Brighton Main Streets

Open Mic Night
2026-01-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Fresh Truck at PSF
2026-01-06 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-13 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-20 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
2026-01-06 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 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.

Preschool Story Time
2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135

Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series
2026-01-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Veronica Smith Senior Community Center, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02435
Join us for FREE Tai Chi classes led by a certified instructor! This program is a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission, and is proudly sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art practiced as a slow, flowing exercise that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, balance, and overall wellness—benefiting the body, mind, and spirit.
🔗 Registration required:Sign up on Eventbrite to add the class to your calendar and receive updates about weather-related changes or cancellations.👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/boston-parks-winter…
📧 Questions?Contact Jennifer Misiaszek at jennifer.misiaszek@boston.gov

Notch Dart Night
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Charles River Speed Way, 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
THURSDAYS | 7–9 PM 🎯CASUAL DART CHUCKING & FRIENDLY COMPETITION
• Teams of two• Rotating formats week to week• Temporary fame & glory guaranteed• House darts available (or bring your own)
Fun is mandatory. Dart skills are not.

Allston-Brighton Coffee Hours!
2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | House Cafe, 132 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135

Applications open for Small Business
2026-01-10 | MA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S. Plus, every time an American Express Card Member shops with their eligible Card at a qualifying U.S. small business on November 29, 2025, American Express will donate an additional $1 to fund additional grants.1
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.
Applications will be open from Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025, to Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 CT.

Free Vaccine Clinics in Boston
2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
💉 FREE Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines📅 Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | 10AM–2PM📍 Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center123 Antwerp St, Brighton
✔️ No appointment needed – walk-ins welcome✔️ Insurance & ID not required
Flu & COVID-19 vaccines available for ages 6 months and older. Protect yourself and your community with safe, effective vaccines.
#BostonPublicHealth #FreeVaccines #BrightonMA #FluShot #COVID19

Learn to Skate Program
2026-01-10 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-01-17 11:30 - 12:15 | MA
Learn to Skate and Play Hockey with Allston-Brighton Youth Hockey
The second session of AB Youth Hockey’s “Learn to Skate” and “Learn to Play Hockey” programs begins January 3rd. Register now!

Creative Drawing & Painting - The Corner Art Room
2026-01-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-18 12:30 - 14:30 | The Corner Art Room
Sunday Drawing & Painting Group 🎨Join us every Sunday from 12:30–2:30 PM for relaxed, creative art time focused mostly on drawing and painting.
This is not a formal class, but we’re happy to offer basic guidance and starter tips for anyone who would like an introduction to fundamental techniques.
Feel free to bring any supplies you enjoy using. We also provide paper, pencils, watercolors, acrylic paints, and pens.
RSVP on Meetup or simply drop in:https://www.meetup.com/Creative-Drawing-Painting/
Pay-what-you-can ($5–$20) to help offset the cost of supplies, rent, and heat.
We look forward to meeting you and creating together!

Application for Apprenticeship
2026-01-12, 2026-01-19 | MA
2026 Boston JATC Apprenticeship Application period closes 1/30/26.

Applications are accepted at BostonJATC.com

AA Meeting
2026-01-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Brighton Marine Health Center, 77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States

Snug Life - The Brighton Bazaar
2026-01-17 11:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 | The Charles River Speed Way, 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
Curl up in comfort & ward off the worst of winter!Shop cozy wares from 50+ small local businesses—blankets, books, bath & body, baked goods, coats, candles, flannels, fiber art, games, hot beverages, incense, knitwear, lamps, tropical plants, pillows, records, rugs, mugs & more!
🎪 Sat + Sun | Jan 17 & 18 | 11am–5pm📍 The Charles River Speedway525 Western Ave, Boston MA 02135

✨ Features ✨
🎟️ FREE admission | All ages welcome
🧶🧥 Experience Room: @highenergyvintage’s giant sweater closet
🍻🛍️ Sip ‘n Shop: Carry @notchbrewing beverages while browsing
🍽️ Food & Drinks🚐 Food Trucks:@snacksboxboston ☕️🥨🧇🍦@tandoorandcurryonwheels 🍛🫓@wanderlustglobalfood 🌎
🏬 Stalls:@pizzaprojectboston 🍕🥗@rite.bos 🍵☕️🥃@the.koji.club 🍙🍶
🐕 Pet-friendly: Shop inside together, dine outside with your fur baby
🎶 Vinyl DJ: @highenergyvintage
🖼️ Poster art: @ginanddaggers
🧱 Afterwards: Visit @thebrightonemporium — 60+ more vendors📍 406 Western Ave | 5-min walk | Open 11–7 Wed–Mon

ℹ️ Info
🗓️ Dates: Jan 17–18, 2026⏰ Time: 11am–5pm📍 Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex(7 restaurants, indoor taproom, outdoor courtyard, large event space @garagebevents + annex)☔ Rain or shine | Indoor & outdoor areas♿ Wheelchair accessible

🚲 Getting There
🚲 Bike: racks out front🚌 Bus: 70, 86🚂 Train: @boston_landing (Zone 1A – same price as the T)🚗 Easy highway access
🅿️ FREE parking:• Lots behind 495 Western Ave• 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd (via footbridge)
Overflow: Garage behind 280 Western Ave– $5 validation at @fidopizzaboston or $20 flat
📸 Photos by @discodevilproductions

Rockland Trust Scholarship
2026-01-20 | MA
Eligibility Requirements:

Be a high school senior, graduate, or GED recipient (current college undergraduates are ineligible)
Plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study for the first time3 at an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year (2026-2027)
Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
Completed Student Aid Index from Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Disclosures:
1. Sixteen need-based renewable scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded. If there are eligible applicants, an award will be granted to a minimum of one recipient from each of the eleven counties and two awards of $3,000 each to applicants who self-identify as coming from a single-parent family, and reside in East Boston, MA (zip code 02128); Revere, MA (zip codes 02150 and 02151); or Winthrop, MA (zip code 02152).

2. Scholarships are renewable based on the awardee’s continued enrollment and maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Students who participated in college courses while in high school are eligible.

If you have questions about the program please email Community@RocklandTrust.com

The scholarship portal will close on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time Zone.

Apply for the Scholarship
