You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

Assemble your team and gather at Bright Ideas Brewing for a night of Pride Trivia featuring five rounds of LGBTQ+-themed questions covering queer history, media, and more hosted by local lesbian librarian, Wendy.

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

Stand-up comedy returns with national headliner Bob Alper, feature act Beck Krefting, and host Charlie Nadler!

The next FIRST Friday North Adams is on October 4th, and local DJs Dub TC, Elixir, and DJ iamsam will be back setting the taproom vibe from 8pm to close. With no cover and open to all, this is going to be a super fun way to close out the night!

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

All day on Saturday, September 28th, we’ll be releasing our annual festbier Brightoberfest and also teaming up with our awesome neighbors at Bigg Daddy’s Philly Cheesesteak for a special Oktoberfest food menu.

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

The next FIRST Friday North Adams is on September 6th, and local DJs Dub TC, Elixir, and DJ iamsam will be back setting the taproom vibe from 8pm to close. With no cover and open to all, this is going to be a super fun way to close out the night!

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

Free Live Music!

Join us on Sunday, August 25th from 4-6pm for an evening of live music featuring Hudson Valley Singer/Songwriter Patrick Collins!

With a homegrown approach to the blues with a self-taught fingerpicking style, Patrick Collins mixes an interesting approach to guitar playing and honest lyrics. These songs touch on everyday American life and its struggles in a unique blend.

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

We are super excited to have ABtrio playing live at our taproom on Thursday, May 2nd from 8-10pm! With their latest album nominated for BEST JAZZ RELEASE in the 2023 by the Jazz Buffalo Readers Poll, ABtrio is an act that should not be missed, playing "subtle but striking compositions that move easily between supple swing and stately funk.”

FREE LIVE MUSIC

Pogo is a duo of vocals, keys and drums with a powerhouse sound. Pogo will be sure to get you dancing. playing classic rock, funk, pop and everything in between!

Stand-up comedy returns with headliner Doug Smith as seen on Conan, Late Late Show, and Comedy Central!

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

Free Live Music!

Singer/Songwriter Tony Lee Thomas will be performing as a part of our free live music series, bringing to mind Richie Havens, Stevie Wonder, and Ani DiFranco with his powerfully intimate performance.

The next FIRST Friday North Adams is on August 2nd, and local DJs Dub TC, Elixir, and DJ iamsam will be back setting the taproom vibe from 8pm to close. With no cover and open to all, this is going to be a super fun way to close out the night!

Free Live Music!

F.A.R. Trio returns to Bright Ideas Brewing, bringing you a needed dose of Earthy Fusion and Soul Drenched Rock and Roll.

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

Lexi Weege and JJ Slater are playing the North Adams taproom on Sunday, July 21st from 4-6pm!

FREE LIVE MUSIC!

Serving up a tribute to 90’s grunge and alt-rock, Berkshire County’s own Rusted Chains specializes in acoustic renditions of bands such as Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and more. They’ll also hit us with some electric vibes, so get ready for a charged night of 90’s music!

We are so excited to be hosting another Nerd Nite with The Bear & Bee Bookshop on July 18th at 7pm!

Both Nate Goyette and Dylan Patrick Ward are performing live at the taproom on Sunday, July 14 at 4pm!

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!

Free Live Music!

RJ McCarty will be joined by drummer Chris Van Rooyen and bassist Matt Mondell to perform intricate folk/americana-inspired music that is sure to move your soul!

The next FIRST Friday North Adams is on July 5th, and local DJs Dub TC, Elixir, and DJ iamsam will be back setting the taproom vibe from 8pm to close. With no cover and open to all, this is going to be a super fun way to close out the night!

Join us on Sunday, June 30th from 4-6pm for a performance from the super-talented Sage King!

Winner of the Jack Daniel’s Battle of the Bar Bands, Sage King was born to entertain. His roots are deep in Rock N’ Roll, but his songwriting has always crossed over multiple genres including, country, folk, and metal.

You up for the challenge? Assemble your team to compete in our biweekly Trivia Night and with food available from our awesome neighbors, beer pouring all night long, and prizes for the winners, you'll want to get here early to secure a spot!