2021 Brighton Farmers Market
2021-09-08 14:00 - 18:30, 2021-09-15 14:00 - 18:30, 2021-09-22 14:00 - 18:30, 2021-09-29 14:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135

Love Your Block
2022-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Brighton Main Streets Office, 358 Washington St, Brighton, MA, 02135
Join Brighton Main Streets and your neighbors in the Love Your Block event. We will meet at the Brighton Main Streets office at 358 Washington Street at 9:00 AM. All tools will be provided by the city of Boston.
Donuts and Coffee will be served!

Brighton Sounds Unplugged
2022-10-01 12:00 - 22:00 | Brighton Center and Oak Square Shopping Districts
The music scene will be hopping in Brighton on Saturday, October 1st. Community volunteers of Brighton Main Streets have organized LIVE music in a dozen Brighton businesses, restaurants, and bars throughout the day from Noon to 10pm.
Come hear over 15 Boston bands, duos and singers/songwriters and follow the music from Oak Square to Brighton Center. Use the Brighton Sounds Unplugged 22 Google map to find your way and plan to grab a bite to eat, meet friends for a drink, or just chill.

Here’s the schedule (time/business/artist):
12:00 pm PSF Community Center Bending Branches
12:30 pm Cafenation ednfld and happy academy
1:00 pm Glasser Coffee Co. Megan Blake
1:30 pm Los Amigos Taqueria Receita de Samba
2:00 pm Caffe Nero Tokyo Tramps
2:00 pm Teresa’s Market Gabriel Maia
3:30 pm Brighton Main Street’s office Albino Mbie
4:00 pm Brighton Gourmet and Wine Cellar Marquis Lavoie
5:30 pm Thonglor The 94’s
6:00 pm Corner Art Room Douglas Appleman, Andy Spitzer & Ginger Eliot, and Dana Goodwin & Lilah Asbornsen
6:30 pm Devlin’s Bistro and Bar Duo Maduro
7:00 pm Esperia Grill Yoni
8:00 pm Devlin’s Bistro and Bar The Doghouse All Stars

Brighton Business District Trick or Treat
2022-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Brighton Center and Oak Square Shopping Districts
It’s a parade. It’s monster bash. No, it’s the annual Brighton Business District Trick or Treat!
Looking for a fun and safe way for families to join in on the Halloween fun. Mark your calendars for October 31st. Everyone is welcome to show off your Halloween costumes and visit all of Brighton’s businesses up and down Washington Street. Start at the Police Station and make your way to the YMCA and be sure to stop in front of each business for a special treat and say hi to your neighbors.

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Brighton’s Community Egg Hunt
2023-04-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
Join us for the annual Community Egg Hunt, one of Brighton’s longest traditions in family events.
Every year, hundreds of children ages 2-10 gather in Brighton to welcome in Spring and gather eggs filled with happy treats and surprises. This tradition was started in 1983, 40 years ago, by Gerry McCarthy and family, through St. Elizabeth’s Hospital until it was taken over by Brighton Main Streets almost 20 years ago. Brighton Main Streets continues this family friendly event this year with support from City on a Hill Church Brighton.
This FREE Egg Hunt is open to the public with fun activities planned for kids of all ages. Stay tuned for more details. The day is never complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. But don’t be late, as the egg hunt starts promptly at 10am.

Shop Small Challenge
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-07 | Brighton Center and Oak Square Shopping Districts
Shop or eat at four Brighton small businesses the first week of every month then tag BMS and the business on social media with a picture of yourself and your purchase ( including food!) using #Shopsmall #BrigthtonMA.
Participants who don’t use social media may turn in their receipts directly to the Brighton Main Street office to qualify.
The Brighton Main Street office is located at 358 Washington Street.
ELIGIBLE BUSINESS LIST

8 Pizza

Alex the Tailor

All Brands Corp.

Amanda’s Flowers

Athan’s European Bakery

Beautie Addicts

Beef and Turkey

Beijing Taste

Blow Out Hair Design

Blue Yama

Boston Threading Salon

Brick House Pizza and Grill

Brighton Bodega

Brighton Gourmet and Cellar

Brighton Laundry/Dry Cleaners

Brighton Lock and Hardware

Brighton Nails

Café Mirror

Cafenation

Candy’s Cake

Center Salon

Charming Nails and Spa

Cigars & More

City Tails
Classic Barber Shop

Cleo Hair Salon

Corrib Pub & Restaurant

Dana’s Nail Salon

Daniels Bakery

Dash Café

Devlin’s Restaurant

Dorrs Liquor Market

Energize

Ensueno Body and Skin Care

Esperia Grill

Europe Today Furniture

Fiorella’s Express

Fratello’s Kebab & Souvlaki

Ghost in the Machine Tattoo

Glasser Coffee co

Greenhouse Kitchen

Hair Garden Salon

Hoshi Ya Japanese Rest

Jim’s Deli

Johnny D’s Produce

Last Drop

Lessard’s Barber Shop

Little Pecan Bistro

Little Pizza King

Lo & Hana Fashion

Loretta’s Hair Design

Los Amigos Taqueria

Lotus Beauty Nails and Spa

LR Barber Shop Salon

Mantra Dhevi Spa

Matt’s Barber Shop

MDM Noodles

Michael‘s Hair Cutting for Men

Milan Laser Hair Removal

Miyuki Sushi

New Hong Kong Chinese Food

Nearly New Thrift Shop

Oak Sq. Liquors

One To One Energy

Palace Spa

Paris Nails & Spa

Peka Restaurant

Performance and Recovery

Phil’s Hair Design

Pizza Etc.

Porter Belly’s

Queen Bee Nails and Spa

Sam’s Tailor and Dry Cleaning

South of the Clouds

Teresa Market

Thai North

The 34 Barber Shop

The Corner Art Room

The Last Drop

The Scoop and Scootery

Tho’s Upholstery

Thonglor

Tina’s Hair Salon

Vivi Bubble Tea

Walsh Liquor Store

Wok n Talk

Yes! Nails

Zen Zone Spa

Ziggy’s

Zisis Convenience

Open Mic Night
2025-11-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Holiday Gift Drive
2025-11-18 - 2025-12-25 | West End House, 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA, 02134
West End House

It’s officially that time of year again, and our 2025 Holiday Wishlist is live! YOU can make the holiday season that much merrier for our young people – Buy a gift for one of our members at https://a.co/hEVeTh9

City On The Go Truck Schedule
2025-11-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Oak Square YMCA, 615 Washington St, Brighton, MA, 02135

Peka Restaurant - Live Music
2025-11-21 20:00 | Peka Restaurant, 304 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Tonight at PEKA Restaurant!
Alexander Faría is bringing the heat with salsa, merengue, and bachata

Come enjoy live music, great vibes, and an unforgettable night.
We’ll be waiting for you!

Friday, 21
FREE COVER
PEKA Restaurant – 304 Washington Street, Boston, MA
Reservations: 617-953-4036

A Cookbook & Potluck @ Brighton Branch Library
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library

THIS WEEKEND! Our cookbook club is reading New Native Kitchen by Freddie Bitsoie and James O. Fraioli. The cookbook features 100 modern interpretations of Indigenous cuisine with plenty of seasonal Fall recipes.

The Food Group is a potluck and book club for cookbooks. We meet on either the 3rd or 4th Saturday every month from 2-3 PM.

Bringing a dish is not required and neither is reading all of the cookbook. Copies are available at the front desk of the Branch.

Are you coming?

Porter Belly's - Full Moon Somewhere
2025-11-22 21:30 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Cleanup Day - McKinney Park
2025-11-23 09:30 - 12:00 | McKinney Playground/Park, 74 Faneuil Street, Brighton, 02135, United States

Brighton Bazaar Trove: Treasures & Trinkets Galore!
2025-11-23 11:00 - 18:00 | The Charles River Speed Way, 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
For those entranced by the tiny & shiny, enthralled with all that is small – we’re excited to welcome back our 2nd annual Trove: Treasures & Trinkets Galore!
Sun. Nov. 23 11am-6pm: 100+ vendors will pop up at The Charles River Speedway in Boston (525 Western Ave 02135) to sell jewelry, gems, baubles, & more! Featuring 50+ creators & curators of vintage or handmade jewelry!!
We’ll also have doodads & whatsits a-plenty! You want thingamajigs? Here’s 20,000. How many little wonders CAN one market hold??

Community Potluck at Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
2025-11-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

The Brighton Emporium Holiday Sale
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-01 | The Brighton Emporium, 406 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
The Brighton Emporium
📣 Extra, extra!! Announcing our annual holiday sale: a rare opportunity to snag a bargain, while still shopping small, local, & in-person over the long weekend. From Fri. 11/28 to Mon. 12/1 , over half of our 60+ vendors are marking down their booths for your gift giving needs 🎁. This is 1 of only 2 store sales we do each year!!
💰 On Small Business Sat. 11/29 only, a treasure hunt for mini freebies from our vendors, in little hidden chests! 1 lucky hunter will get $100 to spend in the store!!
🗓️ We’ll also be open 11am-7pm EVERY SINGLE DAY through the month of December, with thousands of unique finds you can’t get anywhere else!
*** Booth discount list ***
20% OFF
11/21–11/30: @akriegstudio
11/28–12/1: @lexiebutterflyvintage, @alltheragevintage, @toadiebird, @vintagewishlist, @carlrlavigne, @greatwoodco, @antmuffinantiques, @cass.paints, @sophpremacy
11/29–12/2: @mollympottery
15% OFF
11/28–12/1: @feralfawnart, @kekii_crafts, @wickedguicho, @aimeebelangerart, @sarshaha, @cloverpatchjewelry
11/28–12/2: @coopsy.art
11/28–12/31: @hecho_a_mano_
10% OFF
11/21–11/30: @the_jewelry_department
11/28–11/30: @lesleyscreativelife
11/28–12/1: @iconic.dsgns, @thesirencollective, @crescentsunstudio, @shrimpsalad.studios, @rebookedboston, @thewirewitch, @sugalski.ceramics
11/29–12/1: @deathcapdecor
*** Info ***
📍Address: 406 Western Ave Boston MA 02135
*** Getting Here ***
🚲 Bike: rack out front
🚌 Bus: 70, 86
🚂 Train: @boston_landing station, zone 1A (same cost as the T)
🚗 Drive: We’re right off the highway!
🅿️ Free Parking:
– 2hr street parking throughout neighborhood behind us, no time limit after 6pm weekdays + all day on weekends
– public lot at 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge
– Many restaurants nearby have their own lots: If you buy something, you can park while shopping with us!
*Garage behind 280 Western Ave, $5 w/ validation by @fidopizzaboston or @parkbagelry *
@followers @topfans

Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 | MA
Small Business Saturday in 2025 will be on November 29th.
This annual event, started by American Express in 2010, encourages consumers to support small local businesses during the holiday shopping season.

Blood Drive
2025-11-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Brighton Elk’s Lodge, 326 Washington St, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
The Brighton Elks is hosting a blood drive on Saturday November 29th in support of @bostonchildrens hospital. Sign up info is on the flyer!

2026 Historical Calendar Sale
2025-11-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Brighton Post Office, 424 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
📅 Brighton Allston Historical Society 2026 Calendars
Here’s some information for you regarding/ the sales of the Brighton Allston Historical Society Calendar —2026 edition.
This is our 22nd year publishing this Historical Calendar, our only fundraiser.
Where to buy? At $10.00 per copy. The calendar is sold at:
Daniels Bakery, 395 Washington St, Brighton
“Dream Convenience” store, 108 Franklin St, Allston
Brighton Allston Heritage Museum at 20 Chestnut Hill Ave open on Thursdays and Fridays 11:00AM to 3:00 PM.
St. Col’s Rectory ( see Tricia McShane)
And also we sell the calendars on 5 Saturday mornings in front of the Brighton Post Office from 11AM until noon on November 29, December 6, 13, 20, and 27. These are sold by loyal members of the BAHS. We welcome anyone who wants to join these sellers for one of hour. Remember to wear hat and gloves!
If you or anyone you know wants to buy ten or more, then the calendar costs $7.00 each.
Email Contact: Nancy O’Hara (nohara3@verizon.net)

Brighton High School Winter Coat Drive
2025-12-01 10:00 - 2025-12-15 10:00 | Brighton HS, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Brighton High School

Brighton High School Winter Coat Drive
Dec 1 at 10AM – Dec 15 at 10 AM

Brighton High School Wishlist 2025-26

In years past, Brighton High School has had a Teenage Gift Drive to support our students experiencing homelessness and welcome our newly arrived immigrants to the US. The generosity of the Allston-Brighton community and beyond has been remarkable and we are so fortunate to have had amazing support for our students!

This year with the high increase in basic needs all across our community, we are focusing our efforts on collecting new winter clothing and gift cards for grocery stores.

If you would like to donate a gift card to a grocery store:
Our greatest need this year are gift cards to Stop&Shop, Star Market or Target as these are easily accessible in the Boston area. We are hoping to collect cards of $25 or $50. Please email Carline at ckelly3@bostonpublicschools.org to coordinate collection.

If you would like to donate coats, hats or gloves:
We have a wishlist at Target and Amazon. Purchased items will come directly to the school and will be immediately gifted to a student in need. Please email Karen at kcoyle@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions.
Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/bhswinterwishlist
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1W08XAAE6E8VU..

Tea Blend Workshop
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library
Join us this Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00 for a tea blending workshop! Herbalist Mo Katz-Christy will discuss common herbs for tea: their uses, flavors, and energies. Learn how flavors blend and complement each other. Part science and part sensory exploration, this class will be as playful as it is educational!

Boston Landing Tree Lighting
2025-12-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Athletics PanK & Boston Landing, 92-96 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Bright Beats & Festive Cheer: The Boston Landing Holiday Tree Lighting is finally here!
Date: Wednesday, December 3
Event Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tree Lighting: 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Athletes Park & Participating Boston Landing Restaurants, Guest Street, Boston, MA
From 4:00 -7:00 pm Check in at Mistletoe Lounge (Athletes Park) to enjoy:

Live DJ
Free* Professional Holiday Mini Photo Sessions *first come first served
Free* Secret Stocking Surprise for Allston Brighton community members, *first come first served, while supplies last, additional details below
Boston Landing Toy Drive benefiting West End House
Holiday Carolers & Mr. & Mrs. Clause traveling throughout Guest Street!

Don’t Miss:

4:00 – 4:30 pm, Story Time with Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Tradesman
4:00 -6:00 pm, Letters to Santa at Broken Records
4:30 – 6:00 pm, Snowman Crafts at Tradesman
5:00 – 6:00 pm, DIY Cookie Kits at Kohi Coffee, free while supplies last (This is a take-home activity & packaged up for easy transporting!)
6:00 pm, Tree Lighting with Holiday Carolers & Mr. & Mrs. Clause at Athletes Park
and more to be announced, stay tuned!

Holiday-themed Food & Drink Specials at the following participating locations:

Broken Records
Rail Stop
Kohi Coffee
The Pearl
American Flatbread
The Bagel Table
and more!

Additional Features:

Guest check-in at Athletes Park (located outside in front of Rail Stop & Kohi Coffee)
Toy Drive collection to benefit the West End House

Stocking Surprise: A festive giveaway to spread holiday cheer throughout Boston Landing and the entire Allston / Brighton community. Each stocking includes a mystery gift—a gift card or coupon of varying value to one of the neighborhood’s restaurants or retailers. Guests receive one upon check in, must be 18+ to receive, while supplies last.

One per family or couple
Available while supplies last
No exchanges or trades

Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1925164692419?aff=oddtdtcreator

Unreal Reads
2025-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library

Join us Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 PM to discuss the sci-fi novella A Psalm for the Wild-built by Becky Chambers. Print copies available at the Brighton Branch front desk while supplies last.

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From the book description:

Centuries before, robots of Panga gained self-awareness, laid down their tools, wandered, en masse into the wilderness, never to be seen again. They faded into myth and urban legend.

Now the life of the tea monk who tells this story is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in.

The robot cannot go back until the question of “what do people need?” is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They will need to ask it a lot. Chambers’ series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter?

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The Unreal Reads book club reads fiction of all kinds. We typically meet on the first Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the Brighton Branch, barring holidays or special events. No registration required, you’re welcome to drop in. We also welcome readers who decided not to or weren’t able to finish the book — as long as you’re okay with spoilers.

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Healthy Eating on a Budget
2025-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
THIS THURSDAY!

Registered dietician Sofia Allison (MS, RD, LDN) will discuss cooking, shopping, and planning for nutrition on a budget. How can we make grocery trips easier? What kind of ingredients give us flexible meal choices? Where can we find budget-focused food advice online?

This presentation will give you tools to help make decisions about your grocery list, but is not medical advice.

Walk-ins are welcome, no RSVP required.

#libraries #budgeting #groceriesonabudget
