Brighton Main Streets

Free Virtual English Conversation Classes
2026-02-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | MA
BCNC Free Virtual English Conversation Classes
Check out our class schedule for Winter/Spring 2026.
To register click on
BCNC English Conversation Zoom Class Registration Form – Winter/Spring 2026
You will receive an email with Zoom link after registering.
You can also visit our website to register.

Tango Lessons
2026-02-21 12:15 - 13:30, 2026-02-28 12:15 - 13:30 | Tango Academy of Boston, 323 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Saturdays 12:15 – 1:30pmInstructor: Mia DalglishLevel: Intermediate

Upcoming Series: JAN 31, FEB 14, 21, 28
REGISTER HERE:https://tangoacademyofboston.com/tango-2

The focus of this class is to build your tango vocabulary and begin putting it in the line of dance. This course has a strong emphasis on technique and is for people with some prior tango experience.

Registration:– Pre- registration required– Register by series, with one pre-arranged absence (no drop ins)– Reserve your spot online, pay in person at your first class

Pricing:– To get the discounted series rate ($25 per class session), you must register for all class sessions in the series
– If you are registering with a pre-arranged absence, you will pay Single Class Pass rate ($30 per class session)

What to wear / bring:Shoes with suede or leather soles, socks, or socks worn over the outside of the shoe. (Shoes should be able to slide and pivot on a wood floor without catching. We do not recommend street shoes with rubber or plastic soles.)
Comfortable clothes that you can move freely.

Small Business Activation Grant Program
2026-02-22 | MA
Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion

OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS MONTH ACTIVATION GRANT

In celebration of Small Business Month in May 2026, the Office of Small Business is excited to announce the Activation Grant Program— https://city-of-boston.wizehive.app/…/small…/info a grant opportunity for business supporting nonprofit organizations to create activations that amplify and provide Boston’s small business community with support and resources, and bring vitality to our neighborhoods.

Proposals that will be considered include, but are not limited to: business district events, small business workshops, training sessions, panels/forums, networking, pop-ups, and markets. Individual awards of up to $9,500 are available to provide full or partial funding for selected proposals.

The deadline to apply for the Small Business Month Activation Grant is Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5 pm. The Office of Small Business will host an information session https://us06web.zoom.us/…/register/_SDRIpn7Q5GXhw8VSSpwEg about this grant program on Wednesday, February 11 at 9:30 am.

Learn More and Apply: https://www.boston.gov/departments/small-business

Cafenation - March Madness Round 1
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-04 | Cafenation, 380 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Small Business. Big Dreams! $25,000 Grand Prize Contest
2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockland Trust & Commercial Lending Center, 435 Market Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
We’re excited to announce that our annual Rockland Trust Small Business, Big Dreams Contest is coming soon!
Beginning March 2, Rockland Trust will accept submissions from local businesses for the exciting chance to win $25,000 to help their dreams come true!
Entries will be accepted starting on March 2, 2026 – March 31, 2026.
For instructions on how to enter, the timeline, and official contest rules, visit RocklandTrust.com/SmallBusiness or click the link below.

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2026 Small Business of the Year Award
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-13 | MA
Nominate a Business for the Small Business of the Year Awards!
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, is celebrating outstanding small businesses making a big impact in the Greater Boston community and beyond.
The Small Business of the Year Awards recognize high-growth businesses that excel in management, workplace excellence, product innovation, and social responsibility, with a commitment to growing in Greater Boston.
Nominations are open until Friday, March 13—self-nominations are welcome!
Learn more and nominate a business: Click here

Cafenation - March Madness Round 2
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-07 | Cafenation, 380 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Conversation with Council President Liz Breadon
2026-03-05 09:45 - 11:00 | Veronica Smith Senior Community Center, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02435

Cafenation - March Madness Round 3
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-11 | Cafenation, 380 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Conversation with Council President Liz Breadon
2026-03-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Eagle Deli, 1918 Beacon Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
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Starting and Growing a Business: The SPA Advantage
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Central Library at Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116
Thinking About Starting a Business? Need Small Business Assistance?
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is here to help.
Join Shelly Gillis, Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the SBA’s Massachusetts District Office, to learn how SBA programs and services can support you in starting or growing your business.
This workshop will provide a better understanding of the many resources available to both prospective and current entrepreneurs looking to launch, expand, or strengthen their businesses.
Topics will include:
• Overview of the SBA – Learn about the mission and services of the U.S. Small Business Administration• SBA Resource Partner Network – Discover how partners like Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), and SCORE can support you through business training and one-on-one mentoring• Access to Capital – Learn about SBA-backed loan programs• Federal Government Contracting – Get guidance on becoming “procurement-ready” to market your products and services to the federal government
Federal contracting can be a very profitable market for small businesses, but getting started can be complex. The SBA and its resource partners can help determine if your business is ready by assessing:
• Marketability• Structure and experience• Systems and capacity• Ability to find contracts
This is an in-person event.
Register to attend.

Blondie's Trivia Night
2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Blondies, 458 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135

Cafenation - March Madness Round 4
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-14 | Cafenation, 380 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Blondie's Karaoke
2026-03-13 10:00 | Blondies, 458 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135

Blondie's Bingo
2026-03-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Blondies, 458 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
