“Giving Trade, bitche$” Thats the headline for the party tonight. The Burly Bears is a group that puts on a monthly gay men’s party in Burlington at Red Square, a bar on Church Street. I’ve never been to one of their parties and this will be a first for me. Each month has a new theme. This month’s theme: Rough Trade. It’s 21 and over and $5 at the door. Proceeds going to People with AIDS Center Vermont!
Originally a coded term referring to a sexual partner, or alternatively, an economic exchange involving sex, today gays say Trade to evoke a hot guy who looks ready to “do business.” Rough Trade suggests a guy who is dangerous and masculine and maybe Gay for Pay.
Tonight the Burly Bears want everyone “bringing the Trade, honey!” They say to “Get that street corner attire ready and sprinkle it with some sweat and desperation and a hint of glitter, haha.” They’ll have the incomparable DJ Stephen Wallace (Montreal) spinning his characteristic sexy set!!
I can’t wait. I have my outfit ready.
Joe
The Closet Professor 
July 26th, 2019 at 11:08 am
Hi “Joe,” For some reason the ability to comment doesn’t work for the Burly Bears post this morning. Sounds like a FABULOUS evening! Wish I could attend. It would be great to have a pic of your outfit shared. I’m sure it will be spectacular!
Your friend, Steve
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July 26th, 2019 at 11:33 am
Steve, I wish you could come too. By the way, I’ll try to post a pic of my outfit, your comment did post, and not need for quotations around my name since Joe is my real name. I hope it will be a FABULOUS evening.