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What’s happening Halloween weekend in Boston, Provincetown, Providence and Ogunquit

Posted on October 26, 2016 | Leave a comment

Halloween, Boston, Provincetown, Providence, OgunquitThere are a lot of parties and events taking place later this week to celebrate Halloween. Below I’ve tried to share events that might be of interest to you in Boston, Provincetown, Providence and Ogunquit. 

What’s Happening in Boston 

YAASSS! Thursdays, Halloween Edition has a costume contest with cash prizes at Club Cafe on Thursday, October 27

Costume Karaoke starts at 10PM at dbar on Friday, October 28

Halloween Friday costume party with cash prizes is hosted by Lili Whiteass at Club Cafe on Friday, October 28

EPIC Halloweeen brings you the largest Halloween Party in the city with $1,000 costume contest at Boston’s House of Blues. Get your tickets before they sell out. Doors open at 10:30 on Saturday, October 29

Halloween Contest at Cathedral Station includes cash prizes; registration starts at 9PM and the contest starts at 10PM all the while they will be showing Halloween horror videos on Saturday, October 29

So Hot Saturdaes: Skreem Kweens edition is at Peggy O’Neil’s starting at 10PM on Saturday, October 29 

Halloween Saturday has a costume contest with cash prizes at Club Cafe on Saturday, October 29

Back2Basics Tea Dance has a Halloween theme and a performance by Mizery starting at 5PM at Club Cafe on Sunday, October 30

Katya & Roxxxy Andrews bring you Hot Mess (Halloween ed.) Sunday at Candibar starting at 10PM on Sunday, October 30

Halloween with Sharon Needles & Laila McQueen at Royale Night Club on Halloween night, October 31 

Ghost Ship Harbor takes haunted houses to a new level  on the USS Salem – open through October 31 (in Quincy)

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A.K.A. Spooky Bear Weekend

Tea Dance at The Boatslip from 4-7pM on Friday thru Sunday, October 28-29

Goblins & Ghouls Lounge temporary takes over the Shipwreck Lounge on Friday and Saturday, October 28-29

Fagbash Halloween is at the Gifford House on Friday, October 28

Saints & Sinners Ball at The Crown & Anchor is on Friday, October 28

Fetish Night takes on a Halloween theme at A-House on Friday, October 28

All Hallow’s Eve Costume Party at the A-House on Saturday, October 29

Purgatory’s Costume Party is downstairs at the Gifford House on Saturday, October 29

Rocky Horror Picture Show starts at 7PM at The Crown & Anchor on Sunday, October 30 

Townie Halloween is at The Crown & Anchor on Monday, October 31

Dead Silence: The Disease of Astonishment is Provincetown’s horror theater attraction of the season and runs through Monday, October 31

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Scream Queens 18+ Dance Party opens early at 8PM at Ego on Thursday, October 27

PolerBears present POLEtergeist at the Dark Lady, Thursday, October 27 

Monster Ball Costume Party benefits AIDS Care Ocean State from 7-10PM at the Omni Hotel on Friday, October 28

Twerk or Treat Halloween Party is at Ego on Friday, October 28 

Halloween Costume Party at Mirabar has cash prizes for the best costumes on Friday, October 28

Halloween 2016! “Election Year From Hell” Party is at The Dark Lady on Saturday, October 29

Nightmare on Richmond Street has a $1,000 costume contest at Ego on Saturday, October 29

Halloween Costume Block Party at the Eagle on Saturday, October 29

Brujeria Latina hosted by Gizzelle Fierze is at Ego on Sunday, October 30

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Halloween Freak Show at Mainestreet has cash prizes for best costumes on Saturday, October 29

Poe: Tales of Fear and Suspense is Clay Hill Farm’s seasonal theatrical dinner experience with shows on Monday, October 31 as well as Friday and Saturday, November 4-5  and 11-12

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Boston earns perfect MEI score (again)

Posted on October 25, 2016 | Leave a comment

Human Rights Campaign MEI, LGBTQ equality rankingsThe Municipal Equality Index (MEI) examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of the LGBTQ people who live and work there in more than 500 cities from every state in the U.S.

Cities are rated based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement and the city leadership’s public position on equality.

This year marks the fifth year of this annual edition, and I’m proud to share that each year, my hometown, Boston has achieved a perfect score.

SEE YOUR CITIES MEI SCORE

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What to do this week: October 24 – 30

Posted on October 24, 2016 | Leave a comment
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GLAD – Legal Advocates & Defenders for the LGBTQ Community hosts their 17th annual Spirit of Justice Awards on Friday, October 28th

What to do this week: October 24– 30

I’ll be sharing a separate post on Wednesday afternoon with Halloween events

Opus Affair Monthly Cocktail Social come and meet people and have some fun, starting at 6PM on Monday, October 24 at Post 390 Boston

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday  and this week has a Halloween theme at dbar in Dorchester

Soldiers Field StadiumNovember Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30 – 7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Mama’s Last Performance is on Wednesday, October 26 at STYXX in Portland

Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public

gay bostonBoston Ballet Season 2016/17 Opening Night: Le Corsaire The Boston Ballet seasons starts with Le Corsaire at the Boston Opera House, starting Thursday, October 27 in Boston

Free Screening: Moonlight join Wicked Queer to see the movie Moonlight at 7:30PM at the AMC Boston Common on Thursday, October 27 in Boston

QuICK Weekly Climb starts at 6PM at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, October 28 in Somerville

GLAD Spirit of Justice Awards starts at 6:30 PM at the Marriott Boston Copley on Friday October 28 in Boston

Sing Along Sound of Music benefit show by The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is on Friday, October 28 at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown

gay bostonFascination Fridays fetish night is at Jacques and starts at 9PM on Friday, October 28 in Boston

LGBT Creativity Day from the “Non-Scene” Gay Friends of Boston MeetUp group will be at the Prudential Center at 3PM on Saturday, October 29 in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am-4pm 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

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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11th annual Northeastern underwear run is tonight

Posted on October 21, 2016 | Leave a comment

As tradition has it, Northeastern’s annual underwear run always falls on the Friday night of parent’s weekend so if you are out and about tonight in the Back Bay don’t be shocked if you see a crowd of several hundred (last year it was about a thousand) students running down Huntington Avenue and Boylston Street in their underwear tonight.

11th Annual Underwear Run

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Boston pays tribute to John Michael Gray (one half of the Hat Sisters)

Posted on October 17, 2016 | 3 comments

gay bostonOn Sunday, October 16th the Arlington Street Church in Back Bay was filled to capacity as family, friends and members of the Boston LGBTQ community came together for a service in celebration of the life of John Michael Gray (one half of the Hat Sisters).

Mayor Marty Walsh addressed those gathered and a surprisingly personal and touching letter from Gov. Charlie Baker that was sent to Tim O’Connor, in the days following Gray’s death was read. Friends and former colleagues shared personal (and funny) stories about Gray. The emotionally charged celebration paid a fitting tribute to this local icon, who gave so much of himself to the LGBTQ communities of Provincetown and Boston. Following the service Club Cafe closed for a special, private reception that had photographs of the couple’s 30+ years together as the Hat Sisters.  I feel lucky to have meet these two men and wanted to write this post to say thank you to everyone who helped organize and spoke at the tribute. It was incredibly touching and well done. My love and thoughts now turn to his wonderful spouse, Tim.

A GoFundMe page was set up after Gray’s death to help Tim O’Connor (Gray’s husband) defray the medical expenses incurred during his treatment. It is still up for anyone who would like to contribute.

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What to do this week: Oct 17 – 23rd

Posted on October 17, 2016 | Leave a comment
A Little White Music

Varla Jean Merman – A Little White Music – in Boston, Oct 20-22

What to do this week:  October 17th – 23rd

Boston Gay Men’s Book Club meets to discuss Anonymous at 7PM at Trident Booksellers & Cafe on Monday, October 17 in Boston

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

Tuesday Night Trivia is at The Alley Cat every Tuesday starting at 8PM in Providence

Show Tune Tuesdays takes place every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

Pie in the Sky Kickoff Party starts at 6PM at the W Hotel on Tuesday, October 18 in Boston

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Sia in Boston for one night on her Nostalgic for the Present tour in Boston

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Jon Richardson performs at the Napolean Room on Wednesday, Oct 19

Jon Richardson performs at Club Cafe in the Napolean Room from 8-9PM on Wednesday, October 19 in Boston

Stump Trivia impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5 – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Rocky Horror Picture Show viewing starts at 8PM on Thursday, October 20 at Machine in Boston

Drag Bingo – Nightmare on Elmwood benefits AIDS Care Ocean State on Thursday, October 20 at Riviera Bingo Hall in Cranston, RI

THOT Thursdaes is every third Thursday at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub in Dorchester

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Roger & Frank revisited at the History Project

Out of the Archives: Roger & Frank revisited If you like my weekly vintage gay blog posts join the History Project Thursday, October 20 in Boston

Drag Race Thursdays hosted by Mizery shows RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM every Thursday, at Club Cafe in Boston

TILT: Bacchanal is one part spooky and one part sexy at Styxx, starting at 9PM on Thursday, October 20 in Portland

Varla Jean Merman, A Little White Music is at The Ramrod Performing Arts Center Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 20-22 in Boston

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, October 21 in Somerville

boyfriendsBoyfriends monthly gay dance party at the Milky Way starts at 10PM on Friday, October 21 in Jamaica Plain

Poltergeist (1982) Midnight Showing at the Coolidge on Friday and Saturday, October 21 & 22 in Boston 

Gay Men’s Camping Group is at Shawme-Crowell State Forest on Friday and Saturday, October 21 & 22 in Sandwich

Dueling Drag Divas at Mainestreet on Friday and Saturday, October 21 & 22 in Ogunquit

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is a monthly gay dance party hosted at Great Scott on Saturday, October 22 in Boston

Roxxxy Andrews at Ego is the largest 18+ dance party on Saturday, October 22 at Ego in Providence

Head of Charles Regatta

Head of the Charles regatta is Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23rd

Head of the Charles is the largest regatta in the world and takes place on Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23 in Cambridge and Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am – 4pm 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

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Boston named one of the most unequal cities in the US

Posted on October 11, 2016 | 1 comment

Boston waterfront skylineThe city of Boston earned a dubious distinction recently by Bloomberg, which ranked all American cities with more than 250,000 people to determine which were the most unequal. Using something called the Gini coefficient, an index that measures the distribution of household income based on 2015 U.S. Census Bureau data, they ranked Miami the most unequal city in the United States.

While I don’t always understand ranking systems like this, I do lend more weight to them when they are published by reputable organizations like Bloomberg. So I was disappointed (but not surprised) to see Boston ranked in the top 10. The silver lining that I take from this is that as an expensive city, it will likely always be a place where there is more inequity than we might like.

I do hold out hope that initiatives Mayor Walsh’s “Boston 2030”, which looks to build 50,000+ new middle income priced homes / units by 2030 and efforts to bring good jobs (e.g. GE relocating their global headquaters to Boston) can help to bring both more economic parity and make it more affordable so anyone (no matter what their career) can feel like they can make Boston their home.

Read the full article here, Bloomberg: The 10 Most Unequal Cities in America.

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Mehdi Ghadyanloo to paint Dewey Square mural

Posted on October 10, 2016 | Leave a comment

BosArts, boston public art, Mehdi GhadyanlooLast week it was announced that Iranian artist, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, who has made a name for himself by painting large trompe-l’oeils in Tehran, will bring a brand-new, mind-bending mural to Boston’s Dewey Square on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

The 76′ x 70′ surface will be the fifth public art installation in Dewey Square and will be both a new piece and his first in the U.S. Called, Spaces of Hope, it is sure to be inspired by Surrealism which characterizes his work to date. It is expected to take him through the middle of October to complete the large mural which you can see being painted currently. This is a welcome change to the most recent installation in Dewey Square which I found cold and uninspiring.

Below is an example of some of the work he has done in his home, Iran. Mehdi Ghadyanloo

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What to do this week: October 10 – 16th

Posted on October 10, 2016 | Leave a comment

lesbian wedding, Provincetown, Women's Weekend, PtownWhat to do this week:  October 10 – 16th

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

Fascination is a Fetish / Kink party that takes place the 2nd Monday of the month and 4th Friday of every month at Jacques in Boston

Tuesday Night Trivia is at The Alley Cat every Tuesday starting at 8PM in Providence

Show Tune Tuesdays takes place every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Stump Trivia impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5 – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

What to do this week, gay bostonDrag Race Thursdays hosted by Mizery shows RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM every Thursday, at Club Cafe in Boston

Beats Antique’s Shadowbox  at Royale Thursday, October 13 in Boston

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, October 14 in Somerville

FUZZ Boston is a monthly gay dance party at The Alley Bar in DTX starting at 10PM on Friday, October 14 in Boston

The Pit will show at The Coolidge Corner Theater as part of their Coolidge After Midnite programming on Friday and Saturday, October 14th & 15th in Boston

boston-book-festival-2016Boston Book Festival is free to the public and will run all day in Copley Square Saturday, October 15 in Boston

48th Annual South End House Tour is from 10AM – 5PM on Sunday, October 15 in Boston

Bride Pride looks to set a Guinness Book of World Records as comedian Kate Clinton presides at this event during Women’s Week on Saturday, October 15 in Provincetown

Cape Cod Rugby vs. Ironsides gay rugby game starts at 1PM at Joe Moakley Field on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

6th Annual Drag Gospel Fest runs from 6-9pM at Club Cafe on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

Leather FetishBLUF New England so bring your gear for this social at The Providence Eagle on Saturday, October 15 in Providence

Boston Book Festival is a free event that celebrates the power of the written word on Saturday, October 15 in Copley Square, Boston

Magnum Saturdays Launch Party starts at 10PM at dbar on Saturday, October 15 in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am – 4pm 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

Artistry annual fundraising event for South End’s Childe Hassam Park at The Urban Grape from 6:30-8:30PM Sunday, October 16 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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What to do this week: September 3 – 9th

Posted on October 3, 2016 | 2 comments
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The Welcoming Committee Guerrilla Queer Bar takeover celebrates 9 years this Friday

What to do this week:  October 3 – 9th

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

We’re Gonna Die opens at Club Oberon on Tuesday, October 4 and runs through Saturday, October 8 in Cambridge

Tuesday Night Trivia is at The Alley Cat every Tuesday starting at 8PM in Providence

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

Stump Trivia impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5 – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Drag Race Thursdays hosted by Mizery shows RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM every Thursday, at Club Cafe in Boston

THOT Thursdays takes place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub in Dorchester

SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, October 7 in Boston

Wicked Queer Cinema at The Paramount on Friday, Oct 7 presents Theo & Hugo

Wicked Queer Cinema at The Paramount on Friday, Oct 7 presents Theo & Hugo

Wicked Queer Cinema Club: Theo & Hugo kicks off with this new screening at the Paramount Theater on Friday, October 7 in Boston

Dead Silence is a horror theater attraction that opens on Friday, October 7 and runs through Monday, October 31 at The Art House in Provincetown

Guerrilla Queer Bar 9th Anniversary takes place at a location to be named later this week on Friday, October 7 in Boston

Fearless in the Dark Black Light Party at Mirabar starts at 10PM on Friday, October 7 in Providence

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, October 7 in Somerville

Jon Richardson performs at the Napolean Room 8-9PM, Saturday, Oct 8

Jon Richardson performs at Club Cafe in the Napolean Room from 8-9PM on Friday, October 7 in Boston

Dueling Drag Divas perform on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8 at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Adore Delano LIVE is this Saturday, starting at 10PM at EGO in Providence

The Excorcist will show at The Coolidge Corner Theater as part of their Coolidge After Midnite programming on Saturday, October 8

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am – 4pm 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

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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Turn Up The Heat: 2017 Boston Firefighter calendar launch party

Posted on October 2, 2016 | 1 comment

firemen calendarGet the first look at the 2017 Boston Firefighter Calendar and interact with the Boston Calendar guys at the “Turn Up the Heat” Calendar Launch Event at Royale on Thursday, November 17th. Tickets to this event are now on sale.

All ticket sales and proceeds of calendar purchases directly benefit the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation. Supporting the foundation will help fund volunteer events with patients at the Shriner’s Children’s hospital and assistance to local families that fall victim to burn injuries.

Boston Fireman Calendar

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Mr Boston Bear 2016: Michael Cody

Posted on September 27, 2016 | Leave a comment
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Mr Boston Bear 2016 Michael Cody

MASSBEARZ hosted their annual Mr. Boston Bear this past weekend at The Alley Bar in Downtown Crossing and Michael Cody walked away with the title. Congratulations to all who entered and everyone who attended. Photos from the contest are on The Alley’s Facebook page here.

If you would like to learn more about MASSBEARZ, visit their website at massbearz.com.

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What to do this week: September 26 – October 2

Posted on September 26, 2016 | 1 comment
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Mates Leather Weekend is in Provincetown Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2016

What to do this week: September 26– October 2

Play Me I’m Yours Boston brings 60 street pianos to the streets of Boston with each decorated by a local artist and runs through Oct 10 in Boston

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30 – 7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

DotOUT Boston, gay bostonDotOUT Midweek Meltdown starts at 6:30PM at the Dorchester Brewing Co. on Wednesday, September 28 in Dorchester

Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public

amy-schumer-in-bostonAmy Schumer in Boston is a tough ticket to come by but she will be at the Boston Garden on Thursday, September 29 in Boston

Mates Leather Weekend returns on Thursday, September 29 and runs through the weekend in Provincetown

Drag Race Thursdays join Mizery and friends for “Queens are Wild” RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 starting at 8PM at Club Cafe in Boston

exDRAGvaganza Flag Football party starts at 7PM at Club Cafe on Thursday, September 29 in Boston

ogunquit, mainestreet, bearfest ogunquitOgunquit Bearfest starts on Thursday, September 29 and runs through the weekend with parties at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Harpoon Oktoberfest kicks is Friday and Saturday, September 30 – October 1 at Harpoon Brewery in Boston

QuICK Weekly Climb starts at 6PM at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, September 30 in Somerville

Gay Takeover of FrightFest @SixFlags goes from 9AM-9PM on Sunday, October 2 in West-Bumblef*ck, MA

Boston Gay Beer Club Oktoberfest 5k run starts at 9:30 AM on Sunday, October 2 in Kendall Square, Cambridge

Hat SisterCelebration of Hat Sister John Michael Gray is taking place at Jacques Cabaret with all money raised going to help pay for his medical bills on Sunday, October 2 at Jacques starting at 6PM in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am-4pm 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

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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John Michael Gray (one half of the Hat Sisters)

Posted on September 24, 2016 | 4 comments

john-michael-gray-hat-sisterBoston and Provincetown’s gay community is a little less fabulous today.

John Michael Gray who is survived by his husband Tim O’Connor have been known far beyond Boston and Provincetown as the iconic “Hat Sisters” for as long as I have lived in Boston.

For those of you from Boston and Provincetown, I’m sure your Facebook feed is already flooded with tributes and photos of these two very special men, and I wanted to join in my own way by sharing how much I love these two. I want to also express my profound respect for how their love for each other and Boston and Provincetown helped many of us become a little more comfortable with ourselves and feel welcomed. My fondest memories of John are of him having drinks at Fritz on Chandler Street, lighting the Pride Lights tree on Tremont Street each year and of course his fabulous entrance to Tea Dances at the Boatslip in Provincetown.

My heart is breaking for Tim O’Connor.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Tim with the medical costs incurred. You can learn more and help Tim by visiting the page here.

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What Iconic Boston Street Are You?

Posted on September 24, 2016 | 2 comments

boston-streetsPerhaps you’ve seen friends posting different streets in your news feed? It turns out that BuzzFeed has a rather fun survey that takes about 30 seconds to navigate, answering questions like choosing your ideal food, how you like to spend a Sunday afternoon, etc…

Based on your answers BuzzFeed shares what “Iconic Boston Street” your personality most resembles. Although highly unscientific it is still a lot of fun. As it turns out I’m most like Charles Street in Beacon Hill. What are you?

What Iconic Boston Street Are You?

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