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Last week The Boston Globe reported that the Boston Public Library’s 1970s-era stone building which is currently being renovated will soon house a new library cafe and space for a satellite home for WGBH public radio and television.

The plan will transform the first floor of the Johnson Building into an all-day cafe and WGBH satellite studio that pedestrians will be able watch through windows on Boylston and Exeter streets, during live broadcasts. This is WGBH’s first satellite station outside its Brighton newsroom and will be housed in an 800-square-foot open space in the same area as the cafe, which will be open during regular library hours, with limited table service in the evening.

You can read more about the studio and cafe in The Boston Globe article, here.

What to do this week: November 16th – November 22nd

Opus Affair After Work Social starts at 6PM at the W Boston Hotel in the theater district. All are welcome on Monday, November 16 in Boston

Indoor rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders followed by some cocktails at a nearby bar if you join TWC on Tuesday, November 17 in Somerville

Fellows November monthly social will take place starting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18 in Boston

Golden Girls Lost Christmas Episode comes to Club Cafe and will run through Jan 10th – opening night is Thursday, November 19 in Boston

Outryders monthly social is an informal after work get together open to all at Cathedral Station on the 3rd Thursday, November 19 in Boston

Boston Home Decor Show takes place this week in the South End at the Cyclorama, opening Thursday, November 19 in Boston

Boyfriends is the monthly gay party at the Milky Way Lounge in JP so come over and check it out on Friday, November 20 in Boston

Back To Basics Tea Dance takes place each week at Club Cafe starting at 5PM on Sunday, November 22nd

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.

Source: trulia.com

Trulia recently published a map indicating which neighborhoods had the highest percentage of 1-bedroom apartments renting for more than $2,000.  According to Trulia, the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Boston is $2,300 but that may be viewed as a deal if you are looking for a place in the heart of Boston where rents continue to skyrocket.

Source: trulia.com

In the national ranking Boston had the third highest percentage of 1-bedroom apartments for more than $2,000.  San Francisco had the dubious honor of taking first place with 90.6% of 1 bedroom apartments over $2,000 and Manhattan was a close second with 89.3%.  Boston was a distant third most expensive with 66.8%.

What to do this week: November 9th – November 15th

South End History Book Launch Party by my friend and local author Russ starts at 6PM at Cathedral Station on Monday, November 8 in Boston

Pie in the Sky Bingo with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to benefit Community Servings at Club Cafe on Monday, November 8 in Boston

Harvard Sex Week officially started on Sunday and is open and free to the public to attend through Saturday, November 14 in Boston

Boston Jewish Film Festival opened last week and will run through November 16; check out an independent film at the festival in Boston

Fascination is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night at Jacques in Bay Village on Monday, November 9 in Boston

November Project at Harvard Stadium workout occurs every Wednesday morning – give it a try this week on Wednesday, November 11 in Boston

Casa Valentina Take Over join The Welcoming Committee for this SpeakEasy Stage performance on Thursday, November 12 in Boston

OutRyder Opening Party at Club Cafe starts at 7:30 and allows you to meet members of this ski and snowboard club on Thursday, November 12 in Boston

Paula Poundstone performs two shows here in her hometown of sorts (she’s a Sudbury native) at the Wilbur Friday and Saturday November 13-14 in Boston

Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo is at the Seaport World Trade Center, starting Thursday, November 12 through Sunday November 15 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.

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

Geek Trivia is hosted every Tuesday night at Club Cafe.  Come over and show off your grasp of useless information on Tuesday, November 3 in Boston

Boston Jewish Film Festival opens this week and runs through November 16; opening night is Wednesday, November 4 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, November 5 in Boston

SoWa First Friday will have more than 60 artist studios open from 5-9PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End, Friday, November 6 in Boston

Guerilla Queer Bar The Welcoming Committee’s monthly take over of a traditionally straight bar is tonight Friday, November 6 in Boston

Men’s Weekend is this weekend in Provincetown, starting Friday, November 6 in Provincetown.

Twisted Tea Dance from 4-10PM at Murphy’s on the North Shore at 300 Derby Street, Saturday, November 7 in Salem

Underbear monthly party is back at the Pi Alley in Downtown Crossing.  Saturday, November 7 in Boston

Dance for LIFE is a weekend full of dance events at Mainestreet to benefit HIV / AIDS services in Maine Friday November 6 / Saturday, November 7 in Ogunquit

For the Love of Beer Festival lets you try over 50 different Sam Adams beers on Saturday, November 7 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.

Source: WS DEVELOPMENT

Last Friday The Boston Globe reported that WS Development has offered to buy 12.5 acres in Boston’s emerging Seaport district to build office space, housing and shops on what is currently parking lots.  The land grab is one of the priciest ever and also one of the city’s largest developments.  Ground breaking is expected to take place in 18 – 24 months, but before then a lot has to happen.

Although architects have not been hired the developer has said they do not want to add anymore ‘boxy glass towers’ and would like to see architects propose more creative – and user-friendly – designs.  Time will tell.

Read the Boston Globe article, $359m sale may speed Seaport’s completion

What to do this week: October 19th – 25th

The Naked Magic Show is comprised of two Aussies who like to perform in the buff. You can check out their shows October 21-25th in Boston

The Fellows monthly get together takes place at Ted Baker; shop, cocktail & mingle – sounds like a blast to me on Wednesday, October 21st in Boston

Harbor to the Bay Bachelor Auction at Club Cafe will have you bidding on handsome bachelors (and bachelorettes) to raise money for this worthwhile charity on Thursday, October 22nd in Boston

Boston Ballet 2015-2016 Season opens with Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier on Thursday, October 22nd in Boston

Saturday Night/Sunday Morning opens at the Lyric Stage Company and runs through November 21st in Boston

Boston Book Festival Check out this annual two-day festival in Copley Square Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th in Boston

Casa Valentina opens at the SpeakEasy Stage Company and runs through November 28th in Boston

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell The monthly gay party in Allston will pay tribute to the 90s club kid scene and is throwing a rave on Saturday, October 24th in Boston

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, October 25th 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.

What to do this week: October 12th – 18th

Fascination is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night. This week they are celebrating their one year anniversary on Monday, October 12 in Boston

Geek Trivia is hosted every Tuesday night at Club Cafe.  Come over and show off your grasp of useless information on Tuesday, October 13 in Boston

Spirit Day wear purple on this day to show your support for LGBT youth and to call for an end to bullying on Thursday, October 15 – everywhere

Karaoke Thursday at Machine starts at 9PM with Violencia and Rob Botelho on October 15 in Boston

Wang Center Open House to celebrate their 90th anniversary The Wang is opening their doors to the public from 2PM – 7PM Friday, October 16 in Boston

Boyfriends is back at the Milky Way Lounge in JP. All the fun starts at 10PM this Friday, October 16 in Boston

Head of the Charles Regatta is the largest regatta in the world. The 2-day event occurs on Saturday, October 17  – Sunday October 18 in Boston

South End Open Market in SoWa 10am – 4pm check out the farmer’s market, food trucks and artisans on Sunday, October 18 in Boston

Gay Beer Club is a group who get together each week for beer and conversation starting at 7PM at Cambridge Brewing Company on Sunday, October 18 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.

There is so much happening in Boston this weekend, I hope that if you live in the area you will come out to participate in one of the many festivals taking place. Here are some of the largest celebrations happening this weekend.

Art Week Boston starts this weekend and runs through early October. The week includes 100+ programs around the city (many of which are free).

Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival Takes place Saturday, Sept. 26 from 12:00 – 6:00 PM on Columbus Ave between Mass Ave and Burke Street. This fantastic jazz festival is FREE and expected to draw 80,000+ people.

Boston Calling is a large music festival that will draw equally large crowds who will come to see more than 20 bands perform on state in Gov’t Center. Unlike the other festivals this is not free so be prepared to pay top dollar to scalpers.

Boston Freedom Rally is one of the largest marijuana legalization rallies in the country and it is held on Boston Common this weekend Saturday and Sunday, starting at 12PM. The event is FREE and includes a large music festival as well as food and hemp vendors all promoting the virtues of marijuana.

Chinatown Lantern Festival is FREE and takes place Saturday, September 26 from 12-8 PM by the Rose Kennedy Greenway at the Chinatown Gate on Beach Street and Surface Road.

Fluff Festival What the Fluff? This is the most delicious festival you will attend this weekend (and it is FREE to boot). All the fun takes place Saturday and Sunday from 3pm – 7pm in Union Square, Somerville.

Museum Day Saturday (Today!), September 26th is Museum Day. More than 20 museums in the area are open and free to visit today. Click on the link for more details about which museums are free today.