Brighton Main Streets

Mayor Walsh's Allston-Brighton Coffee Hour
2019-06-05 00:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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.

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Brighton Sounds: Unplugged
2018-08-18 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

Kickoff: 440 Gypsy Jazz

Style: Gypsy jazz
Venue: St. Joseph Prep (on the lawn)
When: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: 617 Cambridge St

Eddie Scheer and Friends

Style: Funky blues
Venue: Caffe Nero
When: 11:00 am – 1:00 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: Dub Apocalypse

Style: Dub reggae
Venue: Brighton Common
When: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: 24 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: Johnny Trama & Dub Apocalypse
2018-08-18 00:00
Pack your picnic basket, grab a blanket or chair, and join us at Brighton Common for some bluesy, funky reggae featuring Johnny Trama and Dub Apocalypse.
The band has appeared at many clubs and festivals throughout New England. They’ve won a Boston Music Award, were named “One of 10 Local Acts You Need
To Hear Now” by The Improper Bostonian, and have one of the most popular and longest running weekly residencies in Boston.

Presented by Brighton Main Streets.

National Night Out
2018-08-06 00:00
National Night Out is a celebration of police-community partnerships. Come out early and enjoy free food & drink, the Boston Police Hoodsie truck, community partner awards, bands, and a dance troupe. At dusk, the inflatable screen goes up for a showing of The Muppet Movie.

ParkArts Neighborhood Concerts: Too Rude
2018-07-31 00:00
Join Brighton and Allston locals Too Rude for a rockin’ night in Brighton Common. Presented by Boston Parks and Recreation. Neighborhood Concerts are
made possible by the generosity of Berklee College of Music, Bank of America, Friends of Ramler Park, and the Fenway Civic.

Brighton Sounds: El Grupo Chevere
2018-07-19 00:00
Join us for an evening of music in the park with Boston Latin Band of the Year El Grupo Chevere, winner of the Premios Latinos de Boston 2014. Not a salsero? Brighton’s own Star Dance School will be offering FREE lessons starting at 6:00 so you can salsa, merengue, cumbia y bachata the night away
.

Mayor On Main: Allston-Brighton
2018-06-30 00:00
Each year the annual Boston Main Streets Awards aims to recognize an outstanding business owner and an outstanding volunteer from each of the 20 Main Streets districts. This year the Mayor will recognize award recipients during the “Mayor on Main” trolley tour. Mayor Walsh, members of his cabinet, department
heads, representatives from the BMS foundations and BMS boards will depart City Hall and visit award recipients at their place of business and/or in
their respective Main Street district.
This year’s award recipients from the Brighton Main Streets district are:
Paula Grealish, Volunteer of the Year
Rockland Trust, Business of the Year
Event link: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/mayor-main-trolley-tour-day-4

Take Your Workout Outdoors on Wednesdays
2018-06-06 00:00
The Boston Public Health Commission, the Boston Parks & Recreation Department, and Blue Cross Blue Shield MA are partnering to provide the Boston
Parks Summer Fitness Series – FREE fitness programming in Boston Parks this summer. The Fitness Series will activate Boston parks while increasing
opportunities for physical activity across Boston’s neighborhoods. Promotional support for Brighton Common events provided by Brighton Main Streets.

Spring Cleaning the Business District
2018-04-24 00:00
Join us as we give the Brighton Main Streets business district (Oak Square to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center) a thorough spring cleaning.
We provide gloves and trash bags; you provide the elbow grease! You will receive further instructions & your assignment via email after signing up.
We’ll be starting in the afternoon, but feel free to come out after work. This event is rain or shine. Preferably shine! Meet at the Brighton Main Streets
office.
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Public Space and Beautification Committee Open House
2018-02-28 00:00
Our Public Space and Beautification Committee is recruiting new members! Current members include Brighton residents and local business owners who are interested in improving the physical landscape of the Main Streets district.
Potential projects include grants to businesses to improve their storefronts and signage, as well as streetscape improvements such as murals, lightpole
banners, wayfinding signage, planters and more.
All are welcome, but we could especially use new members with expertise in urban planning, architecture, preservation, and landscaping.

Community Preservation Forum
2018-02-26 00:00
In 2016, Boston Voters approved the Community Preservation Act.
https://www.boston.gov/community-preservation-act

Come learn how the new CPA Fund will work – $20 million each year for parks, historic preservation and affordable housing! What are the priorities
for Brighton and Allston?
Presented by City of Boston Community Preservation and co-sponsored by the Allston Brighton CDC, Allston Village Main Streets, and the Harvard
Ed Portal.

Economic Development Committee Open House
2018-02-15 00:00
Our Economic Development committee is recruiting new members! Current members include Brighton residents and local business owners who are interested in strengthening existing businesses and recruiting new ones–as well as finding new uses for vacancies.

All are welcome, but we could especially use new members with expertise in restaurants, retail, real estate, commercial leasing and market research.

Winter Warmer
2018-02-08 00:00
Come in out of the cold! Grab a “Bri-Tai”—our neighborhood’s signature tropical drink—and a bite to eat. Meet and mingle with our staff and current volunteers as well as board and committee members.
We’ll be talking about the events and programs that we are planning for Brighton in 2018, and sharing big & small ways you can get involved.
Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.
This event is free & open to the public, but please RSVP so we can get a head count!

RSVP

(PAST EVENT) Brighton on Chronicle
2018-01-18 00:00
Channel 5/WCVB’s newsmagazine, Chronicle, aired an episode about Brighton on Thursday, January 18. If you missed the live broadcast, the episode is also available on the show’s website, http://www.wcvb.com/article/brighton-buzz-looking-local/15394193.

Grow Your Business: Storefront Improvements and Microfinancing
2017-11-16 00:00
Brighton Main Streets is proud to present the first in a series of small business workshops aimed at providing professional services to our business community.

November’s event will focus on the small business support available through Brighton Main Streets, the storefront signage and beautification assistance
offered by the Boston Main Streets’ RESTORE program, and affordable small business loans through KIVA crowdsourcing.
Delicious, free hors d’oeuvres from Athan’s will be available, as well as a cash bar. Door prizes include two hours of Quickbooks training, one free month
of co-working space at Workbar Brighton, or an assortment of office snacks from the new Trader Joe’s on Western Ave. Looking forward to seeing you
there!
Event is free and open to the public, but please register on Eventbrite so we know to expect you!
