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. ...

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. ...

Jives is where coffee, music, and life come together in Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO. Jives Coffee Lounge offers local roasted coffee and specialty sandwiches, thirst quenching drinks and kind people. The super hip community cafe is dedicated to having the best original live music as often as possible. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Kimball Coffeehouse is a family owned and operated cafe located in The Woods Business Park in Gig Harbor, WA, featuring handcrafted espresso, a diverse cafe menu, and live bands. Every Friday night you can expect to see a variety of genres by phenomenal players from the Puget Sound and beyond. Thursday nights are open mic with rotating hosts. Enjoy a bite to eat, rotating beers on tap, a glass of wine, or coffee. ...

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. ...

Knitting Factory at Baker Falls is a live music venue located in the back of the Baker Falls café, bar and club in New York’s East Village. ...

Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten in New Braunfels, TX, is a local gathering place with live entertainment, unique community events, 100+ beers, and an impressive German American menu. The outdoor Biergarten has a stage, live music most nights, and room for kids to play. The Bierhalle offers the classic German beer hall experience with an expansive bar showcasing 80+ taps and full bar. The Cafe offers a quiet, relaxed and intimate setting located just off the Bierhalle. ...

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. ...

Lamplighter Lounge is a venue and bar in Memphis, TN, serving bar food, vegan food, espressos and lattes. ...

Little Moir’s Leftovers Cafe is a seafood restaurant in Jupiter, FL, located on the NE corner of Military Trail and University Blvd. ...

Little Creek Casino Resort is located in the Kamilche Valley, just south of Shelton, WA. One of the region’s largest full-service gaming facilities, Little Creek also offers the South Sound’s hottest entertainment, shows and events including big name concerts, comedy acts, boxing, DJs, and the best live bands from the local and regional circuit. Skookum Creek Event Center at Little Creek Casino Resort is a modern entertainment facility with the capability to host a variety of different events through its state-of-the-art sound system, premium lighting, and seats with optimal sightlines. The venue showcases two full-service cocktail bars, retractable bleachers, and private skybox seating. The Starlight Lounge offers American pub fare and live entertainment on Saturday nights. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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

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. ...

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center is the region’s premier performance venue. Each year the Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera present approximately 150 performances in McCaw Hall. In addition, the hall hosts a range of popular music concerts, lectures, festival performances, and community events. The facility includes the state-of-the-art, 2,900-capacity Susan Brotman Auditorium and the 381-seat Nesholm Family Lecture Hall. Additional spaces include the Prelude Café, lobbies, two special function rooms, and the Kreielsheimer Promenade outdoor plaza. The Hall is owned by the City of Seattle and operated by Seattle Center. ...

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. ...

Since 1975, the Mercury Café in Denver, CO, has been a home to poets, punks, rebels, and artists from all walks of life. The Merc is Denver’s oldest venue and serves locally-sourced vegetables, fruits, grains, meat, fish and bar selections, augmented with fair trade imports. The Mercury Cafe Ballroom has a capacity of 300 while the Jungle Room holds 150. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Mutiny Information Cafe is an independent, new and used bookstore with a coffee bar, comic book shop, records, posters, snacks, and pinball machines. Located in one of Denver’s oldest shopping districts, Mutiny Info Cafe hosts live events including bands, comedy shows, movies, author events, magic shows and more. ...

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. ...

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 Noble Savage Shreveport has been a premier downtown spot since 1996. Known for its distinctive cuisine, original craft cocktails and live music, The Noble Savage has something for everyone. Enjoy the sounds of local musicians from both inside and outside thanks to a large garage window and cozy sidewalk cafe. The Noble Savage offers plenty of entertainment with trivia on Mondays and live music from all genres Wednesday through Saturday. ...

Built in 1956, The NYCB Theatre at Westbury is an entertainment venue located in the hamlet of Jericho, outside of Westbury, NY. Long Island’s premier indoor concert facility, the theater presents more than 125 live music, comedy, and family concert events annually. The venue offers fixed seating with a capacity of 2,800 guests configured in the round. NYCB Theatre can also be converted to play in a proscenium configuration accommodating over 1,800 guests. Additionally, the venue operates two full service lobbies complete with food and beverage services as well as a VIP club. ...

Located in an old brick row house building in Akron, OH, Old 97 Café is a warm, candle-lit lounge with a large outdoor patio bar. Open Wednesday through Saturday, Old 97 Café has a firepit, cornhole, darts and a wonderful lineup of musicians and bands playing live almost every week. ...

The historic Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is the best place to listen to live music in Galveston County. The music venue features Americana, folk, blues, and acoustic bands, with local, national and international acts.  Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe only hosts original music, no cover or tribute bands. ...

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. ...

The Open Chord is Knoxville’s premier listening room and music venue that proudly hosts live music from top-tier, world-class musicians and singers every week on the acclaimed OC Stage. Open Chord also features local and touring bands plus open mics and blues jams. With 12 taps of craft beers, an ever changing signature cocktail list, and top-notch food options made from the freshest of ingredients, you can keep your ears and taste buds satisfied. ...

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. ...

Located on the Paramount Theatre campus in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA, Opus Concert Cafe is an upscale, acoustically sound facility presenting chamber music, jazz, intimate cabaret concerts and more. ...

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, ...

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. ...

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. ...

Bringing world-class entertainment to the Chicago burbs since 1931, the historic Paramount Theatre Aurora presents Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and more. Paramount Theatre offers full bar service in the Grand Gallery Lobby and Original Lobby. Cafe items are available at the Grand Gallery bar. ...

Phat Bites Deli & Bar is an eclectic restaurant, cafe and coffee shop in Nashville, TN. Phat Bites serves sandwiches, wraps, salads, Bongo Java coffee, espresso, and more. Daily live entertainment includes live local music, open mic, and karaoke. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Red Light Café is an intimate listening room in Atlanta, GA, presenting live music, burlesque, and comedy. Located on the east side of Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta’s Amsterdam Walk, Red Light Café is a cozy space with a full bar and kitchen serving a wide range of beer, wine, coffee, and sodas. The cafe has table seating for up to 130 and a full featured stage and sound system. Live music includes Americana, bluegrass, folk, and jazz. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Established in 2011, Rozz-Tox is a small community space, performance space, hi-fi record bar, and cafe in downtown Rock Island, IL. Rozz-Tox features live acts, DJs, film screenings, and readings. ...

Sam Bond’s Garage is a pub, restaurant and music venue in Eugene, OR, offering the best in locally sourced food, a full cocktail menu, and outdoor patio dining. Opened in 1995 in Eugene’s Historic Whiteaker neighborhood, Sam Bond’s is one of the West Coast’s best venues to see diverse local, regional and worldly entertainment. In addition to the area’s finest musical talent, the Garage also presents burlesque, variety shows, indie movies, comedy, and more. ...

San Juan Brews is a locally-owned coffeehouse and taphouse, also offering cocktails and wine, in downtown Montrose, CO, since 2019. ...

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. ...

Silver Reef Casino Resort in Ferndale, WA, is an exciting casino, hotel, dining and event center offering more than 1000 slots, sports betting, 206 luxury hotel rooms, eleven restaurants and bars, a spa and a golf course. Silver Reef Casino Resort is nestled in the northwest corner of Washington State. The facility includes the 1000-capacity Event Center and 154-capacity theater. ...

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. ...

Smiley’s Acoustic Café Easley is a casual upscale dining experience that will keep you coming back for more. Located in the heart of downtown Easley, SC, Smiley’s delivers the best live music in the Upstate. Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe hosts weekly open mic, live-band karaoke, and live music every Friday and Saturday. ...

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

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. ...

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. ...

Stomping Grounds Coffee House & Wine Bar was established in 2012 in downtown Greer, SC. Stomping Grounds serves specialty coffees, teas, food, wine, beer, ice cream, and much more, all in a relaxed environment. ...

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. ...

Connected to Deli Lane in South Miami, FL, Sunset Tavern offers a full liquor bar, over twenty draft beers, countless bottled beers and a fun wine list, with 25 flat screens, pool table, state-of-the-art sound system, juke box, classic sports memorabilia, and a stage to accommodate live music. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 in Colectivo Coffee on Prospect in Milwaukee, WI, The Back Room at Colectivo is a music venue operated by The Pabst Theater Group. This intimate space hosts up-close-and-personal evenings with touring and local artists, from jazz musicians to the next big thing in indie. The Back Room is adorned with string lights, hanging plants, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee. ...