Brighton Main Streets

2026-04-19 - 2026-05-29
Allston-Brighton Community Fund – Spring 2026 Grants Now Open
The Allston-Brighton Community Fund is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the local community by providing grants for programs, projects, and neighborhood improvements—including public realm initiatives. Funding is not limited to public land, allowing for a wide range of impactful ideas.
The Allston Yards Project is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 grant cycle, with awards of up to $3,000 available.
📅 Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM💻 How to Apply: Online applications only📣 Award Announcements: Mid-June
Additional details and eligibility information can be found at the beginning of the application. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your project to life and make a difference in Allston-Brighton!

Fresh Truck at PSF
2026-05-26 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-02 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-09 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-16 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-05-26 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-16 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.

Brighton Branch Library May Schedule
2026-05-27 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
May your spring be off to a great start! Make it even better by stopping into a program or two at the Brighton Branch Library this month.
Adults can get creative and challenge their minds by learning how to construct their own crossword puzzles with our brand-new Clue Crew Crossword Club! The first meeting kicks off on Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 AM.
Kids ages 6–12 can dive into hands-on fun with Buildwave on Saturday, May 16. This high-energy program combines STEAM learning with the excitement of a game show—registration is recommended!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special solo performance by Li Liu. Experience the beauty of traditional Chinese acrobatics and hear stories about growing up in a different time and place.

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

Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center – May Schedule
2026-05-27 | Veronica Smith Center, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
Senior Spotlight (Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center) May 2026

Documentation Office Hours Hosted Virtually via Zoom
2026-05-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:00

AA Meeting
2026-06-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Brighton Marine Health Center, 77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States

Open Mic Night
2026-06-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Allston/Brighton Age Strong Advocate Hours with Daisy
2026-06-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library, 300 N Harvard Street, Allston, MA, 02134
Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library

Join Daisy, your Allston-Brighton Age Strong Advocate, to learn about the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission and how Age Strong can help enhance your life.

Daisy will help older adults 55+ access city services such as benefits like SNAP, Medicare and Medicaid, fuel assistance, utility discounts, property tax exemptions, housing and so much more!

She’ll be here at the Honan-Allston Branch Library on the first Thursday of every month.

No registration is required.

If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact Daisy at:
Daisy Grijalva
Advocacy & Benefits Specialist
Age Strong Commission
617-869-6390
daisy.grijalva@boston.gov

Japanese Mahjong Open Play
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Allston Brighton Youth Hockey Golf Tournament 2026
2026-06-08 08:30 - 17:00 | George Wright Golf Course, 420 West Street, Hyde Park, MA, 02136
Support Allston Brighton Youth Hockey!
Join us for a day of golf at the George Wright Golf Tournament on Monday, June 8, and help support Allston Brighton Youth Hockey.

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.

Writing Group
2026-06-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Announcing a new writing group at the Faneuil Library! This group is for folks who want to do some narrative writing and share their efforts with others. You do not need any experience, just an interest in writing! Each session will have three parts – inspiration, writing, and sharing. Please bring a notebook or laptop for writing.

BMS Board Meeting
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Presentaion School Foundation, 640 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
