats need to do if they want to take back the US Congress in 2018 when he wrote,

“Being successful in politics, and getting what you want in both policy and legislation, is about knowing what levers to push.”

Aravois was referring to what Senator Kennedy did in Congress to get votes for key legislation, but the idea has merit when it comes to rebuilding bridges where the party lost ground in the 2016 Presidential election (e.g. Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin – to name but a few) and to help accelerate change in states that were once deep red but now are slowly turning purple (e.g. North Carolina and Georgia).

One of those “levers” we need to start pushing is having the Democratic Party field more Gen X, Y and Millennials candidates.  Another lever we need to pull (or maybe stop pulling) is this idea that the Democratic Party consists of Clinton supporters on one side and Sanders / Warren progressives on the other side. The fact is both those constituencies came together for the most part when and where they needed to in the 2016. It didn’t really matter though because those crucial yet fickle Independents who traditionally lean Democrat didn’t turn out so we need to make those people feel like they have a seat at the table if we expect them to turn up on election day.

My two cents

Vintage gay

Early 1980s

This week’s post will likely raise a number of eyebrows from readers who don’t think of themselves as vintage but who clearly remember the 1980s.

However, the post is dedicated to the men and women who were brave to live out and proud at a time in our history when it was both dangerous and difficult to do so. With the AIDS epidemic and an unsympathetic president in Washington, it took a lot of cojones to be out and let’s face it the fashion while sometimes tragic is a lot of fun to look at so indulge me this week with this photo. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

Previous Vintage Gay Photos

And yes, I do realize these are models, but I really wanted a 1980s themed Vintage Gay post and this was the best I could muster with my limited time.

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Things that make BosGuy go hmm…

Humor

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gay sports, humor

Hopefully the 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.

Gayest Sport Ever