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April 2012

Apr 21 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. Ken and Bob have a large movie selection and I'm sure they'll pick out a good flick! No smoking indoors, please. Bring a towel. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 16 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

March 2012

Mar 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   St. Patrick's Day Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 24,25   Boston Gay Men's Chorus, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   Boston Gay Men's Chorus presents Love's Voice at Jordan Hall. Check their schedule for more info.

February 2012

Feb 11 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Game Night, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob for a night of fun and games. There'll be a low-stakes poker table, Jenga, and an assortment of other games. This is a potluck, so bring munchies or dessert to share. We will provide soft drinks. Plenty of parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 18 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 25 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. Ken and Bob have a large movie selection and I'm sure they'll pick out a good flick! No smoking indoors, please. Bring a towel. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 16 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

January 2012

Jan 7 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 14 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. Ken and Bob have a large movie selection and I'm sure they'll pick out a good flick! No smoking indoors, please. Bring a towel. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 16 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 15 (Sunday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Dorchester, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current club business. Topics will include electing new officers, finding new hosts and new events, and attracting new members. All interested BANG members are welcome to attend and participate. If you aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to bang@bangma.org or grab a committee member and bend his ear. Located a short walk from the JFK/UMass T station. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 21 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Game Night, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob for a night of fun and games. There'll be a low-stakes poker table, Jenga, and an assortment of other games. This is a potluck, so bring munchies or dessert to share. We will provide soft drinks. Plenty of parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

December 2011

Dec 10 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Back by popular demand! Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 11,16,17,19   Boston Gay Men's Chorus, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   Boston Gay Men's Chorus presents The Shining Night at Jordan Hall. Check their schedule for more info.

Dec 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Holiday Movie Party, Wakefield, MA
New date. Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Partake of tree trimming and 'nog. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 26 (Monday, 3pm-8pm)   Boxing Day Massage Exchange, Dorchester, MA
Monday! Join Kevin for a Boxing Day massage exchange and potluck party in Dorchester. Participants will work in groups around two massage tables. The massage exchange begins at 3:00 pm, followed by the potluck dinner at 6:00 pm. Bring an appetizer, entrée, or dessert (no chips or snacks, please). Sodas will be provided. Bring a bag to stash your clothes and a towel to sit on. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 10 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

November 2011

Nov 11 (Friday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Friday! Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. Ken and Bob have a large movie selection and I'm sure they'll pick out a good flick! No smoking indoors, please. Bring a towel. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 16 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 20 (Sunday, 3pm-9pm)   Thanksgiving Dinner, Melrose, MA
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixins' at Bob and Ken's home in beautiful downtown Melrose. The cost of admission and dinner is free for current BANG members and $15 for non-members and first-timers. Complimentary soft drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite alcoholic beverage. As usual, bring your towel and a bag to stash your clothes. Reservations are required since this is popular event and seating is limited to 18 men. Please reserve no later than Thursday, November 17. No RSVP, no admission. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 26 (Saturday, 5pm-??)   Rapscallion, Springfield, MA
Not a BANG event.   Bare & Gay of Connecticut (B&G) presents its annual Rapscallion party at Xstatic in Springfield. Cost: $15 for B&G and BANG members and their guests. Details and contact info.

October 2011

Oct 15 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 22 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Cancelled. Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members, $10 for first timers. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 22 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. Ken and Bob have a large movie selection and I'm sure they'll pick out a good flick! No smoking indoors, please. Bring a towel. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 16 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 29 (Saturday, 7pm-11pm)   Halloween Party, East Haddam, CT
Not a BANG event.   Bare & Gay of Connecticut (B&G) is having a Halloween party, and invites BANG members to join in. Costumes are welcome. Dinner will be provided. BYOB. Sleepovers on a first reserve basis. Cost: $10. Limit: 45 men. Contact Michael at oflaherty860@aol.com.

September 2011

Sep 3 (Saturday, 10am-7pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 10:00 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly starting at 9. We plan to stay until 6 and be back by 7. Ferry schedule. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 17 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members, $10 for first timers. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. The movie will be John Waters' Desperate Living. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 18 (Sunday, noon-5pm)   Outdoor Barbecue, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Limit: 35 men. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 24 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. Ken and Bob have a large movie selection and I'm sure they'll pick out a good flick! No smoking indoors, please. Bring a towel. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

August 2011

Aug 12-14 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend at the Twin Ponds Lodge, Waterville, ME
We'll be spending another cozy weekend at a private hideaway in Maine. Good food, good friends. Everyone who attended last summer loved it. Rooms are available in the lodge and cabins, and there's space for tents and RVs for the adventurous. Check out the Twin Ponds website at www.twinpondslodge.com. Cost: $20/day off the usual cabin rates. Contact us for more info. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 20 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members, $10 for first timers. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 20 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 27 (Saturday, 7pm-10pm)   A Night at the Opera, Groveland, MA
For all you opera in the buff buffs (pardon the intentional pun), a chance to listen to some great recordings of opera music. For something completely different, we'll also have the Marx Brothers' A Night at the Opera for your viewing pleasure. This is not a full pot luck dinner (not enough room), but please bring desserts to share. We'll provide beverages. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 7 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

July 2011

Jul 4 (Monday, 10am-7pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
New day! Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 10:00 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly starting at 9. We plan to stay until 6 and be back by 7. Ferry schedule. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 16 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Cancelled (house problems). Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 23 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 23 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 31 (Sunday, noon-5pm)   Outdoor Barbecue, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Limit: 35 men. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

June 2011

Jun 11 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 25 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Canceled due to rain. Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 25 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
New location this time. Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 2011

May 14 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 21 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Game Night, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob for a night of fun and games. There'll be a low-stakes poker table, Jenga, and an assortment of other games. This is a potluck, so bring munchies or dessert to share. We will provide soft drinks. Plenty of parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Cancelled. Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

April 2011

Apr 9 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 16 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 17 (Sunday, 2pm-6pm)   Game Afternoon, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob and other BANG members for an afternoon of board and table games. We have Trivial Pursuit, Jenga, and Taboo, as well as decks of playing cards. Bring your own favorite and teach others how to play it. Possibility of going out for a simple meal afterward (Chinese? Mexican? Pizza?) if attendees want to. We will provide soda. Feel free to bring healthy or decadent munchies. Plenty of on-street parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 23 (Saturday)   Barbra Streisand's Birthday Bash, East Boston, MA
Back in a new location. Join Bob and Tony as they celebrate Bab's birthday by watching a Streisand movie (What's Up Doc). It's a potluck, so bring food to share. We'll provide soft drinks and a birthday cake! The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

March 2011

Mar 5 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Mardi Gras Night, East Boston, MA
New location! Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in East Boston. (Chelsea isn't available.) Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 12 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Join Ken and Bob for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

February 2011

Feb 6 (Sunday, 5pm-11pm)   Superbowl Party, Quincy, MA
Cheer on your favorite "men in tights" in the biggest football game of the season. Shawn and Jack will be making a giant ham. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Soft drinks supplied. BYOB if you'd like. Not into large sweaty men tackling each other? There'll be a crackling hot fire, a pool table, and a dart board as well. Smoking permitted. Friendly dog in attendance. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 40 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 26 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

January 2011

Jan 8 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 15 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Game Night, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob for a night of fun and games. There'll be a low-stakes poker table, Jenga, and an assortment of other games. This is a potluck, so bring munchies or dessert to share. We will provide soft drinks. Plenty of parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 23 (Sunday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Lawrence, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current club business. The primary topic will be the election of new committee members for 2011. All interested BANG members are welcome to attend and participate. If you aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to bang@bangma.org or grab a committee member and bend his ear. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 29 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Movie Night, Melrose, MA
Join Ken for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

December 2010

Dec 4 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Red and Green Night, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 18 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

November 2010

Nov 6 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Massage Night, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 20 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 21 (Sunday, 3pm - 7pm)   Thanksgiving Dinner, Chelsea, MA
Join us for a great Thanksgiving meal in the buff! We'll be serving turkey and ham with all the fixin's. The cost will be $10 for members and $15 for non-members. (BANG is subsidizing 1/2 the cost.) You need to RSVP and prepay by November 18. Send your check or money order to: BANG THANKSGIVING, PO BOX 180036, Boston, MA 02118-0001. You can also pay by cash at any BANG event prior that deadline. Note: There will not be a regular Chelsea party after the dinner. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

October 2010

Oct 2 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Masquerade Night, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 16 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 23 (Saturday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Norwood, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current club business. Topics will include membership fees and discounts, finding new events, and attracting new members. All interested BANG members are welcome to attend and participate. If you aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to bang@bangma.org or grab a committee member and bend his ear. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 23 (Saturday, 7pm-10pm)   Game Night, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob for a night of fun and games. There'll be a low-stakes poker table, naked Twister, and an assortment of board games. This is a potluck, so bring munchies or dessert to share. We will provide soft drinks. Plenty of parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 23 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Cancelled. Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

September 2010

Sep 4 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Studio 54 Night, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 5 (Sunday, 9:30am-6pm)   Spectacle Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Cancelled. ---- Not a nude event.   Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Spectacle Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $14 ($10 for 65+). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 11 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 25 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 26 (Sunday, noon-5pm)   Outdoor Barbecue, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Limit: 35 men. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

August 2010

Aug 1 (Sunday, noon-5pm)   Outdoor Barbecue, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Limit: 35 men. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 7 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 7 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Underwear/Jock Night, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 15 (Sunday, 9:30am-6pm)   Spectacle Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Not a nude event.   Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Spectacle Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $14 ($10 for 65+). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 21 (Saturday, 7pm-10pm)   Game Night, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob for a night of fun and games. There'll be a low-stakes poker table, naked Twister, and an assortment of board games. This is a potluck, so bring munchies or dessert to share. We will provide soft drinks. Plenty of parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 20-29 (Friday-Sunday)   GNI Gathering, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Not a BANG event.   BANG is sponsoring a cabin again this year (details for members). Also check out the GNI website at www.GayNaturists.org.

Aug 27-29 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend at the Twin Ponds Lodge, Waterville, ME
New event! We'll be spending a cozy weekend at a private hideaway in Maine. Good food, good friends. Rooms available in the lodge and cabins, and there's space for tents and RVs for the adventurous. We're almost fully booked. Check out the Twin Ponds website at www.twinpondslodge.com, and contact events@bangma.org for more information.

Aug 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 29 (Sunday, 9:30am-6pm)   Spectacle Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Not a nude event.   Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Spectacle Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $14 ($10 for 65+). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

July 2010

Jul 3 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Leather Night, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Break out your leather gear for an evening of fun. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 4 (Sunday, 9:00am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:00 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 10 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Cancelled. Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 16-18 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend at the Yellow Monkey, Ogunquit, ME
Enjoy the mid-summer heat by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our tenth time at the Yellow Monkey, and we'll have an entire house to ourselves. We'll can be nude anytime in our house, its back porch, and its side yard. We can also use the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Reservations are on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-payment is required. Please see the attached writeup for further details, including prices and current room availability. You can attend on a per-day basis (without a room) for a modest charge (see the writeup). RSVP with your full name to monkey@bangma.org.

Jul 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 24 (Saturday, 9:00am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:00 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 25 (Sunday, 2pm-7pm)   Cruise to Nowhere, Danversport, MA
Join Dex aboard his 44-foot cabin cruiser Cubit for an afternoon cruise to nowhere. Bring your own picnic lunch (no cooking possible) and drinks (no alcohol). Please note that we always depart on schedule, so plan to arrive 10 or 15 minutes ahead of departure time. Cubit is not handicapped accessible; all crew members must be able-bodied and should know how to swim. Note that even on hot days it can be cool on the ocean, so be prepared and bring a towel and a jacket or sweater. We generally arrive back at the dock about the scheduled time, but sometimes we have to deal with balky drawbridges, late trains, errant sea monsters, or unexpected weather conditions, so keep your post-cruise plans flexible. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 31 (Saturday, 9:00am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:00 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

June 2010

Jun 5 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   "Pack the Cafe" Pride Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. This is a big "get acquainted with BANG" event, and we'll be hosting a lot of new men this time. (flyer) Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members, free for first-timers. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 19 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. This month's movie is Romeo and Julian. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 2010

May 1 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 15 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 22 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Date change. Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share (no chips). 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

April 2010

Apr 3 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Permanent time change. Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 10 (Saturday, 6pm-9:30pm)   Skin-Tastic Party, Springfield, MA
Not a BANG event.   Bare & Gay of Connecticut (B&G) presents its annual Skin-Tastic party at The Pub/Quarry in Springfield. Cost: $7. Details and contact info.

Apr 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 24 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 25 (Sunday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Melrose, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current club business. Topics will include membership fees and discounts, finding new events, and attracting new members. All interested BANG members are welcome to attend and participate. If you aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to bang@bangma.org or grab a committee member and bend his ear. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

March 2010

Mar 6 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Permanent time change. Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 7 (Sunday, 6pm-9pm)   Julie & Julia Dinner and Movie, Haverhill, MA
Dave will be fixing a selection of Julia Child specialties. And we'll all watch Merryl Streep's great performance in "Julie & Julia". Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 20 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 27 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

February 2010

Feb 6 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Permanent time change. Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Please arrive between 6pm and 8pm. No one admitted after 8pm. The BANG party continues until 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on afterward. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 7 (Sunday, 5pm-11pm)   Superbowl Party, Quincy, MA
Cheer on your favorite "men in tights" in the biggest football game of the season. It's a potluck, so bring food to share. We will provide soft drinks. BYOB if you'd like. Not into large sweaty men tackling each other? There'll be a crackling hot fire, a pool table, and a dart board as well. Smoking permitted. Friendly dog in attendance. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 40 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 13 (Saturday, 7pm-10pm)   Game Night, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob for a night of fun and games. There'll be a low-stakes poker table, naked Twister, and an assortment of board games. This is a potluck, so bring munchies or dessert to share. We will provide soft drinks. Plenty of parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 20 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 27 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 28 (Sunday, 6pm-9pm)   Julie & Julia Dinner and Movie, Haverhill, MA
Delayed one week. Dave will be fixing a selection of Julia Child specialties. And we'll all watch Merryl Streep's great performance in "Julie & Julia". Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

January 2010

Jan 2 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 3 (Sunday, 12:30pm-4:30 PM)   Pool Party, Ipswich, MA
Not a BANG event.   Maine Coast Solar Bares and Naturist New Hampshire (straight M/F groups) are hosting a potluck pool party at the Aquaspa in Ipswich. Cost: $15-25. Click here for more details.

Jan 9 (Saturday, 7pm-10pm)   Game Night, Lawrence, MA
Join Bob for a night of fun and games. There'll be a low-stakes poker table, naked Twister, and an assortment of board games. This is a potluck, so bring munchies or dessert to share. We will provide soft drinks. Plenty of parking. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 10 (Sunday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Dorchester, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current club business. Topics will include electing new officers, finding new hosts and new events, and attracting new members. All interested BANG members are welcome to attend and participate. If you aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to bang@bangma.org or grab a committee member and bend his ear. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 16 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Cancelled. Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 30 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

December 2009

Dec 5 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

November 2009

Nov 7 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 21 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 22 (Sunday, 3pm-10pm)   Thanksgiving Dinner, Chelsea, MA
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixins'. Although in the past we've been able to offer the dinner for free to members, unfortunately this year we can't afford to do that, so the Steering Committee has decided to subsidize half the cost of the dinner. The cost of admission and dinner will be $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For the dinner portion of this event, the free admission for first-timers will not apply. Also, RSVPs with advance payment will be required. Click here for the details.

After 6pm, this will be a standard potluck dance party. Dinner guests are welcome to attend the Dance Party for no extra charge. Anyone arriving after 6pm will be charged the normal admission fees of $8 for members and $13 for non-members. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Complimentary soft drinks will be provided. As usual, bring your dancing shoes, a towel to sit on and a bag to stash your clothes. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

October 2009

Oct 3 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 4 (Sunday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Dorchester, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current club business. All interested BANG members are welcome to attend and participate. If you aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to bang@bangma.org or grab a committee member and bend his ear. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 9 (Friday, 6pm-??)   American League Baseball Division Series Game 2 Party, Quincy, MA
Friday! As of this writing, we have no idea if the Red Sox will be playing in Game 2 but we figured it would be a good excuse to have a nude party anyway. Not into baseball? There'll be a pool table, dart board, and penny-ante poker as well. This will be a potluck, so bring food to share. Soft drinks will be provided. BYOB. Smoking permitted. Friendly dog in attendance. Cover: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 24 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Halloween Costume Party/Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Don your favorite Halloween costume and join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 31 (Saturday, 5pm-9pm)   Halloween Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. This will be our Halloween party, so feel free to come in costume. We plan to have face paints available to decorate willing participants. We will also show the movie "The Wizard of Oz" and "Young Frankenstein", just to set the mood. The BANG party begins at 5:00 and ends at 9:00. Note the special times. Doors will be locked at 8:00, and everyone must leave by 10:00. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

September 2009

Sep 5 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 6 (Sunday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Cancelled. Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 11-13 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend Getaway, Ogunquit, ME
Keep summer going strong by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our ninth time at the Yellow Monkey, and we'll have an entire house to ourselves (as well as one near-by pet-friendly room). We'll can be nude anytime in our house, its back porch, and its side yard. We can also use the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Reservations are on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-payment is required. Please see the attached writeup for further details, including prices and current room availability. You can attend on a per-day basis (without a room) for a modest charge (see the writeup). RSVP with your full name to monkey@bangma.org.

Sep 19 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share. This year, 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 26 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 27 (Sunday, noon-5pm)   Outdoor Barbecue, Rehoboth, MA
Cancelled - rain expected. Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Limit: 35 men. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

August 2009

Aug 1 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 2 (Sunday, noon-5pm)   Outdoor Barbecue, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Limit: 35 men. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 9 (Sunday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Date change. Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 22 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share. This year, 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 29 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

July 2009

Jul 5 (Sunday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 11 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
New date. Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 19 (Sunday, 2pm-6pm)   Cruise to Nowhere, Danversport, MA
Join Dex aboard his 44-foot cabin cruiser for an afternoon cruise to nowhere. Although it is hoped that this will be a nude event once we are at sea, it may be a mostly clothed event, depending upon the temperature and sea. Bring your own lunch that requires NO cooking and non-alcoholic beverages. FYI, the Coast Guard has a "zero-tolerance policy" -- absolutely NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES are to be brought aboard. The boat is not handicapped-friendly; crewmembers should be able-bodied and know how to swim. Be sure to bring warm clothing just in case it's chilly on the ocean. The boat will depart at 2pm SHARP! Expect to return at about 6pm. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. Limit: 12 participants. RSVP with your full name to dex.cubit@verizon.net or contact Dex at 781-245-2926. Do NOT RSVP to the BANG events email.

Jul 19 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Cancelled by host. Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share. This year, 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 25 (Saturday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs hourly (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 25 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

June 2009

Jun 5-14 (Friday-Sunday)   Pride Week, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   10 days of Pride! Check it out at www.BostonPride.org. Size queens will be impressed that it's the biggest Pride celebration in New England.

Jun 6 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 7 (Sunday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Waltham, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current club business. All interested BANG members are welcome to attend and participate. If you aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to bang@bangma.org or grab a committee member and bend his ear. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 13 (Saturday, noon-??)   Pride Parade, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   Come watch the Pride Parade.

Jun 14 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share. This year, 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 19-21 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend Getaway, Ogunquit, ME
Get an early start to summer by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our eighth time at the Yellow Monkey, and we'll have an entire house to ourselves (as well as two near-by pet-friendly rooms). We'll can be nude anytime in our house, its back porch, and its side yard. We can also use the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Reservations are on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-payment is required. Please see the attached writeup for further details, including prices and current room availability. You can attend on a per-day basis (without a room) for a modest charge (see the writeup). RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 20 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Cancelled, host unavailable. Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 27 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 2009

May 2 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party and Massage Workshop, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 9 (Saturday, 5pm-8pm)   Movie Night, Haverhill, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 5:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 5:30 (gay time). No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 16 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 17 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and soda. Bring a side dish or desert to share. This year, 4 cabins with woodstoves and a hot tub are available, and the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 30 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

April 2009

Apr 4 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 18 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 25 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

March 2009

Mar 7 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 8 (Sunday, 1pm-?)   Sunday Dinner in North Providence, RI
Join Joe & Mack in their 18th-century house for a Southern Sunday afternoon dinner that Mack's grandmother used to offer -- except we'll all be nude! Aperitifs as we gather in the large kitchen, dinner (place cards anyone?) at the table in the dining room, coffee in the parlor, then amusements afterwards, including bridge or board games in the parlor and a movie in the ample sitting room. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 10 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 21 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

February 2009

Feb 7 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 21 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Cancelled. Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

January 2009

Jan 3 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 18 (Sunday, 1pm-5pm)   Sunday Dinner in North Providence, RI
Full! Join Joe & Mack in their 18th-century house for a Southern Sunday afternoon dinner that Mack's grandmother used to offer -- except we'll all be nude! Aperitifs as we gather in the large kitchen, dinner (place cards anyone?) at the table in the dining room, coffee in the parlor, then amusements afterwards, including bridge or board games in the parlor and a movie in the ample sitting room. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 8 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 24 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Cancelled (burst pipes) Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 31 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

December 2008

Dec 6 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Christmas/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages downstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 7 (Sunday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Waltham, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current club business. Any interested BANG member is welcome to attend and participate. If you aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to bang@bangma.org or grab a committee member and bend his ear. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 19-21 (Friday-Sunday, 8pm-?)   Boston Gay Men's Chorus, MA
Not a BANG event.   Boston Gay Men's Chorus presents Stars: A Holiday Celebration! Like the twinkling stars that light up a dark December sky, the BGMC's annual holiday concerts glow with the joyous spirit of the holiday season. 150 voices united in spine tingling harmony will sing beloved carols and favorite holiday songs and join with up-and-coming gospel soloist Claire Philippe. The BGMC is known for its irreverent antics and the program features a special performance from the monks of the order of St. Francis de la Sissies in an unforgettable performance of the Hallelujah Chorus. For the finale of the show, staff arranger Chad Weirick has created a medley of Santa songs and the Chorus expects a visit from a celebrity and his eight fabulous reindeer. Don your favorite gay apparel and celebrate the true spirit of the season. Order now -- only three performances left.

Dec 20 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Haverhill, MA
Cancelled -- no parking due to the storm. Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

November 2008

Nov 1 (Saturday, 11am-??)   Mad Hatter's Masquerade Ball and Pot Luck, Albion, ME
Not a BANG event.   Twin Ponds Lodge is hosting a Mad Hatter's Masquerade Ball and Pot Luck Dinner. The lodge has an indoor heated pool, 14-man hot tub, wood-fired sauna, gym, recreation room with billiards and ping-pong, WIFI, and satellite television. The entire facility is clothing-optional and lockers are available if you wish. If the weather is good you can certainly explore the hiking trails. Arrive anytime after 11 AM for the use of the facilities. Wine, cheese and appetizers will be set out in the afternoon and we will eat dinner at 6pm. The Masquerade Ball will get under way at 8pm. Some overnight accomodations are available. Cost: $25. Details and contact info.

Nov 1 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Halloween Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. This will be our Halloween party, so feel free to come in costume. We plan to have body paint available to decorate willing participants. We will also show the movie "The Wizard of Oz", just to set the mood. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages downstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. NOTICE! Pursuant to a recent decision by the BANG Steering Committee, in order to encourage people to bring food to share at potluck parties, anyone arriving without something to share will be charged an additional $10 entrance fee. If this presents a problem for anyone, please let us know when you RSVP. Thanks for your cooperation. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 9 (Sunday, 2pm-6pm)   Sunday Dinner in North Providence, RI
FULL! Join Joe & Mack in their 18th-century house for a Southern Sunday afternoon dinner that Mack's grandmother used to offer -- except we'll all be nude! Aperitifs as we gather in the large kitchen, dinner (place cards anyone?) at the table in the dining room, coffee in the parlor, then amusements afterwards, including bridge or board games in the parlor and a movie in the ample sitting room. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 8 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 15 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 23 (Sunday, 3pm-10pm)   Thanksgiving Dinner, Chelsea, MA
The dinner is full, but there's lots of room after 6pm. Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixins'. The cost of admission and dinner is free for members and $15 for non-members. After 6pm, this will be a standard dance party and will not include dinner. Anyone arriving after 6pm will be charged the normal admission fees of $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Complimentary soft drinks provided. As usual, bring your dancing shoes, a towel to sit on and a bag to stash your clothes. RSVPs are required for the dinner portion of the Thanksgiving party. No RSVP, no admission. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 29 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Cancelled. Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 29 (Saturday, 5pm-??)   Rapscallion, Springfield, MA
Not a BANG event.   Bare & Gay of Connecticut (B&G) presents its annual Rapscallion party at The Pub/Quarry in Springfield. Cost: $20. Details and contact info.

October 2008

Oct 4 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages downstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. NOTICE! Pursuant to a recent decision by the BANG Steering Committee, in order to encourage people to bring food to share at potluck parties, anyone arriving without something to share will be charged an additional $10 entrance fee. If this presents a problem for anyone, please let us know when you RSVP. Thanks for your cooperation. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 18 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Cancelled in favor of the next listing. Join Vince for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 18 (Saturday, 6pm-??)   Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay, Game 6 Party, Quincy, MA
Whether or not there is a game 6 between the Red Sox and Tampa Bay, join us to celebrate the Red Sox in the nude. Not into baseball? There'll be a pool table, dart board, and penny-ante poker as well. This will be a potluck, so bring food to share. Soft drinks will be provided. BYOB. Smoking permitted. Friendly dog in attendance. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 40 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 25 (Saturday, 1pm-??)   Naked Sunning, Dinner and Movies, Alton Bay, NH
Postponed due to cold. We'll reschedule when the warm weather returns. Hope for an Indian Summer and join us for a very unique indoor/outdoor naked outing in Alton Bay, NH. We have been invited to join Howard D. at his private waterfront residence in beautiful Alton Bay on Lake Winnepesaukee for a day of sunning, games, a dinner, and movies. Howard will provide the main dishes and soft drinks; guests are asked to provide sides and desserts. Guests are asked to arrive at any time, starting early afternoon. The event is expected to last into the evening with guests welcome to spend the night. Overnight accommodations are limited to 10 people who should bring their own breakfast food and sleeping bags. Howard plans to show the National Geographic movie "Death of the Bear Man", in which he portrays the title role, as well as the gay-themed movie "The Curiosity of Chance". Cover: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Limit: 12 afternoon and evening, 10 overnight. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 25 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area (with a new stove to make it toasty warm), conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station, which is again in service since the completion of Blue Line repairs. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 20 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

September 2008

Sep 1 (Monday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 6 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 7 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $12 for members, $14 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 7 (Sunday, 2pm-4pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Waltham, MA
The BANG Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss current business as well as the future direction of BANG. Any interested BANG member is welcome to attend and participate. If aren't able to attend, please feel free to email your thoughts and suggestions to events@bangma.org. We're a bit tight on space so please RSVP. No cover. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 13 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Cruise to Nowhere, Danversport, MA
Join Dex aboard his 44-foot cabin cruiser for an afternoon cruise to nowhere. Although it is hoped that this will be a nude event once we are at sea, it may be a mostly clothed event, depending upon the temperature and sea. Bring your own lunch that requires NO cooking and non-alcoholic beverages. FYI, the Coast Guard has a "zero-tolerance policy" -- absolutely NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES are to be brought aboard. The boat is not handicapped-friendly; crewmembers should be able-bodied and know how to swim. Be sure to bring warm clothing just in case it's chilly on the ocean. The boat will depart at 11am SHARP! Expect to return at about 4pm. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Limit: 12 participants. RSVP with your full name to dex.cubit@verizon.net or contact Dex at 781-245-2926. Do NOT RSVP to the BANG events email.

Sep 13 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Haverhill, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 19-21 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend Getaway, Ogunquit, ME
Keep summer going strong by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our seventh time at the Yellow Monkey, and we'll have an entire house to ourselves (as well as two near-by pet-friendly rooms). We'll can be nude anytime in our house, its back porch, and its side yard. We can also use the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Two excellent breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday) are included. Reservations will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-payment is required. Please see the attached writeup for further details, including prices and current room availability. You can attend on a per-day basis (without a room) for a modest charge (see the writeup). RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 27 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Cancelled due to predicted bad weather. Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $12 for members, $14 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 27 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 28 (Sunday, noon-6pm)   Outdoor Barbecue, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Limit: 35 men. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

August 2008

Aug 2 (Saturday, 9:15am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:15 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 2 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 10 (Sunday, 2pm-7pm)   Cruise to Nowhere, Danversport, MA
Join Dex aboard his 44-foot cabin cruiser for an afternoon cruise to nowhere. Although it is hoped that this will be a nude event once we are at sea, it may be a mostly clothed event, depending upon the temperature and sea. Bring your own lunch that requires NO cooking and non-alcoholic beverages. FYI, the Coast Guard has a "zero-tolerance policy" -- absolutely NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES are to be brought aboard. The boat is not handicapped-friendly; crewmembers should be able-bodied and know how to swim. Be sure to bring warm clothing just in case it's chilly on the ocean. The boat will depart at 2pm SHARP! Expect to return at about 7pm. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Limit: 12 participants. RSVP with your full name to dex.cubit@verizon.net or contact Dex at 781-245-2926. Do NOT RSVP to the BANG events email.

Aug 16 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 20-29 (Wednesday-Friday)   GNI Gathering, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Not a BANG event.   BANG is sponsoring a cabin again this year (details for members). Also check out the GNI website at www.GayNaturists.org.

Aug 23 (Saturday)   Day Trip to Martha's Vineyard
Not a BANG event.   A trip to the nude beach on Martha's Vineyard at Aquinah (Gayhead) sponsored by Pilgrim Naturists (mixed M/F). Ferry service is available from Woods Hole, MA or from Quonsett Point, RI. See http://www.sunclad.com/pilgrim/events.asp for details, including ferry times and where to RSVP.

Aug 23 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $12 for members, $14 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 23 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 29-31 (Friday-Sunday)   Excursion to Rock River, VT
Not a BANG event.   Rock River is one of our favorite nude outdoor bathing locations, between Brattleboro and Newfane. It's got woods, camping, and a string of shallow pools for cooling off on hot summer days. Chuck C. et al. will be going directly from GNI to Rock River for 2+ more days of camping. (Monday is the Labor Day holiday, so this will be a popular weekend.) Anyone wanting to join Chuck, either for a day-trip or for longer, should contact him by email at chazroma@verizon.net. He can assist with carpooling and finding overnight accommodations at a local hotel. There's no charge; people are expected to take care of their own expenses. Also, on the 31st: Rock River Feast

Aug 30 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Haverhill, MA
Join Dave for a BANG movie night potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

July 2008

Jul 4 (Friday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $17 ($13 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 4-5 (Friday-Saturday)   Excursion to Rock River, VT
Not a BANG event.   Chuck C. will be spending the Fourth of July at our favorite nude outdoor bathing location at Rock River, Vermont, between Brattleboro and Newfane. Anyone wanting to join Chuck, either for a day-trip or for both days, should contact him by email at chazroma@verizon.net. He can assist with carpooling and finding overnight accommodations at a local hotel. This will not be a formal BANG party and therefore no BANG fees apply. This will be just a bunch of naked gay guys enjoying the great outdoors as nature intended. People are expected to take care of their own expenses.

Jul 12 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Note date change. Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 20 (Sunday, 2pm-6pm)   Cruise to Nowhere, Danversport, MA
Join Dex aboard his 44-foot cabin cruiser for an afternoon cruise to nowhere. Although it is hoped that this will be a nude event once we are at sea, it may be a mostly clothed event, depending upon the temperature and sea. Bring your own lunch that requires NO cooking and non-alcoholic beverages. FYI, the Coast Guard has a "zero-tolerance policy" -- absolutely NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES are to be brought aboard. The boat is not handicapped-friendly; crewmembers should be able-bodied and know how to swim. Be sure to bring warm clothing just in case it's chilly on the ocean. The boat will depart at 2pm SHARP! Expect to return at about 6pm. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Limit: 12 participants. RSVP with your full name to dex.cubit@verizon.net or contact Dex at 781-245-2926. Do NOT RSVP to the BANG events email.

Jul 26 (Saturday)   Day Trip to Martha's Vineyard
Not a BANG event.   A trip to the nude beach on Martha's Vineyard at Aquinah (Gayhead) sponsored by Pilgrim Naturists (mixed M/F). Ferry service is available from Woods Hole, MA or from Quonsett Point, RI. See http://www.sunclad.com/pilgrim/events.asp for details, including ferry times and where to RSVP.

Jul 26 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Moved one day earlier. Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $12 for members, $14 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 26 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 27 (Sunday, noon-6pm)   Outdoor Barbecue, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Limit: 35 men. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

June 2008

Jun 6-15 (Friday-Sunday)   Pride Week, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   10 days of Pride! Check it out at www.BostonPride.org. Size queens will be impressed that it's the biggest Pride celebration in New England.

Jun 6 (Friday, 7:30pm-11pm)   Salem PRIDE Cruise, Salem MA
Not a BANG event.   Take a "three hour tour" aboard Voyager III, a high speed catamaran. Three decks of fun, light food, and three cash bars, 18+. Dancing with DJ JST and Jenna Drey. Leaves Salem Ferry Landing at 8pm sharp. Cost $39 per person, $70 per couple. Part of proceeds to benefit The Matthew Shepard Foundation. (more info)

Jun 7 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 14 (Saturday, noon-??)   Pride Parade, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   Come watch the Pride Parade with your friends from BANG. Details TBD.

Jun 14 (Saturday, 9am-??)   Annual Cape Cod Clean-Up, Herring Cove, P'Town, MA
Not a BANG event.   A clothed public relations effort of the Cape Cod Naturist and Nudist Beach Clean-Up Coalition (TNS, AANR, NAC, regional and local groups). Registration is requested (numbers are needed for the provided lunch). After the event some people adjourn to one of the local nude beaches, weather permitting. See http://www.sunclad.com/cleancape. RSVP at 866-867-2932.

Jun 15 (Sunday, 6pm-??)   NBA Playoff Party, Quincy, MA
Come help cheer on our own Celtics (yay!) in game 5 of their playoff series against Los Angeles (boo!). Not into basketball? There'll be a pool table, dart board, and penny-ante poker as well. This will be a potluck, so bring food to share. Soft drinks will be provided. BYOB. Smoking permitted. Friendly dog in attendance. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 20-22 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend Getaway, Ogunquit, ME
Get an early start to summer by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our sixth time at the Yellow Monkey, and we'll have an entire house to ourselves (as well as three near-by pet-friendly rooms). We'll can be nude anytime in our house, its back porch, and its side yard. We can also use the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Two excellent breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday) are included. Reservations will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-payment is required. Please see the attached writeup for further details, including prices and current room availability. You can attend on a per-day basis (without a room) for a modest charge (see the writeup). All BANG rooms are now booked, but day-trippers are always welcome, and we do have a waiting list for rooms. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 29 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Because of some costly improvements Phil has made to the property (water, electricity, and access road improvements), we have had to increase the cost for this event. Cost: $12 for members, $14 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 2008

May 3 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 10 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Cancelled. Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Naked Ballet Night, Haverhill, MA
Naked Ballet Night? Does this mean the viewers will be naked or the performers will be naked? Well, this time only the viewers will be naked. Join Dave in enjoying Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake ballet with all male dancers performing the principal roles. If there is time and interest, we may also show the American Ballet Theater's production of Swan Lake with some of the most gorgeous male dancers ever to don tights. This will be a pot-luck party, so bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 24 (Saturday, 3pm-whenever)   Movie Night and Outdoor BBQ, Jamaica Plain, MA
Join us for a BANG back-porch BBQ party and movie night. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue on the private back porch. Sides and sodas will be provided. The party will begin at 3:00 and the movie will begin around 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 25 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Because of some costly improvements Phil has made to the property (water, electricity, and access road improvements), we have had to increase the cost for this event. Cost: $12 for members, $14 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 31 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

April 2008

Apr 5 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 12 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Naked Ballet Night, Haverhill, MA
Delayed until May 17! Naked Ballet Night? Does this mean the viewers will be naked or the performers will be naked? Well, this time only the viewers will be naked. Join Dave in enjoying Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake ballet with all male dancers performing the principal roles. If there is time and interest, we may also show the American Ballet Theater's production of Swan Lake with some of the most gorgeous male dancers ever to don tights. This will be a pot-luck party, so bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 26 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

March 2008

Mar 1 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 8 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Naked Opera Night, Haverhill, MA
FULL! Naked Opera Night? Does this mean the viewers will be naked or the performers will be naked? Yes to both. Join Dave in enjoying a very unique adaptation of the long-lost and recently reconstructed Vivaldi opera "Ercole Sul Termodonte," recorded before a live audience at Italy's Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi in July of 2006 and released to DVD last year. The title role of Hercules is performed in the nude by Zack S., whom some of you may know from the GNI Gatherings. This will be a pot-luck party, so bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 15 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 16 (Sunday, 6pm-10pm)   St. Patrick's Day Party, Chelsea, MA
On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish. Put on your green, or rather take off your green, at our St. Patrick's Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 22 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Naked Opera Night -- the Encore, Wakefield, MA
Naked Opera Night? Does this mean the viewers will be naked or the performers will be naked? Yes to both. Join us in enjoying an encore showing of a very unique adaptation of the long-lost and recently reconstructed Vivaldi opera "Ercole Sul Termodonte," recorded before a live audience at Italy's Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi in July of 2006 and released to DVD last year. The title role of Hercules is performed in the nude by Zack S., whom some of you may know from the GNI Gatherings. This will be a pot-luck party, so bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 29 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

February 2008

Feb 2 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance/Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. One of our masseur members (DJ) will be offering massages upstairs for free-will donations. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 3 (Sunday, 4:30pm-??)   Superbowl Party, Quincy, MA
Cheer on your favorite "men in tights" in the biggest football game of the season. It's a potluck, so bring food to share. We will provide soft drinks. BYOB if you'd like. Not into large sweaty men tackling each other? There'll be a crackling hot fire, a pool table, and a dart board as well. Smoking permitted. Friendly dog in attendance. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 40 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 16 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for BANG members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 23 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

January 2008

Jan 5 (Saturday, 4pm-6pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Chelsea, MA
The committee will be discussing rules for events (see the last newsletter) and reviewing officer duties. All BANG members are welcome to participate; we'll be meeting just before the Dance Party below. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 5 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, a towel to sit on, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 12 (Saturday, 2pm-6pm)   Dinner and Movie, North Providence, RI
Enjoy dinner and a movie at Joe & Mack's farmhouse in North Providence, RI. Cost: $9 for members, $11 for non-members. Limit: 10 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cost: $6 for BANG members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 26 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share (no chips or snacks, please). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

December 2007

Dec 1 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 8 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Dinner and Movie Night, Boston, MA
FULL! This is our newest venue near the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston's waterfront area and will be a dinner cooked by our host -- not a potluck. Bring a towel to sit on and a bag for your clothes. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. Cover: $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Limit: 9 men. No smoking indoors.

Dec 14 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Roxbury, MA
Cancelled due to snow (no parking).

Dec 15 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Haverhill, MA
Cancelled due to predicted weather.

Dec 16 (Sunday, noon-7pm)   Football Party, Quincy, MA
Postponed due to predicted weather.

Dec 29 (Saturday, 6pm-??)   Football Party, Quincy, MA
Cheer on your favorite "men in tights" as the Patriots crush the New York Giants (or maybe not). It's a potluck, so bring food to share. We will provide soft drinks. BYOB if you'd like. Not into large sweaty men tackling each other? There'll be a crackling hot fire, a pool table, dart board, and penny-ante poker as well. Smoking permitted. Friendly dogs in attendance. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 40 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 30 (Sunday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 31 (Monday, 8pm-Next year!)   New Year's Sleep-Over Party, Boston, MA
Remember when we were kids and did sleep-overs? This is a twist on that. Arrive at 8pm and bring a snack for all to share. This will be more a social party rather than a typical movie night, although films will be playing in the background. At midnight we'll all watch the ball drop. If you wish to spend the night, bring your sleeping bag (or aero bed) for a sleep-over. Lotion will be available should guests care to give each other massages. Breakfast will be prepared in the AM for all. Because this is an overnight event this event is BYOB, however this is only for men who decide to stay the night. Spots are limited so reserve early. Cover: $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Limit: 12 men. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

November 2007

Nov 3 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Holloween Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. This will be our Halloween party, so feel free to come in costume. We plan to have body paint available to decorate willing participants. We will also show the movie "The Wizard of Oz", just to set the mood. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 16 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Postponed: This event will be combined with the East Boston Movie Night on Nov 24. Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people.

Nov 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 18 (Sunday, 3pm-10pm)   Thanksgiving Dinner, Chelsea, MA
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixins'. The cost of admission and dinner is free for members and $13 for non-members. After 6pm, this will be a standard dance party and will not include dinner. Anyone arriving after 6pm will be charged the normal admission fees of $6 for members and $8 for non-members. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Complimentary soft drinks provided. As usual, bring your dancing shoes, a towel to sit on and a bag to stash your clothes. RSVPs are required for the dinner portion of the Thanksgiving party. No RSVP, no admission. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 24 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a combined Movie Night and Stick It & Lick It party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Early on we'll be folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes, and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking indoors. No cover. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

October 2007

Oct 6 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance & Leather Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. If you're into leather, here's a great opportunity to show off your stuff in the buff. There may also be some impromptu photo-ops, where one or more can pose in "leather tableaux" and have people take pictures, so bring your cameras. (Warning: All photography must have the explicit permission of everyone in the photo.) The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 13 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Boston, MA
One of our former members has moved back to Boston and has generously agreed to start hosting some of our movie gatherings. David lives near the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston's waterfront area. Bring a towel to sit on, a bag for your clothes, and food to share (no chips or dip -- healthy foods only). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 10 people. No smoking indoors. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 19 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Wakefield, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 20 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 27 (Saturday, 2 hrs before the game to 1 hr after)   World Series Party, Quincy, MA
Whether or not the Red Sox are in the World Series, join us to watch one game of it in the nude. Because this event will be close to Halloween, costumes are encouraged but not required. Not into baseball? There'll be a pool table, dart board, and penny-ante poker as well. This will be a potluck, so bring food to share. Soft drinks will be provided. BYOB. Smoking permitted. Friendly dogs in attendance. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 40 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 28 (Sunday, 4:30pm-6pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, East Boston, MA
The BANG Steering Committee meets periodically to review policies and expenses. This time we'll be selecting new committee members as well. All BANG members are welcome to participate; we'll be meeting just before the Movie Night below. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 28 (Sunday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Date changed! Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

September 2007

Sep 1 (Saturday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $12 ($9 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 3 (Monday, 10am-?)   Horseneck Beach, Westport, MA
Dave L and others are planning to go to Horseneck Beach on Labor Day. Anyone is welcome to join them. You can go nude in the dunes at the far right (western) end of the beach, and there's a gay section about halfway to the end where we can meet. (About 1/4-1/2 mile from the parking lot.) From Boston, take I-93 south to Rt-24 south to I-195 east. At exit 10, take Rt-88 south. After crossing the Westport River bridge, bear to the left and follow that road to the beach parking lot. Parking should be $7. There's a snack bar, restrooms, and showers. No RSVP needed.

Sep 8 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 14-16 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend Getaway, Ogunquit, ME
Keep summer going strong by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our fifth time at the Yellow Monkey, and we've arranged to reserve all of the same rooms we had last time, plus three new "pet friendly" rooms. One entire cottage will serve as "BANG Central" for the weekend, and because we'll have the whole building, we'll be able to be nude anytime in the building, on back porch, and in the side yard. We can also avail ourselves of the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Two excellent breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday) are included. Reservations will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-payment is required. Please see the attached writeup for further details, including prices and current room availability. You can attend on a per-day basis (without a room) for a modest charge (see the writeup). RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 21 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 22 (Saturday, 5pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Boston, MA
New location! New time! One of our former members has moved back to Boston and has generously agreed to start hosting some of our movie gatherings. David lives near the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston's waterfront area. Bring a towel to sit on, a bag for your clothes, and food to share (no chips or dip -- healthy foods only). We will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 5:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 5:30. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 10 people. No smoking indoors. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 23 (Sunday, noon-6pm)   Barbecue & Swim, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 35 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 29 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

August 2007

Aug 4 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance & Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. As a special treat, we'll have at least two massage tables with experienced masseurs directing volunteers in giving "multi-hand" massages. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 5 (Sunday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of Phil's BBQ. No charge, but donations accepted. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 5 (Sunday, 2pm-6pm)   Last Cruise to Nowhere, Danversport, MA
Join Dex aboard his 44-foot cabin cruiser for an afternoon cruise to nowhere. (This will probably be our final Cruise to Nowhere as the boat is for sale.) Although it is hoped that this will be a nude event once we are at sea, it may be a mostly clothed event, depending upon the temperature and sea. Bring your own lunch that requires NO cooking and non-alcoholic beverages. FYI, the Coast Guard has a "zero-tolerance policy" -- absolutely NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES are to be brought aboard. The boat is not handicapped-friendly; crewmembers should be able-bodied and know how to swim. Be sure to bring warm clothing just in case it's chilly on the ocean. The boat will depart at 2pm SHARP! Expect to return at about 6pm. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Limit: 12 participants. RSVP with your full name to dex.cubit@verizon.net or contact Dex at 781-245-2926. Do NOT RSVP to the BANG events email.

Aug 10 (Friday, 6pm-7pm)   Steering Committee Meeting, Roxbury, MA
The BANG Steering Committee meets periodically to review policies and expenses. This time we'll be selecting new committee members as well. All BANG members are welcome to participate; we'll be meeting just before the Stick It & Lick It below.

Aug 10 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Roxbury, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 11 (Saturday, 1pm-5pm)   Potluck Pool Party, Wakefield, MA
Enjoy Rick's enclosed porch and outdoor swimming pool. Bring a towel and food to share. Soft drinks provided. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 12 (Sunday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $12 ($9 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 17-26 (Friday-Sunday)   GNI Gathering, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Not a BANG event.   Check out the GNI website at www.GayNaturists.org.

Aug 18 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 25 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

July 2007

Jul 7 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 8-15 (Sunday-Sunday)   IMEN Gathering, Northern Maryland
Not a BANG event.   Check out the IMEN website at www.ImenGoNude.org.

Jul 14 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Bastille Day Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of Phil's BBQ. May be followed by naked dining (more info later). No charge, but donations accepted. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 14 (Saturday, 3pm-?)   Barbecue & Movie Night, Jamaica Plain, MA
Postponed due to illness.

Jul 15 (Sunday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $12 ($9 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 19 (Thursday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Note: One day early this time. Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 21 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Cancelled -- site unavailable this month.

Jul 22 (Sunday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
The BANG version of Phil's BBQ. Cost: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 28 (Saturday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $12 ($9 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 29 (Sunday, noon-6pm)   Barbecue & Swim, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 35 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

June 2007

Jun 1-10 (Friday-Sunday)   Pride Week, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   10 days of Pride! Check it out at www.BostonPride.org. Size queens will be impressed that it's the biggest Pride celebration in New England.

Jun 2 (Saturday, 11am-6pm)   Barbecue in the Woods / Dinner in Paradise, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of Phil's BBQ. No charge, but donations accepted. The planned nude dinner afterward has been cancelled by NNH. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 2 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 9 (Saturday, 12n-?)   Pride Parade, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   Come cheer our friends. (Web page)

Jun 10 (Sunday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
The BANG version of Phil's BBQ. Cost: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 15-17 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend Getaway, Ogunquit, ME
Get an early start to summer by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our fourth time at the Yellow Monkey, and we've arranged to reserve all of the same rooms we had last time, including one entire cottage that will serve as "BANG Central" for the weekend. Because we'll have the whole building, we'll be able to be nude anytime in the building and back porch, and can also avail ourselves of the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Two excellent breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday) are included. Reservations will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-payment is required. Please see the attached writeup for further details, including prices and current room availability. You can attend on a per-day basis (without a room) for a modest charge (see the writeup). RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 22 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Wakefield, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 23 (Saturday, 1pm-5pm)   Potluck Pool Party, Wakefield, MA
Postponed due to illness. We'll reschedule in July.

Jun 23 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Postponed due to illness.

Jun 30 (Saturday, 9:30am-6pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $12 ($9 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 30 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 2007

May 5 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   Cancelled due to road work.

May 5 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 12 (Saturday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Cancelled due to road work.

May 12 (Saturday, 3pm-?)   Outdoor Barbecue & Movie Night, Jamaica Plain, MA
Join us for a BANG back-porch BBQ party and movie night. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue on the private back porch. Sides and sodas will be provided. The party will begin at 3:00 and the movie will begin around 6:30. No smoking indoors, please. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 19 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 25 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 26 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

April 2007

Apr 7 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance & Massage Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. As a special treat, this will be our first "directed massage" night -- we'll have at least two massage tables with experienced masseurs directing volunteers in giving "multi-hand" massages. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 20 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Roxbury, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 21 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 28 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

March 2007

Mar 3 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 16 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It and Hot Tub Party, Nashua, NH
Cancelled due to weather. Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, relax in the hot tub or enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Cancelled due to weather. Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 18 (Sunday, 4pm-9pm)   Naked Bingo Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Bingo Party in Chelsea, MA. In response to popular demand for Sunday events, our genial Chelsea host has agreed to a second monthly party. These events will be Naked Bingo nights; future events may include other games as well. Bring a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Keeping in mind that people have to work the next day, the BANG party will begin at 4:00 and ends at 9:00. Doors will be locked at 8pm. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $8 for BANG members and $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 24 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

February 2007

Feb 3 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 4 (Sunday, 5pm-9pm?)   Superbowl Party, Quincy, MA
Cheer on your favorite "men in tights" at the BANG-bowl Superbowl potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. BYOB if you'd like. Not into large sweaty men tackling each other? There'll be a crackling hot fire, a pool table, dart board, and penny-ante poker as well. The party starts at 5pm (an hour before the game), and will run 'til 30min after the the game's done. Smoking permitted. Friendly dogs in attendance. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 35 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 16 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Wakefield, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 17 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 18 (Sunday, 4pm-9pm)   Naked Bingo Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Bingo Party in Chelsea, MA. In response to popular demand for Sunday events, our genial Chelsea host has agreed to a second monthly party. These events will be Naked Bingo nights; future events may include other games as well. Bring a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. Keeping in mind that people have to work the next day, the BANG party will begin at 4:00 and ends at 9:00. Doors will be locked at 8pm. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $8 for BANG members and $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 24 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

January 2007

Jan 6 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 13 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Naked Poker Night, Lawrence, MA
Naked Poker Night. We won't have to start with strip poker ... after all, it's a BANG event! This will be a friendly night of Dealer's Choice poker games. The stakes will be nickel/dime, so you can't win or lose very much; the object is to have a good time playing cards naked. All levels of expertise are invited, but if you are a very serious poker player, check your attitude at the door. Bring a snack to share with others, a towel, and a bag to stash your clothes in. The host will provide soft drinks. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 14 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 19 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 20 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join us for a BANG movie night and potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 27 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

December 2006

Dec 2 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Christmas Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. (Note price increase.) RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 9 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 20 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Dec 15 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Roxbury, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

November 2006

Nov 4 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 11 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, East Boston, MA
New location! Join Bob and Tony for a BANG movie night potluck party at their new East Boston home complete with a basement dance area, conveniently located just 500' from a Blue Line subway station. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 17 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It and Hot Tub Party, Nashua, NH
New location! Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video and soaking in a hot tub. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 19 (Sunday, 3pm-6pm)   Thanksgiving Dinner, Chelsea, MA
Join us for an amazing Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixins'. Then stay on for the standard Chelsea dance party at 6:00 for free. Cost: free for members, $13 for non-members. An RSVP is required. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Nov 19 (Sunday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members, free if you've already paid for the Thanksgiving dinner. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

October 2006

Oct 7 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 14 (Saturday, 4pm-?)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   And Halloween too! A mixed male/female version of Phil's BBQ. No charge, but donations accepted. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 20 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Wakefield, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 21 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Oct 28 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Halloween Party, Chelsea, MA
Halloween/Dance/Movie party in Chelsea, MA. Come in appropriate costume (or the traditional nothing). Face and body paints will be available for the adventurous. We plan to show two movies: Hellbent (the world's first gay horror-slasher movie), and The Wizard of Oz. Bring your dancing shoes (ruby slippers a plus), a bag to stash your clothes, and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

September 2006

Sep 9 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of Phil's BBQ. No charge, but donations accepted. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 9 (Saturday, 10am-?)   Horseneck Beach, Westport, MA
Not a BANG event.   Bob J, Dave L, and others are planning to go to Horseneck Beach on Saturday, arriving between 10 and 10:30. Anyone is welcome to join them. You can go nude in the dunes at the far right (western) end of the beach, and there's a gay section about halfway to the end where we can meet. Horseneck Beach State Reservation is at the south end of Rt 88 which branches off Interstate 195 at exit 10 between Fall River and New Bedford. Parking is free. There's a snack bar, restrooms, and showers. No RSVP needed.

Sep 9 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 15-17 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend Getaway, Ogunquit, ME
Keep summer going strong by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our third time at the Yellow Monkey, and we've arranged to reserve all of the same rooms we had last time, including one entire cottage that will serve as "BANG Central" for the weekend. Because we'll have the whole building, we'll be able to be nude anytime in the building and back porch, and can also avail ourselves of the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Two excellent breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday) are included. Reservations will be on a first-come first-serve basis starting Aug 14. Pre-payment is required. Please see the attached writeup for further details, including prices and current room availability. You can attend on a per-day basis (without a room) for a modest charge (see the writeup). RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 22 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Sep 24 (Sunday, noon-6pm)   Barbecue & Swim, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 35 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

August 2006

Aug 5 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 6 (Sunday, noon-6pm)   Cruise to Nowhere, Danversport, MA
Join Dex aboard his 44-foot cabin cruiser for an afternoon cruise to nowhere. Although it is hoped that this will be a nude event once we are at sea, it may be a mostly clothed event, depending upon the temperature and sea. Bring your own lunch that requires NO cooking and non-alcoholic beverages. FYI, the Coast Guard has a "zero-tolerance policy" -- absolutely NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES are to be brought aboard. The boat is not handicapped-friendly; crewmembers should be able-bodied and know how to swim. Be sure to bring warm clothing just in case it's chilly on the ocean. The boat will depart at 12 Noon SHARP! Expect to return at about 6pm. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Limit: 16 participants. RSVP with your full name to dex.cubit@verizon.net or contact Dex at 781-245-2926. Do NOT RSVP to the BANG events email.

Aug 11 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Roxbury, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 12 (Saturday, 7pm-10pm)   Lovell's Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on Lovell's Island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $12 ($9 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 12 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Haverhill, MA
Event cancelled.

Aug 13 (Sunday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Aug 20 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of the August 13 event described above. No charge, but donations accepted. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

July 2006

Jul 1 (Saturday, 1pm-5pm)   Potluck Pool Party, Wakefield, MA
Enjoy Rick's enclosed porch and outdoor swimming pool. Bring a towel and food to share. Soft drinks provided. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 1 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Free massages by Bruce B! Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 8-9 (Saturday-Sunday)   Trip to Rock River, VT
Join Chuck and Rick for a (slightly delayed) Independence Day outing at Rock River in Vermont. This is one of the most beautiful and fun gay nude woodland beaches in New England. Come for a day, or stay overnight and enjoy the entire weekend. Rock River is near Brattleboro, only a 2 hour drive from Boston. Contact Chuck Conley (chazroma@verizon.net) for description and directions. No cover.

Jul 9 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of the July 16 event described below. No charge, but donations accepted. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 16 (Sunday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cost: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 21 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No smoking, please. No cover. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 22 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Haverhill, MA
Event cancelled.

Jul 23 (Sunday, noon-7pm)   Barbecue & Swim, Rehoboth, MA
Spend the afternoon at Bob's little tropical hideaway, complete with pond, beach, and waterside gardens. Bring your own grill item (steak, chicken, etc) for barbecue. Sides and sodas will be provided. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 35 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 29 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of the July 16 event described above. No charge, but donations accepted. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jul 29 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   20th Anniversary White Party, Chelsea, MA
Come celebrate BANG's 20th anniversary with a free buffet party at our popular Chelsea venue. The traditional 20th anniversary gift is porcelain, and most porcelain is white, so we've decided to make this a White Party. Be creative: show up with something white to wear, along with your dancing shoes and a bag to stash your clothes. This is not a potluck, so there is no need to bring food. Free soft drinks and refreshments will be provided. The party begins at 6:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM. Doors will be locked at 9pm. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cost: free for BANG members, $6 for members of affiliated clubs, and $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

June 2006

Jun 2-11 (Friday-Sunday)   Pride Week, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   Nine days of Pride! Check it out at www.BostonPride.org. Size queens will be impressed that it's the biggest Pride celebration in New England.

Jun 3 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Gay Pride Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Come show your Pride! Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 10 (Saturday, 1pm-?)   Pride Parade, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   Come cheer our friends. (Web page)

Jun 11 (Sunday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Bring a towel and some snack food to share. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cover: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 16-18 (Friday-Sunday)   Weekend Getaway, Ogunquit, ME
Get an early start to summer by spending a nude weekend with BANG in Ogunquit at the Yellow Monkey Guest Houses. We'll be right on Main Street, conveniently near the beach, restaurants, and bars. This will be our second time at the Yellow Monkey, and we've arranged to reserve all of the same rooms we had last fall, including one entire cottage that will serve as "BANG Central Station" for the weekend. Because we'll have the whole building, we'll be able to be nude anytime in the building and also avail ourselves of the clothing-optional hot tub and nude sundeck. Included in the price of this event are a Saturday brunch and a Sunday continental breakfast, both prepared by Larry and Dave. This will be a pre-paid event -- prices vary by type of accomodation and number of people per room. (See the attached writeup for details and current room availability.) Reservations will be on a first-come first-serve basis. RSVPs mandatory. Day trippers (without room accomodations) will be allowed, but will be required to pay an $14 per day event fee to partake of the meals and the event. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 23 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No cover. Limit: 12 people. No smoking, please. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 24 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Haverhill, MA
Join Dave for a BANG movie night potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jun 25 (Sunday, 9am-6pm)   Harbor Island Day Trip, Boston, MA
Join Dave L for a day of hiking, sunning, and swimming on an island in Boston harbor. Get great views of the Boston skyline. Meet at Long Wharf (by the Aquarium T stop) to catch the 9:30 ferry to the island. The ferry is $12 ($9 for seniors). No other costs. Bring a picnic lunch, something to drink, sunscreen, etc. The ferry departs every half hour (each way). We plan to be back by 6. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 2006

May 6 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 10-21 (Wednesday-Sunday)   Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   The Boston Museum of Fine Arts 22nd Annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (details).

May 13 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 19 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No cover. Limit: 12 people. No smoking, please. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 21 (Sunday, 2:30pm-5:30pm)   Artists and Models, Cambridge, MA
Celebrate the male nude with an afternoon of drawing, painting and photography in a sunny studio in Cambridge. Bring your sketchbook and pencil or your camera if you're an artist (or want to be) or just bring your naked self if you'd like to model. Light snacks will be provided. This event will be held in the same venue as Naked Yoga for Men, which starts at 6:30pm the same evening (separate RSVP required, see Naked Yoga for Men). No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 30 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

May 26-30 (Friday-Tuesday)   East Coast Gathering, Darlington, MD
Not a BANG event.   Spend Memorial Day weekend naked! This is the 12th annual gathering hosted by the Philadelphia Area Naked Guys (PANG). Cost varies with length of stay (3-5 days), and a hefty discount is available if you register before March 15th. See the PANG web site for more details, or contact them at jcrc99@aol.com or 215-978-PANG.

May 27 (Saturday, 11am-4pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. Cover: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

April 2006

Apr 1 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 8 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 9 (Sunday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of Phil's April 15th event described below. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 15 (Saturday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue, nude sunbathing, and nude hiking in Phil's 14 acres of woods just off Rt 28 in Derry NH. Phil will provide burgers, hotdogs and soda. (Donations accepted to reimburse host for food and grill gas.) Phil now has 3 cabins with woodstoves, so the event will be held unless there is heavy rain. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 20 (Thursday, 7:20pm-10pm?)   Dinner at the Medieval Manor, Boston, MA
Not a BANG event.   Join Dave M. for a night of fun, food, and entertainment at the Medieval Manor, 246 East Berkeley Street in Boston's Back Bay. (Be sure to check out their web site.) This will be a clothed event at a popular public restaurant. Total cost: $30. RSVP with your full name and contact info (ideally a phone number) to ItalShyGuy@cox.net. Send a $10 deposit by April 5 to BANG, c/o P.O.Box 20265, Cranston, RI. (Make checks payable to BANG.) Meet outside the restaurant at 7:20. (Bring the remaining $20 in cash.) The show starts at 8:00.

Apr 21 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Roxbury, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No cover. Limit: 12 people. No smoking, please. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Apr 30 (Sunday, 11am-5pm)   Barbecue in the Woods, Derry, NH
Not a BANG event.   A mixed male/female version of Phil's April 15th event described above. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

March 2006

Mar 4 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Potluck Dinner and Dance Party in Chelsea, MA. Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 17 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No cover. Limit: 12 people. No smoking, please. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Mar 18 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

February 2006

Feb 4 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Leather Party, Chelsea, MA
Here's a great opportunity to show off all that leather that you bought at December's Fetish Fair Fleamarket. There will also be a photo-op, where one or more can pose in "leather tableaux" and have people take pictures, so bring your cameras. Please remember to ask permission before taking anyone's picture and respect people's privacy. As usual, this will be a Potluck Dinner and Dance Party, so bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 17 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Wakefield, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No cover. Limit: 12 people. No smoking, please. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Feb 18 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking indoors. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 12 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

January 2006

Jan 7 (Saturday, 6pm-10pm)   Dance Party, Chelsea, MA
Bring your dancing shoes, a bag to stash your clothes and food to share with the group. No chips, please, unless you have a dip. Free soft drinks will be provided. The BANG party begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00. Doors will be locked at 9:00. Guests are welcome to stay on after the event. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. No admittance without RSVP. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 14 (Saturday, 6pm-9pm)   Movie Night, Wakefield, MA
Join Vince for a BANG movie night potluck party. Bring food to share; we will provide soft drinks. The party will begin at 6:00 and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30. No smoking, please. Cover: $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Limit: 15 people. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.

Jan 20 (Friday, 7pm-10pm)   Stick It & Lick It, Haverhill, MA
Come help Dave prepare the BANG newsletter for mailing by folding the newsletters, sticking them into envelopes, licking the envelopes and applying the stamps. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and soft drinks while watching a theatrical, gay-themed video. No cover. Limit: 15 people. No smoking, please. RSVP with your full name to events@bangma.org.