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The Boulet Brothers Halloween House Party event flyerNow 

The Boulet Brothers Halloween House Party at Royale

Special Event,  - 
CALLING ALL THE MONSTERS TO THE DANCE FLOOR! Gay Mafia Boston presents: THE BOULET BROTHERS HALLOWEEN HOUSE PARTY Halloween Night! • Thursday 10/31 Starring DJ Trixie Mattel & DJ Mateo Segade (Solid Pink Disco). Featuring performances by THE BOULET BROTHERS DRAGULA SEASON 6 CAST: DESIREE DIK, JAHARIA, PI, & SEVERITY STONE! Plus SEASON 5 super monster Throb Zombie and SEASON 2 monster VIOLENCIA! Twirl to the tunes of DJ TRIXIE ON A MASSIVE DANCE-FLOOR! Wear your best Halloween costume for a chance to slay the $1,000 COSTUME CONTEST! ALL AGES! Be there or BEWARE! This event will sell out! Get your TICKETS, on sale NOW! Premium Dance Floor: Ticket includes access to the Premium Dance Floor Catwalk. General Admission: Ticket includes access to show, with limited seating available in the balcony.

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Wicked Halloween at Club Cafe

Special Event,  - 
WICKED HALLOWEEN with ALANA THICC. Costume contest $1500 cash & prizes. All your favorites fused together! Music by DJ AGA. No Cover, 21+

Bring Back My Ghouls Halloween Night After-Party event flyer

Bring Back My Ghouls Halloween Night After-Party at Legacy

Special Event,  - 
HALLOWEEN NIGHT @ LEGACY! 21+ Boulet Brothers' Halloween After-Party $1,000 Costume Contest! Hosted by Plane Jane & Kori King, Feat. DJ Harlow Havoc No advance tickets, door only (cover not listed on event)

Trivia Night event flyerNow 

Trivia Night at The Alley

Every Thursday,  - 
Dave Sawyer hosts Trivia at The Alley every Thursday Night. Cash prizes.

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Keep On at Middlesex Lounge

Every Thursday,  - 
Keep On is a house and techno party held every Thursday at Middlesex Lounge. See their Instagram for weekly talent. Not an exclusively queer event, but queer-friendly with lots of queer talent.

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Queeraoke at Midway Cafe

Every Thursday,  - 
This award-winning queer and lesbian night began in 2005 as one of the only weekly lesbian-focused parties in Boston and is now a super queer dance and karaoke party. Join us as we break into song with a supa dupa karaoke collection and our own DJ Summer's Eve & DJ Moxie spin ferocious dance sets that include everything from Sissy & New Orleans Bounce, DanceHall, EDM, Trap, Jukebox, Reggaeton, Alternative, 80s Classics, Hip Hop, House, Underground to the current top 40 buzz. This staple Boston ladies' night welcomes all queer, trans, friendlies, and area hipsters.

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The Portal at ManRay

First Friday,  - 
DJ André Obin mixes indie dance, minimal wave, classic IDM, UK bass, and other off-world electronic music from the past, present, and future. $12 before 10pm, $15 after. 19+ to enter, 21+ to drink. No strict dress code but creative and extravagant attire is encouraged.

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The Dollhouse at Jacques Cabaret

Every Friday,  - 
Welcome to the Dollhouse! Come hang out with your dolls every Friday starting at 9PM! Reservations are encouraged by calling and walk ins are always welcomed! Featuring local stars like Destiny, Chanel The Angel, Teasha Boo, Candace Persuasian, Angel Cavalli, and more special guests!

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Club Cafe Fridays at Club Cafe

Every Friday,  - 
Dancing is back at Club Cafe every Friday with DJ Stevie Psyclone! Dance floor opens at 10PM. $15 Cover, 21+

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Casual Fridays at The Alley

Every Friday,  - 
A general night at The Alley with a rotating cast of local DJs spinning hits from the 80s to today!

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Bussdown Fridays at Legacy

Every Friday,  - 
Frolic (FKA Men of Melanin Magic) and Gay Mafia Boston present Bussdown Fridays- Boston's best QTPOC night every Friday at Legacy! With beats by DJ Frenchy, hosted by Arabella! This event is usually door tickets only unless otherwise specified, bottle service available (see their site for details) 21+

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Karaoke at dbar

Every Friday,  - 
Karaoke at dbar every Friday.

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Friday Feels at Blend

Every Friday,  - 
Blend Fridays with DJs Twisted Gleam and DJ Begbick (on second Fridays) and rotating local hosts Bella Luna, Lilly Rose, Harlow Havoc, and Shakaren! Dancing starts at 10PM, no cover!

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Underbear at The Alley

First Saturday,  - 
A monthly underwear party at The Alley, DJed by DJ Taffy. No cover! Free clothing check! Try to arrive early- it usually hits capacity fast. Admittance is on a first come first serve basis; get a deli ticket from whoever's at the bottom of the stairs as soon as you arrive.

Drag Me to the Main Stage event flyer

Drag Me to the Main Stage at Jacques Cabaret

Every Saturday,  - 
Join hosts Destiny and Dee Dee de Ray for an evening of shows featuring the queens of the main stage! Call (617) 426-8902 to reserve your seats in advance! A credit card is required. Fridays: Checked in & seated by 9:30, showtime 10:00 PM. Saturday 1st Show: Checked in & seated by 6:30, showtime 7:00 PM. Saturday 2nd Show: Checked in & seated by 9:45, showtime 10:15 PM. If you are late on Friday or Saturday you will lose your table! No exceptions! $15 cover, 21+

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HEROES at ManRay

Every Saturday,  - 
"HEROES" now falls to earth every Saturday at the newly resurrected ManRay Nightclub! 80s New Wave, Electro, Post-Punk & some Old-School Goth+Industrial dance night w/ DJ Chris Ewen. $12 before 10p, $15 after (prices are per person)

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Saturday Night House Party at Club Cafe

Every Saturday,  - 
Music by resident DJ Brian Derrick, and DJ Harlow Havoc on the first of the month! Dance floor opens at 10PM – Top 40 Remix, EDM, House, Latin Remixes $15 cover after 10pm

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Legacy Saturdays at Legacy

Every Saturday,  - 
Legacy Saturdays is presented by Bobby Kelley & Rafael Sánchez. Features an overall circuit party vibe with local drag hosts. Rotating local and guest DJs such as Frenchy, Shane Marcus, Abel, Isaac Escalante, Paulo, GSP, and Danny Verde. Early arrival strongly encouraged. 21+, cover is usually upwards of $20 - $25 at the door.

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Latinx Saturday at La Makina

Every Saturday,  - 
Ever Vega presents BOOM SATURDAYS! The Best Latin Nights every Saturday! At Volcano Room at La Maquina del Sabor / La Makina in Revere! With special guest dancers and drag queens every week!

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Slay Saturdays at dbar

Every Saturday,  - 
dbar's Saturday night dance party. It tends to change up a lot; keep an eye on their instagram for the few times they post (linked through the official page link below).

Mayhem Saturdays event flyer

Mayhem Saturdays at Blend

Every Saturday,  - 
There's a party every Saturday at Blend with a DJ and dancing! No cover!

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Gay Beer Club at Cambridge Brewing Company

First and Third Sunday,  - 
Come join us and we have great conversation and enjoy delicious craft beers. CBC has announced closing after 35 year and we are going to be hosting 1st and 3rd Sunday thru December

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Pop Star Brunch at Blend

First Sunday,  - 
The First Sunday of every month (unless otherwise noted) is Pop Star Brunch at Blend! Hosted by Harlow Havoc and guests, each brunch features the music of a different pop icon (see @blendboston on Instagram for this month's pop star)! Music by Twisted Gleam Reservations highly recommended! Call 6172658846, email blenddorchester@gmail.com, or visit the OpenTable reservation link below

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Drag Me To Brunch at Carrie Nation

Every Sunday,  - 
Drag yourself to Carrie Nation Cocktail Club and check out what all the buzz is about at our ultimate Sunday-Funday experience hosted by your favorites Destiny Boston and Dee Dee de Ray, with special guest performers. Purchase your tickets below AND text or email to reserve a table to ensure your group is seated together via (617)380-7447 / tim@ectgboston.com Enjoy our elaborate buffet brunch spread before the show from 12pm-2pm, and our fun-filled interactive drag show 2pm-4pm(ish). Cocktail specials and full bar service available. After the show, all guests will have an opportunity to have a photo-op with the queens with our resident photographer to share with your friends (photos posted online approximately one week after the show). Admission: $30 per person and an additional $20 per person for buffet brunch (added to your tab if you opt-in for buffet brunch).21+ event Please be advised we do seat family style sometimes so you may be sat with another group or two.

Sunday Tea Dance event flyer

Sunday Tea Dance at Club Cafe

Every Sunday,  - 
Club Cafe hosts its weekly tea dance every Sunday from 4 to 10! No cover! Rotating local DJs. ⁠ Pregame with specials on apps, sandwiches, and pizzas before dancing off the calories.⁠

dbar Tea Dance event flyer

dbar Tea Dance at dbar

Every Sunday,  - 
Sundays are for tea! dbar does a patio tea dance every Sunday during the summer, and an indoor tea during the winter! With rotating themes, DJs, and drag hosts. See their instagram for details. No cover!

Hot Mess Sundays event flyer

Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar

Every Sunday,  - 
A weekly LGBTQ+ takeover at Candibar, presented by Rafael Sanchez (AKA Gay Mafia Boston) and Jonathan Omar. Music by DJs Richie Ladue and Frenchy, hosted by Arabella!

Untitled Sexy Man Show: A Showcase of Masculinity & Burlesque event flyer

Untitled Sexy Man Show: A Showcase of Masculinity & Burlesque at Jacques Cabaret

First Monday,  - 
The Untitled Sexy Man Show: A Showcase of Masculinity and Burlesque (formerly known as Tippendales) Come see our bois serve for you in this showcase of all things masculine, all while strippin' down, taking their clothes off for you! You'll find drag kings, drag things, masc-identified performers, trans-mascs, and much, much more! Raffles, Merch, Vendors, and a fantastic show awaits. Hosted by WITJ E. Craft Produced by Bleeding Hearts Productions Instagram: @bleedingheartsproductions

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Fascination at Legacy

First Monday,  - 
FASCINATION is a gear/ fetish/ kink event currently happening in the Boston area. DJ Colby Drasher is our resident DJ and spins techno, tech/deep house, electronica and other dark and sexy grooves. The event also features visual projections by Michael Flowers highlighting both original footage as well as scenes from vintage kink cinema. We often host guest demos led by local members of the Boston leather, rubber, and BDSM community for folks looking to learn from each other about kink they are curious about. Although the event is leather inspired, we are looking to bring together a diverse and gender inclusive cross section of Boston fetish culture (rubber, sports gear, bondage, S&M, and pup play) by creating a space for folks in the community to meet up. $15 in advance (online- see their website for link), $20 at the door (limited) Coat check: $5 per bag 21+ Fascination occurs on the first Monday of the month. However, sometimes they may opt to have a second every on the 3rd Monday of the month. This event will be updated if that is the case.

Drag Bingo event flyer

Drag Bingo at Club Cafe

Every Monday,  - 
Drag bingo hosted by Mizery and guests! Amazing prizes and drinks! With special guests: The Boston Sister of Perpetual Indulgence! 21+, NO COVER!

I'm Right Trivia Night event flyer

I'm Right Trivia Night at Roxy's Arcade

Every Monday,  - 
Missy Steak hosts "I'm Right" Trivia Night every other Monday at A4cade! With shows, drinks, prizes, special guests, and a different theme every time! Located through the double door inside Roxy's! 21+, no cover!

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Higher Key at Jacques Cabaret

Special Event,  - 
This all live singing drag competition returns for its fourth season with allstar cast of former contestants. Each week contestants face a new musical challenge that will put their drag, singing, and creative skills to the test. Past themes have included parody writing, celebrity impersonation, stand up comedy, and duets. The competition is judged by Boston drag favorites Violencia! and Rhonda and Foxy and hosted by Patty Bourrée. Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door, $60 for a season pass

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The Presidential Erection at The Crystal Ballroom

Special Event,  - 
The Presidential Erection Dance | Drag Party Got 2016/2020 election trauma? This year – do the election right. Don’t go home and stress watch the results; instead come to the Crystal Ballroom to dance the night away and catch some voting themed drag from: Ricky Mortis Mia Culpa Complete Destruction Stroke The Clown Andi Van Dyke Celia Smokinbutts Witj E Craft Buster Pants Music from: Bars Over Bars And a Pop Up Arcade from: Super Party Bros Don’t worry, we’ll still have the election streaming in the background so you can keep up with the results.

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Splash Zone at The Model

First and Third Tuesday,  - 
BOSTON IS OFFICIALLY IN THE SPASH ZONE 💦💧 Get ready for your new fav monthly open set at The Model Allston every first Tuesday! For all types of performers and drag, this monthly show starts at 9pm and has NO COVER! Put on by Brooke Poole - to perform, DM or check the story of @thebrookepoole on Instagram. 21+

Stump Trivia Quiz event flyer

Stump Trivia Quiz at Club Cafe

Every Tuesday,  - 
Guaranteed fun, with lots of prizes. Theme nights too! Hosted by Jonny Minogue

Karaoke Wednesdays event flyer

Karaoke Wednesdays at Club Cafe

Every Wednesday,  - 
You've been asking and it's finally back! Club Cafe Karaoke starts at 8 every Wednesday. Hosted by Britney Beards! No cover!

MTV event flyer

MTV at Jacques Cabaret

Every Wednesday,  - 
MTV, hosted by MT Hart is a drag love letter to pop music. Every Wednesday at Jacque's Cabaret!

Crypt event flyer

Crypt at ManRay

Every Wednesday,  - 
ManRay's original goth night, Crypt Wednesdays is back! DJ Chris Ewens spins goth and industrial all night. Dress Code: Minimum all black. Dress to impress! No ball caps, sports team attire, or white sneakers. $7 before 10p, $10 after (prices are per person)

Latinx Wednesdays event flyer

Latinx Wednesdays at Legacy

Every Wednesday,  - 
Bobby Kelley and Rafael Sanchez's Latinx Wednesdays is back at Legacy! Every Wednesday starting June 2nd!

Upcoming monthly and special events.

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