The Big Gay Bazaar

<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t13/1/16/1f308.png">&nbsp;You bettah werk! The Big Gay Bazaar: our 1st ever LGBTQ+ themed event, celebrating Pride Month! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/1/16/1f3aa.png">&nbsp;4 performances • 100+ curated local LGBTQ+ vendors • Boston's largest outdoor dining courtyard • FREE ADMISSION <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png">&nbsp;Experience queer joy &amp; fierce community energy in a radiant, supportive atmosphere. Fabulous shopping next to a stage packed with decadence, drama, &amp; dazzling drag. We might even lip sync for our lives!&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f3a4.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/1f449.png">&nbsp;Thurs. June 11, 5-10pm. Hosted by @notchbrewing at the @charlesriverspeedway (525 Western Ave Boston MA 02135) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t50/1/16/1f921.png">&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbb/1/16/1f98b.png">&nbsp;Produced by your favorite gay clown &amp; Mistress of Ceremonies @lexiebutterflyvintage ! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f451.png">&nbsp;Drag queens/kings &amp; queer entertainers, please fill out our application to join the fun! <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdfz4a8z?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc0lWcE55Y3J6ZTV3T2ozcnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5qwvaHruEAdZqb1bt6nK4YhpnY9hrcAG5InzcoeeDwr61z4aIVZKwIdFLyMw_aem_d5eaN-zzfCfNc2qu2ISnFw">https://tinyurl.com/bdfz4a8z</a> *** Features *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png">&nbsp;FREE Admission, 18+. Please tip performers! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb1/1/16/1faa9.png">&nbsp;Courtyard Main Stage Schedule (every hour on the hour): TBA <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb0/1/16/2702.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tee/1/16/1f457.png">&nbsp;Experience Room: Paper doll workshop + community art project with @cspringerillo <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t98/1/16/1f37d.png">&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4f/1/16/1f964.png">Concessions: <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/1/16/1f37b.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taf/1/16/1f6cd.png">&nbsp;Sip ‘n Shop - carry @notchbrewing beverages around while browsing! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t65/1/16/1f690.png">&nbsp;Trucks - @bonetownburgers&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2a/1/16/1f354.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5c/1/16/1f35f.png">, @frios_southboston7&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4c/1/16/1f367.png">, @tandoorandcurryonwheels&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t58/1/16/1f35b.png">, <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta9/1/16/1f3ec.png">&nbsp;Stalls - @dosmanoskitchen&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t88/1/16/1fad3.png">, @pizzaprojectboston&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tab/1/16/1f355.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/1f957.png">, @linger.boston&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te9/1/16/1f375.png">&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/2615.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfc/1/16/1f96a.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t90/1/16/1f943.png">/ @weitogopopup&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td9/1/16/1f35c.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td7/1/16/1f35a.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tad/1/16/1f357.png">, @<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthe.koji.club%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc0lWcE55Y3J6ZTV3T2ozcnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5-ctc6ojMIkfbnZPHlgL0Mgl1KwlF3FPVUis4cf9S9k8NfQf7AbtJKCMFBYQ_aem_qlqOaE-1DYu5sX0xKzwJ4Q&amp;h=AUAGG0-eYAroC2vtsizLt7tywVXtNDICmuhu9gHveX4fi5U4FYr3d7sdEl_CqetVpITbU8p2qfmE2gwktGUI-MWHVQzC8iCpxg4jVvgbMI5_DLJ8jDoihL1gDXmiZniXkh_3-BxLq_QuVN31&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUBqPCJFcQdtsjhCRsln18Hk5PwGyZuNOBkWIZWRd4bMBQHfAJ6Ze-qh6Lvrx99QmVdlCO1Z6PRukda-O9OizeTuaC3NAk80fw8naPaIju_KlYCapt4Qx51zC0RcuKLWI29ekCd7mzjhCVvaOCXPwVg5jUfID41ZClw">the.koji.club</a>&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taf/1/16/1f359.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6a/1/16/1f376.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f415.png">&nbsp;Pets: you + your baby can eat outside &amp; shop together inside! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tde/1/16/1f31d.png">&nbsp;Afterwards, stop by our store @thebrightonemporium : 60+ more vendors, 5-min. walk. 406 Western Ave 02135, open until 10pm during the Night Bazaar! Directions: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2FRM5be0%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc0lWcE55Y3J6ZTV3T2ozcnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5qwvaHruEAdZqb1bt6nK4YhpnY9hrcAG5InzcoeeDwr61z4aIVZKwIdFLyMw_aem_d5eaN-zzfCfNc2qu2ISnFw&amp;h=AUCJV67bN054SoVclovzvOF05MRgmRAxnESBXRY88IQE6qY5ymhpNv5tkN_-7W2uUaDFj40UHpARkOBC0hW5l8w1vRPGc0OQDMmbg89aJ6umWOdC6V8_rx8AxV8Bjb9SNWfQWIUTGuFmcuNQ&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUBqPCJFcQdtsjhCRsln18Hk5PwGyZuNOBkWIZWRd4bMBQHfAJ6Ze-qh6Lvrx99QmVdlCO1Z6PRukda-O9OizeTuaC3NAk80fw8naPaIju_KlYCapt4Qx51zC0RcuKLWI29ekCd7mzjhCVvaOCXPwVg5jUfID41ZClw">https://tr.ee/RM5be0</a> *** Info *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tff/1/16/1f4c6.png">&nbsp;Date: Thurs. June 11 2026 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t34/1/16/23f0.png">&nbsp;Time: 5-10pm <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png">Address: 525 Western Ave. Boston MA 02135 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc8/1/16/1f5fa.png">&nbsp;Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex&nbsp;<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1/1/16/1f40e.png">&nbsp;- 7 restaurants, indoor taproom, Boston's largest outdoor dining courtyard, big event hall (@garagebevents ) &amp; a small one (annex) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t10/1/16/2614.png">&nbsp;Weather: indoor &amp; outdoor areas, rain or shine *** Getting There *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tde/1/16/1f6b2.png">&nbsp;Bike: racks out front <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t79/1/16/1f68c.png">&nbsp;Bus: 70, 86 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4b/1/16/1f685.png">&nbsp;Commuter Rail: @boston_landing station, zone 1A (same $ as the T) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tec/1/16/1f697.png">&nbsp;Drive: right by the highway! 🅿️ Parking:&nbsp; FREE: Speedway front lot, next door behind 495 Western Ave, or 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge&nbsp; $10 Spot Hero app across the street 500 Western Ave&nbsp; $5 validation @fidopizzaboston / @parkbagelry, garage behind 280 Western Ave&nbsp; <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfc/1/16/267f.png">&nbsp;Wheelchair Accessible *** Vendors *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb7/1/16/1f58b.png">&nbsp;Applications: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fthebrightonbazaar%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc0lWcE55Y3J6ZTV3T2ozcnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR652x4HaYbCX7kMbPuwgm6toRp5PCxIG2-L9g4b3d0hRnuQUKs5i0eRVlJarQ_aem_Tc7i-CKCDdsOCsomxa99tg&amp;h=AUA9RRqUsD3hmEup4sdNe_N5BdeLZtfMgRw1lUvDG0a4L2VMyWP_RiGrYloIqNDnVYptRclTloDuttZAEsvyCbBVZtXBu1j5qIVqn7ZImE-6-tMd64h_iX_GGPS01aD0TJpnN7z2XDmXCUWS&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUBqPCJFcQdtsjhCRsln18Hk5PwGyZuNOBkWIZWRd4bMBQHfAJ6Ze-qh6Lvrx99QmVdlCO1Z6PRukda-O9OizeTuaC3NAk80fw8naPaIju_KlYCapt4Qx51zC0RcuKLWI29ekCd7mzjhCVvaOCXPwVg5jUfID41ZClw">https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar</a> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/1/16/1f3aa.png">&nbsp;Vendor List: TBA *** Credits *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4e/1/16/1f5bc.png">&nbsp;Poster TBA

The Charles River Speedway

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