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. ...

Skylark Café & Club is West Seattle’s premier music venue presenting a wide variety of live performances including local emerging artists, traveling acts, monthly drag shows, and more. Skylark Café also offers weekly entertainment like trivia, bingo, and open mic. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Sovereign Kava is Asheville’s place to unwind from the grind. Whether it’s some of the finest musicians you can see in Asheville on a Friday or Saturday night, or the longest-running Open Mic in town, or recurring monthly and weekly events, there is always something happening at Sovereign Kava. ...

Village Music is a regional music center in Wellington, FL, offering a retail shop, music school, live music cafe with weekly events, craft beers, wines and artisan food. The Village Music Café provides a venue and opportunity for the music center’s students to perform, for master classes, clinics, songwriting classes and more. But the VMC also presents featured artists every Friday and Saturday night. ...

Located in New York’s Upper West Side neighborhood, Prohibition NYC is a restaurant and Jazz Age-themed lounge featuring an extensive cocktail list and free nightly live music showcasing a variety of talent. Open since 1996, this neighborhood icon has a 100-capacity supper club room with a stage in the front as well as a more intimate speakeasy room in the back. ...

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.   ...

Find your favorite specialty coffees, fresh smoothies, tapas, and your choice of beer and wine when you step into Black Sugar Caffé, located in Cedar Park, TX. A full-service cafe, Black Sugar Caffé provides its visitors with an atmosphere perfect for a social gathering, quick study session, or a family outing. ...

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. ...

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh, PA, that presents performing and visual arts programs that celebrate the contributions of African Americans not only in Western Pennsylvania, but nationally and internationally. At the heart of the AWAACC is the 492-seat theater equipped with world-class theatrical lighting and audio systems. ...

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 ...

MoonShadow Restaurant & Bar offers elevated dining in a casual setting at beautiful Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, MD. MoonShadow is also the best live music and entertainment venue in the area. Free dinner shows, open mic nights, and late night ticketed shows are scheduled weekly. ...

The historic 1929 ballroom at Colony Woodstock in the heart of the Catskills, features a state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Located in world-famous Woodstock, NY, Colony is situated in the heart of the village, where you can enjoy outdoor dining in the beer garden while soaking up some of the Hudson Valley’s best live music. ...

Stones Throw Tavern West Ashley is the best family-friendly sports bar and restaurant in Charleston, SC. Enjoy a drink and relax while listening to music. ...

The Red Rooster Coffee House in Aberdeen, SD, offers an expansive used bookstore and a cozy atmosphere. The coffee shop is a hub of local creativity with live music, film, an art gallery, DJs and karaoke plus dance parties, a knitting club and more. ...

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company is a locally owned, small batch roaster in Milwaukee, WI. Anodyne Coffee’s Walker’s Point cafe is a refurbished warehouse space featuring a raised stage and a reclaimed 40 foot old-world bar. ...

Established in 1976, Rough Trade NYC is the leading US independent record store, offering the latest and greatest new music on vinyl. In addition to music, the store features a curated selection of books, Rough Trade t-shirts and totes, turntables, posters and the world famous Rough Trade photo booth. Rough Trade hosts live in-stores and “artist signing” events and stages live events at the Rainbow Room and Rockefeller Plaza, showcasing exciting new talent as well as more familiar legends. ...

MadTree Taproom in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, offers 32 tap handles with local craft beer, ciders, wine and house-made cocktails. ...

Bistro 197 is a from-scratch eatery located in the historic downtown block of Canal Commons in Oswego, NY. Offering weekly live music and seasonally shifting menus, Bistro 197 is the social hub of the local downtown nightlife. ...

Open in Duluth, MN, since 1999, Wussow’s Concert Café is a locally-owned coffeehouse featuring live music, a full espresso bar, and a variety of beer and wine. The café is home to local artists, musicians, writers, and everyone in between. Wussow’s stage is also a favorite stop for regional and national touring acts. Open mic happens every Wednesday and every Thursday is a free, all-ages community event. Wussow’s Concert Café serves food, coffee, tea, and beer. ...

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. ...

Front Street Station is a unique dining experience in an authentic 1910 train station. The outdoor Platform Cafe features barbecue cook-outs and live entertainment. ...

The Brass Horse Cafe in Barkhamsted, CT, is one of the last true original biker roadhouses left in America. The Brass Horse is a good clean place to come and sit by the fireplace or in warm weather on the patio and have a nice meal while listening to great 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

MilkBoy is a restaurant, bar, cafe, and live music venue located in Center City in downtown Philadelphia, PA. MilkBoy Philly offers an upstairs music venue that hosts an impressive lineup of local and nationally recognized musicians, two full bars, and a state-of-the-art sound system. ...

Iron Cow is a high-fidelity music room offering sushi, cocktails, and underground artists. The modern industrial warehouse space is located in Orlando, FL. ...

The Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest exhibition and meeting facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The multi-purpose complex houses a 12,186-capacity Exhibit Hall, a 2,750-capacity Grand Ballroom, and a 258-seat Lecture Hall. ...

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. ...

Crown Station is located in the historic NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte, NC, with easy access to the light-rail. Crown Station offers organic fair trade coffees and teas, a full bar, and weekly live entertainment including music, comedy, and jam sessions. ...

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. ...

Hard Times Café Four Mile Fork is the premier live entertainment venue in Fredericksburg, VA, featuring live music, billiards and sports. Some of the best bands around play Hard Times Café; from up-and-comers to seasoned acts, from hard rock to country. ...

Located in the Crossways Shopping Center in Chesapeake, VA, Winston’s Café is a casual restaurant serving fresh, quality, made-to-order American food. Since opening in 1990, Winston’s has committed to supporting local and regional music acts. ...

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

Lunasea Key West Café is the largest, most multi-faceted bar and restaurant at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The two-story indoor/outdoor venue includes a beach volleyball court and upstairs nightclub. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Located on the border of downtown Los Angeles and the Westlake neighborhood, The Teragram Ballroom is a multi-faceted event and performance venue featuring a ballroom dance floor, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, unobstructed sightlines, and advanced acoustical treatments. Built in 1913 as the Playhouse Theater, the historic venue boasts a 30′ proscenium stage, three dressing rooms, a balcony, three bars, and room for 625 people. The facility includes a lobby, full-service café, and a separate bar/lounge. Named as a tribute to the owner’s wife, the venue is “Margaret” spelled backwards. ...

Moroccan Lounge, located on the border of Downtown LA and the Arts District, is a multi-faceted live rock venue and event space in Los Angeles. In addition to its lengthy bar, the venue is equipped with a café as well as a separate bar/lounge where guests may mingle and relax. Originally built in 1899 as a cocktail lounge, the building is now home to a performance space with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, advanced acoustical treatments, a 20-foot-stage, dance floor, and room for 250 people. ...

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 beautiful Lake Tahoe, NV, Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort features over 430 rooms, award winning restaurants like Ciera Steak + Chophouse and Café del Soul, Opal Nightclub featuring local and national DJs, a 45,000 square-foot casino, spa, and Bally’s Showroom featuring a production-sized stage, terraced seating, warm lighting, and space for up 1,500 people, theater-style. Stay at the center of the action with live entertainment from the area’s hottest DJs, favorite local bands, and iconic headliners. ...

Home to the local underground music scene, Cafe Colonial is an intimate all-ages venue located next to the Colonial Theatre in Sacramento, CA. The café serves food plus beer and wine for those over 21. ...

Sweetwater Music Hall is a famed music venue established in 1972 in downtown Mill Valley, CA. Enjoy live music of all genres most nights. The Rock & Rye and Sweetwater Music Hall are fully equipped to handle any event, offering state-of the-art sound and lighting systems, live-streaming, in-house catering and more. The Rock & Rye restaurant serves South American and New Orleans-inspired dishes on an ultra-seasonal menu. ...

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. ...

Meow Wolf began as a collective of Santa Fe artists in 2008 and now has several locations throughout the US. Opened in 2016, Meow Wolf Santa Fe is home to House of Eternal Return, an interactive art installation with multimedia elements and a continuous narrative throughout. Fancy Town at House of Eternal Return, an exhibit meant to resemble a small neon-lit village, is host to regular concerts, performances and more. Also on site is Float Cafe & Bar. ...

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. ...

Opening Bell Coffee is Dallas’ best acoustic live music venue and coffee bar with live music most nights and a great selection of fine wines and craft beers. ...

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. ...

Elk Creek Café & Aleworks is a restaurant, brew pub and music venue in Millheim, PA. Since 2007, Elk Creek has built a powerful identity crafted around honestly local food, brilliantly designed beers, a remarkable lineup of local and touring musicians, and thousands of great conversations. ...

Jeptha Creed Distillery, an entertainment staple of Shelbyville, KY, sits on 64 acres of farmland where they grow some the Bloody Butcher Corn used in their products. A hangout space for the whole family, Jeptha Creed also hosts the Jammin’ at Jeptha concert series behind the distillery on its sprawling lawn. Enjoy local music talent and even traveling acts. ...

Bremen Cafe, located in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI, featuring local craft beer, pinball machines, daily specials, and live music nearly every night. Enjoy local, national, and international acts performing a wide 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. ...

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. ...

Enjoy live entertainment and great dining at The Hungry Tiger Cafe and Restaurant in Manchester, CT. The intimate Hungry Tiger Music Club offers rock, blues, folk, or who knows what almost every night with local and national acts on its small stage. ...

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. ...

Established in 1976, The Turning Point Cafe is an intimate music venue in Piermont, NY, with a Mexican restaurant upstairs. The cozy venue is known for its Monday jazz series as well regular live blues, acoustic, and more. ...

Cannon Mine Coffee in Lafayette, CO, has a full bar featuring beer, wine, mixed drinks and coffee cocktails. Cannon Mine features live music and entertainment events that bring members of the local community together. Open Mic nights on Wednesdays and live music nights on Fridays and Saturdays. ...

Falling Rock Café & Bookstore is a locally-owned coffee shop and café conveniently located in downtown Munising, MI. Talented performers fill the café with eclectic music every Saturday throughout the month. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The Outta The Way Cafe is a great local bar, restaurant, and event space rooted in the American traditions of community, hospitality, and large portions of good food freshly prepared from quality ingredients served to all at a fair price. Outta The Way Cafe is located in Derwood, MD, right in the heart of Montgomery County, ...

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. ...

Sycamore Brewing – Taproom, Beer Garden, & Café is a craft brewery in the South End neighborhood Charlotte, NC. The venue has a ground-level beer garden, a full-service taproom with food, and a coffee shop. The building has a huge second-floor patio and bar overlooking the Charlotte Rail Trail and city skyline. ...

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. ...