Tag Archives: Gay

Making friends in Boston (social clubs and groups)

boston, gay lifeEvery September tens of thousands of people move into Boston for the first time. New arrivals can find Boston to be a tough town to break into and make friends but staying at home is not the answer so I’ve compiled a list of LGBT activities and social groups where you can meet people.  If you have a suggestion, feel free to share in the comments section of this post.

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses.  Auditions are Sunday, September 13th.

Boston Gay Men’s Books Club is monthly book club featuring literature by and about gay men.  Currently reading Other Voices Other Rooms by Capote.

Dignity Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their allies.

Fellows by TWC is a group of 30+ singles who meet the third Wednesday of each month for cocktails and conversation (next meeting is Sept. 16).

Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the LGBT community for more than 40 years; the Fenway and AAC are always looking for volunteers.

Gay For Good mobilizes the LGBT community to interact with the greater community by volunteering their time with different monthly activities.

Keshet Boston is a grassroots organization working for the full inclusion of LGBT Jews in Jewish life, offering community events for LGBT Jews in Greater Boston.

Opus Affair is probably best known for their monthly cocktail party hosted at local restaurants  to raise money for local arts organizations. Next cocktail party is Tuesday, September 29th at Win & Nod in the South End.

The Welcoming Committee is a young, social group who organize activities to broadening the spectrum of gay life here in Boston and beyond.

Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay organizations in the area.  Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.

Making friends in Boston through local sports teams and clubs

Ironsides Gay Rugby TeamPeople who are new to Boston can find this a tough town to break into and make friends.  Using gay apps and going to bars will only get you so far so I’ve compiled a list of gay sports clubs / teams you can join to meet people.

Some of the clubs / teams listed below are seasonal so take that into account when you reach out to these groups and best of luck to you.  If you are new to Boston, let me be among the first to welcome you.

Beantown Softball League

Boston Flag Football

Boston Gay Basketball League

Boston Pride Hockey

Boston Strikers Soccer

Boston Ironsides Rugby

Monday Night Bowling League

Liquid Assets New England Swimming (LANES)

OutRyders: New England’s Gay Ski & Snowboard Club

Frontrunners: Boston Gay Running Club

Tennis 4 All

Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay clubs or sports leagues.  Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.

Walk Away by Tony Moran featuring Kristine W

Last year’s mancandy friendly video seems like a nice post for you on a Saturday evening. I hope you are enjoying the long Labor Day Weekend if you are in the US.

Amish employee refuses to issue drivers licenses, citing RFRA

Not to spell this out for those unfamiliar but many Amish do not drive cars for religious reasons.  The logic of the Kentucky DMV clerk, Kim Davis, who has been denying marriage licenses to a same sex couple follows the same line of logic as shown in the FOX News spoof.  Perhaps now one might realize not only how idiotic her logic is but how her actions do not violate anyone’s religious freedoms except those of the people being denied their right to marry.

36th Annual Mr Gay Ogunquit / Speedo pageant

OGTMaineStreet’s 36th annual Mr Gay Ogunquit Speedo contest will be Ogunquit Beach Section “G” over Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 6th at 2pm. Categories include: Best basket, best arms, best legs, best chest and overall best!

More information and photos available here.

You’re invited to Promise Place Boston gala

Promise Place School GalaThe Promise Place School’s first-ever Boston Gala has been scheduled for Saturday, 26 September, 2015 at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center. Money raised at the gala will lend critical support to the Promise Place School’s mission to offer permanent and safe living and educational environment for LGBTQ homeless youth.

Unfamiliar with Promise Place School and the work they are doing in our community to help homeless gay youth? You can learn more here.

Promise Place Boston Gala – September 26th

Things that make BosGuy go hmm…

bottoms discountedIt has been awhile since I’ve had a hmm… post, but the HOTT crew pointed out on their blog,Hotties on the T!, that this sign was definitely hmm… worthy, and I agree. Thanks for the tip HOTT crew.

Gay romantic comedy: Paternity Leave

LGBT movie, Jacob York, Charlie DavidMatt Riddlehoover’s PATERNITY LEAVE is a romantic comedy about Greg (Jacob York), Ken (Charlie David), and a moment of passion on the eve of their four year anniversary that changes the course of their lives forever.

Greg begins feeling nauseated, fatigued, moody and – most unfortunately – fat. At his wit’s end and Ken’s insistence, he sees a doctor who’s stumped and refers the couple to a specialist. To everyone’s amazement, Greg is pregnant. Shock, stress, and fear settle in, and Greg’s relationship gets put to the ultimate test.

Boyfriends at Milky Way Lounge on Friday, Aug 21

gayAre you in Boston this weekend and looking for something fun to do?  Join DJ Brent Covington as he hosts his monthly party, Boyfriends, in JP at the Milky Way Lounge on Friday, August 21st. Doors open at 10:00 PM.

Milky Way Lounge – 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

For more information visit their FB event page:  Boyfriends.

Di Latte at Mix Garden in B.H. Saturday 22-Aug

Gay, Brazil, B.H. Although I focus on LGBT life in Boston, Ogunquit and Provincetown, thanks to Sergio I have a large number of readers from and in Brazil (and in particular in Belo Horizonte), so when party organizers for Di Latte asked me to help spread the word about their latest party, I was only too happy to publish this post.

If you happen to be in B.H. this coming weekend be sure to stop by and check out this party at Mix Garden.  You can get more information by visiting the Facebook event page, here.

Check out the 2014 promo video from last year’s party.

Back2Basics Tea Dance at Club Cafe, Sunday Aug 16

Mass Bearz Tea Dance If it is the 3rd Sunday of the month then that means it is time for Bear Tea Dance at Club Cafe.  All the fun starts at 5PM so come on over and dance to DJ Harrison’s and DJ Brian Halligan’s unique mix of Disco Classics & Retro Favorites from the 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s.

For more information visit their web page here.

FUZZ at Pi Alley tonight

Furry Friday bonusNo plans this evening? Join DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy to FUZZ at the Pi Alley bar by Downtown Crossing.

This month FUZZ will feature and give away copies of the new releases by dance/pop artists MS MR (How Does It Feel) and Robyn (Love Is Free mini-album).  All the fun starts at 10PM

For more information visit their event page here.

Fierté Montréal 2015 / Montreal Pride 2015

Fierte Montreal 2015, Gay PrideMontréal is celebrating Gay Pride this week. Pride celebrations culminate this weekend with the Gay Pride Parade (sponsored by Viagra – how awesome is that?) on Sunday, August 16 at 1PM and their “Mega T-Dance” closing party.

Will you be heading to Montréal for Pride celebrations? If so, enjoy and have a wonderful weekend.  Download Fierté Montréal 2015 Pride ProgramGay Pride Montreal

 

Ginger hunk

handsome, muscles, temptationAnyone know who this guy is? My buddy Brenton posted this on his NSFW Tumblr page Aussielicious Tumbles and I’d love to see more photos of this guy.

Max Emerson monkeying around on Instagram

Max EmersonA couple weeks ago I noted that I really like following the handsome Pittsburgh couple Justin and Nick on Instagram.  I also enjoy following model Max Emerson who I’ve featured in the past.  If you are on Instagram, I’d like to make a plug for my own account, @bosguyblog as well as suggesting Max’s account @Maxisms.