The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center is a community-based nonprofit arts organization that serves central Connecticut with music, art, comedy, poetry, and theater events. An intimate performance space, art gallery, and used bookstore with snack bar. Open mic on Mondays, Thursdays, and second Sundays. Additional activities include yoga, Reiki, personal development workshops, and drum circles. ...

Grim Wizard Coffee is a renowned heavy metal coffee shop and pinball cafe nestled in the heart of the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Formerly Black Forge Coffee, Grim Wizard serves up heavy vibes, dark coffee and the heaviest of metal. ...

Located in historic downtown La Crosse, WI, the Root Note offers locally and regionally produced food, beer and wine, retail, served daily with an eclectic mix of acts, performers, and events. Also offering vegan and gluten-free options. ...

Club Café is a renowned live music venue and iconic staple of Pittsburgh’s historic South Side district. The intimate space is host to a nightly lineup of touring acts from all over the world as well as local artists from Pittsburgh’s thriving music scene. ...

The Midway has Boston’s best variety of live entertainment in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood since 1987. The Midway books everything. Even special events, benefits, movie screenings, and Queeraoke every Thursday. ...

The New Deal Cafe is a member-owned, volunteer-run, not-for-profit cooperative restaurant, bar, and music venue nestled in historic Roosevelt Center in the heart of Old Greenbelt, MD. Enjoy live music six nights a week in an intimate community atmosphere. ...

The Speed Art Museum, in Louisville, KY, is an independent, encyclopedic museum, and the oldest and largest art museum in the state. From concerts and exhibitions to gallery talks and film festivals, there’s never any shortage of activity at the Speed. Established in 1927 on the University of Louisville’s Belknap campus, the venue includes a state-of-the-art cinema, a family education center, indoor/outdoor café, museum shop, and a multifunctional pavilion for performances, lectures and entertainment. ...

Founded in 2022, Freya’s Haus Beer Garden & Cafe is a bottle shop, beer garden, bar and coffee house in Wilmington, DE. The Freya’s Haus indoor space is industrial, yet cozy with 12′ ceilings, Edison lights, and lounge areas with leather couches and chairs. Located on almost an acre of land, there is also plenty of outdoor seating. ...

Amici is a regional restaurant chain started in 1993 in Madison, GA. The Amici Monroe location features local live music every weekend on either Friday or Saturday night. Enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday.   ...

Blue Tavern is a unique cafe/bar/venue in Midtown Tallahasse serving beer, wine, coffee, tea, and cold drinks. Casual dining choices include New Orleans style red-beans-and-rice with andouille sausage, file gumbo, grilled sandwiches and pressed Cuban sandwiches, and vegan options. Live music every night of the week ...

Soirée Coffee Bar is a jazz-inspired café located within Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX. Weekend brunch features live local jazz. ...

The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge in Dallas, TX, has live music on two stages every night of the week. There is jazz/swing/dixieland from 7-10 PM and 2-5 PM on Sundays, and on the Frenchman Stage there is rock, alt-rock, alt-country, folk, punk or hip hop from 10-1:30 AM. ...

The 443 Social Club is an eclectic live music venue located in the historic Hawley Green neighborhood in Syracuse, NY. With a focus on live, original acoustic music, the venue hosts regional and national singer-songwriters in a cozy and intimate room. The capacity inside is 88 people while the spacious outdoor patio holds about 75. ...

Located just north of the Ballard Bridge, Pono Ranch is Seattle’s favorite party spot for great food, craft beer, cocktails, sports and live music. Enjoy fire pits, heated outdoor space, live music stage, indoor cafe and more. ...

Chelsea’s Corner Cafe and Bar is nestled in the Ozark hills in beautiful Eureka Springs, AR. Chelsea’s is the area’s favorite place for live music five nights a week, a guaranteed party and a place to dance your cares away. If you’re around Eureka Springs in the afternoon, come by to enjoy happy hour and chat with the locals and enjoy the amazing view on the double deck patio. The Cafe & Pizzeria is located upstairs and serves up the best pizza and sandwiches in town. ...

Built in 1908 as the Gem Theater, THE GEM Spring City Speakeasy is a two-story live music venue, event hall, bar and recording studio in Spring City, PA. THE GEM offers all genres of live music and performing arts every weekend in a unique and historic building with excellent acoustics and an intimate stage. Whether you are in the main listening room or second-floor balcony, THE GEM is an outstanding place to experience live entertainment. A cafe and bar are located in the balcony. ...

High Low is the Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s literary arts cafe and multi-purpose event space in St. Louis’ vibrant Grand Center Arts District. The venue includes a cafe, library, art gallery, and listening room. The Listening Room at High Low is a 150-capacity, flexible space featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and a full-service bar. It can easily accommodate a poetry reading, concert, or reception. High Noon in the Listening Room at High Low takes place every Thursday from 12 to 1pm. The High Noon series features St. Louis talents from across the arts, cultural, and educational spectrum. ...

Opened since 1952, the Rite Spot Cafe is a cozy, candlelit bar and restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission District. The family-owned dive bar presents an eclectic mix of local bands, comedians, and other performers while supporting the local music, art, and comedy scenes. Enjoy free live entertainment every night at the Rite Spot. ...

The Love Shack is a live music and burger joint located in Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards District. ...

Café Berlin is a locally-owned restaurant and music venue in downtown Columbia, MO. Known for brunch, the restaurant serves creative and comforting dishes using familiar ingredients. Café Berlin brings in local acts from a range of genres. ...

Established in 1979, Cactus Café & Bar is one of Austin’s premier listening rooms. The Cactus is an intimate live music performance venue with a national reputation for showcasing the top local, regional, national and international acoustic music acts. The Cactus Café is located in the southwest corner of the historic Texas Union building on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. ...

Located in the heart of historic downtown Annapolis, MD, 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery is an intimate coffeehouse and listening room presenting the best in live music nightly. Highlighting the rich diversity of the local music scene, genres include jazz, Americana, folk, indie, bluegrass, bossa nova and classical. ...

Duck’s Night Life (aka Duck’s Dance Club) is a long-time North Myrtle Beach favorite and tradition on the Grand Strand. Duck’s has live entertainment every weekend with the hottest bands, shag events, and reunions like SOS (Society of Stranders), and DJ Throwdown. Enjoy live entertainment nearly every night on the sidewalk cafe, weather permitting. Check out Duck’s Night Life and learn South Carolina’s official state dance: The Shag. ...

First opened in 1915, The Majestic Theatre Center is Midtown Detroit’s premier entertainment complex. The historic landmark houses The Garden Bowl, The Majestic Cafe, Sgt. Pepperoni’s and the Alley Deck plus two nationally-renowned live music rooms: The Magic Stick and The Majestic Theatre. The Majestic Theatre Detroit has 75′ ceilings, a hardwood finished stage, full service bar, dedicated entrance with lobby and private dressing rooms. The 1,100-capacity, independent concert house features live music and entertainment from touring indie rock, metal, punk, blues, jazz, folk, hip hop, world beat and electronic artists. ...

Established in 2016, 20 Front Street is a mostly acoustic, intimate listening room in Lake Orion, MI, designed to provide a live music experience unlike any other venue in the area. 20 Front Street features national and local talent every weekend. At just 80 seats, every show feels like a private concert. ...

The Ugly Pirate Cafe and Bar in Bay St Louis, MS, is a pub and cafe serving a large variety of craft and bottle beer, pizza and gyros, along with a fun family atmosphere. Enjoy live music every Saturday night along with weekly specials. ...

Located in Old Town Clovis, CA, On The Edge Coffee House is a warm cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, breakfast/lunch sandwiches, a patio, and local live music. ...

PAK’s Backyard Cafe & Beer Garden in Port Austin, MI, is a one-of-a-kind, seasonal destination for the community and visitors alike to gather and eat quality food, drink craft beer, play and engage socially in a unique and thoughtful setting. The backyard has patio seating and a grassy lawn with yard games and views of Bird Creek Park on Lake Huron. ...

Kat’s Cafe is a live music bar and restaurant in Atlanta, GA, showcasing the most talented musicians and vocalists in the southeast and beyond. In addition to live music, weekly and monthly events include stand-up comedy, spoken word events, art shows, book signings and more. ...

In a building built in 1830, The Crofoot Complex is a historic, yet modern multi-room entertainment complex in the heart of Oakland County in downtown Pontiac, MI. Its venues and spaces include The Crofoot Ballroom, The Pike Room, The Vernors Room, The Crofoot Café and The Patio. The Crofoot is a family owned and operated venue with state-of-the-art facilities known as one of the best intimate venues around. ...

Keylime Bistro at Captiva Island Inn is nestled in the middle of the Historic Captiva Island Inn Village serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music and award winning Key lime pie. Club Keylime has Saturday night dancing, live music, and late night bar. ...

Located on Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall, The Southern Café & Music Hall opened in 2009. The basement level Music Hall offers world class sound and professional lighting with a capacity of 300+ while playing host to local, regional, and national touring acts of all genres. The main bar, and restaurant-style seating can be found within The Southern Café. The café serves traditional Southern-inspired fare for lunch and dinner five days a week. The kitchen is always open during shows. ...

A downtown Mesa institution since 1924, The Nile Theater is a music venue serving the Phoenix metro area. The Nile attracts both locally and nationally-recognized artists, as well as being a community icon and event space. There’s a bar inside the main stage room that offers craft beer, and a bar in The Underground at The Nile Theater in the basement. The Nile also houses a vegan coffee shop and cafe open daily. ...

Located in historic downtown Prescott, AZ, since 2006, the Raven Café serves as a community gathering place, featuring organic and local foods, a full, all-organic espresso bar, and a wide variety of craft beers and wines. The relaxing and comfortable environment is decorated with rotating art shows by local and regional visual artists, and on the weekends, enjoy the best in up-and-coming local music. ...

Built circa 1917, the historic theater includes a stage for live productions, a VR arcade, a gaming cafe, a 3D print lab, and an event space. As an independent nonprofit venue, The Fox Theatre Walsenburg aims to foster, promote, and increase public knowledge and appreciation of Southern Colorado’s arts and cultural activities. ...

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar is an intimate coffeehouse and music venue located in downtown Athens, GA. Hendershot’s serves house-roasted coffee and specialty cocktails. The brick-walled cafe hosts local, regional, and national artists on its stage. ...

The Lyric Hyperion is Silver Lake’s hip spot for arts and eats, hosting live performances nightly. Showcasing top acts from the world of comedy, music, and theatre, The Lyric Hyperion is committed to providing a home for quality live entertainment. ...

Maryland Hall in Annapolis, MD, presents live and digital programming from several performance spaces including the 725-seat Main Theatre, the 180-capacity black box Bowen Theatre, and outdoor performance spaces including the Nature Sacred Labyrinth and the Galleries. Experience world class entertainment in an intimate venue. ...

Jammin Java is a nightclub and concert venue in the Washington, DC, area. ...

Opened in 1972, Hancher is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center and cultural hub on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, IA. The Hancher Auditorium is an 1,800-seat performance hall with multiple balconies and the large Hadley Stage. The auditorium hosts Broadway musicals, contemporary dance, and classical music. Strauss Hall is a smaller rehearsal space and home to Club Hancher; intimate performances featuring exceptional artists in a variety of styles. Outdoor concerts may be held on The Hancher Green, the lawn south of Hancher Auditorium. Additional event spaces at Hancher include Smith Lobby, Stone Lobby, and Stanley Café. ...

Founded in 1979, Swallow Hill Music is a Denver-based nonprofit that operates a music school and three performance venues: the 299-capacity Daniels Hall, 100-capacity Tuft Theatre, and the 80-capacity Quinlan Café at Swallow Hill. Swallow Hill is a nationally-revered hub for concerts, classes, and community. The venue hosts a variety of free events such as monthly open mic and open jam sessions in various genres. ...

First established in 1993, Java Barn is a student-run music venue in Newell Field House at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. Shows are 18+ and completely free. ...

Kuumbwa Jazz is a jazz venue in Santa Cruz, CA, with 200 seats; all having excellent view of the stage. Operating since 1975, Kuumbwa Jazz Center envisions a community where all people can experience the joy of music, and understand the value and legacy of jazz as an original American art form. Kuumbwa is available for a wide variety of public and private uses including: concerts, fundraisers, private parties, wedding receptions, workshops, theatre, and classes. ...

The Glenridge Performing Arts Center (GPAC) is conveniently located on the campus of The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, FL. Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Performing Arts Center includes an intimate 260-seat theater with an inviting atmosphere for high-quality entertainment. GPAC’s theater has state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a proscenium stage sprung for dancing, two large dressing rooms, a large movie screen, a Schimmel grand piano and more. ...

The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. The museum frequently hosts concerts ranging from symphonic reflections on the New World to contemporary jazz or honky-tonk. In addition, annual lectures in honor of jazz historian Bill Russell and Les Comédiens Français often include musical performances. ...

The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor is located in an historic house in downtown Franklin, TN. Opened in 2005, Kimbro’s is an eclectic music venue and restaurant. This timeless juke joint has great food and a community feel. Enjoy live music up to four nights a week, jazz jams, songwriters night, and live music on the patio before weekends shows. The menu of homemade foods includes burgers, sandwiches and sides. The bar offers more than 30 varieties of imported and domestic beer, local draft options, and a complete wine selection. ...

The Neutral Ground Coffee House in New Orleans is an old-world style coffee house and community space; part gallery, part stage, all-inclusive, and for all-ages. Stop by, drink some coffee, and listen to some live music seven nights a week. The Neutral Ground stage has been host to thousands of musicians. From first gigs to homecomings, hobby musicians to professionals, it’s become an institution for New Orleans musicians and those traveling through. ...

Thunderbird Café & Music Hall is located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood northeast of downtown Pittsburgh, PA. Programming includes a wide variety of genres including roots and indie rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, jam, funk and soul. In addition to its 380-capacity music hall, the venue features multiple bars and lounge areas. The Front Porch Stage, located in the cafè area, features local and touring musicians on a small stage area in the back. Enjoy Bluegrass Night on Tuesdays and Vinyl Night on Wednesdays. Thunderbird Café & Music Hall is owned by Roxian Live LLC. ...

Jamey’s House of Music is the top intimate live venue on the East Coast and a music lover’s paradise in Lansdowne, PA. Booking a wide variety of genres while favoring folk, jazz, blues, and world music, Jamey’s offers a platform for musical artists to produce professional-quality performance videos in a private live stage setting. ...

Monterey Court is a historic former 1930’s motor court in Tucson, AZ, transformed into an artisan marketplace, restaurant, and bar. The venue features live music six nights a week and during Sunday Brunch. Open since 2011, Monterey Court serves gourmet food and craft cocktails plus beer and wine in its 300-seat, shaded courtyard. All music genres are featured at the courtyard stage including international, national, and local musicians. Surrounding the courtyard are a variety of merchants and galleries. ...

Gingerbay Cafe is an upscale Caribbean restaurant in downtown Hollywood, FL, pairing Jamaican-style dishes with a vibrant and lively nightlife including karaoke, poetry, and dance parties. On the weekends, Gingerbay Café showcases some of South Florida’s top live reggae, R&B, soul, and Kompa bands. ...

Originally built in 1892, Earlville Opera House is a multi-arts center serving both artists and the broader community with arts programming in multiple disciplines. The facility includes a theater, art galleries, and the Arts Café. The theater is unique and intimate and the acoustics are excellent. ...

Located between Fredericksburg and Comfort, TX, Alamo Springs Café serves serious food with a laid back atmosphere, the best burger in Fredericksburg, plus delicious diner-style food out in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Outdoor seating, live music, no frills. ...

Epiphany Center for the Arts is Chicago’s most extraordinary multidisciplinary venue, and unique destination for art, entertainment, and events. The center hosts jazz, blues, and other local musicians for its weekly concert series. Epiphany has eight dedicated art galleries, and a collection of event spaces, and three distinct venues for live music and performances: Epiphany Hall with its amazing acoustics and state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, The Sanctuary, a former church, and The Catacombs. ...

Lorraine’s Coffee House & Music in Garner, NC, is a small coffee shop venue in Garner, NC, with live entertainment Thursday through Saturday. Enjoy locally and nationally known musicians most Friday and Saturday evenings. Thursday night rotates karaoke and Open Mic with Mike. ...

Located in the heart of historic Newburgh, NY, The Silk Factory is an inviting coffee shop on the first floor of the former Silk Factory building with an event space on the second floor. Silk Factory boasts spacious rooms, intimate settings, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. ...

Cafe du Nord is at the basement level of the Swedish American Hall, with a dedicated entrance just two doors down on Market St. Cafe du Nord is an iconic San Francisco speakeasy, known for its long history as one of the best places to catch a live show in the city. ...

Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Corbin Bowl is a family entertainment center with 26 lanes of bowling, an arcade, and The BOWLevard Bar & Cafe. BOWLevard at Corbin Bowl features live bands on the weekends. Home of Bands In A Bowling Alley. ...

Chico Feo is the number one Folly Beach location for sunny vibes, great tacos, and ice cold beer in a jungle oasis. The outdoor bar has a backyard vibe and a small stage for live music. ...

Joe’s Underground Café is a small underground dive bar in downtown Augusta, GA. The brick-lined basement bar has a jukebox and small corner stage for karaoke and live music. ...

World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue in Philadelphia, PA, dedicated to live music, education, and community engagement. Since opening in 2004, World Cafe Live has presented emerging and established local, national, and international artists on its two stages: The Lounge and The Music Hall. The Lounge at World Cafe Live is an intimate venue located on the upper level that doubles as a full-service restaurant. This unique space, which hosts up to 220 guests, is ideal for watching emerging artists up close and personal. The Music Hall at World Cafe Live is a 650-capacity tiered concert venue located on the lower level, welcoming nationally touring artists. The 2800-square-foot space features a 14′ drop down cinema screen and projector, world-class sound system by Clair Brothers, and full nightclub lighting with a disco ball. ...

Originally opened in 1921, Lucas Theatre for the Arts in downtown Savannah, GA. This historic, nonprofit theater seats 1,200 guests and hosts a wide range of events throughout the year including films, concerts, dance shows, and much more. ...

Jakes Sport’s Cafe + Backroom in Lubbock is the best spot for night life, live music, killer grub and more every week. Jake’s Backroom hosts national and local bands, DJs, promoters and entertainers. The Sports Cafe serves bar grub, cocktails and beer, trivia, and karaoke. ...

Established in 2004, Barzarre is a fringy Bohemian art bar hosting live entertainment nightly, a full bar, extensive beer selection, taco menu, cafe and hookah lounge, too. Located on the fringe of downtown Wilmington, NC, Barzarre is a unique, eclectic and casual hotspot that attracts artists, performers, bookworms, beer enthusiasts and curiosity-seekers alike. ...

The Ashkenaz is a non-profit live music and dance venue located in Berkeley, CA, that presents regional and international artists playing traditional and contemporary music from all around the world. Ashkenaz is the East Bay’s home to international music and dance since 1973. ...

Widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States, Caffè Lena is a live performance venue and music school located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Opened in 1960, this world class venue with the best listening room in the Capital Region presents folk, roots, blues, jazz, Americana, bluegrass and more in an intimate setting steeped in history. The Caffe’s programming extends beyond live music offering online music classes for children and adults, community programs, and more. ...

New Orleans’ Palm Court Jazz Café, housed in an old French Market warehouse, provides fine creole cooking and live traditional jazz music in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy some of the legends of New Orleans performing five nights a week with dinner from 7pm to 11pm. ...