Allston/Brighton COC Director's Meeting
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Artisan Aslyum, 96 Holton Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Dear Friends, as May arrives, we find ourselves in a season of momentum, with longer days, growing activity across our business community, and a shared focus on wrapping up the programming year before summer. I hope you will join us for the upcoming Chamber Directors Meeting on May 13 at Artisan’s Asylum, where we will prepare for one of our signature events — the Allston Brighton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on Monday, June 8. This important evening brings together local businesses, community leaders, and partners to celebrate the strength and spirit of our neighborhood. We encourage all Chamber members and directors to support the event by purchasing tickets, securing sponsorships, or donating raffle prizes, all of which help make the evening impactful and successful. Details on how to participate will be shared at the May 13 meeting, and additional information can be found at ABCOC Website, Become an ABCOC Member, RSVP for the May 13 Meeting, and ABCOC Calendar. Thank you for your continued engagement and support — I look forward to working together in the coming weeks to make this year’s Annual Dinner a memorable one. — Ben Franco

Faneuil Branch Library May Schedule
2026-05-15, 2026-05-20, 2026-05-22, 2026-05-27, 2026-05-29 | Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Panda Fest
2026-05-15 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 20:00 | Ohiri Field, 65 N. Harvard Street, Boston, MA, 02163
Panda Fest – Boston
Boston food lovers, get ready—Panda Fest returns in 2026! Join us May 15–17 for a weekend packed with incredible food, culture, and fun. As one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S., Panda Fest features immersive experiences, tastings, and market-style vendors that showcase the vibrant food, art, and cultural traditions from across Asia.
This year’s festival will include 80+ Asian food vendors, 20+ merchandise vendors, and a lineup of live cultural performances and interactive activities for all ages. Guests can also enjoy a playful, panda-themed atmosphere throughout the event, featuring panda decorations, inflatables, dough figurines, DIY panda painting, face painting, and even panda-themed foods.
The event will take place at a new, larger location: Ohiri Field, offering more space to explore and enjoy everything the festival has to offer. Early bird tickets go on sale February 26 at 10:00 AM EST, and each ticket includes two free gifts—a Boston Panda pin and a panda headband.
Don’t miss this exciting celebration—see you in May, Boston!

2026 Teen Youth Basketball League - 13-15 Years Old
2026-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 | McKinney Playground/Park, 74 Faneuil Street, Brighton, 02135, United States

2026 Teen Youth Basketball League - 16-17 Years Old
2026-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | McKinney Playground/Park, 74 Faneuil Street, Brighton, 02135, United States

Pickleball Tournament
2026-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Bosse, 310 Speen Street, Natick, MA, 01760
Allston-Brighton, this one’s for you.
Join buildOn Boston for a fun and meaningful Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, May 17th from 2–5 PM at Bosse in Natick. Every point played helps support students at Brighton High School and across our community.
buildOn partners with local schools to empower students to lead service projects, stay engaged in school, and build a stronger future. Right here at Brighton High, students are already stepping up—giving back to their neighborhoods and growing as leaders.
When you show up, you’re supporting that impact. You’re investing in young people who are proving what’s possible in Allston-Brighton.
Show up for them. Step on the court. Be part of something bigger.
👉 Sign up here: https://act.buildon.org/…/buildon-pickleball…/e786791

AA Meeting
2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Brighton Marine Health Center, 77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States

Open Mic Night
2026-05-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Fresh Truck at PSF
2026-05-19 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-26 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-02 15:30 - 17:30 | Presentation School Foundation Community Center
Fresh Truck will be at the PSF Community Center parking lot on Tremont Street on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30–5:30 PM.
The first 25 shoppers will receive $5 in Fresh Cash toward their purchase
Stop by to shop for affordable, fresh produce!

AA Meeting - Morbid Reflections
2026-05-19 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-05-26 19:15 - 20:00 | Brighton Elk’s Lodge, 326 Washington St, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Meeting Information
Tuesday, 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm

In-person

Discussion
Open
Speaker
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Japanese Mahjong Open Play
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

DroneArt Show Boston at Harvard Stadium
2026-05-22 20:45 - 21:50, 2026-05-23 20:45 - 21:50 | Ohiri Field, 65 N. Harvard Street, Boston, MA, 02163
The DroneArt Show Boston returns to Ohiri Field on May 22 and 23, 2026, bringing an unforgettable open-air experience that has already captivated audiences worldwide. After more than 500,000 tickets sold globally, this spectacular production returns to Boston bigger than ever, featuring over 1,000 synchronized drones lighting up the night sky in breathtaking formations inspired by music and motion. Set to live classical performances including “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and “Flight of the Bumblebee,” the show transforms the sky into a moving canvas of light, color, and imagination. Gates open two hours before the 8:45 p.m. showtime, with a 65-minute performance designed for all ages, blending cutting-edge drone technology with live music for a truly immersive concert in the sky. Tickets are available now for this one-of-a-kind experience under the stars.

District D-14 Community COMPSTAT
2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Presentation School Foundation Community Center
The Boston Police Department CompStat process, traditionally an internal meeting focused on reviewing crime trends and coordinating strategies across the city’s districts, expanded in 2023 to include community members as key partners. This collaborative approach helps ensure the department can better respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves by sharing important information, explaining policing strategies, and creating opportunities for residents to voice concerns, identify priorities, and strengthen partnerships with law enforcement.

Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center – Spotlight
2026-06-01
Senior Spotlight (Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center) June 2026
https://users.neo.registeredsite.com/…/VBS_Senior…

Faneuil Branch Library June Schedule
2026-06-01 | Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Open Streets!
2026-06-01 10:30 - 15:00
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion announces the return of Open Streets Boston this summer and fall, bringing car-free, community-focused events back to Allston-Brighton, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan, with Roslindale joining for the first time. These events transform neighborhood streets into vibrant public spaces where local businesses can expand outdoors while residents enjoy music, games, bicycling, and community activities. Open Streets Boston builds on Mayor Wu’s vision of creating safer, more welcoming, and family-friendly streets across the city.
In Brighton, Open Streets will take place on Sunday, October 4, along Brighton Avenue and Harvard Avenue, from Cambridge Street to Commonwealth Avenue. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with streets closing at 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the festivities, creating a lively, walkable corridor for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Learn more about event details and opportunities to get involved as a vendor or volunteer here: Open Streets Boston
