Brighton Main Streets

Brighton Sounds: Johnny Trama & Dub Apocalypse
2018-08-18 00:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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!

Brighton Center Fall Cleanup
2017-10-28 00:00
Join us as we clean and plant bulbs in the traffic islands in Brighton Center. We will also be placing flags in the memorials in preparation for Veteran’s Day. Event sponsor, Brighton Marine Health Center. Email director@brightonmainstreets.org to sign
up.

2017 Annual Gala: FIRE & ICE
2017-10-27 00:00
FIRE & ICE: Thanks to our sponsors and guests, we were able to raise $23,370. View event photos here!

Enjoy a local night out, filled with good food, entertainment and friends–Brighton style. Held at Warrior Ice Arena, home of the Boston Bruins practice
ice, it’ll be a hot party where you can chill.
There’ll be a small plate-style dinner included and a cash bar. Have fun at the Ballot Box Auction with gifts everyone can walk home with. Free
parking is available in adjacent garage (3 hour max). And don’t forget to wear festive attire to the party.
RSVP TODAY!
Gala Tickets: $75.00 ($25 for students and veterans)

Skate on the Ice
Get your chance to skate on the Bruin’s practice ice from 8-10 pm. Everyone is welcome to Rock N’ Skate, where a DJ will be spinning tunes to keep you
going. A Gala ticket is not required for the Rock N’ Skate. It’s a casual way to give to a cause, while having fun. Order your ticket today and pay
at the door. Just be sure to mention Brighton Main Streets to get your special $10 ticket price. And $5 will be donated to BMS. Skates rental are also
available for $5. So bring the family or make it a date night. Come skate on the ice and support Brighton Main Streets!
BUY TICKETS NOW!

Rock N’ Skate Tickets: $10 ($5 donated to Brighton Main Streets)

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.

WeBos Brighton Coffee Hour
2017-10-19 00:00
Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WeBos) Brighton Coffee Hour
Do you run your own business? Thinking of starting one? Whether it’s a service business, bricks-and-mortal retail shop, or IT startup, join us over coffee
for an informal meetup with other women business owners. We will introduce ourselves and our businesses, share resources, support each other, and network.
This event is free; please register through eventbrite so that we know how many wonder women to expect!

Sponsored by Nicholas A. Papakyrikos CPA, PC. Presented by Brighton Main Streets and hosted by The Corner Art Room. Part of WeBos Week.

Brighton Day 2017
2017-09-24 00:00
Come and show your Brighton Pride at one of the great events on Sunday, September 24.
14th Annual Brian Honan 5K Run/Walk – 12:00 pm
Runners will start off from Tavern in the Square, Allston. Everyone is welcome, from competitive runners, recreational runners and walkers, children, families,
and friends of the beloved councilor. The run/walk supports and fosters local and national programs that contribute to education, recreation, housing
and healthcare. To register, please visit: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=8021

Allston Brighton Parade 1:00 pm
The parade leaves from Allston Village at 1:00 and makes its way down Washington Street through Brighton Center to Oak Square.
Representative Michael Moran’s Annual Party in the Park
Following the parade, State Representative Michael Moran hosts the Party in the Park at Hardiman Park in Oak Square with bounce houses, food, games, DJ, and face painting for families.

Outdoor Move Night: The Wizard of Oz (G)
2017-09-08 00:00
Sponsored by Rockland Trust.
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the
Emerald City to meet the Wizard. On the way, they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage.
The wizard agrees to help Dorothy get back home but only if she can bring him the magical broom of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Presented by Brighton Main Streets, Boston Police Station D14, the Presentation School Foundation Community Center, and ABCD’s Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity
Center.

Outdoor Movie Night: The Blues Brothers (R)
2017-08-18 00:00
Sponsored by Rockland Trust.
Enjoy a classic movie and a cold beverage outdoors.
The story is a tale of redemption for paroled convict Jake and his brother Elwood, who set out on “a mission from God” to save from foreclosure the Catholic
orphanage in which they were raised. To do so, they must reunite their R&B band and organize a performance to earn $5,000 needed to pay the orphanage’s
property tax bill.
Beverage service for 21+ (with a family-friendly general admission policy for those with supervised children).
Presented by Brighton Main Streets, Boston Police Station D14, the Presentation School Foundation Community Center, and ABCD’s Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity
Center.

National Night Out in Allston Brighton
2017-07-31 00:00
Join us to celebrate America’s Night Out against crime! 3:00 pm: Free BBQ, ice cream, kids’ activities, and music. Meet Mayor Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner Evans.
8:00 pm (dusk): Outdoor showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Brighton Sounds: Chris Fitz
2017-06-29 00:00
“Fitzy’s Back Porch Hoedown” Open Jam, Chris Fitz and Steve Dineen
Chris Fitz is one of the premier blues guitarists in New England. A native New Englander, he spent five years in San Francisco in the early ‘90s, playing
the Bay Area clubs before moving back to Boston. Since 2002, The Chris Fitz Band has received more than a dozen music awards, including a 2002 Boston
Music Award and the 2005 Boston Blues Challenge Winners Award, among others. The band has several award-winning CDs, and releases a new album earlier
this year.

http://www.chrisfitzband.com/cfbmusic2.html

Outdoor Movie Night: Up! (PG)
2017-06-22 00:00
Sponsored by Rockland Trust.
Disney/Pixar’s Up! is centers on an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) and an earnest young “Wilderness Explorer” (a fictional youth group
similar to the Boy Scouts) named Russell (Jordan Nagai). By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78-year-old Carl sets out to fulfill his dream
to see the wilds of South America and complete a promise made to his late wife, Ellie.
Presented by Brighton Main Streets, Boston Police Station D14, the Presentation Foundation School Community Center, and ABCD’s Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity
Center.

Small Business and Entrepreneur Meetup
2017-05-25 00:00
Come join us for an informal meetup to network with other local small business owners and entrepreneurs. Meet our Executive Director, Liz Sullivan, along with members of our Economic Development committee. Bring your questions about everything from permits and licenses, to financing, to marketing and
social media!

Commercial Leasing Workshop
2017-04-24 00:00
Location: Brighton Public Library 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commercial-leasing-workshop-tickets-33524809608

Partners: City of Boston, Office of Economic Development, Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library
Attendees will learn practical information on basic commercial leases, rights of tenants, responsibilities of landlords, as well as lease negotiating tips.
This workshop will address concerns of current and future commercial lease holders.
Presenter: Daily General Counsel. Daily General
Counsel assists businesses in the use of legal tools to solve problems that often can arise in operations, sales, administration and growth. They engage,
educate and empower their clients. Jan Glassman and Joel Sowalsky are licensed attorneys in multiple states, and they each have more than 30 years
of experience representing small businesses.

Community Egg Hunt
2017-04-15 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 it is continued today by Steve McCarthy and his daughter Molly. No one goes home empty handed. The day is never complete without
a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.
Gather in the parking lot at Sisters of St. Joseph, 637 Cambridge Street, Brighton. Festivities start at 11am, and the egg hunt
is promptly at 11:30am!
Brighton Main Streets has made this event possible in past years with cooperation of Boston Main Streets, CVS, Dunkin Donuts, 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.

Volunteer Info Meeting
2017-03-22 00:00
Make a difference! Get involved!
Come learn about upcoming events & opportunities to volunteer, right here in our neighborhood. Grab some food and drink. Meet other like-minded community
members. Join us at The Green Briar, 304 Washington Street, Brighton.
Let’s make Brighton a better place to work, play, and shop.
Click this link to RSVP!

Community Meeting
2017-01-18 00:00
Presentation School Foundation (PSF) Community Center, 640 Washington Street, Brighton MA 02135

Brighton Main Streets has been spearheading a gateway signage and wayfinding kiosk signage project for the Brighton business district. The project is currently
in the design phase and we are hosting community meetings to get feedback from the neighborhood. We will be releasing preliminary design concepts at
the community meetings held on Jan 5th and Jan 18th.

In 2015, Brighton Main Streets received a $100,000 grant from the Boston College Neighborhood Improvement Fund to install gateway signage and a wayfinding
kiosk in our district. The gateway signage will beautify the Brighton business district and will help make the neighborhood an identifiable destination.
The wayfinding kiosk in Brighton Center will help residents and visitors navigate the shopping district and raise awareness about local events with
a community calendar.

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2016 Annual Gala
2016-11-04 00:00
CHECK out Brighton and the Boston Bruins practice ice, all in one evening.
Come for the Black and Yellow Tie Gala and enjoy an evening of food, music, & drink. Taste the local flavor, as Devlin’s Restaurant serves delicious
bites and libations while being entertained by the skaters on the rink during the event. Or skate on the ice with the Community Skate Night. But why
choose? There’s time to do both!
6-9pm : Gala tickets are $75, and includes food and cash bar. Guests are encouraged to wear black and yellow festive attire.
8-10pm: Community Skate is $10 (available at the door only).
100% of all Gala ticket sales are put directly back into the community due to the generous event sponsorship from New Balance.

Buy Tickets

Thank you to our sponsors!

Brighton Sounds 2016
2016-09-10 00:00
Poster design by Sharon Brewster Design

Photos by Danita Jo

June 2016: Johnny Trama & The B3 Kings with Nephrok

July 2016: Willie J. Laws

September 2016: Eddie Scheer and the Love Dogs with the Band that Time Forgot
