Brighton Main Streets

Sparks a Life With Art
2026-08-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Jackson Mann Community Center, 40 Armington Street, Allston, MA, 02134
New at the JMCC: Please Register
7/21-8/27, 1:00PM-4:00PM
For Teens, Intro to Cricut 4, Intro to work with Resin, Paint Pouring, Dried Flowers with Resin, Logo Design, Silk screen
Co-ed for ages 12-18

Free Beginner Acoustic Guitar Classes
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 | MA
BCYF Jackson Mann Community Center
FREE Beginner Acoustic Guitar Classes
Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or ready to build on your basic skills, these fun, results-oriented classes will help you play with confidence.
Beginner Acoustic Guitar
Learn the fundamentals of acoustic guitar, including:

Basic chords
Strumming techniques
Rhythm and pulse
Chord patterns
Playing songs

This hands-on class emphasizes practical skills so you can start making music and enjoying your guitar right away.
Acoustic Guitar 2
Designed as a continuation of the Beginner Acoustic Guitar class, Guitar 2 focuses on expanding your skills and musicality.
Participants should be comfortable playing the open chords E, A, G, C, and D, and have some experience strumming or playing simple songs.
Topics include:

Bar chords and alternative chord positions
Improved rhythm, strumming, and picking techniques
Learning songs using online resources such as Google, Ultimate Guitar, and YouTube

No music theory background is required.
Fridays • July 24 – August 28
FREE • Ages 16+
Sign up today and start making music!

Guitar 2: Continuing Acoustic Guitar Class
2026-08-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Jackson Mann Community Center, 40 Armington Street, Allston, MA, 02134
Ready to take the next step in your guitar journey? Guitar 2 is a continuation of the JMCC Beginner Acoustic Guitar Class and is open to anyone in the community with basic acoustic guitar experience.
Participants should be comfortable playing the open chords E, A, G, C, and D, and have some experience strumming or playing simple songs.
In this class, you’ll build on those fundamentals by learning:

Bar chords and alternative chord positions
More musical strumming patterns, rhythms, and picking techniques
Popular songs using online resources such as Google, Ultimate Guitar, and YouTube

No music theory background is required, just bring your acoustic guitar and a willingness to learn in a fun, supportive environment!

Knitting for Beginners
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Jackson Mann Community Center, 40 Armington Street, Allston, MA, 02134
New Programs at Jackson Mann Community Center (JMCC)!
