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From the Boston Pride for the People parade and block party on June 8 to themed drinks all month long, the Hub is flying its inclusivity flag high. Here are a few fun ways to celebrate.
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen (OAK), Fairmont Copley Plaza
Before the Boston Pride For The People Parade on June 8, the OAK Bar is brewing up pride with free coffee and espresso samples from 9 and 11 a.m. The restaurant has partnered with Nespresso—which has a nearby boutique inside the Prudential Center—to serve these free ‘cups of community,’ gifting parade-goers caffeine to kickstart their exciting day of Pride festivities (decaf also available). Nespresso’s mobile brewing cart will be on site, and people are welcome to enjoy OAK’s patio space to connect and relax over coffee ahead of the merriment, seats first come, first served. In addition, visitors have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes including the stylish Vertuo Pop machine and OAK gift cards. Hungry for brunch? That morning, the hotel will donate 100% of proceeds from orders of its special Pride heart-shaped gluten-free pancakes with rainbow lemon glaze and mixed berries ($23) to BAGLY: The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. The rest of the month, OAK donate $1 per order.
For spectators looking to stay and play in the city after the parade: Fairmont Copley Plaza’s “Love Limitless” room package includes 10% off the hotel’s best available rate, rainbow-chocolate-covered strawberries, and a $10 donation to BAGLY (per night). Book now for stays June 1st through September 30th at fairmont-copley-plaza.com.
Pride-themed Rosé Wine Dinner and Fashion Show, The Liberty Hotel
Don your brightest colors for an evening of delicious food, fabulous wine, and joyful celebration on June 6. Start by reserving a seat for a Pride-themed Rosé Wine Dinner, part of The Liberty Hotel’s Epicurean Journeys, with each exquisite course expertly paired with the perfect rosé. Tickets are $115 per person. Starting at 8:30 p.m., DJ Joshua Carl will be locking up the fun in the hotel’s fabulous atrium lobby (formerly Charles Street Prison), followed by a PRIDE Fashion show from 9 pm to 11 pm. Dark couture looks by Matthew Charles Knight will be showcased in his latest collection “Rise of Lilith.” There will be specialty drinks from The Liberty Bar and CATWALK, as well as a photobooth for memories. For more information, please visit HERE.
Rooftop Pride Party | LesbianNightLife, Revere Hotel
Following the Dyke March, stop by the Revere Hotel on June 7, from 7 p.m. to midnight, for a Rooftop Pride Silent Disco Party. Hosted by LesbianNightLife, this event takes over the Rooftop@Revere, the hotel’s rooftop bar, allowing guests to dance under the stars and enjoy some of Boston’s best hand-crafted cocktails. Three DJs will battle it out on a multi-channel headphone system, and attendees can switch between channels to choose their favorite music, including hip hop, top 40, house, Latin, and old school remixes. Alternatively, guests can remove their headphones to chat with friends and soak in the beautiful night cityscape. Tickets are $28.52 per person. 200 Stuart Street, Boston, www.reverehotel.com
“The Birdcage” Brunch, Alamo Drafthouse
Enjoy brunch and a screening of the classic Robin Williams and Nathan Lane movie, “The Birdcage” on June 15th, during “Pride at the Alamo Drafthouse.” The luxury movie theater with food service at every seat will offer delicious brunch items like the Breakfast Club, Blueberry Donut French Toast Bake, or Breakfast Tacos. Meals can be paired with brunch cocktails like Desert Spring Water or the Coming Up Rosé Fizz. Tickets are $10.99. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit: The Birdcage Brunch | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
June (On-Going)- Pride Month Cocktails
Inspired by Pride Month, many local watering holes are offering drink specials. 1928 Beacon Hill’s newest themed cocktail, “Dancing Barefoot.” A base of Super Gay Vodka mixed with spiced pear, herbal liqueur Benedictine, and topped with lemon, this drink has understated herbal and spice notes. The Lounge at W Boston is serving up three special cocktails for Pride month. Try the Stonewall Cocktail (Jameson Whiskey, Peach, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Fee Foam), the Out and Proud (Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime, Cranberry, Rainbow Candy Rim) and the Born This Way (Casamino’s Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Butterfly Pea Syrup, Lime, Edible Glitter).
A man stole financial documents and credit cards from an elderly person’s apartment in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Tuesday, police said as they asked for the public’s help identifying the burglary suspect.
Boston police say the incident occurred between 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the area of 11 Woodcliff Street, the Cardinal Medeiros Manor Apartments.
According to police, the suspect allegedly entered the victim’s apartment, which is located in an elderly housing community, and convinced them to turn over financial documents before stealing several personal documents and credit cards.
The suspect is described as a man wearing glasses with a red shirt and black pants. He also had a lanyard around his neck, a tattoo on his right arm, and a brown backpack, police said.
An investigation into the incident is underway, and anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 617-343-4275. Anonymous tips can also be called into the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS, or texted to CRIME (27463) with the word ‘TIP’.
Boston police are looking for a man they say inappropriately touched several students at a small high school near Copley Square.
Officers responded around 11:30 a.m. to the Snowden International School on Newbury Street in Back Bay after reports that the man had touched students as they were walking in and out of the building.
“That’s scary, that it’s happening right here,” one woman said.
According to a police report, the man had been seen in the area before, approaching two students. Documents state at one point, a student stated the man “touched his chest and asked, ‘Yo bro, do you work out?’”
Police said photos of the man were captured and sent out to other law enforcement officials.
The department said in a statement that it is “encouraging families to remind students about the importance of being aware of their surroundings and reporting any concerning behavior to their school.”
Boston Public Schools will have an increased Safety Services presence around the campus for the next few days.
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A Boston man who allegedly assaulted a transgender woman at a Blue Line MBTA station on Halloween is facing charges of assault and violating the victim’s civil rights, officials said.
Gregory Burnett, 53, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (his foot), and a civil rights violation with injury, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said.
The woman, 41, told police that another passenger boarded the train at Maverick, immediately approached her, and shouted “derogatory terms” at her, the DA said. Burnett allegedly said statements including “you’re not a woman, you’re a man.”
Burnett then punched and kicked her, including in the crotch area. The woman tried to defend herself, the DA said, but Burnett grabbed her foot and caused her to fall and fracture her wrist.
Other passengers helped the woman defend herself against Burnett and get him off the train, officials said.
The woman reported the incident to police the next day and said “she felt targeted due to her gender identity based on Burnett’s remarks during the assault,” the DA said.
MBTA police used witness descriptions and surveillance video to identify Burnett and apprehend him at Maverick last Tuesday, according to Hayden’s office.
Burnett was initially held in jail after being found dangerous in court, but was released last week on conditions to stay at home outside of work hours, according to court records. With a GPS, he is confined to his home outside of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. He is also required to maintain employment, stay away from any witnesses, not commit any further offenses, and not possess any firearms.
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