Brighton Main Streets

Brighton Sounds Live Stream: Eddie Scheer & Willie J Laws
2020-06-27 00:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Kick off your summer with Brighton Sounds Live Stream. Four Boston-based musicians who have each traveled the world on tour making music and spreading good vibes are coming together to make a little summer music, right here in Brighton.

Eddie Scheer, Drums
Willie J Laws, Guitar
Johnny Juxo, Keyboard
Ksenia Vaslieva, Bass Guitar

Tune in on Brighton Main Streets’ Facebook Page.

They’ll be playing at the Corrib, but you can catch them right here filling our Facebook page with the sounds
of summer. There’ll be give-aways throughout the virtual happy hour in the chat. Sit back and enjoy a little music and a lot of summer.

Brighton Farmers Market
2020-06-17 00:00
The Allston Brighton Health Collaborative is bringing you fresh food every Wednesday throughout the summer!

We have tons of great vendors on board, so come get your locally grown produce, grass fed and organic meats, fresh fish and so much more.
Contact our Market Manager to reserve a table for your organization or sell your products.
Wednesdays June 17 – September 30, 3-7pm 30 Chestnut Hill Ave
SENIORS SHOPPING will be from 3-3:30pm

Thanks so much to our sponsors, Brighton Main Streets & Franciscan Children’s, for supporting this access to healthy food.
We accept SNAP/EBT, HIP, WIC, Senior Coupons, and Veggie Vouchers. We’ll see you rain or shine at Brighton Common!

Presented by the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative!

Brighton Sounds Live Stream: Danny Daly
2020-05-24 00:00
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with our first ever Brighton Sounds Live Stream, featuring Brighton’s very own Danny Daly.
Tune in on Brighton Main Streets’ Facebook Page.

There’ll be gift certificate give-aways throughout the virtual happy hour. Sit back and enjoy a little music and a lot of holiday weekend fun, local style.

BMS Workers Relief Fund: Applications Open
2020-04-06 00:00
Through the generosity of Charlesview Inc., Brighthon Main Streets has established the Brighton Main Streets Workers Relief Fund. This $12,500 fund will
be used in an effort to provide support to any formerly Brighton employees. The grant will be rewarded in the form of a $250 VISA Gift Card and will
require no reporting back of any kind. If awarded, arrangements will need to be made for pick-up at our office located at 358 Washington St. in Brighton
Center.
Applications are available open on April 6th (click here for more information).

Superhero Gala
2019-11-01 00:00
View photos from our SuperHero Gala!

You’re Invited to our SuperHeroes Gala!
Brighton Main Streets will be honoring the neighborhood’s undercover heroes by shining a spotlight on the work that they do to lift up our community!
Each and every one of the SuperHeroes have been nominated by you, the community. Join us as we reveal their secret identity and celebrate the
great work they do in our community.
Raise a glass to their superhero powers and enjoy a fun evening of testing out your own hidden strengths.
RSVP HERE!
Gala Tickets: $75.00
Superhero games and activities. Music. Small-plate style dinner. Cash bar. Artist drawing of your inner superhero.
100% of your donation will go directly into the community.
Your donations are critical, providing revitalization projects needed to make Brighton an even better place to live, dine, shop, and play. Programs such
as storefront improvements, free concerts in the park, and new innovative wayfinding signage are only possible with your support. Through the generosity
of New Balance, the event’s Premier Sponsor, your donation will power the work of our volunteer based organization.
Event Premier Sponsor

GETTING THERE:
Hotel only offers valet parking ($5). Additional parking available in nearby neighborhood. Accessible via public transportation. MBTA Green Line “C” (Cleveland
Circle station). MBTA Green Line “D” (Reservoir station).

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
As a sponsor, your partnership will make a greater impact helping to bring community programs into our neighborhood throughout the year. Programs such as Brighton Sounds concerts in the park, holiday lights along Washington Street, outdoor movies as well as business assistance, like exterior signs & free legal advice. There are 5 levels of sponsorship available, each with its own benefits. Choose the one that’s right for you.
SPONSOR SIGN UP
or download the sponsorship formand return it to us.

NOMINATE A SUPERHERO!
If you’ve seen one of Brighton’s community heroes in action, please nominate them by telling us your story.
I KNOW A SUPERHERO!

Brighton Trick or Treat
2019-10-31 00:00
Local children visit each business that displays the “trick or treat” sign from 3 PM to 5 PM on Thursday, October 31. The route starts at Boston Police Station D14 and heads down Washington Street toward Oak Square where the YMCA will host a pizza party for neighborhood families.
Brighton Main Streets and the Brighton Board of Trade sponsor the 24nd Annual Business District Trick or Treat in partnership with Boston College, the
Oak Square YMCA and Boston Police Station D14 (Allston-Brighton).

Chandler Pond Fall Fest
2019-09-14 00:00
Family Fun. Ice cream truck. Live music from The Hedgehogs and raising awareness in this beautiful spot —all it offers and all it needs. #BrightonMA
#fallfun

https://www.chandlerpond.org/

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Allston Brighton District 9 City Council Forum
2019-09-10 00:00
Join your neighbors for a town-hall style discussion where you can meet the candidates and hear their plans for our neighborhood and City! The forum will be moderated by Crystal Haynes from Boston 25 News and will be live-streamed via the Allston Brighton CDC’s Facebook page
Do you care about affordable housing, home ownership, green space, public transportation, sustainability and resiliency or something else? We will be accepting
questions to be included as part of the discussion, please submit your questions to D9Forum@gmail.com (all questions will be pre-screened).
The District 9 City Council Forum is proudly presented by: Allston Brighton CDC, Allston Village Main Streets, Allston Brighton Health Collaborative, Asian
Pacific Islanders Civic Action Network (APIs CAN), Allston Civic Association, Brighton Allston Community Coalition, Brighton Main Streets, the Chinese
Progressive Association, and 350 Mass.

Brighton Sounds: Rhythm & Blues Fest
2019-09-07 00:00
Enjoy the dog days of summer with the Rhythm & Blues of Brighton Sounds. Pack your lawn chairs and blankets, bring your dancing shoes and grab some
take out. Get comfy on Brighton Common for 4 hours of live music.
The afternoon welcomes 3 sets packed with local musicians:

Eddie Scheer and the Love Dogs, with special guest Ricky “King” Russell!
Danielle Miragli and the Glory Junkies
Blues Jam–all artists

The Love Dogs, from Boston, MA, has 4 critically acclaimed CDs and one of the best live shows you will ever see! http://www.thelovedogs.com/

Lead by Boston singer/songwriter-guitarist Danielle Miraglia, The Glory Junkies’ sound combines the blues rock vibe of The Rolling Stones and Janis Joplin
with Danielle’s signature lyrical ability to explore human nature at its best and worst. https://daniellem.com/the-glory-junkies

Volunteer Mingle
2019-08-29 00:00
Brighton Main Streets is able to do the work it does because of supportive volunteers. Come help the new Executive Director for Brighton Main Streets, Aidan McDonough, and members of our board celebrate their hard work!
Join us at The Circle, located on Chestnut Hill Ave in Cleveland Circle, from 6pm – 8pm and learn about ways you can get more involved and future volunteer
opportunities.
LEARN MORE

Brighton Sounds: Unplugged
2019-08-17 00:00
Brighton Sounds: Unplugged is a new, unique cultural experience. For one summer Saturday, local businesses will host live acoustic
music, entertaining visitors and increasing foot traffic in the business district. See you there!

Brighton Sounds: Unplugged
Saturday, August 18

440 Gypsy Jazz

Style: Gypsy jazz
Venue: Athan’s Bakery
When: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: 407 Washington St

Eddie Scheer and Friends

Style: Funky blues
Venue: Caffe Nero
When: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: 298 Washington Street

Brooke & Brian

Style: Upbeat pop
Venue: Los Amigos
When: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: 366 Washington Street

The 94s

Style: Catchy folk
Venue: Cafenation
When: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 380 Washington Street

Alice Zulkarnain and Eric Hofbauer

Style: Smooth jazz and bossanova
Venue: Wildflower Pantry
When: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: 575 Washington St

Headline Show: The
Silks

Style: Blues-based Rock and Roll
Venue: Brighton Common
When: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: 30 Chestnut Hill Ave

Soul Gumbo

Style: Soul, R & B
Venue: Devlin’s
When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: 332 Washington St

Grace Givertz
Dewey
Healing Cow
Trash Girl

Style: Indie pop, folk, and rock
Venue: The Corner Art Room
When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: 6 Academy Hill Road

Brighton Sounds: Conscious Reggae
2019-06-27 00:00
Pack your picnic basket, grab a blanket or chair, and join us at Brighton Common while local reggae band, Conscious Reggae, performs live. Conscious Reggae
provide beautifully performed classics that create the perfect environment to relax. Come and check them out!

Brighton Farmers Market
2019-06-19 00:00
The Allston Brighton Health Collaborative is bringing you fresh food every Wednesday throughout the summer!

We have tons of great vendors on board, so come get your locally grown produce, grass fed and organic meats, fresh fish and so much more.
Contact our Market Manager to reserve a table for your organization or sell your products.
Check us out at our NEW location on Brighton Common.
Wednesdays June 19 – September 26, 3-7pm 30 Chestnut Hill Ave

Thanks so much to our sponsors, Presentation School Foundation, Brighton Main Streets, Franciscan Children’s, Harvard Ed Portal, and St. Elizabeth’s Medical
Center for supporting this access to healthy food.
We accept SNAP/EBT, HIP, WIC, Senior Coupons, and Veggie Vouchers. We’ll see you rain or shine at Brighton Common!

Presented by the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative and the Presentation School Foundation Community Center

Community Celebration & Annual Meeting
2019-06-13 00:00
Help us kick off the summer as we honor our community volunteers!

Our work would not be possible without neighbors like you! Come raise a glass, celebrate the shared success of the good work happening here in your neighborhood,
and find out how you can get involved. We’ll be presenting awards in the following categories:

Business of the Year, John J. Ryan Insurance Agency
Volunteer of the Year, Andrea Kalsow

It is our great pleasure to recognize organizations and individuals who help make Brighton a great place to live, work and play.
Learn about community programs as well as business resources available right here in Brighton. But most importantly, show your B.RIGHT.ON pride!

This event is FREE! RSVP requested.

Mayor Walsh's Allston-Brighton Coffee Hour
2019-06-05 00:00
Coffee hours give residents the chance to speak with Mayor Walsh and staff from City departments.
Through these discussions, Mayor Walsh looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and City services.
We’ll also have a suggestion box set up at each site. We’ll have free coffee and breakfast treats provided by Dunkin’, as well as fresh fruit from Star
Market. Each family will receive a flowering plant grown in the City’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Walsh. Also, there will be a raffle with prizes
from Dunkin’.
More info here: https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/neighborhood-coffee-hours

CANCELLED: Simple Staffing Solutions
2019-05-21 00:00
We have had to cancel this workshop. We apologize for any inconvenience.
8:00-8:30 am Breakfast & Networking

8:30-10:00 am Workshop Presentation
Having trouble finding quality employees to help your run your business? Spending too much time on recruiting?
At this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

Produce crafty job descriptions
Plan advertising and social media strategies
Attract quality and loyal small business talent
Become a “talent acquisition whiz”!

Due to funding restrictions, this workshop is reserved for small businesses located in a Main Streets district.

Historic Brighton Center Walking Tour
2019-05-18 00:00
Ever wonder about how Brighton transformed from a rural farming community to today’s bustling city streets? Much of our neighborhood’s earliest history occurred in the streets and blocks around Brighton Center, a rich legacy just waiting to be discovered!
Join the Brighton Allston Historical Society for a walking tour co-hosted by the Allston-Brighton CDC and Brighton Main Streets, led by BAHS volunteers
on a beautiful spring morning!
The tour is free, and will last approximately 1 1⁄2 to 2 hours. Brighton Center Meet in front of the Veronica Smith Senior Center 20 Chestnut Hill Ave.
Rain date: Saturday, June 1.

Brighton Sounds Unplugged Info Meeting
2019-05-16 00:00
If you can’t make it to the informational meeting, you can find more information here:
http://www.brightonmainstreets.org/unplugged

Love Your Block: Brighton Spring Clean Up Day
2019-05-11 00:00
Pitch in for our annual neighborhood clean up day. Come and meet other Brighton neighbors. Or volunteer as a team, representing your group or business. Last year we had 25 volunteers who planted over 500 flower bulbs. More than 30 bags were filled with leaves, cleaning up our parks. Show your Brighton
pride. Love your block!
All groups and individuals must register! After registering, your neighborhood contact will reach out to you with more information.
More information and registration page (available after March 1) is on the City of Boston Love Your Block site: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/love-your-block-spring-cleanup-05-11-19.

Meet at the Corrib Restaurant 396 Market St, Brighton, MA. We will have gardening tools, gloves, and trash bags for volunteers to use.

36th Annual Gerry McCarthy Community Egg Hunt
2019-04-20 00:00
Every year, hundreds of children ages 2-10 gather in Brighton to scoop up Easter eggs. This tradition was started over 50 years ago by the McCarthy family, and today Steve McCarthy and his daughter Molly work with Brighton Main Streets to continue this family friendly event.

This FREE Egg Hunt is open to the public. No one goes home empty-handed. The day is never complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.
Touch-a-truck provided by Armstrong Ambulance, Boston Police, and Boston Fire. Facepainting by City on a Hill Church. Thank you to our community partners!
Brighton Main Streets makes this event possible with support of Boston Main Streets, Comcast Xfinity, Presentation Rehab & Skilled Care, Franciscan
Childrens, Caffe Nero, Sisters of St. Joseph, and of course the McCarthy family.
We’ll be looking for you this year. Don’t forget to bring your basket.
(Check out some pictures from past years.)

Encourage a Teen at the Holidays
2018-12-18 00:00
At the holidays, it’s easy to find toy drives for young children. But did you know that Brighton High School is home to many teenagers who are struggling during the holiday season because they are homeless, living in shelters, living in foster care, are unaccompanied minors, or are teenage parents? These
students are working hard each day to try to meet the demands of their lives and of their academics and we would love to provide some support and encouragement
at the holidays.
The Brighton High community will be collecting donations of gifts for students this holiday season from any community member who is interested in “encouraging
a teen”! Last year teachers and staff were truly overwhelmed by the generosity of the Allston-Brighton Community and beyond! They were able to collect
gifts for every student in need at Brighton High School AND we had enough gifts to share with our neighboring high schools in Brighton–Boston Green
Academy and Mary Lyons High School–to support their students in need as well!
We hope you will consider supporting our teenagers again this year and we thank you for your kindness to some amazing and deserving young adults!

Instructions:

Write a supportive, encouraging note. The notes mean so much!

Purchase ONE $20-$25 gift card (Old Navy, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Dunkin’ Donuts, TJMaxx, Marshalls)

Select a few small stocking stuffers (3-4 items: candy, socks, toiletries, tees, headphones, stuffed animals, water bottles, lip glosses/nail polish,
hats, gloves)

Place all items in a gift bag by Monday, December 18th to allow for distribution at our holiday luncheon

Drop off at Flatbread Company Brighton (76 Guest Street) between the hours of 11:00 am and 10:00 pm. Thank you
to Flatbread Company for being such an amazing partner again this year!

Organized and conceived by the Brighton High Community, with promotional support from Brighton Main Streets

Holiday Networking
2018-12-12 00:00
Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer, networking, and celebration with the Allston and Brighton business community. Appetizers, dessert and a cash bar will all be available!

There is no cost to attend but we kindly ask that you bring an unwrapped toy which will be donated to help a local family this holiday season.
This event is co-sponsored by Brighton Main Streets, Allston Village Main Streets, Allston Board of Trade, and Brighton Board of Trade.

Brighton Center Tree Lighting
2018-12-03 00:00
Join Brighton friends & neighbors as we kick off the holiday season. Local elected officials will light the tree with help from the smallest children in the crowd. Santa arrives on a fire truck with candy canes and hears holiday wishes. A troop of Girl Scouts will lead the crowd in singing traditional
carols. Free hot cocoa from the Brighton Lodge of Elks rounds out the celebration.
Sponsored in part by: Brighton Lodge of Elks, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Brighton Main Streets, Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department,
Office of Special Events, and Department of Public Works.

2018 Annual Gala: Roaring Twentieth Party
2018-11-09 00:00
You’re Invited to our Roaring Twentieth Party!
Join us in celebrating our 20th Anniversary.
It’ll be a rip ROARING, raging, hootenanny, box social of a good time. Test Lady Luck at a casual blackjack or poker table (there’ll be roulette and craps
too if you find that the bees knees). And of course, it wouldn’t be a true Prohibition party without plenty of local eats, and a sip or two of some
giggle water.
Even though we’re telling you where to find our speakeasy, you’ll need to RSVP for the password to get in.
RSVP HERE!

Gala Tickets: $75.00 (includes “funny money” for casino games, music, a small-plate style dinner, and a drink at our speakeasy)

HOW TO FIND THE PARTY.

Head up the street where the A line trolley tracks used to be. Hang a Louie and head down the old cattle path. But don’t lollygag too much, you’ll want
to get there in time to cut a rug.
And did we mention, you can store your Model A in the parking garage next door for FREE?

HERE’S THE DEAL…
100% of your donation will go directly into the community.
Your donations are critical, providing revitalization projects needed to make Brighton an even better place to live, dine, shop, and play. Programs such
as storefront improvements, free concerts in the park, and new innovative wayfinding signage are only possible with your support. Through the generosity
of New Balance, the event’s Premier Sponsor, your donation will power the work of our volunteer based organization.
Event Premier Sponsor

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?

As a sponsor, your partnership will make a greater impact helping to bring community programs into our neighborhood throughout the year. Programs such as Brighton Sounds concerts in the park, holiday lights along Washington Street, outdoor movies as well as business assistance, like exterior signs & free legal advice. There are 4 levels of sponsorship available, each with its own benefits. Choose the one that’s right for you.

SIGN UP HERE!
or download the sponsorship form and return it to us.

Trick or Treat in the Business District
2018-10-31 00:00
Dressed in costume, local children visit each business that displays the orange “trick or treat” sign from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31. The route starts at Boston Police Station D14 and heads down Washington Street toward Oak Square where the YMCA will host a pizza party for neighborhood
families.
Brighton Main Streets and the Brighton Board of Trade sponsor the 23nd Annual Business District Trick or Treat in partnership with Boston College, Boston
University, the Oak Square YMCA and Boston Police Station D14 (Allston-Brighton).

Fall Cleanup
2018-10-20 00:00
Come out and meet your neighbors while tidying up Brighton’s common areas, streetscape, and traffic islands in preparation for winter. Email director@brightonmainstreets.org to sign up.

Outdoor Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
2018-10-19 00:00
Sponsored by Rockland Trust and presented by Boston Police Station D14, the Presentation School Foundation Community Center, Brighton Main Streets, and
the Oak Square YMCA.

AllBright Art Crawl
2018-10-13 00:00
AllBright Art Crawl is a relaxed group bike ride covering about 5 miles during the afternoon of October 13. This free, family-friendly event will link
the two neighborhoods of Allston and Brighton through a guided cycling tour along with 10 free pedicabs. The afternoon’s activities will be rounded
out by a variety of arts events planned for the weekend.
Presented by Brighton Main Streets and Allston Village Main Streets with funding provided by the Boston Main Streets Foundation.
Art Crawl Website & Map

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Brighton Sounds: The Love Dogs and Racky Thomas
2018-09-08 00:00
An afternoon in the park with two local favorite bands:
The Love Dogs with Eddie Scheer will be rockin’ the house, and singin’ the rhythm & blues. This septet is from Boston, MA with 4 critically acclaimed
CDs and one of the best live shows you will ever see! http://www.thelovedogs.com/
Eddie has also lined up the Racky Thomas band as a special guest. http://www.rackythomas.com/

Outdoor Movie Night: The Lion King
2018-09-07 00:00
City on a Hill Church presents a back-to-school movie night: The Lion King.
Spread out your blanket, set up your chair and get ready to be transported to the savannah, where Simba, a young lion, is to succeed his father, Mufasa,
as King of the Pride Lands.

Promotional support for Brighton Common events provided by Brighton Main Streets.

Presented by:
