The Speedway

Notch Brewing: Live Music Tuesdays
2024-12-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Notch Brewing, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
Join us at Notch Brighton every Tuesday night for live music in the tap room.
Check Notch Brewing Instagram or Notch Brewing Event Calendar for specific bands each week.
21+ ~ Free
Notch Brewing Brighton
525 Western Ave, Brighton MA
Non-perishable food donations accepted at the door.

Meters For Liters: Notch Run Club
2024-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 UTC and 2 more dates | Notch Brewing, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
Earn Notch swag when you complete 10 runs…
Meters for Liters is a weekly 5k run from the brewery. This is not a race, just a chance to get out and earn some cold beer. When we get back to the brewery, there will be plenty of beer and free pretzels for runners!
No sign up is required but you do have the option to “sign in” before the run. Meet at the Tap Room between 6:30pm and 7!
Route maps and singlets:
https://www.notchbrewing.com/meters-for-liters
If you use Strava, join the club here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/notch
We also have a Facebook group open to all:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/[REDACTED]/

Speedway Holiday Stroll
2024-12-08 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
Eat, Drink, Shop, and Be Merry with us at our Annual Speedway Holiday Stroll:
What to expect:
Boston Women’s Vendor Market in Garage B including:

Over 30 women-founded small businesses, makers and artists to shop & support for the perfect meaningful gifts
Face Painting by FaceArt Face Painting, a donation-based non-profit artist that supports providing cancer treatment for service animals
Donation based Gift Wrapping Station by SAY Inc, a non-profit that provides opportunities for students in and around Somerville, MA to explore their social, academic, and leadership potential through training in the performing arts
Ornament decorating station for the kids (and kids at heart!)

Food + Drink Specials from all around The Speedway:

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites from Notch Provisions
Seasonal Beverage Menu at Rite Tea + Espresso Including Pastries from Iggys
Hot + cold Sake from The Koji Club + Holiday Shopping Pop-up with Myrth Ceramics– Pre Register HERE (proceeds donated to Allston Brighton Food Pantry)
Pizza + Sandwiches from Pizza Project
Mulled Wine, Empanadas and A special holiday Sand Art station at Super Bien

Additional Activities:

Ornament Decorating with Maria Palkon in The Annex. Decorate an ornament to take home, or to decorate The Speedway Christmas Trees!
Holiday Movies Streaming in The Annex
A Special Holiday Book Reading at 1pm in the Annex- “Lucy and The Dog Bunch Save Christmas” by 8 year old Beau Anderson. Followed by a Meet + Greet with Beau + Lucy.
Gingerbread House Building Competition 2:30-5pm. $250 Value Speedway Gift Basket Prize. Pre-Registration Required- Sign up BELOW!

Brighton Bazaar- Trove: Treasure & Trinkets Galore
2024-11-24 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135

Divine Comedy: Standup at the Speedway
2024-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
The funniest comedians from New England and beyond turn up the heat at Brighton’s hottest new Comedy Show: Divine Comedy at the Speedway.
Doors at 7:30PM, Show at 8PM.
A Match Made in Heaven
With a bar provided by our friends at Notch Brewery, a live band, and a line-up you’ll never forget, start your weekend off with a stand-up comedy show you’ll be telling your friends about for months.
The Nectar of the God(s)
Grab dinner before the show and belly laugh with delicious food from one of the Speedway’s many restaurants. Enjoy local pizza made with love from Pizza Project, Bavarian influenced snacks and platters from Notch Brewing, or mouth-watering empanadas from Super Bien.
Hilarious Comedians
With comedians seen on TV, at the Boston Comedy Festival, on Don’t Tell, the brightest rising stars on the East Coast and beyond bringing their funniest material, you’ll leave the show hungry for more.

GET TICKETS HERE

Whiskey + Pie Pairing at Rite
2024-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
did you know that we open as a whisky bar every friday night? well, it’s true, we do! we are loving talking y’all through our list and finding you the perfect dram, but it’s come to our attention that you have questions about whisky! so we decided to open up a tasting/class to create a space for all your burning whisky q’s.
what does single malt mean? is scotch whisky? no such thing as a silly question, we want to hear them all! this will be a hybrid class/tasting exploring the basics of whisky primarily through the lens of single malt scotch production. keep in mind that we are an Islay focused whisky bar, and there will 1000% be at least one Islay whisky in the lineup. if that sounds terrible to you then we want you to come EVEN MORE! let us change your mind! this particular class we will be pairing pie made by mackenzie at ceres with drams on our list!
this class is taught by ren, a Certified Scotch Professional by Whisky Masters, with an additional certification from the Islay Whisky Academy. if you are interested in hosting a private class for your team, friends, or family; please reach out to hello@wickedthrawl.com.
ticket is fully refundable 48 hours in advance, partial refund of 50% is available if canceled within 48 hours. if you need to cancel please email: hello@wickedthrawl.com. *when purchasing this class ticket, you confirm that you are over 21 years of age*

TICKETS HERE

Read my Lips x Rite Book Club
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135

Super Bien: Spirits + Spells
2024-11-07 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
Inspired by keeping spooky season magic going and our everyday love of tarot and specifically @heronkind we bring you the first Spirits & Spells at The Speedway!
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Nov 7, 7-10 (tarot readings start at 630)
🍷 @super.bien_ will be hosting @heronkind and launching mulled wine for the season —sign up for readings via @heronkind but/and also some room for walk-ins!
🍵 @rite.bos invites you to stop in craft some herbs (pick your potion!)
🍕 @pizzaprojectboston is making a gabaGHOUL AND a rosemary’s baby special 😆
🍶 @the.koji.club_ is brining out the hot sake
✨ @bellwethersalon is helping us amplify the seasonal vibes + stay tuned 👀 but wait there’s more
🔥 and there will be some heaters on in the courtyard YAY COZY thx @charlesriverspeedway ! See y’all Nov 7, 7-10pm

Sweeter Side to Sake: Sake Tasting
2024-11-07 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
One-Hour Sake Tasting with Bar Snacks
$49 per ticket + tax

Designed for all levels of sake enthusiasts.
A 60-min tasting led by Koji co-founder + Sake Professional Claire Makley.
(2) 2oz pours of Kijoshu + our fave Sauternes side by side to compare
Pro Tip: Book a rezzie to pre-order a Cafe Sushi Bento Box to enjoy after!

Brighton BOOzaar: Monthly Night Market
2024-10-30 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
On Wednesday starting in March from 5-10pm, over 100 small local businesses will be popping up at the Charles River Speedway in Boston to sell art, vinyl, vintage, & more! This is a monthly event! Check our events calendar for 2024 dates.

Info & FAQs:
Food & Beverage: on site at @notchbrewing , @pizzaprojectboston , @super.bien_ , @birds.of.paradise.bar , @the.koji.club , & @rite.bos .
Thanks to a special single-day license, you can carry Notch’s beverages all over the property while you shop!
Admission: free, & always open to all ages.

Getting Here:
-Bus: 70 + 86 lines
-Bike: rack at the top of the parking lot.
-Drive: Free event parking ALL DAY in the lot next door behind 495 Western Ave.
-Weather: inside @garagebevents rain or shine.
-The Speedway is an official dog friendly zone, so you + your fur baby can eat on the courtyard patio AND still shop the Bazaar!
-Apply to vend: https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar…

-Vendor List (partial, may change): TBA
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Left of The Charles Festival: Music Festival + Bazaar
2024-10-20 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
Introducing Left of the Charles, a new festival on the “left” bank of the Charles River! On Sunday October 20th from 12-6pm, The Brighton Bazaar & Get to the Gig Boston are teaming up for the first time to celebrate fantastic local music, restaurants, & culture! Featuring performances by 6 indie bands + a pop-up market with over 90 vendors selling art, vinyl, vintage, & more! Hosted by Notch Brewing (home of Left of the Dial IPA) & The Charles River Speedway!
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Live Music Lineup:
Tiberius (@tiberiuswright )TIFFY (@tiffyallcaps )Doss (@dossband )Jesus The Dinosaur (@jesusthedinosaur )Axel & Lolo (@axelandlolo )Zion Rodman (@zion_rodman )

Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/mts3r46z
Poster by @artist.bee.dubs , who is also doing the Experience Room down in Garage B, featuring a DIY collage workshop & gallery of her work! https://www.bridiewolejko.com/
Please welcome @buzzbodega , a new artisanal deli pop-up inside Pizza Project!

Sip ‘n Shop:
You can carry beverages from @notchbrewing around the facility while you browse the Bazaar!
Food & Beverage on site: @pizzaprojectboston , @super.bien_ , @rite.bos , @the.koji.club , & @birds.of.paradise.bar

Bike:
Racks @ 525 Western Ave. + behind 495 Western Ave

Bus:
70 + 86 lines

Drive:
-Free event parking next door behind 495 Western Ave (Charles River Community Health) + the empty lot across the street at 500 Western Ave. Over 150 free off-street spots!
-Street parking is free & unenforced on Sundays in Brighton/Boston
