Upcoming Events

Join us at the Taza Chocolate Factory in Somerville for an "Intro to Stone Ground Chocolate," a brief talk and chocolate tasting tour. Visitors will be able to view Taza's chocolate grinding and depositing rooms from the factory store. Raffle for participation will be on Wednesday, April 22 and attendees will be called then.

Please register for the raffle at 617-730-2770.

Behind the Scenes at BIG! 

Thursday, April 30 6-8 PM

Brookline Interactive Group (BIG) and our co-hosts Brookline Neighborhood Alliance (BNA) and the Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) invite you to an engaging behind the scenes look at how we broadcast and stream government meetings.

(Trust us, it's fun!)

You'll also get a sneak preview of our 2026 election day coverage.

This is an open house/ drop in event, but please RSVP so we know how many to expect.

What's happening:

• A hands-on demo of our broadcast technology, See how we broadcast and stream the School Committee meeting live.
• An intro to our captioning and video search solutions that make meetings more accessible to all.
• A general FAQ session about our history, status and finances
• Meet some of our members and staff
• Food & drink
• Networking, connection and even an art exhibit!

RSVP via Eventbrite

Larry Clifford will conclude his two-month exhibition in Hunneman Hall with a talk exploring the creative process behind his BiblioQuilts. He will discuss the techniques he uses, share selected works, and demonstrate elements of his practice.

In his artist statement, Clifford explains that his BiblioQuilts and murals are created from distressed books salvaged from basements, attics, and public libraries across New England. He repurposes every part of each book - covers, pages, and spines - enhancing them with dyes, inks, and acrylics. Using discarded books, he embraces both the challenge and the distinctiveness of the medium.

Join Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity (BRJE) for Rising Together, for the second annual fundraiser and a joyful evening of community, celebration, and shared purpose. This spring mixer will bring together neighbors, advocates, and partners committed to building a more just and inclusive Brookline. Enjoy food, drinks, a live DJ, and meaningful conversation with people who care deeply about racial justice and community power. Tickets.

Brookline Village Arts Festival is an outdoor marketplace connecting artists, craftspeople, and the public. The marketplace is reserved to local artists selling handmade original items. Rain date May 3rd.

The best place to get information about these races and the Override question is the LWV Voter Guide. The Guide is not a list of endorsements. It is information about the candidates and why they are running. You can get printed editions of the Guide at all libraries, the Town Hall, the Senior Center and other places around town. The on-line Voters Guide is available at vote411.org.

Enjoy the spring blooms on this guided walk through the Arnold Arboretum. This walk will feature an exploration of how our forests and plants change during the seasons. The earlier lilacs may be in bloom. This trip will feature 1.5 to 2 miles of walking on paved, gravel, and mulched trail. Footing may be uneven on unpaved surfaces. There are a few benches scattered throughout for breaks, but they are far apart. We will be walking up and down a few hills slowly as needed. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Transportation is provided from the Brookline Senior Center to the park. The bus will leave promptly at 10am. We will return to the Senior Center between 12:30 and 1pm. (Fee $7.00) Register by calling 617-730-2069

Do you have any moth-eaten sweaters, frayed socks, or ripped jeans hanging in your closet? Join us at the Coolidge Corner Library with Mariko Sugimori of Zoe & Mona Mending for an introduction to basic mending techniques, that are also fun and artistic, like patching, darning, and sewing a button. This is a beginner-friendly class, and all materials will be provided. For a consultation, you are welcome to bring in a garment you are hoping to repair.

Buying fewer clothes and maintaining what you have is the best way to reduce your environmental impact. Visible mending not only promotes sustainability but also fosters creativity, saves money, and builds community!

Attendance is limited to 20 participants. Class is on a first come, first served basis.

Event is to support Brookline.News, tickets go on sale April 7th. This year, Jim Braude and Margary Egan, hosts of the popular WGBH program "Boston Public Radio", will be emcees.

Join the Brookline Pollinator Pathway at the Senior Center as they host a gathering to make biodegradable paper pots for transplanting of seedlings into a garden. Space is limited, so please register at 617-730-2770.

Join us for this interesting multimedia presentation by Theatre Director Debra Block. This play examines themes of social class, identity, and self-worth. Can two people from completely different social classes truly fall in love - and make it work? Please register at 617-730-2770.

The shredding truck will be at the Senior Center on Friday, June 1st from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The truck shreds on-site, but due to volume, you will not be allowed to stay and watch your materials being shredded. To schedule an assigned appointment time and for instructions, please call 617-730-2770.

Join us for a self-guided tour of the MFA to explore its many offerings. Raffle for attendance will be on June 3, and winners will be called then. Transportation leaves the Senior Center at 10:15. This trip is graciously sponsored by Nancy and Kent Van Zant. Please register at 617-730-2770.