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BYOB is coming to (some) Boston restaurants

Posted on May 10, 2016 | Leave a comment

drink upBoston’s annoying liquor laws seem to irritate just about everyone I know. One law that looks to be changing is the city’s decades-old prohibition of the ‘bring your own booze’ (BYOB) to restaurants. Known for draconian laws with all things related to alcohol, maybe the Boston Licensing Board overturned a ban on BYOB; a trend that started in the 1920s as a way for restaurants to bypass Prohibition-era laws.

Boston Thrillist wrote a nice article on “What You Need To Know” which I’ve distilled for you below if you want to know more.

1 – Nothing has actually changed yet. The changes if implemented will go into effect at the end of this year (not sure the exact date yet).

2 – BYOB won’t be available everywhere. Places with a liquor license will not qualify; mostly this will apply to smaller restaurants with 30 or fewer seats, dine-in service and the appropriate insurance.

3 – Restaurants can charge you a corkage fee.

You can read the full article in Thrillist which was written in January before the Boston Licensing Board overturned the ban online, here.

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What to do this week: May 9 – 15

Posted on May 9, 2016 | Leave a comment

BosGuyWhat to do this week: May 9th – May 15th

Fascination is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night at Jacques in BayVillage on Monday, May 9 in Boston

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

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

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

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

DotOUT’s Midweek Meltdown check out this friendly n’hood social at the Blarney Stone from 6:30 – 9:00 PM in Dorchester

Rugby Lip Sync Competition Ironsides Rugby club invites you to their fundraiser / lip sync competition Wednesday, May 11 at Club Cafe in Boston

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

FUZZ Boston is a fun and friendly monthly party hosted this weekend in Downtown Crossing at the Alley Bar on Friday, May 13 in Boston

Therapy GLOW party 18+ from 11:55PM to 5:00 AM starting on Friday, May 13 in Providence

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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Boston’s newer parks: Now and then

Posted on May 8, 2016 | Leave a comment
Boston before the Big Dig

Boston before the Big Dig

Curbed Boston had an interesting post this week, Boston’s Newer Parks: Now and Then.  The image above shows Boston’s elevated expressway; the predecessor to our now submerged expressway (a.k.a. The Big Dig) that modernized the North / South route and reconnected downtown neighborhoods that had been separated by the imposing, noisy and dirty expressway.

Big Dig, Rose Kennedy Greenway

The Rose Kennedy Greenway replaced traffic and pollution with parks

The Big Dig may still be the butt of many jokes regarding cost overruns and delays, but everyone I know agrees the city is much better and more beautiful because of the Big Dig. What was once a hulking mass of steel with too many exits and terrible traffic has given way to beautiful parks and space for the public to enjoy. I give the city a lot of credit for reserving this space for the public.

The Curbed Boston article has more images like this that you can view here.

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What to do this week: May 2 – 8

Posted on May 2, 2016 | 1 comment
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The Boatslip’s first Tea Dance of 2016 is Friday, May 6th

What to do this week: May 2nd – May 8th

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

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

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

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.

First Tea at Boatslip It is the first Tea Dance of the 2016 season at the Boatslip starting at 4PM Friday, May 6 in Provincetown.

SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, May 6 in Boston

Guerrilla Queer Bar overtakes a traditionally “straight bar” the first Friday of each month – location is TBA on Friday, May 6 in Boston

Kentucky Derby Party starts at 4PM at Boston Chops in Boston

Southern Maine AIDS Walk at 2PM in Ogunquit

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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The South End / SOWA markets open today

Posted on May 1, 2016 | Leave a comment

South End and SOWA Open Market Map 2
South End Open Market and the SOWA Market are separated by 3 blocks and keep similar hours 10 AM – 4PM. Both markets will also operate every Sunday through the end of October 2016 so come down and check them out.

Below are some details about the two markets that I pulled from their websites and recent emails.

The SOWA Market 
• Over 80 talented, carefully selected artisans are located in the parking lot at 450 Harrison Avenue / 365 Albany Street.
• Food Market with over 50 vendors as well as a “Farmers Table”, where vendors will cook their products to order. Located in the parking lot at 500 Harrison Ave.
• Over 15 of Boston’s Food Trucks and a new beer and wine garden will be set up nearby at 540 – 560 Harrison Avenue.

For more information link here.

The South End Open Market
• The Arts Market will feature over 100 local vendors.
• Food Truck Market will have 15 food trucks for you to try.
• Farmers’ Market will include 60 vendor stands every Sunday.

For more information link here.

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What to do this week: April 25 – May 1

Posted on April 25, 2016 | Leave a comment
Dueling markets (South End Open Market & SOWA Market) open Sunday, May 1, 2016

Dueling markets (South End Open Market & SOWA Market) open Sunday, May 1, 2016

What to do this week: April 25th – May 1st

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

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

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

The Theater Offensive climACTS! fundraiser takes place at Icon Nightclub on Thursday, April 28, starting at 6PM in Boston 

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

Queer Threads opening reception features works of art from the Leslie-Lohman Museum at the Mills Gallery at the BCA Friday, April 29 in Boston

Sing Out! A Tribute to Rent celebrates this popular musical with all proceeds going to the Harbor to the Bay on Saturday, April 30 at 6pm in Boston

So Hot Saturdae’s: Wig Party starts at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub and Grille on Saturday, April 30 in Boston

Drag Brunch join Verna Turbulence for her fabulous brunch at Club Cafe to benefit the Boston Living Center on Sunday, May 1 in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return as two separate markets separated by just blocks on Sunday, May 1 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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Boston is a favorite city for Millennials and Boomers

Posted on April 23, 2016 | Leave a comment

Has Spring Sprung in Boston?Today, Boston is home to the largest proportion of Millennials of any major US city. People age 20 to 34 make up more than a third of Boston’s population, with even higher percentages in Cambridge (44.5%) and Somerville (44%).

Juxtapose that fact with news that realtor.com has now named Boston as the city most empty nestors want to flock to in 2016. This older demographic of retirees 65- 74 are attributed with fueling the demand for the many luxury condominiums going up all over downtown Boston.

According to realtor.com, this demographic no longer want the responsibilities associated with home ownership and many are selling the homes they raised their families and moving into urban centers where they can walk to meet friends for a coffee, go shopping or see a show.

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Street pianos will return to Boston in September

Posted on April 23, 2016 | Leave a comment

pianoIn September 2013 seventy-five pianos were installed in public locations across Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville for anyone to play.  The “Street Pianos Boston: Play Me I’m Yours” public piano installation was to commemorate the 75th season of the Celebrity Series of Boston.

Earlier this week The Celebrity Series of Boston reported that the popular art installment Play, Me, I’m Yours will return to Boston this fall (September 23-October 10, 2016). This time, sixty pianos will be decorated by local artists and spread across every neighborhood in Boston and select Cambridge locations.

However, before the pianos hit the streets of Boston, each piano will become a piece of visual art, created by a local artist. Celebrity Series is asking visual artists of all backgrounds, artistic abilities and mediums to apply to decorate one of the sixty pianos that will be available to the public this fall. Artist applications will be accepted through May 25 at streetpianosboston.org.

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120th Boston Marathon is today

Posted on April 18, 2016 | Leave a comment

Boston MarathonAll cities host events that are uniquely their own and while most cities around the world have marathons there is something incredibly special about the Boston Marathon. This annual tradition that dates back to 1897 is a signal that spring is here and just as The Regatta in October signals it is fall for many who call Boston home it is a tradition I’m both proud of and look forward to each year.

My heartfelt congratulations to everyone who participates in today’s venerable race and much thanks to the City of Boston and the thousands of volunteers who make this such an amazing event for all in the city to enjoy.Boston Marathon Race Day Schedule

About the Boston Marathon (Source: Wikipedia)
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s best-known road racing events. It is one of the five World Marathon Majors.

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What to do this week: April 18 – 24

Posted on April 18, 2016 | Leave a comment
NoH8 Photo Shoot at W Hotel Boston, Saturday April 23rd from 2-6PM

NoH8 Photo Shoot comes to the W Hotel Boston, Saturday April 23rd from 2-6PM

What to do this week: April 18th – 24th

Marathon Day it is the 120th annual running of the Boston Marathon. Get out and enjoy the day on Monday April 18 in Boston

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

Opus Affair is hosting their monthly social (don’t forget to RSVP) starts at 6PM at Stoddard’s in DTX on Tuesday, April 19 in Boston

Weird Science the John Hughes movie is playing at the Brattle Theatre starting at 9:30 on Tuesday, April 19th in Cambridge

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

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.

NoH8 Open photo shoot starts at 2pm at the W Hotel Saturday, April 23 in Boston

Boylston Bar Crawl with The Welcoming Committee is $15 and starts at 1pm on Saturday, April 23 in Boston

Boston Pride takes over The Wild Rover for a fun T-Dance with DJ Andrea from 3-9PM at The Wild Rover in Faneuil Hall on Saturday, April 23 in Boston

Japan Festival takes place at the Boston Common at the corner by Beacon Street and Charles Street from 10am-5pm on Sunday, April 24 in Boston

Dinnerfest fund raiser for the Victory Programs and Boston Living Center at the Red Lantern from 3-6PM Sunday, April 24 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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What to do this week: April 11 – 17

Posted on April 11, 2016 | Leave a comment
Stella Patio Party

Stella’s Patio Opening Party starts at 5PM on Thursday, April 14

What to do this week: April 11th – 17th

Boston Gay Men’s Book Club is meeting to discuss TEX by Beau Rice at the Trident Cafe on Monday, April 11 in Boston

Fascination Monday is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night at Jacques in BayVillage on Monday, April 11 in Boston

Drag Misérables 2 is a Gender-Bending, Sing-A-Long performed by some of Boston’s favorite fringe artists at Club Cafe – the 90-minute show starts at 7:30 and tickets start at $15 for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 & 13 in Boston

Wizard of Oz opens Tuesday, April 12 at the Wang and runs through Sunday, April 24 in Boston

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

Boston Spirit LGBT Networking Night includes Gov. Charlie Baker as the keynote at the Marriott Copley on Wednesday, April 13 in Boston

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

Stella Patio Opening Party is free, open to the public and starts at 5PM on Stella’s patio in the South End on Thursday, April 14 in Boston

AMP Gallery Opening Party takes place in their new digs at 432 Commercial Street from 6-8PM on Friday, April 15 in Provincetown

Champagne Tasting “Know Your Bubbles” stop by Brix in the South End for a Champagne tasting from 6-8PM on Friday, April 15 in Boston

Boyfriends is a monthly gay party held the third Friday of every month at the Milky Way Lounge in JP takes place this month on Friday, April 15 in Boston

Sports & Fitness Expo is free and open to the public and is a precursor to next week’s Boston Marathon from Friday – Sunday April 15-17 in Boston

Great Provincetown Chocolate Scavenger Hunt runs from 11:30 AM till 5:00 PM, April 16,17 & 18 for details email pete@thepurplefeather.com in Ptown

Dont Ask Dont Tell is a monthly gay party hosted at Great Scott in Allston. This month’s theme is HEDWIG on Saturday, April 16 in Boston

Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus holds their second public performance in Harvard Square at the University Lutheran Church; doors open at 7:15 (tickets required) on Saturday, April 16 in Cambridge

Back2Basics Bearz Tea Dance every third Sunday of the month is the Bearz Tea Dance at Club Cafe starting at 5pm (no cover) Sunday, April 17 in Boston

Meet Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters who will be coming to Club Cafe for a Q&A and to sign her new book at 5PM Sunday, April 17 in Boston 

Boston Midnight Marathon Bike Ride actually starts at 7PM on Sunday, April 17 in Boston

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3rd Annual Boston Design Week

Posted on March 29, 2016 | 1 comment

Boston Design Week 2016The 3rd Annual Boston Design Week starts tomorrow, Wednesday, March 30 and runs through Sunday, April 10 with the 9th Annual AD20/21 Art & Design Show at The Cyclorama in the South End.

More than 80 programs and events ranging from sustainable fashion and urban gardens, to home and interior design, to thoughts about how to redesign Boston’s City Hall will be addressed.  Most programs are free of charge and open to the public, but do require you to RSVP.

For more information about this year’s Boston Design Week and to review the calendar of activities, visit their website at BostonDesignWeek.com.

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What to do this week: March 28 – April 3

Posted on March 28, 2016 | Leave a comment
SoWa First Friday at 450 Harrison Ave in the South End from 5-9PM

SoWa First Friday at 450 Harrison Ave in the South End from 5-9PM

What to do this week: March 28 – April 3

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

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

Boston Design Week will run though Sunday, April 10th but programs start today so check out their online calendar, Wednesday, March 30 in Boston

Wicked Queer Film (a.k.a. Boston LGBT Film Festival) check out a movie or two at this year’s festival which opens tonight, Thursday, March 31 in Boston

ICA Boston every Thursday from 4PM – 9PM admission is free to the public. Visit the museum’s exhibits at no cost on Thursday, March 31 in Boston

Gay Jim at Cathedral Station will be playing your favorite music starting at 10PM on Friday, April 1 in Boston

SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, April 1 in Boston

Guerrilla Queer Bar overtakes a traditionally “straight bar” the first Friday of each month – location is TBA on Friday April 1 in Boston

90s Dance Party at dbar starts at 10PM on Saturday, April 2 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

I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities.  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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This spring check out Boston’s Walk To The Sea

Posted on March 23, 2016 | Leave a comment

Norman B. Leventhal Walk, Boston historyNearly everyone is familiar with The Freedom Trail. The 2.5 mile (mostly free) route that showcases Boston’s role in the American Revolution is written up in every guide book about the city but many remain unaware of the interesting and completely free 1 mile walk called Walk to the Sea. 

Starting at the State House in Beacon Hill and concluding in Boston Harbor, this 1-mile walk encompasses four centuries of history and only partially overlaps with the better known Freedom Trail. The Walk to the Sea website does a nice job showcasing the sites of interest as well as a map you can use on your phone or download and bring with you.

Are you planning a trip to Boston or are you new to the city? Reach out to me, and I’d be happy to provide some suggestions on what to see and do.

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What to do this week March 21 – 27

Posted on March 21, 2016 | Leave a comment
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell monthly party Saturday, March 26 at 10 PM – 2 AM

What to do this week: March 21st – 27th

Boston Gay Men’s Book Club meets to discuss Hawthorn and Child on Monday at 7PM at the Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston

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

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

Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF) opens on Wednesday, March 23 and runs through Sunday, March 27 in Cambridge

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.

Mainestreet Karaoke party starts at 9PM every Friday in Ogunquit

Fascination Friday starts at 9PM in the basement of Jacques Underground ($10 cover) on Friday, March 25 in Boston

DontAskDontTell monthly gay rave theme has a prom theme this month at Great Scott starting at 10PM on Saturday, March 26 in Boston

EGO Saturdays with DJ Richie LaDue and your host Katya  on Saturday, March 26 in Providence

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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