PRIDELY - Boston 2023

EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control weight gain and compulsive

eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism.

Although it can sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with

self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

APR 17

The Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is the world’s largest annual marathon. The event attracts 500,000 spectators each year, making it New England’s most widely viewed sporting event. Though starting with 18 participants in 1897, the event now attracts an average of about 20,000 registered participants each year. Learn more at baa.org.

MAY 27

Boston Calling Music Festival

Boston Calling Music Festival is a four-stage festival featuring some of the biggest and best acts in live music. The event will be one big party with even easier access to the stages, a wide variety of food, services, vendors, activities and more. All ages are welcome, and children under 10 are free. Learn more at bostoncalling.com.

JUN 1

Boston Pride Kick Off

To kick off the month, the City will be lighting up Boston City Hall in rainbow colors which will remain lit for the majority of the month of June.The event includes live performances from local LGBTQ+ artists offering a safe space on City Hall property where everyone has an opportunity to come together in an uplifting and welcoming environment. Visit us at gaytravel4u.com.

JUL 4

Boston Harborfest

With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live entertainment, and much more! Learn more at bostonharborfest.com.

Restaurants

Table Boston

Cozy, upmarket Italian restaurant with shared tables featuring an elevated fixed-price dinner menu.

445 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Phone: (857) 250-4286 | Web: tableboston.com

Chickadee

Chic restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, cocktails & craft beers amid white-tiled decor.

21 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA 02210

Phone: (617) 531-5591 | Web: chickadeerestaurant.com

The Friendly Toast

Trendy hangout serving all-day breakfasts in quirky surroundings, with vegan options.

35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116

Phone: (617) 456-7849| Web: thefriendlytoast.com

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Ostra

Sophisticated venue serving fish-focused Mediterranean fare, plus a bar with occasional piano music.

1 Charles St S, Boston, MA

Sorellina

Sophisticated, modern takes on Italian-Mediterranean cuisine amid warm, contemporary decor.

1 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA

Bostonia Public House

New England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.

131 State St, Boston, MA

Ma Maison

Chef Jacky Robert serves French classics, plus Gallic-style cocktails, at this sophisticated spot.

272 Cambridge St, Boston, MA

The Salty Pig

Pork-focused bistro offering American comfort food, charcuterie & craft beers in loftlike digs.

130 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA

Mistral

Elegant bistro crafting acclaimed French-Mediterranean cuisine in refined surroundings.

223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon

Destination for quirky New Orleans–inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge. 160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA O Ya

Acclaimed, inventive sushi, Japanese small plates & tasting menus crafted in elegant surrounds.

9 E St, Boston, MA

Mamma Maria

Refined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.

3 N Square, Boston, MA

Abe & Louie’s

High-end steakhouse known for classic steaks & sides, brunch & an extensive wine list.

793 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Jul 7

Levitate Music Festival

Levitate’s signature summertime splash of creativity and community is celebrating its 10th year this July! The Levitate Music & Arts Festival, born out of the basement of a surf shop bearing the same name, embodies all that is creative, connected to nature, and community oriented in New England. Levitate is celebrating a 20 year anniversary of the brand and concept itself and 10 year anniversary of our signature event - we hope to see you there and stay tuned for all the details to come! See full line up and but tickets at www.levitatemusicfestival.com.

AUG 6

Shakespeare on the Common

Get ready for a magical evening of Shakespeare on the Common as the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company stages Macbeth, this year’s annual family-friendly “Shakespeare in the Park” production of free Boston theater. Learn more at commshakes.org.

SEP 08

Silver Scream Con 2023

Movie lovers, casual fans, and INK’s beloved “psychos” chopped it up with the stars and creators of legendary horror franchises to give you a killer event including meet-and-greets, photo-ops, cosplay, live music, and surprises. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

OCT 27

The Official Salem Witches’ Halloween Ball 2023

Join the Witches of Salem with guests Dragon Ritual Drummers for a night of magic, music, and powerful rituals at Salem’s most magical Halloween party! Join us as in days of old when fires burned on every hilltop and Witches gathered to feast, rejoice, and cast spells for the new year! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

NOV 2

Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise

Weekends are a time for relaxing and getting your days started the right way, and there’s not a better way to start relaxing than on a 2 hour Brunch cruise on the elegant Northern Lights. The brunch cruise offers the perfect event for the individual or the group looking to celebrate, relax and entertain. Learn more at fareharbor.com.

DEC 8

SoWa Winter Festival

Dozens of artists, artisans, and specialty vendors will gather to sell their wares under one roof at the SoWa Winter Festival, along with live music, food trucks, and featured cocktails from guest bartenders. Learn more at boston.com.

JAN 6 (2024)

Illusions The Drag Brunch

Illusions the Drag Queen Show Boston MA is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Boston drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Visit eventbrite.com.

Mar TBD (2024)

Boston Wine & Food Festival

The Boston Wine & Food Festival features an array of events that will ignite your senses and lure you out of the house during the winter! Join us at the five-star Boston Harbor Hotel for our annual celebration! We offer wine dinners, intimate winemaker-hosted dinners, pop-up tastings, master class seminars, and more. This treasured event continues the tradition of welcoming top vintners and personalities from the world of wine and food. For upcoming dates, please visit www.boswineandfoodfestival.com.

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

SILVERSEA

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BOSTON GLASS

GLASS provides a continuum of services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham areas. As a leader in LGBTQ+ youth services, we also provide education and consultation to other providers and commu-nity organizations. Phone: (857) 399-1920 | Web: jri.org

BISEXUAL RESOURCE CENTER

The Bisexual Resource Center works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration. Through this work, we envision an empowered, visible, and inclusive global community for bi+ people. Phone: (617) 424-9595 | Web: biresource.org

GLBT AGING PROJECT

The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project works toward equity, inclusion, and community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual older adults, ensuring that they can age with the dignity and respect they deserve. Phone: (857) 313-6590 | Web: fenwayhealth.org

GREATER BOSTON PFLAG

We are a group of parents, families, friends, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. We help change attitudes and create an environment of under-standing so that our LGBTQ family members and friends can live in a world that is safe and inclusive. We accomplish this through support, education, and advocacy. Phone: (781) 891-5966 | Web: gbpflag.org

THE MEETING POINT

We are a collaboration of independent providers who know that oppression is pa-thology and that social justice heals. Web: www.themeetingpoint.org