"I recommend pulling up a seat at the tropical bar Shore Leave in the South End tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. for a panel discussion with local LGBTQ leaders in the industry, including James Beard award-winning chef Karen Akunowicz of Fox and the Knife and Bar Volpe and Alcove owner Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli; each $45 ticket includes drinks and snacks served during the event." - Erika Adams