PRIDELY - Tampa Bay Area Vol 2

DEC 28

Hamilton

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Learn more at strazcenter.org.

JAN 27

Shipwrecked Music Festival

Get your tickets early and enjoy multiple music stages with reinforced sound, live art & heritage exhibits, performers, food trucks, vendors and more! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

FEB 17

St. Pete Dead Fest

Under cover and Outdoors this is a RAIN OR SHINE event featuring tributes to the Grateful Dead, The Jerry Garcia Band, PHISH, Little Feat, and Old & In The Way. Do not miss this incredible weekend of Music! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR 25

Tampa Pride Street Festival

The Tampa Pride Street Festival is back and will include an Arts & Crafts Show along with the Food Alley bringing in a variety of food truck vendors. This is one Pride festival that you won’t want to miss! Learn more at tampapride.org.

APR 1

Illusions The Drag Brunch

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

MAY 20

Endless Night: Tampa Vampire Ball 2023

Expect drinks, music, dancing, performances, ritual, and fun! At Midnight during every Vampire Ball, guests are immersed in the CIRQUE - an Endless Night tradition! Learn more at endlessnight.com.

JUN 17

The

2nd Annual Pride Bar Crawl

Enjoy complimentary drinks or shots and dance the night away at our awesome after party! Food and drink specials will be available at partner venues. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

JUL 4

Boom By The Bay

Boom by the Bay is the Tampa Downtown Partnership and City of Tampa’s official annual Fourth of July event that brings festivities to six locations throughout Downtown Tampa. Attendees can enjoy 2.5 miles of Fourth of July activities, and marvelous fireworks from four different locations. Whether it’s live entertainment, kids games, food trucks or live shows this event has something for every member of the family. Admission is free and the entire family is welcome, including four-legged members! Learn more at tampasdowntown.com.

AUG 3

Red Velvet Burlesque Show

Red Velvet Entertainment is the number one Tampa burlesque show in the Tampa area. With burlesque shows every week, we provide some of the most intricate and exotic burlesque and cabaret performances in the country. We offer new and exciting performances that have never been seen before. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

SEP 2

Live Music at Lit

Guests can vibe out and listen to live music from bands like THE BEAT DOWN BAND and many more! Offering Cigars, hookahs, drink specials & open seating. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

OCT 28

The 6th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl

Come party with us for our 6th annual Halloween bar crawl! Enjoy drinks, food, dancing and more in a fun and spooky way! Come dressed up in your best costume to particiupate in our cash prize costume contest! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

NOV 18

Tampa Bay Holiday Market

There will be goodies and treats, gifts large and small, something and everything for one and all! Tampa Bay Holiday Market will have various kinds of chocolates, candles, jewelry, handbags, garments, holiday gifts and decorative items. Lots of different exhibitors to help you get your shopping done! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Restaurants

Ulele

Rustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers.

1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Phone: (813) 999-4952 | Web: ulele.com

Oak & Ola

Hip restaurant with a roof terrace & regular live music crafting cocktails, pizzas & refined mains.

1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Phone: (813) 773-1901 | Web: oakandola.com

Daily Eats

Sandwiches, veggie bowls & all-day breakfast in an upscale, modern diner space.

901 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Phone: (813) 868-3335 | Web: ilovedailyeats.com

Send in a recommendation for your favorite restaurant to be added to our list. Be sure to mention why you think they are worthy of being featured and include a link to their website.

La Terrazza Restaurant

Local mainstay serving homestyle Northern Italian cuisine & wines in a warm-hued storefront space.

1729 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Yah Mon Caribbean Restaurant

Cozy eatery with table & banquette seating serving Caribbean dishes & hearty sides, plus drinks.

301 W Platt St unit c, Tampa, FL 33606

Haven

Sophisticated restaurant featuring New American small plates, wine & cocktails, plus patio seating.

2208 W Morrison Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Tampa

Brazilian steakhouse for all-youcan-eat meats, seafood & salads in a big, white-tablecloth setting.

1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629

Steelbach

Riverfront Southern grill restaurant with al fresco tables in a restored brick streetcar warehouse.

1902 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Samaria Cafe

Multiple TVs line this unfussy, family-owned American diner with all-day breakfast & Greek items.

502 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602

Watervue Grille

Upscale seafood dishes in modern surrounds with craft cocktails on tap, water views & outdoor seats.

700 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Bamboozle Cafe Downtown

Mainstay for health-conscious Vietnamese & Asian fusion fare, plus vegan & vegetarian dishes.

516 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602

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.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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.

FOUR APPS to help you save money for FREE

1. MINT 2. GOODBUDGET

Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.

Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.

3. EVERYDOLLAR

This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.

4. PERSONAL CAPITAL

This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor checking, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.

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.

METRO HEALTH, WELLNESS, & COMMUNITY

Metro Inclusive Health is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides quality health and wellness services that are inclusive, relevant, supportive & represent the lifetime continuum of the diverse people in our community. METROTAMPABAY.ORG | 727-321-3854

LGBT WELCOME CENTER

The LGBTQ Welcome Center offers an important community service to all that live, work and visit St. Petersburg, FL and surrounding area, providing information on areas of interest, where to stay, shop and eat. The LGBTQ Welcome Center also serves as a resource and a hub for the LGBTQ community, providing a safe space for LGBTQ youth and programming to serve the community with meeting space for local LGBTQ organizations. LGBTWELCOMECENTER.COM | 727-201-4925

GLSEN

As GLSEN was founded by a group of teachers in 1990, we knew that educators play key roles in creating affirming learning environments for LGBTQ youth. But as well as activating supportive educators, we believe in centering and uplifting student-led movements, which have powered initiatives like the Day of Silence, Ally Week, and more. GLSEN.ORG | 212-727-0135

RAINBOW RECOVERY CLUB

Rainbow Recovery Club serves thousands of community members in various Recovery Groups by providing them with a safe, inclusive, and supportive place for meetings and fellowshipping. RAINBOWRECOVERYCLUB.ORG | (813) 648-4271

OUT & EQUAL

Out & Equal is the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality. Through our worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships and our annual Workplace Summit conference, we help LGBTQ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all. OUTANDEQUAL.ORGV

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