Daily brief · Brookline, MA
State Primary polls open today, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
September 1, 2026
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State Primary Election Day is today
Precincts across town are open today, Tuesday, September 1, for the State Primary Election. Polls close at 8 p.m.
Town of Brookline
Library Trustees Executive Committee meets to plan ahead
The Executive Committee of the Board of Library Trustees met in a hybrid session at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the search for a strategic plan consultant and prepare for Brookline Day.
Town of Brookline
National Theatre Live's "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" screens tonight
Coolidge Corner Theatre held an encore screening of National Theatre Live's stage production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" at 7 p.m.
Coolidge Corner Theatre
Coolidge Corner screens "The Cycle of Love" with subjects' Q&A
Coolidge Corner Theatre held an advance screening of the documentary "The Cycle of Love" at 7:30 p.m. in Moviehouse 5, followed by a live Q&A with its subjects; tickets cost $25.75.
Coolidge Corner Theatre
Candle-making workshop pops up on Harvard Street
Sweetest Thing Shop's "Sip & Scented X Project" pop-up ran from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 440 Harvard Street, where participants blended fragrances to make a soy candle and room spray in a class capped at 14 seats.
The Sweetest Thing Shop
Feet of Clay wheel-throwing class begins six-week run
Feet of Clay began a six-week Tuesday evening wheel-throwing class with Richard Gilson from 7 to 10 p.m. at 21 Station Street, running through Oct. 6 for adult beginners through advanced potters.
Feet of Clay
Temple Beth Zion hosts in-person Sephardi Selichot services
Temple Beth Zion held a morning "Preparing Your Heart" Sephardi Selichot service at 7:30 a.m., featuring traditional Syrian and Kurdish Jewish melodies led by Rabbi Ebn Leader and musician Yoni Battat.
Temple Beth Zion
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