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There are more than 50+ events this week ranging from the Boston Ballet’s opening night and weekend for rEVOLUTION to Trixie Mattel’s show Grown Up to a Night Tubing Pizza Party Bus Trip to even a Roller Derby Boot Camp (you read that correctly)! There really is a little bit of something for everyone.
If I’ve missed an event or program you can make note of it in the comments section or reach out to me directly, but I hope that this list of activities and events encourages you to go out and have some fun.
BAGLY Nerd Hour: Mini Video Game Tournament free and open to all LGBTQ+ youth ages 22 and under in Boston
Boston Gay Men’s Bookclub meets Monday to discuss this month’s book, Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust at 7PM at the Boston Public Library (all welcome)
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston
Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Mass Bears and Cubs Social is this Tuesday starting at 7:30PM at Cathedral Station – stop by for some food, drink, and to meet and socialize with this friendly group of guys on Tuesday
Boston Drag Gauntlet – All Stars Past contestants take a shot at winning the title of Boston Drag Gauntlet All Star at CC on Tuesday starting at 7:30PM
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
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
Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trixie Mattel: Grown Up this Wednesday join Trixie as she performs at Royale – doors open at 7PM and the show starts at 8PM in Boston
Trivia Night comes to Cathedral Station every Wednesday from 8-10PM
Latino Wednesdays is at Legacy every week – doors open at 10PM in Boston
PAX EAST 2020 kicks off this Thursday and runs through March 1st at the Boston Convention Center
Dollar Dumpling Thursdays fits just about anyone’s budget so come over to Red Lantern and have a few dumplings with friends or just to people watch on Thursday starting at 5PM in Boston
LGBTQ Mental Health Panel Boston’s Black and Latinx Pride Committee are hosting a panel discussion about mental health in queer and trans communities of color, Thursday from 5:30-8:00pm at Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury
Can You Feel Me Now? catch some of Boston’s craziest Britney buffs work it hard to pay tribute to the one and only Britney Spears on Sunday at the Oberon doors open at 7:30 / show starts at 8PM in Harvard Square
Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday
Alley Bar Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston
Queers Against Winter! Cozy party and board game night stop by to enjoy this FREE cozy party and board game night at the Milky Way Lounge in JP on Thursday starting at 8PM
Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston
Gimme Gimme Disco Dance Party inspired by ABBA tickets are $10 at Brighton Music Hall and the doors open at 9PM this Thursday – disco attire strongly encouraged in Brighton
#Yaasss Thursdays with hosts Penny Tentiary, Yune Neptune, and resident DJ Begbick plays the area’s best hip hop and top 40 at Club Cafe
THE WEEKEND
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The LatinX & Black Excellence KiKi Ball (Final Rainbow Wars) Boston Pride and Boston GLASS bring you this Kiki Ball for Black History Month this Friday starting at 6PM in Roxbury
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
RPDR Viewing Parties for the all new Season 12 starting tonight are being held at at The Alley Bar, Blend, Cathedral Station and Club Cafe in Boston
Pop Rocks Karaoke Fridays VJ Ryan Grow will have you singing your heart out every Friday at dbar in Dorchester
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
GAY BASH’D: Leap Year join your hosts Erika Klash & St. Lucia this Friday which is part queer market, part show and part dance party at Oberon doors open at 10PM in Harvard Square
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
Leap Boum! Tea Dance come over to the Milky Way Lounge Saturday from 2:30-5PM in JP and enjoy great music (no cover)
Night Tubing Pizza Party Bus Trip while not exactly an LGBTQ event (organized by Awesome Events) this is a great opportunity for you and friends to spend the day snow tubing on Saturday from 2:45PM to 10PM – details are in the link but you must reserve your space ahead of time
Queer Dance Workshop is this Saturday from 3:30-5PM at the Kieran Jordan Dance Studio in Hyde Park
Pink Tea: Celebrating The History Project’s 40th Birthday join this wonderful organization for a pink drink, hors d’ouevres, and a slice of pink cake – Featuring some Pink Tea Fun Facts shared by Etiquetteer, Robert B. Dimmick on Saturday 4-7PM at Carrie Nation Cocktail Club (suggested donation $40)
Queer Board Game Night begins Saturday at 5:45PM – the cost is $5 (which acts as a voucher you can apply to food or drink) at the Trident Bookseller’s & Cafe in the Back Bay
QTPOC Game Night & Spades Tournament Womxn of Color Weekend + The Bois & Bullshit Collective invite you to the Inaugural Game Night & Spades Tournament ♠️ Details are included on the event FB page but all the fun takes place this Saturday at Machine starting at 7PM in the Fenway
So Hot Saturdaes: Disney bring your friends for a fun night out with great music and no cover at Blend in Dorchester
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Magnum Saturdays presents Dirty Pop DJ Jay Ine plays the best top 40 dance hits every Saturday starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester
PAX East Gaymer After Party (21+) drink and socialize with other gaymers after a long day at PAX East – enjoy tabletop, video games, and the DJ after 10 should keep you dancing at the Alley Bar on Saturday in DTX
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
Boston Roller Derby All-Stars Boot Camp is intended for intermediate and advanced skaters to push their skills to the next level in a small class setting and will take place from 10AM – 6PM in Wilmington
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
QWAM Spring Workshops 2020 a.k.a. Queers With A Mission are hosting 90 minute workshops this Sunday at Brookline Academy of Dance. $7 per class, $10 for both, all are welcome from 3-6PM in Brookline
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
For those of you looking to get out of town this weekend check out Snowbound XIII 2020 in Ptown, head up to Ogunquit for Mainestreet’s Sexy Winter Onesie Party or connect with the Outryders and head up to their Magic Mountain Day Trip.
Sticking around this weekend? No worries, there’s plenty to do. Check out the 30+ events and parties I’ve shared. If I’ve overlooked anything or any of these events need to be updated, reach out by leaving a comment or email me.
FRIDAY
Snowbound XIII 2020 starts this Friday and runs through the weekend in Provincetown
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
Convene: QTPOC Networking Mixer from 6-8:30PM at Soleil Restaurant & Catering ishosted by Boston Black/Latinx Pride, GLAD, and Lesbians of Color Symposium(LOCS) Collective this Friday is free to attend but requires tickets
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The Treasurer (Opening Night) The Lyric Stage Company presents this darkly funny play about a son who needs to help care for his aging mother – the show runs through March 22nd in the Back Bay
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Pop Rocks Karaoke Fridays VJ Ryan Grow will have you singing your heart out every Friday at dbar in Dorchester
Avicii Tribute Dance Party (18+) celebrate the life of the amazing Tim Bergling. Brought to you by Fangirl Fantasy Boston and Haus of Bass at the Middle East this Friday starting at 9:30 in Central Square
SWEAT (Final Party at Machine / Ramrod) come out for this monthly fetish party with your guest host Ulysses Thomas, doors open at 10PM (no cover)
Groove with DJ Brian Derrick this Friday at Blend in Dorchester – doors open at 10PM – no cover charge
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
SATURDAY
Magic Mountain Day Trip is hosted by Boston’s gay ski & snowboarding club, Outryders this Saturday at Magic Mountain
Drag Queen Story Hour is this Saturday from 11AM – 12PM at the Trident Bookseller’s & Cafe on Newbury Street in the Back Bay
DotOUTs pretty big balls annual bowling event this Saturday in Dorchester will help cure your winter blues starts at 3:30PM at Boston Bowl in Dorchester
Sexy Winter Onesie Party is this Saturday at Mainestreet Bar starting at 9PM in Ogunquit
Blend Saturdays bring your friends for a fun night out with great music and no cover at Blend in Dorchester
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Magnum Saturdays DJ Jay Ine plays the best top 40 dance hits every Saturday starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
SUNDAY
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
Queer/Trans Figure Drawing bring your own supplies and join others this Sunday from 2-4PM at the Dorchester Art Project in Dorchester
Bears, Brews & Boys monthly bear beer bust at Dorchester Brewing Co. is on Sunday from 4-8PM in Dorchester
Masquerade Party / Mask Contest win cash prizes at this party hosted by Bil Bayless and Rocco Lamonica which starts at 4PM Sunday at The Alley in DTX
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Can You Feel Me Now? catch some of Boston’s craziest Britney buffs work it hard to pay tribute to the one and only Britney Spears on Sunday at the Oberon doors open at 7:30 / show starts at 8PM in Harvard Square
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus tickets are now on sale for their upcoming show, “Born This Way”. Performances will take place next month on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 at Jordan Hall. The show includes an original score from Broadway composer John Bucchino, who is best known for scoring the Broadway musical “A Catered Affair”.
The first half opens with “Let It Sing” from the musical Violent. Other songs from the first half include “Reflection” from the Disney movie Mulan, “I’m Still Queer,” which is a spoof of “I’m Still Here,” from Sondheim’s Follies, “A Message From The Gay Community,” and Taylor Swift’s “You Need To Calm Down.” The second half will be the world premiere of A Peacock Among Pigeons, featuring a full cast from the Chorus, and an eight-piece orchestra.
For more information, visit www.bgmc.org or call 617-542-SING (7464).
There is a lot to do this week, starting with taking advantage of FREE admission to the Institute of Contemporary Art – Boston on Monday, President’s Day. and for those of you looking to get out of town check out Snowbound XIII 2020 in Ptown this weekend or connect with the Outryders for their Magic Mountain Day Trip on Saturday.
I’ve listed about 25 events during the work week but I’d like to give a special shout out to Drag Queen Trivia tonight, Line dancing on Tuesday, Lesbian speed dating on Wednesday, and Queer Qomedy Hour on Thursday night.
President’s Day brunch is being served from 11AM-3PM at Cathedral Station this Monday
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Drag Queen Trivia: Musicals Edition is at A4cade and hosted by Missy Steak and Magnum Sin this Monday, starting at 7PM in Central Square
Sloppy Joe’s: monthly drag night filled with glamour, camp, and nasty surprises – come check it out starting at 8PM at Mdiway Cafe in JP
All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston
BAGLY’s Disabilities Meeting is social support space for LGBTQ+ youth who are challenged by physical disabilities, mental disabilities, or neurodivergence this Tuesday from 6-7PM in Boston
Opus Affair – Monthly Social Opus Affair organizes cultural events and socials – this month join them at TimeOut in Fenway on Tuesday at 6PM
Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
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
Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Queer Secrets of the MFA SOLD OUT this week’s tour is full but I’ve included it as a reminder that you can RSVP to join a future tour by visiting the website to make plans with friends and check out this unique tour at the MFA
Queer Lady Board Game Speed Dating is this Wednesday starting at 7PM at the Trident Bookseller’s & Cafe on Newbury Street in the Back Bay
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Night comes to Cathedral Station every Wednesday from 8-10PM
Nowhere Near Broadway Revue presents Love & Other Nonsense this Wednesday starting at 9PM at Club Cafe in Boston
Latino Wednesdays is at Legacy every week – doors open at 10PM in Boston
Dollar Dumpling Thursdays fits just about anyone’s budget so come over to Red Lantern and have a few dumplings with friends or just to people watch on Thursday starting at 5PM in Boston
Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday
Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Thursday from 6-9PM at the Smith Campus Center in the Back Bay
Queer Qomedy Hour have fun and plan to laugh a lot with this quality line-up of 7 stand-up comics on Thursday at 9:30PM at the Boston Improv
Alley Bar 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
#Yaasss Rihanna Night resident DJ Begbick plays all your favorites from Rihanna as well as the best hip hop and top 40 at Club Cafe
THE WEEKEND
Snowbound XIII 2020 starts this Friday and runs through the weekend in Provincetown
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
Convene: QTPOC Networking Mixer from 6-8:30PM at Soleil Restaurant & Catering ishosted by Boston Black/Latinx Pride, GLAD, and Lesbians of Color Symposium(LOCS) Collective this Friday is free to attend but requires tickets
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Pop Rocks Karaoke Fridays VJ Ryan Grow will have you singing your heart out every Friday at dbar in Dorchester
Avicii Tribute Dance Party (18+) celebrate the life of the amazing Tim Bergling. Brought to you by Fangirl Fantasy Boston and Haus of Bass at the Middle East this Friday starting at 9:30 in Central Square
SWEAT (Final Party at Machine / Ramrod) come out for this monthly fetish party with your guest host Ulysses Thomas, doors open at 10PM (no cover)
Groove with DJ Brian Derrick this Friday at Blend in Dorchester – doors open at 10PM – no cover charge
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
Magic Mountain Day Trip is hosted by Boston’s gay ski & snowboarding club, Outryders this Saturday at Magic Mountain
Drag Queen Story Hour is this Saturday from 11AM – 12PM at the Trident Bookseller’s & Cafe on Newbury Street in the Back Bay
DotOUTs pretty big balls annual bowling event this Saturday in Dorchester will help cure your winter blues starts at 3:30PM at Boston Bowl in Dorchester
Sexy Winter Onesie Party is this Saturday at Mainestreet Bar starting at 9PM in Ogunquit
Blend Saturdays bring your friends for a fun night out with great music and no cover at Blend in Dorchester
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Magnum Saturdays DJ Jay Ine plays the best top 40 dance hits every Saturday starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
Queer/Trans Figure Drawing bring your own supplies and join others this Sunday from 2-4PM at the Dorchester Art Project in Dorchester
Bears, Brews & Boys monthly bear beer bust at Dorchester Brewing Co. is on Sunday from 4-8PM in Dorchester
Masquerade Party / Mask Contest win cash prizes at this party hosted by Bil Bayless and Rocco Lamonica which starts at 4PM Sunday at The Alley in DTX
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Can You Feel Me Now? catch some of Boston’s craziest Britney buffs work it hard to pay tribute to the one and only Britney Spears on Sunday at the Oberon doors open at 7:30 / show starts at 8PM in Harvard Square
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
Here are ~25 events for Boston’s LGBTQ community that include a few new nights, venues and ways to meet people, connect with friends and have some fun.
If you love movies, check out the Sundance Film Festival Shorts playing all weekend at the ICA Boston. On Friday the Welcoming Committee hosts a speed dating night called Queer Connections. On Saturday Legacy hosts a new night called Furball Boston (Fetish & Gear edition) or head to Cambridge and check out Boudoir: Mystery Date. On Sunday Mizery hosts a Brunch & Munch at blend and in the afternoon SIP Faerie Tea is in Cambridge.
FRIDAY
Museum of African American History is free this Friday through Sunday February 23rd thanks to a The Boston Red Sox Foundation in support of Black History Month
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Sundance Film Festival Shorts is a 96-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from the 2019 festival that the ICA Boston is hosting this Friday starting at 7PM in Boston
Valentine’s Day Ketel One Vodka Tasting stop by and try Ketel One Vodka whether you’re a couple of flying solo tonight at Cathedral Station 7-9PM
Queer Connections is The Welcoming Committee’s take on Speed-Friending/Dating this Friday starting at 7:30PM at Back Bay Social
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Pop Rocks Karaoke Fridays VJ Ryan Grow will have you singing your heart out every Friday at dbar in Dorchester
FUZZ February returns this Friday with DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy spin Indie Rock/Pop/Dance, Post-Punk, ’80s, Britpop, Underground, New Wave, Electro, & Euro Hits at the Alley starting at 10PM in DTX
Play Nice (Love Edition) is a VINYL ONLY house / dance music party series taking place on Friday at The Milky Way in JP
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
SATURDAY
Be Mine: Longest Kiss Contest bring your date to Faneuil Hall on Saturday, at 1PM to see if you can hold the “Longest Kiss in Boston”
Sundance Film Festival Shorts is a 96-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from the 2019 festival that the ICA Boston is hosting two showings this Saturday at 1PM and 3PM in Boston
Boston Queer Country Social Dancing this monthly dance party is for beginners and experts alike starting with partner dance lessons from 7-7:30 and line dancing lessons from 7:30-8 before the DJs open up and the full dance party begins this Saturday in JP
Magnum Saturdays DJ Jay Ine plays the best top 40 dance hits every Saturday starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester
Mayhem Saturdays bring your friends for a fun night out with great music from DJ Aga at blend in Dorchester
Boudoir: Mystery Date is a celebration of human erotic connections in all shapes, configurations, and forms – this month musical talent includes Bézier and Noise Artistry – on Saturday in Cambridge
New: Furball Boston (Fetish & Gear edition) check out this new theme night w/ music from J Warren at Legacy Boston this Saturday starting at 10 in the Theater District
Wicked PAH’s Alley Pup is a monthly fetish dance party hosted this Saturday at The Alley in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
SUNDAY
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
Mizery Loves Company (Brunch & Munch) is a buffet style brunch with signature drinks and some great shows by Mizery, Penny & Lakia plus special surprise guest this Sunday from 11AM-5PM at blend in Dorchester
Panic! At the Drag Brunch brought to you by Absolut and hosted by Nuqueer Powered, this event is Boston’s newest ‘dirty little secret’ at the House of Blues Foundation Room this Sunday from 1PM – 4PM in the Fenway
Sundance Film Festival Shorts is a 96-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from the 2019 festival that the ICA Boston is hosting two showings this Sunday at 1PM and 3PM in Boston
Bear 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
SIP Faerie Tea (NEW LOCATION) returns this Sunday with DJ Brian Halligan at Phoenix Landing in Centtral Square starting at 6PM in Cambridge
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
Registration to participate in Boston’s Gay Kickball league opens today. Due to its increasing popularity, there will be three leagues: Division A is the most competitive, Division B is described as intermediate, and Division C is for those who are new to the sport and / or are just looking to have fun.
Registration is the same price for all – the different leagues play at staggered times on Sundays, starting April 9th. Due to feedback from last year, the league will not host games (if necessary) the weekend of PVD Pride and this year’s National Tournament will be hosted Memorial Day Weekend in San Antonio.
For More Info / Register Click Here
Early bird registration ($75) is available now through February 22nd and saves you $10. Aside from saving a bit of cash, registering early guarantees you a spot in a league that is very popular and certain to fill-up. You can register individually or as a team.
Before the seasons starts check out Ms. Gay Kickball, a drag contest for any Boston-based athletes that want to represent their team in a drag race for the crown on Saturday, April 4th at Club Cafe (click the link above for details and to register if interested).
Some of you may be looking forward to this week while others are dreading it. Valentine’s Day which is this Friday and has the added appeal of a long weekend with President’s Day the following Monday has the potential to be a lot of fun no matter what your dating status / relationship status may be.
Below are approximately 50 events for Boston’s LGBTQ community. There are some new nights, new venues and new suggestions on where you can go to meet people, connect with friends and have some fun. If I’ve missed something you think should be included, leave the details in the comments section below.
Tove Lo – Sunshine Kitty Tour pulls into Boston on Monday at the House of Blues in the Fenway
Drag Bingo for Gay4Good this Monday proceeds raised at bingo will help benefit G4G, starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston
Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
Show Tune Tuesday (Valentine’s Ediction) 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
Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Out in Tech BOS: The technology of dating discusses the impact of technology on LGTBQ+ dating (positive and negative) this Wednesday from 6-9:30PM at ezCater located just outside Post Office Square
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Night comes to Cathedral Station every Wednesday from 8-10PM
Latino Wednesdays is at Legacy every week – doors open at 10PM in Boston
Dollar Dumpling Thursdays fits just about anyone’s budget so come over to Red Lantern and have a few dumplings with friends or just to people watch on Thursday starting at 5PM in Boston
Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday
Sundance Film Festival Shorts is a 96-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from the 2019 festival that the ICA Boston is hosting this Thursday starting at 7PM in Boston
Alley Bar Trivia Night at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston
Queeraoke Gaylentine’s Bash is a fun, inclusive dance party this Thursday starting at 10PM in JP
Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston
#Yaasss Thursdays with hosts Penny Tentiary, Yune Neptune, and resident DJ Begbick plays the area’s best hip hop and top 40 at Club Cafe
THE WEEKEND
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Sundance Film Festival Shorts is a 96-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from the 2019 festival that the ICA Boston is hosting this Friday starting at 7PM in Boston
Valentine’s Day Ketel One Vodka Tasting stop by and try Ketel One Vodka whether you’re a couple of flying solo tonight at Cathedral Station 7-9PM
Queer Connections is The Welcoming Committee’s take on Speed-Friending/Dating this Friday starting at 7:30PM at Back Bay Social
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Pop Rocks Karaoke Fridays VJ Ryan Grow will have you singing your heart out every Friday at dbar in Dorchester
FUZZ February returns this Friday with DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy spin Indie Rock/Pop/Dance, Post-Punk, ’80s, Britpop, Underground, New Wave, Electro, & Euro Hits at the Alley starting at 10PM in DTX
Play Nice (Love Edition) is a VINYL ONLY house / dance music party series taking place on Friday at The Milky Way in JP
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
Sundance Film Festival Shorts is a 96-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from the 2019 festival that the ICA Boston is hosting two showings this Saturday at 1PM and 3PM in Boston
Boston Queer Country Social Dancing this monthly dance party is for beginners and experts alike starting with partner dance lessons from 7-7:30 and line dancing lessons from 7:30-8 before the DJs open up and the full dance party begins this Saturday in JP
Magnum Saturdays DJ Jay Ine plays the best top 40 dance hits every Saturday starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester
Mayhem Saturdays bring your friends for a fun night out with great music from DJ Aga at blend in Dorchester
Boudoir: Mystery Date is a celebration of human erotic connections in all shapes, configurations, and forms – this month musical talent includes Bézier and Noise Artistry – on Saturday in Cambridge
New: Furball Boston (Fetish & Gear edition) check out this new theme night w/ music from J Warren at Legacy Boston this Saturday starting at 10 in the Theater District
Wicked PAH’s Alley Pup is a monthly fetish dance party hosted this Saturday at The Alley in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
Mizery Loves Company (Brunch & Munch) is a buffet style brunch with signature drinks and some great shows by Mizery, Penny & Lakia plus special surprise guest this Sunday from 11AM-5PM at blend in Dorchester
Panic! At the Drag Brunch brought to you by Absolut and hosted by Nuqueer Powered, this event is Boston’s newest ‘dirty little secret’ at the House of Blues Foundation Room this Sunday from 1PM – 4PM in the Fenway
Sundance Film Festival Shorts is a 96-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from the 2019 festival that the ICA Boston is hosting two showings this Sunday at 1PM and 3PM in Boston
Bear 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
SIP Faerie Tea (NEW LOCATION) returns this Sunday with DJ Brian Halligan at Phoenix Landing in Centtral Square starting at 6PM in Cambridge
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
If you’re a skier, you are probably heading up to Sunday River Mountain for the 8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020, but if you’re staying closer to Boston check out the 30+ events and parties I’ve included below.
A great way to spend time with friends or someone special is to peruse the galleries and studios the first Friday of each month at SoWa First Fridays. For those of you who love the Oscars, be sure to check out the 2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films at the ICA Boston. There are no shortage of dance parties and drag shows so check out what’s going on and make plans.
FRIDAY
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
SoWa First Fridays come over to 450 Harrison to view local art galleries and artist studios which will be open to the public from 5-9PM in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
GQB First Friday Queer Takeover is this Friday starting at 9PM at The Good Life in downtown Boston
RAW leather inspired monthly dance party at Machine with guest DJ Brian K on Friday night starting at 10PM in the Fenway
H E R O E S 80s New Wave, post punk, and electro music will be playing all night at Sonia’s in Central Square on Friday night
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
SATURDAY
Winter SpeakOUT Mini-Training learn about SpeakOUT and members from 10AM – 3pM on Saturday at Dana Farber Cancer Institute – RSVP req’d
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Doccumentary Program) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Saturday at 1 and 3PM in the Seaport
Open NOH8 Photo Shoot is this Saturday from 6-8PM at the Hyatt Regency Boston in DTX
Wicked Queer Fundraising Dinner enjoy a four course intimate fundraising dinner party (tix req’d) cooked by Matheus Cabral and Giuseppe di Caprio Saturday from 7-10PM in Dorchester
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Saturday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Strapped: Closing Party come and celebrate this successful lesbian dance party one last time before Machine closes for good this Saturday in Fenway
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Prime Time hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic with music from DJ BEGBICK – come and check out this new monthly gay dance party in Cambridge
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
Saturday Night Live w/ RuPaul viewing party come out to Cathedral Station to watch RuPaul when she hosts SNL this Saturday 11:30PM-1AM
SUNDAY
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
The BIG Gay Valentine Market stop by to shop at our market that includes 40 LGBTQ makers, artists, designers and vintage dealers as well as drag performances, a card making booth, cocktails and much more on Sunday from 12-6PM at blend in Dorchester
Drag Tag Sale is at Jacques this Sunday from 12-5PM in Bay Village
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Sunday at 1PM (Animation) and 3PM (Live Action) in the Seaport
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
One of my favorite LGBTQ social groups, Mass Bears and Cubs, is hosting their annual coat drive. You may have noticed that despite a healthy economy and low unemployment, there still are a number of people who are struggling. This is a fairly easy way you can help someone who may be down on their luck and in need of a winter coat to help them stay warm.
Both new and used coats can be donated by dropping off your coat(s) at either The Alley Bar in Downtown Crossing or Club Cafe in the South End. You have until next week so don’t delay. Your generosity won’t go unappreciated.
Mass Bears and Cubs Coat Drive ends Saturday, February 15th
What’s happening this week? A lot. Below are 50+ LGBTQ related events ranging from drag shows, trivia nights and karaoke to live shows and movies.
Starting this Thursday is the 8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020 up at Sunday River Mountain, the new monthly dance party Prime Time returns this weekend while the popular lesbian party night Strapped hosts a closing party.
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Drag Queen Trivia – Reality TV Ed. hosted by Missy Steak and Magnum Sin at A4cade on Monday from 7-9PM in Central Square
All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston
No Filter: #Animal Boston’s alternative drag show is this Monday starting at 10:30PM at Jacques in Bay Village
Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
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
Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Wicked Retro Night play all your favorite retro video games from the 80’s and 90’s at Dorchester Brewing Co on Wednesday from 7-10 in Dorchester
Nowhere Near Broadway Revue show starts at 9PM on Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Latino Wednesdays is at Legacy every week – doors open at 10PM in Boston
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Night comes to Cathedral Station every Wednesday from 8-10PM
8th Annual White Out Weekend 2020 starts on Thursday and runs through Sunday up in Maine at Sunday River
Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Live Action) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Thursday starting at 7PM in the Seaport
Coleslaw’s Corner the HUBweek Art Award-winning collaboration with Coleslaw, is back in the Charles Hayden Planetarium on Thursday at 7:30PM at the Museum of Science (tix $15 in advance / $20 at the door) in Boston
One + One: Speed Dating is hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic at The Brahmin starting at 7:30PM on Thursday in the Back Bay
Bear 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
#Yaasss Thursdays with hosts Penny Tentiary, Yune Neptune, and resident DJ Begbick plays the area’s best hip hop and top 40 at Club Cafe
THE WEEKEND
Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston explore the Gibson House and early 20th-century Boston through Charlie Gibson’s eyes, Friday at 4PM in Boston
SoWa First Fridays come over to 450 Harrison to view local art galleries and artist studios which will be open to the public from 5-9PM in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
GQB First Friday Queer Takeover is this Friday starting at 9PM at The Good Life in downtown Boston
RAW leather inspired monthly dance party at Machine with guest DJ Brian K on Friday night starting at 10PM in the Fenway
H E R O E S 80s New Wave, post punk, and electro music will be playing all night at Sonia’s in Central Square on Friday night
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
Winter SpeakOUT Mini-Training learn about SpeakOUT and members from 10AM – 3pM on Saturday at Dana Farber Cancer Institute – RSVP req’d
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Doccumentary Program) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Saturday at 1 and 3PM in the Seaport
Open NOH8 Photo Shoot is this Saturday from 6-8PM at the Hyatt Regency Boston in DTX
Wicked Queer Fundraising Dinner enjoy a four course intimate fundraising dinner party (tix req’d) cooked by Matheus Cabral and Giuseppe di Caprio Saturday from 7-10PM in Dorchester
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Saturday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Strapped: Closing Party come and celebrate this successful lesbian dance party one last time before Machine closes for good this Saturday in Fenway
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Prime Time hosted by the Men of Melanin Magic with music from DJ BEGBICK – come and check out this new monthly gay dance party in Cambridge
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
Saturday Night Live w/ RuPaul viewing party come out to Cathedral Station to watch RuPaul when she hosts SNL this Saturday 11:30PM-1AM
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
The BIG Gay Valentine Market stop by to shop at our market that includes 40 LGBTQ makers, artists, designers and vintage dealers as well as drag performances, a card making booth, cocktails and much more on Sunday from 12-6PM at blend in Dorchester
Drag Tag Sale is at Jacques this Sunday from 12-5PM in Bay Village
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Sunday at 1PM (Animation) and 3PM (Live Action) in the Seaport
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
Check out the 50+ LGBTQ events / programs listed below and make plans to go out and have some fun. For movie fans check out the ICA’s 2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films running Thursday – Sunday this week. If you prefer live performances Scream: Live on Stage is at Club Cafe Friday – Sunday.
If you are more sports-minded checkout Boston’s Soft-Tip Dart League on Monday at Cathedral Station. There are two bowling nights this week, Missy Steak’s Strike in Allston on Tuesday or The Outryders bowling night in Sommerville on Wednesday. On Sunday join the Snow Bowl 2020 in Dorchester or sign up for Boston’s Gay Basketball League Throuple Scuffle.
First Event Conference for transgender community (and their allies) comes to Boston Wednesday – Sunday at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
Meet Your Team Party Beantown Soft-Tip Dart League is hosting a “Meet Your Team Party” on Monday at 7:30PM at Cathedral Station all are welcome
All Star Mondays “Conspiracy Theory” is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston
Becoming a Man is the striking memoir of P. Carl’s journey to become the man he always knew himself to be – takes place this Tuesday from 6-8:30PM at the Trident Bookseller’s & Cafe in Boston
Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Mass Bears and Cubs Social is every last Tuesday starting at 7:30PM at Club Cafe, everyone is welcome so stop by, check out and say hello with this very friendly and social group of men
Missy Steak’s Strike join your hostess Missy Steak and special guest Patty Bourrée on Tuesday at 7:30PM for fun performances, games and of course, bowling at Flatbread Co. in Allston
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
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
Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
First Event is one of the longest running conferences in the U.S. for transgender and gender expansive people and those who love and support them, starting Wednesday and running through Sunday at the Boston Park Plaza
Bowling Night Gay Ski & Snowboarding club, Outryders, hosts a fun night at Sacco’s Bowl Haven from 7-10PM on Wednesday in Somerville
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Night comes to Cathedral Station every Wednesday from 8-10PM
Latino Wednesdays is at Legacy every week – doors open at 10PM in Boston
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Animation) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Thursday starting at 7PM in the Seaport
Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday
Queers Against Winter! Cozy party and board game night is a FREE, cozy party and board game night hosted the 4th Thursday in Jan, Feb, and March starting at 8PM at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Bear 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
#Yaasss Thursdays with hosts Penny Tentiary, Yune Neptune, and resident DJ Begbick plays the area’s best hip hop and top 40 at Club Cafe
THE WEEKEND
TransFORMED is a celebration of trans identity and expression brings together transgender and non-binary models and performers to celebrate trans identity and community – last year’s program sold out so get tickets today – the event takes place at the Park Plaza Hotel this Friday 6-10PM
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Live Action) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Friday starting at 7PM in the Seaport
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Animation) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Saturday starting at 7PM in the Seaport
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Saturday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
Mayhem Saturdays bring your friends for a fun night out with great music from DJ AGA and no cover at Blend in Dorchester
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
Snow Bowl 2020 this is the 18th annual Snow Bowl (All Welcome!) this Sunday starting at 10AM at Robert’s Field in Dorchester
Queer Dance in Progress #1 is Dancing Queerly’s (free) new program offering self-identified LBGTQIA+ dance artists a chance to share works-in-progress Sunday from 1-4PM in Cambridge
Throuple Scuffle is the first indoor Boston Gay Basketball League “Throuple Scuffle” so grab your two best friends, two lovers, or two side pieces, and signup – games start on Sunday from 2-6PM at the Equinox in DTX
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Sunday starting at 4PM (tickets req’d)
Sunday 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
FLAG Flag Football Super Bowl Party is a fundraiser event for Gay Bowl XX Tournament Teams in Hawaii this October – All Welcome – on Sunday 5-11PM at blend in Dorchester
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Live Action) the ICA shows Oscar-nominated shorts this Sunday starting at 7PM in the Seaport
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
Probably too cold to be wearing short shorts like this guy but still plenty to tempt you if you head out this weekend including New England’s largest gay ski party which is in full swing up in Stowe VT at Winter Rendezvous 2020.
Closer to home there are plenty of options including one last The BACK ROOM party at the Middle East on Friday, Dont Ask Dont Tell anniversary party and So Hot Saturdaes: Onesie Party both on Saturday. Close out your weekend with a number of options but I’d like to give a shout out to Bears, Brews & Boys at Dorchester Brewing Company.
FRIDAY
A Night for Us first annual community gathering to bring center and bring awareness to LGBTQ+ Youth of Color living with HIV on Friday from 5-8:30PM
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
Look What The Queen Dragged In is drag variety show featuring some of NYC’s top queens as well, as a few local favorites this Friday at the Oberon starting at 7:30PM in Cambridge
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
The BACK ROOM is back for one last time at The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub (upstairs in the back room) on Friday starting at 10:30PM
Lady Gaga vs Beyonce Night is at The Point in the North End on Friday – half of the $10 cover will be donated to WIRES, a wildlife rescue nonprofit that is rescuing and caring for thousands of sick, injured animals in Australia
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
SATURDAY
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
Dont Ask Dont Tell (9th Anniversary Party) will have great music and drag performances this Saturday at Great Scott in Allston – all welcome
POP UP with resident DJ FrenchY, guest DJ Coleslaw and your host Miranda Wrights is upstairs at Machine in the Fenway
So Hot Saturdaes: Onesie Party bring your friends for a fun night out with great music from DJ Stevie Psyclone and no cover at Blend in Dorchester
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
SUNDAY
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
100% that B*tch Drag Brunch! Pride Nation Boston is teaming up with Nüqueer Power to bring you a diverse Drag Brunch with doors opening on Sunday at 1PM (show starts at 2PM) at the Foundation Room in the Fenway
Gay Singles Meetup: Sunday Dim Sum will be at Hei La Moon in Chinatown on Sunday from 1-3PM – please RSVP to attend in Boston
Queer Dance Workshop is this Sunday from 3-5PM at the Tony Williams Dance Center in Jamaica Plain
Bears, Brews & Boys is Dorchester Brewing Co’s monthly bear beer bust, on Sunday from 4-8PM in Dorchester
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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.
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and while I will be working many will not. The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are all open and free to the public. Arrive early as these museums will get very busy.
Later this week New England’s largest gay ski party starts in Stowe VT at Winter Rendezvous 2020 and after a brief hiatus Boston’s biggest gay, kink / fetish night, FASCINATION returns on a new night (Thursday) and location.
Drag Bingo takes place this Monday at Club Cafe in Boston and Hopsters Brewing in Newton – both start at 7PM
Drag Queen Trivia (Oscars edition) is on Monday starting at 7PM at A4cade by Area Four in Central Square
All Star Mondays is a weekly drag show with performances at 11:30PM and 12:30AM at Machine in Boston
Dirty Water Saloon Line Dancing for Queers & friends has country-western two-step, west coast swing and line dancing each Tuesday from 7-10PM (all are welcome) at the Milky Way Lounge in JP
Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester
Fosse Show Tune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM this Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston
Winter Rendezvous 2020 kicks off on Wednesday at Stowe Mountain in Stowe, VT and runs through Sunday – activities include: The Kick Off Party, So Hot Pool Party, Varla Jean Merman performs and much more – full list of events and activities here
Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
The Nowhere Near Broadway Revue presents: Kristin Chenowith on Wednesday night from 9-10 before Atomic Karaoke (see below) at Club Cafe
Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Night comes to Cathedral Station every Wednesday from 8-10PM
Free Pool is available all evening at Cathedral Station every Thursday
Mini-Film Series: Camp Classic Showgirls on Thursday at 6PM at The History Project – tickets must be reserved in advance in Boston
Science by the Pint – A Conversation on Reproductive Healthcare hosted by Fenway Health and Planned Parenthood and will address sexual health and STI management to family planning and birth control on Thursday from 6:30 – 8PM at Aeronaut Brewing Co in Somerville
Lgbtq+ Mixer (Boston North) is this Thursday from 7-11PM at The Cellar at the Hotel Salem in Salem MA
KALEIDOSCOPE! Drag Caberet is a night of non stop energy and an endless variety of performances in Neon Calypso’s first drag caberet at Bill’s Bar from 7-9PM in the Fenway
Bear Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston
FASCINATION (NEW NIGHT – NEW LOCATION) Boston’s biggest kink and fetish night has returned and will be at Guilt Nightclub (79 Warrenton St) in the Theater district on Thursday starting at 9PM (Password is MASQUERADE)
Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston
#Yaasss Thursdays with hosts Penny Tentiary, Yune Neptune, and resident DJ Begbick plays the area’s best hip hop and top 40 at Club Cafe
THE WEEKEND
A Night for Us first annual community gathering to bring center and bring awareness to LGBTQ+ Youth of Color living with HIV on Friday from 5-8:30PM
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
Look What The Queen Dragged In is drag variety show featuring some of NYC’s top queens as well, as a few local favorites this Friday at the Oberon starting at 7:30PM in Cambridge
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
The BACK ROOM is back for one last time at The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub (upstairs in the back room) on Friday starting at 10:30PM
Lady Gaga vs Beyonce Night is at The Point in the North End on Friday – half of the $10 cover will be donated to WIRES, a wildlife rescue nonprofit that is rescuing and caring for thousands of sick, injured animals in Australia
Anthem Fridays is the weekly dance party hosted by DJ Stevie Psyclone (no cover before 11PM) at Club Cafe every Friday
The Diva’s Experience is at the Museum of Science each Friday at 7:30PM at the Hayden Planetarium – tix required and strongly encouraged to purchase in advance – showtime is approximately 40 minutes
Scream: Live on Stage is the horror parody you never knew you wanted at Club Cafe on Friday starting at 7:30PM (tickets req’d)
Dont Ask Dont Tell (9th Anniversary Party) will have great music and drag performances this Saturday at Great Scott in Allston – all welcome
POP UP with resident DJ FrenchY, guest DJ Coleslaw and your host Miranda Wrights is upstairs at Machine in the Fenway
So Hot Saturdaes: Onesie Party bring your friends for a fun night out with great music from DJ Stevie Psyclone and no cover at Blend in Dorchester
Legacy Saturday Nights come down and dance to music from Alex Costa starting at 10PM in the Theater District
Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM
Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston
SoWa Vintage Market continues to run every Sunday from 10AM to 4PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End
100% that B*tch Drag Brunch! Pride Nation Boston is teaming up with Nüqueer Power to bring you a diverse Drag Brunch with doors opening on Sunday at 1PM (show starts at 2PM) at the Foundation Room in the Fenway
Queer Dance Workshop is this Sunday from 3-5PM at the Tony Williams Dance Center in Jamaica Plain
Bears, Brews & Boys is Dorchester Brewing Co’s monthly bear beer bust, on Sunday from 4-8PM in Dorchester
Sunday 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
Naked Yoga for Men meets in the Boston area most Sundays at 6:30 PM (note that classes fill in advance and you must pre-register with the group)
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM 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
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Last month, after spending two weeks visiting Argentina, we hopped on a 90-minute ferry from Buenos Aires, Argentina headed for Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Situated in the southwest corner of Uruguay, this pristine town is best known for its historic quarter which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Since 1828 Colonia del Sacramento has been a part of Uruguay but it was hotly contested by the monarchs of Spain and Portugal, exchanging hands more than a half dozen times since the 1600s. The city was even briefly a part of Brazil. Colonia del Sacramento makes for a great day trip from Buenos Aires, but if you’re going to spend a night, I’d recommend where we stayed, Hotel Charco, which is situated in the middle of old town with views of the water.
After spending a night we were ready to hop in our rental car to get to our real destination and fun in the sun at Uruguay’s famous Punta del Este. The drive from Colonia to Punta was easy but further than I realized (approximately 3.5 hours). It gave us a glimpse of Uruguay, which seemed to be mostly farm land with an occasional vineyard. Note that the drive from Puna del Este to the capital, Montevideo is much shorter (about 90-minutes).
Punta attracts travelers the world over but it is mostly a summer playground for well-to-do Argentinians and Brazilians. If you’ve seen photos of Punta del Este it was most likely of the giant beach sculpture La Mano or Casapueblo, the onetime home of Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, which is now a museum, restaurant and hotel.
We opted to stay about 20 minutes outside of town in Maldonado, after a friend recommended a gay-owned hotel called Undarius. The owners, Fran and Mario a Spanish / Uruguayan couple are friendly and fantastic hosts. The tiny hotel has beautiful grounds with a pool and jacuzzi and the gay beach is about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. One big surprise was the ocean temperature. I had no idea the South Atlantic could rival the temperatures of Cape Cod. Having said that, it was still sad to leave this little beach haven, but I’d really like to return.
Chau for now Uruguay.
BosGuy 
