AA Meeting
2026-11-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-11-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-11-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Brighton Marine Health Center, 77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States

Open Mic Night
2026-11-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Boston Planning Academy
2026-11-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-17 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.

AA Meeting - Morbid Reflections
2026-11-10 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-11-17 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-11-24 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.

Learn Irish Dance with O'Shea Chaplin Irish Dancers - New Dancers/Beginners
2026-11-11 16:30 - 17:15, 2026-11-18 16:30 - 17:15, 2026-11-25 16:30 - 17:15 | Star Dance Studio, 323 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Learn Irish Dance with O'Shea Chaplin Irish Dancers - Advance Beginners
2026-11-11 17:15 - 18:15, 2026-11-18 17:15 - 18:15, 2026-11-25 17:15 - 18:15 | Star Dance Studio, 323 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
2026–2027 Irish Dance Classes
Classes run from September through mid-June. Classes are held during February and April school vacations.
Registration: To register, email brightonosheachaplin@gmail.com
Classes for Girls & Boys Ages 4+
Wednesdays — Brighton
Star Dance Studio
323 Washington Street
Brighton, MA
Class Schedule:

4:30–5:15 PM: New Dancers / Beginners
5:15–6:15 PM: Advanced Beginners

Finding the Studio
Enter through the double doors and walk to the end of the hallway. Go upstairs; the studio is through the red door on the right.

DEADLINE: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
2026-11-12 | MA
The Elks National Foundation is offering 500 four-year scholarships to outstanding high school seniors through its Most Valuable Student Scholarship program.
Applicants are judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Eligibility

Open to current high school seniors who are U.S. citizens.
Applicants do not need to be related to an Elks member.
High school graduates are not eligible.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens when they apply; permanent residents are not eligible.
Scholarships are for students attending an accredited four-year U.S. college or university on a full-time basis.

Awards
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year for four years.
The top 20 national finalists will receive $30,000 scholarships, while 480 runners-up will receive $4,000 scholarships. The top 20 scholars will also be invited to Leadership Weekend in Chicago in April 2027.
Application Deadline: November 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
For complete eligibility requirements and to apply, visit the Elks National Foundation scholarship website.
Questions: scholarship@elks.org | 773-755-4732

Irish Village, I.V., Live Entertainment
2026-11-13 21:30, 2026-11-14 21:30, 2026-11-20 21:30, 2026-11-21 21:30, 2026-11-27 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

Allston Brighton Youth Hockey's Learn to Skate Program
2026-11-14 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-11-21 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-11-28 11:30 - 12:15 | Reilly Memorial Skating Rink at Cleveland Circle, 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
Allston Brighton Youth Hockey’s Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey programs are now open for registration!
These Saturday morning programs are designed to help young skaters build confidence, develop skating skills, and learn the fundamentals of hockey in a fun, supportive environment.
Learn to Skate
Two 10-week sessions

Session 1: October 17 – December 19
Session 2: January 2 – March 6
Tuition: $250 per session
Birth Years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022

Learn to Play Hockey
Full 20-week season

October 17 – March 6
No class: December 26
Tuition: $450 for the full season
Birth Years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021

When
Saturday mornings, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Where
Reilly Memorial Skating Rink at Cleveland Circle
Learn to Skate participants may transition to the Learn to Play Hockey program when instructors determine they are ready. Generally, skaters should be able to skate forward, skate backward, and stop. Participants are not required to transition and may remain in Learn to Skate for the season.
Required Equipment
Learn to Skate:

Own skates
HECC-approved hockey helmet

Learn to Play Hockey:

Own skates
HECC-approved hockey helmet
Full hockey pads
Hockey stick
Neck guard

Registration is open!

Allston Brighton Youth Hockey's Learn to Play Hockey Program
2026-11-14 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-11-21 11:30 - 12:15 | Reilly Memorial Skating Rink at Cleveland Circle, 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135

Japanese Mahjong Open Play
2026-11-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

BMS Board Meeting
2026-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Presentaion School Foundation, 640 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
