EVENTS CALENDAR
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Board Game Night with Mana Crypt
Monday, June 2 • 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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Taproom Trivia
Tuesday, June 3 • 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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Silent Book Club
Wednesday, June 4 • 6:30pm
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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Fundraiser Karaoke
Friday, June 6 • 5pm
We don’t often host karaoke, but when we do, we raise money for our friends at Berkshire Pride. In addition to raising funds through karaoke, our friends at Temescal Wellness will also be donating $1 per pint sold to Berkshire Pride.
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Silver Lake Presents: Map of the Stars EP Release with Sentiments, Toluca Lake, B.U.G. World
Saturday, June 7 • Doors at 6pm, Music at 7pm
We’re celebrating Map of the Starts’ EP Release with a great lineup of new and returning bands. $10 cover. All ages welcome.
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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.
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