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🔗Register here! https://dotout.org/harvest-mixer-2026

Are you looking for a great way to celebrate the start of the fall season with amazing friends and community? Join us on Saturday, October 10th at Dorchester Brewing Co for our annual Harvest Mixer! Sure to be full of great drinks, delicious food, and exciting games, we look forward to ringing in some choice autumn vibes 🍂🎃

The Harvest Mixer is free to attend, however donations are much appreciated to help DotOut continue to hold great events like these! Visit the link above or in our bio to register!

Interested in donating? Visit this link!
🔗 https://dotout.org/donate by @dotout

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🔗Register here! https://dotout.org/dotstories-oct2026

Join us Thursday October 15th for Dotstories at JustBookish as we dive into Spooky Season and celebrate Spirits, the mystical, and all things supernatural! As we slowly creep towards All Hallows’ Eve and the veil between the living and the dead grows thin, we celebrate the traditions we have adopted during this time and our personal experiences with the supernatural! ✨️ Joining us to share her story as our Storyteller Spotlight is Ghost and Gravestones of Boston’s character, Lily Winters!

Lily Winters was born and raised in Guernsey, England. She married the love of her life, Jonathan, and soon discovered he was cheating on her. After confronting him, he institutionalized her for "hysteria". After Lily's treatment was complete, Jonathan came to retrieve her and in a vengeful rage she lit the room they were in on fire. Unfortunately for her, she didn't check the locks, and she too burned alive with him. Now as her eternal penance, she has been haunting the streets of Boston giving tours with Ghosts and Gravestones of Boston since 2010. Lily is one of the longest running and most popular ghosts, and can be seen on their brochures, trolleys and website terrorizing the unsuspecting. 💀

All are invited to join us as Lily tells her story, and all are welcome to share your own! Visit the link in the post or in our bio to learn more and sign up! No storytelling experience is necessary, and all are welcome to share your story and experience. We look forward to seeing you there!! 👻🎃 by @dotout

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We had a great time at last week’s Dotstories as we celebrated Latine Pride! There were so many new faces, and so many exciting and inspirational stories to be told. We were especially moved by our Storyteller Spotlight, Isabelle Ribeiro Antione, as she shared a story of her family titled “Cicatriz”.

Isabelle spoke about her experience of immigration, the beauties and hardships of being a first generation Brazilian-American, and how her culture shaped her and gave her the life she has today. In a beautiful quote, Isabelle stated that “immigration doesn’t always mean abandoning your homeland, it means you bring a piece of it wherever you go, like carrying a flower’s extract in a perfume bottle. The essence of what is extracted is brought along, either pleasing, or disturbing, nevertheless, present”. Her story inspired several other people to share their experiences in their culture, of discrimination, of family values, and the love of their community!

We concluded the night with some enthusiastic On Your Toes storytelling games where we told stories about unicorns, heard tales of some incredibly dramatic ducks, and were faced with acknowledging the fact that the decisions made by Boston drivers are…questionable at best. We are excited to see everyone back for next month’s Dotstories on October 15th as we are joined by Ghosts and Gravestones Boston's own Lily Winters, and dive into stories of Spirits, the mystical, and all things supernatural! We look forward to seeing you there!! by @dotout

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🔗Register Here: https://dotout.org/dotstories-sept2026

Join us on Thursday, September 17th at JustBookish for DotStories, as we celebrate Latine Pride! In honor of Latine Pride Month, we take this time to acknowledge the history and resilience of the Latine community, and use this as an opportunity to amplify their stories! We are excited to welcome this month’s Storyteller Spotlight, Isabelle Ribeiro Antione!

Isabelle is a first generation Brazilian-American who was born in Boston after her family immigrated from Brazil in the mid 1980’s. She currently lives in Brockton with her husband and daughter, and enjoys singing on Sundays with her church’s worship collaborative at the Neighborhood Church of Dorchester. She has been serving as an Administrative Assistant at UMass Boston for over 13 years, and currently works with the Africana Studies department there. She loves music, learning different languages, and sharing meals with loved ones. We can’t wait to hear her share her story!

Do you have a story you want to share? We want to hear it! Visit the link in the post or in our bio to learn more and sign up! No storytelling experience is necessary, and all are welcome to share your story and experience. We look forward to seeing you there!” by @dotout

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🔗Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-customers-only-a-special-book-launch-event-at-comfort-kitchen-tickets-1998821622279

Join us on September 26th at Comfort Kitchen as we partner with JustBook-ish for a special book launch event: 'For Customers Only: Public Bathrooms and the Making of American Inequality' written by Bryant Simon!

Bryant, Professor of History at Temple University, wrote this book to provide context as to why so many public bathrooms in the US have been closed, and sheds light on the inequality these effects have had on the movements of civil rights, gay rights, housing rights, women’s rights, and trans rights, past and present. Also speaking at this event will be Lisa Lewis, Senior Project Manager at Historic Boston Inc. Lisa was the Project Manager for the renovation of Comfort Kitchen and will be providing some history on the historic building, including that it was once a public restroom itself!

Bryant Simon will be around after the conversation to sign his book. All are welcome to attend!

When: 9/26 1pm-3pm
Where: Comfort Kitchen located at 611 Columbia Road, Boston MA 02125
This event is free to attend, and attendees are requested to RSVP on the link provided above! taken in Comfort Kitchen by @dotout

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Thank you to everyone who showed up to this month’s DotStories! This was such a fun group, and the energy that was brought by everyone was absolutely unmatched. It was an incredible time as we celebrated the important animals in our lives and the people who love them!

Our evening was started off by a touching story from our Storyteller Spotlight, Anna Yorks! Anna spoke about all of the amazing work she’s done for the Animal Rescue League’s Field Services Department over the last 10 years, including saving cats from trees, rescuing injured hawks and bringing them to wildlife rehab facilities, and helping educate the public about how to access low-cost veterinary services in Boston, pet food and supplies pick up locations for those who need it, and the various other services offered by the Animal Rescue League of Boston to help community members in need! Anna also shared an emotional story of people she has helped directly, how she fights to end the stigma of animal surrender and euthanasia, and the bravery of pet owners who ask for help, even when it’s hard.

The night ended with joy as we played some of our favorite storytelling games, including some fantastic storytelling translations from both newcomers and old friends that had us all tearing up with laughter. This tight-knit group was a blast to be with, and we look forward to seeing them and so many other new friends at our next DotStories event on September 17th as we celebrate Latinx Pride with our Storyteller Spotlight, Isabelle Ribeiro Antoine! We’ll see you there!

Looking for assistance from ARL? We got you covered!
Website: www.arlboston.org
Phone: 617-426-9170
Field Services: x563
SAFE: 857-350-8730
Low-cost veterinary care and spay/neuter resources can be found on the “Services” and “Pet and Community Health” tabs. by @dotout

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🔗 https://dotout.org/dotstories-aug2026

Join us for DotStories this Thursday August 20th at JustBook-ish as we celebrate our love for animals and the joy that they bring us! We take this time to remember the animals that have played an important role in our lives, share our appreciation of how they make the world better, and tell our stories of how our beloved pets earned their special places in our hearts. We are so excited to be joined this month by our Storyteller Spotlight, Anna Yorks!

Anna (she/her) always knew that she wanted to work with animals, and immediately jumped into animal welfare after graduating college. For the last 10 years Anna has worked in the Field Services Department at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, and recently accepted a position as the Field Operations Manager! Through ARL’s Field Services Department, Anna works every day to achieve her goals to support animals and the people who love them, and keep animals happy and healthy in their homes and habitats!

Anna lives with her husband, Brett, twins Alanna and Avery, three cats Marty, Grilo, and Pep and a very large and very sweet pig named Lilly 🐷 She loves all things Boston, and when she’s not working towards helping those around her, she can probably be found watching a Celtics game 🏀We are eager to hear Anna’s story and about all of the animals and people she has helped through her time in non-profit work!

Do you have a story you want to share? We want to hear it! Visit the link in the post or in our bio to learn more and sign up! No storytelling experience is necessary, and all are welcome to share your story and experience. We look forward to seeing you there!

#animalwelfare
#animalactivist by @dotout

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Chalk Out for Trans Kids!

Join us this Sunday, August 2nd at 3:00 PM for a community chalk-out outside the AGO’s Office (1 Ashburton Place, Boston)!
Bring your friends and family—we’ll have art supplies, snacks, and plenty of space to make some noise with chalk in support of trans youth and their right to healthcare.

Don’t forget to sign the open letter to demand Attorney General Andrea Campbell protect trans kids and restore trans healthcare, link in bio and on our website!

Where: 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA
When: Sunday, Aug 2 @ 3:00 PM
Contact: protecttransfutures@gmail.com / @protecttransfutures
Thank you to the Protect Trans Care Coalition: @northshoreagly , @gayforgoodboston , @dotout , @transwalthamalliance , @jpforpalestine , @bostoncoalitionforpalestine, @hgsuuaw, @boston.sabr, by @dotout

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🔗https://dotout.org/dotstoriesjuly2026

Join us for DotStories on Thursday July 16th at JustBook-ish as we celebrate Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating the diversity and achievements of people with disabilities, challenging stereotypes, and is devoted to advocating for equality and accessibility. We are thrilled to introduce our Storyteller Spotlight for this session, disability community advocate Mary Ellen Gambon!

Mary Ellen has devoted her life to writing and public service while having multiple physical and neurological disabilities. With a specialty in journalism and political science, Mary Ellen has had a rich professional career in writing for several newspapers, including but not limited to the Bulletin, the Norwood Record, the Daily Transcript, and The Journal & Sun! Her first daily newspaper story was even reported from the White House! She received a Pulliam Fellowship back in 1994, and is currently working on her autobiography.

Mary Ellen was involved in a bus accident in 1986 which left her disabled, and led to complications that almost ended her life in 1995. After being in a medically induced coma of one month, her doctors told her that she would never walk or talk again; with extensive physical, speech, and occupational therapy, Mary Ellen defied the odds and returned to work one month later. She is a devoted community member and disability rights advocate, and focuses on equity for people with disabilities in employment, public housing, and public transportation. We are thrilled to hear her story!!

Do you have a story you want to share? We want to hear it! Visit the link in the post or in our bio to learn more and sign up! No storytelling experience is necessary, and all are welcome to share your story and experience. We look forward to seeing you there!

#DisabilityPrideMonth
#DisabilityPride DotStories: Everyone has a story to tell
At JustBook-ish 1463 Dorchester Avenue Boston MA 02122
Thursday July 16th 2026 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Session Theme: Disability Pride
Brought to you in partnership by DotOut and JustBook-ish by @dotout

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If you haven’t checked out a DOTStories rsvp for the next one!!! #DisabilityPrideMonth by @dotout

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Which event you ready for?! 🏝️📚🍸 taken in Fields Corner, Dorchester, Mass. by @dotout

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