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  • Brighton Brewfest 2026

    Presentation School Foundation Community Center

    Beer. Music. Food. For a Cause! We are excited to announce that Brighton Main Streets, PSF Community Center, and Dorr’s Liquor Mart are joining forces again this year to host Brighton Brewfest, a fall fundraising celebration benefiting both Brighton Main Streets and PSF Community Center. Brighton Brewfest will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, […]

  • Harvard v. Colgate Football (free – request tickets by 9am on September 30)

    Harvard Stadium 79 N Harvard Street, Allston, MA

    Harvard Football Returns to Harvard Stadium Harvard Football is back at Harvard Stadium for the 2026 home opener! The Crimson welcome Colgate to Cambridge this Saturday for an exciting matchup under the lights. Harvard enters the game 2–0 overall and 1–0 in Ivy League play, while Colgate is 4–1 overall and 3–0 in the Patriot […]

  • Irish Village, I.V., Live Entertainment

    Irish Village, I.V., Live Entertainment
    Irish Village 224 Market Street, Brighton, MA

    Weekends Sound Better at Irish Village! Make your weekend plans at Irish Village! Join us every Friday & Saturday from 9:30 PM–1:30 AM for live music, great drinks, and an unforgettable night out. Gather your friends, enjoy the music, and let the weekend begin! Irish Village | Every Friday & Saturday | 9:30 PM–1:30 AM

  • Open Streets Allston-Brighton

    Brighton Main Streets was excited to be part of the City of Boston’s Open Streets Boston on Sunday, October 4! Residents and visitors enjoyed Brighton Avenue and Harvard Avenue without cars, experiencing the neighborhood in a whole new way. Where: Brighton Avenue & Harvard Avenue, between Cambridge Street and Commonwealth AvenueTime: 10:30 AM–3:00 PMStreet Closures: […]

  • THE BIG GIG!

    The Charles River Speed Way 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA

    Meet your vendor lineup for The Big Gig, hosted by Notch Brewing at The Charles River Speedway. With more than 100 unconventional vendors, six local bands, and one BIG Sunday, there is plenty to explore. Find your favorites in the lineup, then leave room for a few new discoveries. Shop inside, outside, and throughout the […]

  • Monday Job Seekers Connection: How AI is Affecting Your Job Search

    Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, United States

    Job Seekers Connection: How AI Is Affecting Your Job Search Start your week with a supportive community of job seekers who share strategies, encouragement, and resources throughout the job search. Presenter: Arturo Natella, Founder of Amaru Topic: How AI Is Affecting Your Job Search Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace and creating new questions for […]

  • Wonderful Ones! Busy Buddies on the Go! Come & Play!

    Wonderful Ones! Busy Buddies on the Go! Come & Play!
    Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, United States

    The Family Nurturing Center (FNC) and the Harvard Ed Portal have partnered to offer toddler morning playgroups for families in Allston-Brighton. The Family Nurturing Center (FNC) and the Harvard Ed Portal have partnered to offer toddler morning playgroups for families in Allston-Brighton. These engaging playgroups give caregivers and children an opportunity to play, connect, and […]

  • All Bright Night 2026

    Garage B at The Speedway 1420 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA

    Join us on October 6th for the annual All Bright Night, hosted by the Allston Brighton CDC. This signature community celebration brings together neighbors, community leaders, and elected officials to reflect on a year of progress in Allston-Brighton while looking ahead to what’s next for the neighborhood. Guests will enjoy an evening of networking, delicious […]

  • Boston Planning Academy

    Boston Planning Academy
    Boston City Hall 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA

    Boston Planning Academy – Fall 2026 Interested in learning more about Boston’s planning process and having a voice in the future of your neighborhood? The Boston Planning Academy is offering an eight-week cohort this fall. Program Dates: September 29–November 17, 2026When: Tuesdays, 6:00–9:00 PMWhere: Boston City Hall What Participants Receive Free dinner Free childcare MBTA […]