Film Synopsis: In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Mike Waters (River Phoenix) is a gay hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor (Keanu Reeves) is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike’s estranged mother….
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Together Brothers Film Screening
BLACK THEN: AGAIN! is a month-long celebration of Blaxploitation films of the 70s and beyond, curated by Josiah Howard, who literally wrote the book on the film genre! TOGETHER BROTHERS – Directed by William Graham. In one of the poorer neighborhoods of Galveston, Texas, a respected black police officer is killed. The only witness to…
Each Man Kills the Thing He Loves: Lovett/Codagnone Exhibition Opening
John Lovett (b. 1962) and Alessandro Codagnone (1967–2019) made genre-spanning artwork as Lovett/Codagnone starting in 1995 and until Codagnone’s death. Their collaborative practice calls forth histories of subversive sexuality, ranging from the aesthetics of gay leather and S&M culture to important queer cultural works like Pier Paolo Pasolini’s film Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975). Lovett/Codagnone…
Q-MoB Queer Men’s Book Club (East Chatham, NY)
Every month we read a different great queer book & connect with one another by reflecting on our thoughts, feelings, & inspirations. December’s book is Truman Capote’s first novel, “Other Voices, Other Rooms,” which he wrote when he was 23, but is still considered a Southern Gothic Masterpiece & a story full of secrets, desire,…
Q-MoB Easy Hike: Guilder Pond (Mt. Washington, MA)
Relatively easy hike up to a spectacular pond surrounded by old growth, beaver habitat, & with great views of Mt. Everett. Hike is close to both Hudson Valley NY, Northwest CT, & Southwestern MA. Join us for optional after-hike lunch at the delicious & historic Stage Coach Tavern in Sheffield, MA, 1:00-2:30pm. This is part…
Q-MoB Queer Men’s Winter Year End Potluck (Hillsdale, NY)
Share great food, beverages, & stories w/ queer men from all over about what you are 1) Grateful for, 2) Letting go of, 3) Welcoming in the New Year. Don’t feel pressured to share or do anything you don’t find comfortable and easy. Join us as we say goodbye to this chaotic year and welcome…
Q-MoB Queer Men’s Walking Group: Guided Tour Historic West Stockbridge, MA
Join West Stockbridge Town Historian Robert Salerno, who is also President of the West Stockbridge Historical Society, in a wonderful walking history tour showcasing some of the buildings that tell the 250 year story of how the town has persevered and adapted. $10 suggested donation to Historic Society. This is part of a series of…
Q-MoB Queer Men’s Walking Group: Guided Tour Historic Hudson, NY
Join guided tour of historic downtown Hudson with queer men who enjoy walking together every week to get to know one another & interesting places/history. Led by Paul Twardy, whose family has lived in Hudson for 150 years and who has studied & lived Hudson history for more than 50 years. This is part of a…
Q-MOB attends Replacing Prancer Comedy @ The Foundry (W. Stockbridge, MA)
Join us for staged reading of hilarious new play by Tom Truss that follows Santa’s Reindeers as they try a last minute replacement of Prancer while Santa is not at all pleased with this change in tradition. Finally Santa’s reindeers, who are a magical, wacky bunch, are getting their very own play and something more…
CLOSE TO YOU Screening with Q&A Hillary Baack
Join us for the premiere of the film CLOSE TO YOU, followed by a Q&A with one of the film’s leads — local actress Hillary Baack! Film Synopsis: A trans man (Elliott Page) revisits his hometown, facing family tensions. He reconnects with an old flame (Hillary Baack), rediscovering himself. His journey leads to self-acceptance and…