EVENTS CALENDAR

  • Lucas Schaefer Reading & Book Signing

    Wednesday, June 11 • 7pm

    Debut author Lucas Schaefer will be making a stop at our taproom for a book signing, reading, and Q&A with Mike. We’ll also have a custom beer for this event, inspired by his forthcoming novel THE SLIP, which will be published on Simon & Schuster this June. The novel has already received a star in Kirkus Review and is also named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by LitHub, Debutiful, and CrimeReads. Find out more here.

  • Christa Joy & The Honeybees

    Friday, June 13 • 6pm

    We’re kicking off the inaugural season of The Pitt with singer-songwriter Christa Joy and her backing band, The Honeybees. Learn more

  • Silent Book Club

    Sunday, June 15 • 1pm

    Book lovers unite!  Our bi-monthly meeting of Silent Book Club is your chance to make our taproom into your own communal reading room. Bring a physical copy or e-book and chat a little bit about what you’re reading and how you like it before you settle in and crack back into it.

  • Taproom Trivia

    Tuesday, June 17 • 7pm

    Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.

  • Benefit Bingo

    Wednesday, June 18 • 7pm

    In honor of Pride Month, we are teaming up with the Stonewall Coalition for our monthly installment of Benefit Bingo. Each game has a suggested donation of $5.

  • Alester

    Friday, June 20 • 6pm

    Hailing from the frigid landscapes of the east coast, Alester marries electric performances with passionate lyrics and icy sonics. Learn more

  • Food Truck: Just Kickin' It BBQ

    Friday, June 27 • 5pm

    We’re excited to welcome a brand-new food truck to our taproom. Don and his team will be slinging up some delicious BBQ during Bring Your Own Vinyl Night!

  • Jitensha

    Friday, June 27 • 6pm

    Jitensha is the indie-pop love child of Erin Rose Hubbard and David Martinez. Their sound is a silvery union of honey sweet proto-punkiness and modern indie that is harmonically reminiscent of 1950s rock & roll. Learn more

  • Bring Your Own Vinyl Night

    Friday, June 27 • 7pm

    DJ Pup Daddy returns to host another BYOV night. Bring your own, dig through the crates, or just vibe with others’ selections.

  • Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck

    Sunday, June 29 • 12pm

    We’re excited to welcome back Cousins Maine Lobster to our taproom. They’ll be slinging deliciousness all afternoon!

  • Lily Lothrop Solo Show

    Sunday, June 29 • 2pm

    We’re very excited to welcome emerging talent Lily Lothrop who will be playing a special Sunday afternoon solo set.

  • Taproom Trivia

    Tuesday, July 1 • 7pm

    Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.

  • Original Voices: Ruby Lou

    Thursday, July 3 • 7pm

    Continuing our Original Voices Series in collaboration with our friends from Potency, we’re welcoming Ruby Lou to the taproom for the first time. Learn more

  • Just Kickin It BBQ Food Truck

    Thursday, July 3 • 5pm

    Helping us get into the Fourth of July spirit will be our pals at Just Kickin It who will be serving outside our taproom right before our

  • Board Game Night

    Monday, July 7 • 6pm

    Our friends from Mana Crypt will be joining us for another monthly installment of Board Game Night. They’ll be bringing a curated selection of new and favorite games. You can choose from one of theirs, bring your own, or even select one of ours.

  • Closed for Team Party

    Tuesday, July 8

    We’re taking the night off as a team so we can properly celebrate this amazing crew.

  • Cold Chocolate

    Friday, July 11 • 6pm

    Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Learn more

  • Taproom Trivia

    Tuesday, July 15 • 7pm

    Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.

  • The Wolves

    Friday, July 18 • 6pm

    Led by Kara & Darby Wolf (of Eavesdrop, Matt Schofield, and Reckoners), The Wolves features a variety of players from Western MA. Learn more

  • The Nate Martel Band

    Friday, July 25 • 6pm

    Nate is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts.  His solo project is soulful and socially conscious; deep, sometimes dark, but often uplifting. Learn more

  • Taproom Trivia

    Tuesday, August 29 • 7pm

    Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.

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If you’d like to have an event or perform at Hot Plate, please send a note to info@hotplatebeer.com