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SUMMARY:Festive Frolic: JJ Slater at Hot Plate Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate will present free live music in their taproom from 1 to 3 pm featuring JJ Slater\, a song-singer\, guitar-picker\, and storyteller from the swampy side of New England.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/festive-frolic-jj-slater-at-hot-plate-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Holiday,Music
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SUMMARY:Job Creators at Hot Plate
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate Brewing Co. and Potency will feature the Job Creators during the next installment of their Original Concert Series on Friday\, September 5! \nJob Creators is a psychedelic math rock based out of Boston/Brooklyn. The dynamic pair consists of Blaise Lucey on bass guitar and audio samples and Tim Winslow on drums and synthesizer. For 10 years they have been plying their own high-energy improvisational music across the Northeast. Releasing their 2nd full LP\, Love Monster\, in October of 2023 has made big waves for the band. Venerable online music magazine Fecking Bahamas has said they are\, “Embedding new-wave texture and groove with math rock\, indie\, and psychedelic prog\, it’s a ship on a current all its own.”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/job-creators-at-hot-plate/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Music
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SUMMARY:Sing Out Loud: Pride Karaoke Fundraiser!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sing your heart out and show your support for Berkshire Pride! Join us at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, sponsored by Temescal Wellness\, for a night of karaoke fun for a great cause. \nSing for Pride: Every song submission requires a small donation to Berkshire Pride. But wait\, there’s more! You can raise your voice and your donation by competing to climb higher on the song list. The more you donate\, the higher you’ll be on the list to showcase your favorite tunes and support LGBTQ+ pride in our community. \nDrink for a Cause: Thanks to Temescal Wellness\, $1 will be donated to Berkshire Pride for every beer poured at the event. With a diverse selection of handcrafted beers\, as well as wine\, cider\, hard seltzers\, and non-alcoholic drinks\, there’s something for everyone. \nLet’s come together\, raise our voices\, and support Berkshire Pride in style!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/sing-out-loud-pride-karaoke-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Pride":MAILTO:berkshirepride413@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Pride Flag Raising and Block Party
DESCRIPTION:12 pm: Flag Raising & Proclamation at Pittsfield City Hall\n12:30 pm to 4 pm: Block Party on School Street \nJoin Berkshire Pride as we kick off Pride season with a powerful flag raising ceremony and an official proclamation from Mayor Peter Marchetti\, declaring June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Pittsfield! The ceremony will also include the presentation of this years’ recipient of the Community Partner of the Year award. \nFollowing the ceremony\, the celebration continues with a Block Party on School Street in partnership with Hot Plate Brewing Co. and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. DJ Pup Daddy will be spinning your favorite jams\, and Brazzuca’s will be serving it up on the grill with delicious food. Hot Plate will keep the cold drinks flowing while you enjoy some of your favorite lawn games on School Street.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pride-flag-raising-and-block-party/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/storytelling-and-open-mic-in-spanish-hosted-by-melchor-cine/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beer Garden on School Street!
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm during the August 2 First Fridays at Five. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, and play some family-friendly games. There will be live music with local cover band\, Mr. Doubtfire\, from 7 to 10 pm. This high-energy\, five-piece group delivers electrifying performances spanning hits from the ’60s to today. Band members include Alden Grover – guitar and vocals\, Brandon Grover – guitar and vocals\, Sam Utz – bass and vocals\, Justin Rivelli – drums\, and Cassandra Redd – lead vocals. Hot Plate Brewing Co. will also be offering a special “Beer for Good” to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100th Birthday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/beer-garden-on-school-street-2/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Music
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SUMMARY:Beer Garden on School Street
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate Brewing Co. will be turning School Street into a Beer Garden for the July 5 First Fridays at Five! They’ll be joined by Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort who’ll be slinging up some hot dogs with all sorts of fixings! Outdoor fun and games will go from 5 to 8 pm!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/beer-garden-on-school-street/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Parade Trivia
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, the return of Trivia with Double Entendre\, hosted by Kevin Pink and Steve Rogers. They ask questions\, you give answers. If you triumph\, you’ll acquire some cool stuff. If not\, you’ll probably at least have a good laugh. \nCo-hosted by Hot Plate Brewing Co. Food truck and craft beer available for purchase during the event. \n$5 per person recommended donation at the door with all proceeds to benefit the Pittsfield Parade.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-parade-trivia/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trivia
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate Brewing Co. is teaming up with friends at Berkshire Pride and Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort for the second installment of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five event. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s\, and play some family-friendly games! \nInside the taproom\, Berkshire Pride and Temescal Wellness will be hosting their second annual Pay to Sing Karaoke Fundraiser supporting Berkshire Pride. With a small donation for each song\, you’ll be able to belt out your favorites!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-beer-garden/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five Beer Garden on School Street
DESCRIPTION:Check out the First Fridays at Five Beer Garden on School Street outside of Hot Plate Brewing Co. on May 3 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy lawn games in the closed street! \nCheck out all of the May 3rd First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-beer-garden-on-school-street/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Outdoors
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