EVENTS SCHEDULE
BRING YOUR OWN VINYL NIGHT w/ PUP DADDY PRODUCTIONS
Friday, February 21 7pm
DJ Pup Daddy will not only bring the turntables, speakers, and MC the night, but he also lets folks dig through his crates to find tracks they’d like to hear in case they don’t have any vinyl albums of their own.
DANCE PARTY + LIVE PAINTING w/ DJ BENGEY & JILL GUSTAVIS
Saturday, February 22 7pm
For this event, Mike will be teaming up with DJ Bengey for a custom playlist of curated jams, and we’ll also be joined by Jill Gustavis, who will be doing another live painting in our taproom. (She also happens to be the artist who painted the watercolor work we used to create this year’s labels.)
TAPROOM TRIVIA
Tuesday, February 25 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, February 26 7pm
We’re bringing back Benefit Bingo with a brand-new host: our very own owner and head brewer Sarah! This month, we’ll be raising money for the Berkshire Artists Association (BAA).
SILVER LAKE PRESENTS: THE MALADAPTIVE, MODERN EGO, RADICAL JOY, AND NEVERLESS.AM
Friday, February 28 7pm
Neverless.am is adding our taproom to a stop on their tour, and to show them a good time, we’re teaming up with local legends like The Maladaptive, Modern Ego, and Radical Joy.
MASS BEER WEEK KICKOFF w/ANNA MAY
Saturday, March 1 7pm
Celebrating the start of Mass Beer Week, we’ll be selling this year’s merch and welcoming back singer-songwriter Anna May for a short afternoon set in our taproom.
SILENT BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, March 5 6:30pm
Join your fellow book lovers in our taproom and bring whatever physical or e-book you’re currently reading. You can socialize before or after and chat about what you’re reading, before you crack open your books for some silent reading as a group.
SILVER LAKE PRESENTS: NICE TRY KID, CRAIWELL, CEMETERY WEATHER, AND TIME SPENT ALONE
Friday, March 7 7pm
Supporting this one-time reunion show for Time Spent Alone will be pop punk rockers Craiwell, along with Hot Plate faves and frequent collaborators Nice Try Kid and Cemetery Weather. Doors at 6pm. All ages. $10 cover.
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH MIKE DUFFY
Monday, March 10 7pm
We’re back with another monthly installment of Open Mic Night with our pal Mike Duffy. There’s no fee to participate, and folks can sign up for five-minute slots.
TAPROOM TRIVIA
Tuesday, March 11 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.
BEAT GREEN DRINKS
Wednesday, March 12 6pm
Join the Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) to learn more about two rare butterfly species in Berkshire County that are affected by invasive garlic mustard.
PURIM PIZZA PARTY WITH HILLTOWN HOT PIES AND LEXI WEEGE & JJ SLATER
Friday, March 14 7pm
We’re excited to celebrate the holiday of Purim with a pizza pop up by Hilltown Hot Pies, and to double down on the fun, we’re bringing back Lexi Weege and JJ Slater to play the taproom as well!
SILENT BOOK CLUB
Sunday, March 16 1pm
Join your fellow book lovers in our taproom and bring whatever physical or e-book you’re currently reading. You can socialize before or after and chat about what you’re reading, before you crack open your books for some silent reading as a group.
BENEFIT BINGO
Wednesday, March 19 7pm
This month, we’re raising money for the Elizabeth Freeman Center. All games will be $5 a card; winners for each game will be awarded $20 and the rest will be donated directly to the Elizabeth Freeman Center.
SMALL BATCH SALON: BERKSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Thursday, March 20 7pm
We’ll be joined by our friends from the Berkshire Historical Society to discuss the history of beer and brewing in Berkshire County. We’ll be debuting a new, small-batch beer inspired by one of the first-known recipes in the region—which also happened to be brewed by a woman.
BRING YOUR OWN VINYL NIGHT
Friday, March 21 7pm
DJ Pup Daddy will not only bring the turntables, speakers, and MC the night, but he also lets folks dig through his crates to find tracks they’d like to hear in case they don’t have any vinyl albums of their own.
TAPROOM TRIVIA
Tuesday, March 25 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 (BENEFITTING THE ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER)
Saturday, March 29 7pm
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re excited to welcome back The Wolves as well as teaming up with Temescal Wellness to support the Elizabeth Freeman Center. For every pint sold, Temescal Wellness will donate $1 to the Elizabeth Freeman Center!
HAVE AN IDEA?
If you’d like to have an event or perform at Hot Plate, please send a note to info@hotplatebeer.com