Open Streets!
2026-06-01 10:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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

Allston/Brighton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
2026-06-08 17:30 - 21:00 | Harvard Business School (Spangler Center), Batten Way, Boston, MA, 02163
The Allston Brighton Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Dinner on Monday, June 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Williams Room at Harvard Business School’s Spangler Center on Batten Way.
This year’s keynote speaker is Anna Fitzloff, Managing Director of the American Repertory Theater. The evening will celebrate the businesses and community leaders who help make Allston-Brighton such a vibrant neighborhood. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will support scholarships for Allston-Brighton youth.

Documentation Office Hours Hosted Virtually via Zoom
2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | MA

Summer Zoning Clinic Series
2026-07-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Need Help Navigating Zoning and Permitting?
The City of Boston’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD) will host weekly Zoning Clinics throughout the summer on Tuesdays from 4:00–6:00 PM.
These virtual clinics are designed to help small business owners understand basic zoning requirements and the permitting process. Limited in-person appointments may also be available.
Business owners can reserve a spot by completing the registration form. After submitting the form, participants will be assigned one of their preferred time slots, or their questions may be addressed directly through a follow-up email.
Please note that these clinics are intended as an informational resource only. Participation does not constitute a formal zoning determination, permit review, or approval.
