Brighton Main Streets

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

Allston/Brighton Age Strong Advocate Hours with Daisy
2026-03-05 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

Free Virtual English Conversation Classes
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Thirsty For Soup Thursday
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Thirsty for Soup Thursday is here! Join us for an evening of soup tasting, community building, and a bunch of other activities!

When: Thursday, March 5th, 6–8 PM
Where: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp St, Brighton 02135

Irish Step Dancing
2026-03-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Learn to Skate Program
2026-03-07 11:30 - 12:15
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!

Brighton Branch Library - Adult Library Programs
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-14 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135

Brighton Branch Library - Children & Teens Programs
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-14 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135

Day Light Savings - Spring Ahead
2026-03-08 03:00
Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8
Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Boston begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026. At 3:00 AM, clocks will “spring forward” one hour, marking the start of Eastern Daylight Time.
This seasonal change brings longer evenings with later sunsets, while sunrises will occur a bit later in the morning. Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until the first Sunday in November.
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night!

Y Madness - Oak Square League
2026-03-08 09:15 - 10:15 | Oak Square YMCA, 615 Washington St, Brighton, MA, 02135
Oak Square YMCA Youth Basketball League
The Oak Square YMCA Youth Basketball League tips off on Sunday, March 8, and young athletes ages 4–12 are invited to join the action.
This season, players will represent one of several local “college teams,” including Harvard, Northeastern, Boston University, Boston College, and the Georgia Bulldogs. The league is designed for all skill levels, whether children are brand new to the game or already developing their basketball skills.
The program focuses on building teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, and having fun on the court.
Registration is now open:https://community.ymcaboston.org/s/registration(Be sure to select the Oak Square YMCA location.)
For questions or assistance with registration, contact Mike Markevich, Youth & Families Director, at MMarkevich@ymcaboston.org.

Brighton Winter Farmers Market
2026-03-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Presentation School Foundation Community Center
PSF Community Center presents the Brighton Winter Farmers MarketJoin us every other Sunday, running through May 3.Entrance is located on the Tremont Street side of the center.

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

Boston’s First-Ever Planning Academy! Apply Now!
2026-03-09
Planning Department – City of Boston
📣 Now Launching: Boston’s First-Ever Planning Academy!
Ever wondered how Boston is planned—and how you can have a real voice in shaping its future? The Planning Department is launching a free, interactive Planning Academy designed to give residents the tools, knowledge, and confidence to get involved.
🗓 8-week program🎓 Free & open to the public🗣 Learn how to meaningfully participate in planning decisions
📅 Applications are due March 9
👉 Learn more & apply: https://www.bostonplans.org/…/urban…/planning-academy
Perfect for sharing with neighbors, community leaders, and anyone curious about how our city grows 💙

Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center – Spotlight
2026-03-09 | Veronica Smith Senior Community Center, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02435
Senior Spotlight (Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center) March 2026
https://users.neo.registeredsite.com/…/VBS_Senior…

Brighton Branch Library March Schedule
2026-03-09 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
Spring into spring with a whole month of free and fun programs here at the Brighton Branch Library! To learn more about these and other future programs, visit bit.ly/BPLBrighton.

Faneuil Brach Library March Schedule
2026-03-09 | Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Small Business. Big Dreams! $25,000 Grand Prize Contest
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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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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AA Meeting
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Brighton Marine Health Center, 77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States

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.

Open Mic Night
2026-03-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Rockland Trust Scholarship
2026-03-10
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

Fresh Truck at PSF
2026-03-10 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!

Zone 3’s beloved Drinking + Drawing series is back
2026-03-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Zone 3, 267 Western Ave, Allston, MA, 02134
Zone 3Drinking + Drawing is back!
Zone 3’s beloved Drinking + Drawing series returns—now on Tuesday nights from 5:30–8:00 PM at 267 Western Ave.
Each week, a different local artist leads a relaxed, welcoming evening filled with creative prompts, inspiration, and connection. In a world that can feel heavy, this series offers a joyful space to come together, make art, and care for one another.
✨ 2026 Schedule

Feb 3 – Michael Talbot

Feb 10 – Nat Reed

Feb 17 – Ava Pom

Feb 24 – Scott Murry

Mar 3 – Riley Halliday

Mar 10 – Des Bennett

🎟️ RSVP now to save your spot!
📍 267 Western Ave⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM🎨 All materials provided🙌 All skill levels welcome🎟️ Free | 21+ with ID
👉 zone3westernave.com/drinking-drawing

AA Meeting - Morbid Reflections
2026-03-10 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.

Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series
2026-03-11 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
