Boston’s gay club Ramrod / Machine days are numbered

boston real estate, Ramrod, Machine BostonMore than a few of you forward me the article from this week’s Boston Globe, Here’s what a British dorm builder is planning for Boston.

Anyone who knows the city can easily see that the building that houses the gay nightclub, Ramrod / Machine is demolished in the rendering above to make space for a 15-story building that will house approximately 500 private dorms, which will be marketed to graduate students.

Scape, the company that filed notice with the city, sharing their plans to  build a 205,500-square-foot, 15-story building on Boylston Street in the Fenway, was described in the article as “replacing a row of low-slung storefronts along a stretch of the road that has otherwise been transformed by new development over the last decade.” Ouch, but so true. Ramrod / Machine’s days are numbered and while there is no word on when the inevitable development will displace the club, I hope the owners will plan to reopen in another location rather than close their doors permanently.

Furry Friday

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BosGuy brain teaser

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Each Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.

I’ll confirm answers in the afternoon so don’t worry if you don’t see your comment posted right away. I want to give everyone a chance to guess.

This week’s brain teaser: 

Though I have four eyes, I cannot see.

I run with grace, but I cannot walk.

It may be dangerous to get swept up by me.

What am I?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

What to do this weekend

Griffin Barrows, handsome, hunk, gay pornILLUMINUS 2018 returns to Boston this weekend on Friday and Saturday night in Downtown Crossing. There are also the other typical first Friday options including SoWa First FridayGuerrilla Queer Bar (GQB)FASCINATION FridayH E R O E S Saturday and Underbear.

If you don’t have your fill with horror, head over to the Coolidge to see midnight showings (11:59PM start times) of The Amityville Murders Friday and Saturday nights.

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

SoWa First Friday come over to SoWa and walk through the many art galleries and artist studios from 5-9PM in Boston’s South End

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

Dinner & a Movie: Bohemian Rhapsody is being organized by Guy Social Boston and there are a limited number of tickets so make plans ASAP if you’d like to join in the fun and see this movie with a friendly group of men on Friday

ILLUMINUS 2018 is a contemporary arts festival that features original installations, video projections and performances by artists who work in the medium of light and sound on Friday and Saturday starting at 6PM in DTX

La Boum Queer Dance Party is hosted the first Friday of each month starting at 10PM at the Milky Way in JP

Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) will take over another “straight” bar this Friday starting at 9PM – Location to be announced on Thursday

Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX

FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston

gay bostonH E R O E S (New Venue) Retro dance party hosted the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at Sonia’s (formerly TT The Bear’s Place) in Central Square

MOVIE: The Amityville Murders is part of the Coolidge’s Movies after Midnite series and will play both Friday and Saturday night starting at 11:59PM

Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM

The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.

Underbear has no cover and free clothing check so come down and check out this monthly party, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX

Blend with DJ AGA starts at 10PM in Dorchester

EXTRA Featuring Amanda Lepore is Saturday night at Machine starting at 10PM in Boston

UNITE Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera (no cover before 11PM) in Boston

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Trophy Room’s 90s Brunch starts at 11AM on Sunrday

Back to the 90s Brunch is at Trophy Room on Sunday starting at 11AM

Drag Me To Brunch Drag yourself to Carrie Nation Cocktail Club and check-out what all the buzz is about  starting at 11AM; the drag show runs from 2pm-4pm(ish) in Boston

Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

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.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Earlier this week Sergio and I were invited to a special screening of Bohemian Rhapsody, which opens nationally tomorrow, November 2nd.

As you might surmise, Bohemian Rhapsody is about the rock band, Queen and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and the darker side of success, concluding with Freddie reuniting with his bandmates in time for Live Aid in 1985. While you don’t have to like Queen’s music to find this movie enthralling, for those who admired and loved Freddie Mercury this is a must see movie.

Bohemian Rhapsody is showing in multiple theaters in and around Boston. There is more information about this film in the links shared below.

Bohemian Rhapsody website
Bohemian Rhapsody Facebook page
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Bohemian Rhapsody on IG

Vintage gay

I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

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Happy Halloween

There is plenty happening in Boston tonight if sipping an adult beverage and handing out candy and on your front stoop is not part of your plans.  Below, I’ve shared a few options.

The Enchanted Forest – BAGLY Halloween Party on Wednesday, will have food, fun, games, and music (intended for LGBTQ+ youth 22 and under)

Dragathon Spooktacular Halloween Night is on Wednesday starting at 7PM at Royale (all ages welcome)

MOVIE: Psycho with the Boston Pops join Keith Lockhart and the Pops on Halloween night as they perform the original movie score in sync with the film on the big screen, starting at 8PM at Symphony Hall.

MOVIE DOUBLE FEATURE: Halloween & Halloween 4 is on Halloween night and runs from 7-11PM at the Coolidge in Brookline

Cirque of the Dead starts at 7:00 and 10:00 PM at the Oberon in Cambridge

Halloween with Honey Davenport is no trick and all treat at Club Cafe with  $500 in cash and prizes for their costume contest

MOVIE: The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Live Shadowcast is on Halloween night at the Somerville Theater

The Black Pearl Haunted Cruise sets sail (so to speak) on Halloween night in Boston Harbor from 8PM – 12AM