Non-discrimination laws

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Services and programs

• Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth
• MassEquality
• Greater Boston PFLAG

• World Cup Watch Party HQ | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 8-9 a.m. | High Street Place Food Hall, 100 High St., Boston | Free to attend | Watch the World Cup from the downtown food hall on a large LED screen.
• Pour N Paint Fluid Acrylics | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | $45 | Learn to create a masterpiece with local artist Rahim Gray.

• The Chinese Lady | Wednesday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | $34-$68 | See the critically-acclaimed play, inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America.

• Holiday Sip & Script | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Dr., Boston | $65 | Enjoy a night of crafting + conversation with a beginner’s calligraphy kit and a complimentary drink.
• Ice Sculpture Stroll | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Assembly Row, 355 Artisan Way, Somerville | Free | Search for the nine ice sculptures placed around The Row.

• Prudential Holiday Stroll | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | Shops at the Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston | Free | There will be discounts, festive music, and holiday-themed sip stations inside the Back Bay shopping center.

• 55º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

• Cambridge’s participatory budgeting cycle is now open, inviting community members to vote on citywide improvement projects. Residents can vote through Sunday, Dec. 11 for up to five of 20 possible projects, from adding pickleball courts to installing automatic doors for libraries.

• Local officials are setting up 11 wastewater testing sites across the city to help with COVID-19 detection. The city is partnering with BioBot + Flow Assessment for the project, which has a price tag of $3.9 million. (Boston Globe)

• Boston’s Hanukkah pop-up bar returns this year — this time, with two locations. Visit Maccabee Bar at Noir in Cambridge (open now) or backbar in Somerville (opening tomorrow) for festive decor, unique cocktails + small bites. 🍹

• Good Life is closing its doors at 28 Kingston St. in downtown Boston. The restaurant and nightclub’s final day of service will be Saturday, Dec. 17. (Boston Business Journal)

• The restaurateur behind Eastern Standard is aiming for a June reopening in the Fenway neighborhood. Garrett Harker’s Kenmore Square landmark was popular for its modern brasserie bites + cocktails. (Eater Boston)

• Rebates are now available for electric vehicle owners in the Bay State. Massachusetts residents who qualify can earn $3,500 for a new or used EV after applying within three months of receiving the vehicle. Learn more + apply. (WBUR) 🚗

• $108 million. That’s how much money MassDOT, Amtrak + CSX Corp. are seeking in federal transportation money to fund the first phase of the new east-west rail. The goal is to add two daily trips between Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. 🚊(MassLive)

• The UMass Chan Medical School launched a program to train more nursing instructors + teachers during a statewide nurse shortage. The New England Nursing Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academy will train a minimum of 40 new nursing instructors. 🩺 (Boston Business Journal)

• We can’t stop thinking about the luxurious floral embroidery on this beautiful red and black dress — and it would be perfect to wear to Boston Ballet’s “Nutcracker” performance, too. The best part? It can be in your closet by Saturday with code RTRx6AM.*

• A 90-minute seating with a prix fixe menu, presented to you inside of a book.
• Tea sandwiches (think: Maine lobster, English cucumber, and a smoked salmon option), a variety of sweets, and two types of scones.
• Your choice of tea — I recommend the matcha or Earl Grey.
• Views of the classic Italianite courtyard from the library’s McKim Building.