Brighton Main Streets

BMS Board Meeting
2026-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Presentaion School Foundation, 640 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

AA Meeting - Morbid Reflections
2026-11-17 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-11-10 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-11-03 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-10-27 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 Planning Academy
2026-11-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA, 02201
Boston Planning Academy – Fall 2026
Interested in learning more about Boston’s planning process and having a voice in the future of your neighborhood? The Boston Planning Academy is offering an eight-week cohort this fall.
Program Dates: September 29–November 17, 2026When: Tuesdays, 6:00–9:00 PMWhere: Boston City Hall
What Participants Receive

Free dinner
Free childcare
MBTA T pass

Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
The application deadline has passed for the Fall 2026 cohort, but residents interested in the program can still email questions or check the Boston Planning Academy page for future opportunities and updates.
This is a great opportunity for Brighton and Allston residents who want to learn more about how Boston is planned and help shape the future of their neighborhoods.

Open Mic Night
2026-11-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

AA Meeting
2026-11-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-11-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-11-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-10-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Brighton Marine Health Center, 77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States

Irish Village, I.V., Live Entertainment
2026-11-14 21:30, 2026-11-13 21:30, 2026-11-07 21:30, 2026-11-06 21:30, 2026-10-31 21:30, 2026-10-30 21:30, 2026-10-24 21:30 | Irish Village, 224 Market Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Weekends Sound Better at Irish Village!
Make your weekend plans at Irish Village! Join us every Friday & Saturday from 9:30 PM–1:30 AM for live music, great drinks, and an unforgettable night out.
Gather your friends, enjoy the music, and let the weekend begin!
Irish Village | Every Friday & Saturday | 9:30 PM–1:30 AM

Japanese Mahjong Open Play
2026-11-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Allston/Brighton Age Strong Advocate Hours with Daisy
2026-11-05 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

Mahjong Night
2026-11-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Molly’s Bookstore, 305 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134
Tickets for June’s Mahjong Night at Molly’s Bookstore in Allston are now available! Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for an evening of tiles, strategy, and fun. Whether you’re completely new to Mahjong or a seasoned player with your winning strategy perfected, everyone is welcome. This event features Hong Kong-style Mahjong and is a great opportunity to learn, play, and connect with others in the community. The evening will be led by the wonderful Tiffany Wong, who will help guide players of all experience levels. Reserve your spot today at: https://withfriends.co/event/28233955/mahjong_night

Trick or Treat in Brighton Center
2026-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Brighton Center, 435 Market St, Brighton, MA 02135, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States

Brighton Farmers Market
2026-10-28 13:30 - 18:30 | Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
Since 2016, the Brighton Farmers Market has been a vibrant community gathering place, offering a wide variety of local foods, farm-fresh produce, sustainable meats, and artisanal products. The market also features live music and family-friendly activities, creating an enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages. Committed to supporting local farmers and vendors, the market proudly accepts all major food benefits and subsidies, including SNAP/HIP, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, and City of Boston Farmers Market Coupons, helping to make fresh, healthy food accessible to everyone in the community.

Brighton Allston Congregational Food Pantry Summer Update
2026-10-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Allston Brighton Food Pantry, 404 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
The Brighton Allston Congregational Food Pantry is pleased to be open for the summer and extends its sincere thanks to everyone who supported the pantry during its recent transition.
The pantry has returned to its regular operating schedule, with a few updates. Be sure to check the current weekly schedule for the latest distribution times.
Additional outdoor food distributions may be added throughout the summer, so follow the pantry’s social media channels for the latest announcements.
Please note that the Nearly New Thrift Shop will be closed on Friday, July 4.
The food pantry is also seeking volunteers to help serve the community this summer. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to complete the July volunteer registration form. Questions about the volunteer schedule may be directed to Operations Coordinator Grace at volunteer@brightonallstonucc.org.
For more information about the food pantry, visit: https://abfoodpantry.com/
To volunteer in July, register here: https://bacc.breezechms.com/form/Julyvolunteerform
To support the pantry with a donation, visit: https://www.paypal.com/donate/
