EVENTS CALENDAR
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Closed for Team Party
Tuesday, July 8
We’re taking the night off as a team so we can properly celebrate this amazing crew.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
HAVE AN IDEA?
If you’d like to have an event or perform at Hot Plate, please send a note to info@hotplatebeer.com