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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Celebrating a Black Central District, Cypher Café is run by the Washington not-for-profit corporation Black Power Unlimited which manages the first floor of Washington Hall. Spaces developed by The Hidmo Cypher include the Lodge Room, Library, Café, Kitchen and Classroom. ...

Located inside Music Hall Detroit, Aretha’s Jazz Café is a central downtown venue with full restaurant and bar service. Many local artists and legends perform jazz, blues, funk, rock, soul, and more in this intimate venue named for the one and only Aretha Franklin. Approximately once a month, the Jazz Café presents a national or global artist. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 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. ...

Gigi’s Music Café is down-home diner and bar located in Sunrise, FL. Established in 2012 by Gigi Brown, the venue has become a local go-to, known for its comfort food, intimate atmosphere and engaging events. The boutique-style café is home to local singers, musicians, poets and comedians. Weekly entertainment includes open mic nights, karaoke and dance lessons plus Friday and Saturday nights the café features local live music from a variety of genres; from smooth jazz to soft rock or acoustic soul. ...

Opened in 2016, Ziggy’s Ypsilanti is a music venue, bar, and coffeehouse in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. The local gathering spot hosts hip-hop, underground Detroit techno, jazz of all flavors, indie-rock, folk, art happenings, and R&B. Enjoy top-shelf jazz on Tuesdays, some of the area’s best DJs on Thursdays, and an assortment of musical genres on the weekend. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

First opened in 1891, Carnegie Hall is a national historic landmark and cultural center in New York comprised of three performance venues and numerous event spaces. With superb acoustics and five curvilinear levels seating 2,790, Isaac Stern Auditorium / Ronald O. Perelman Stage is able to host everything from classical music to popular and world-music concerts, comedy shows, major film and TV screenings, benefits, and more. The 599-capacity Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall presents a perfect setting for the latest contemporary sounds from classical, pop, jazz, and world music. With 268 seats, the intimate Joan and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall is home to hundreds of recitals, chamber music concerts, panel discussions, and debut performances. ...

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 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Avondale Music Hall in Chicago, IL, is a live performance venue showcasing a wide range of musical styles with a convenient cafe. ...

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. ...

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

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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.   ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room is a non-profit organization in downtown Davenport, IA, focused on improving the community through the power of music. The Redstone Room, located on the second floor of the facility, hosts concerts by a diverse array of local and touring musicians. The venue features a full bar, dance floor, projection screens, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. Additional second floor spaces include The Gallery and The Community Hall, an open room with a sound system, projector, stage, and limited bar. Outside, at the base of the Redstone Building, The Skybridge Courtyard has a sound system, stage, and outdoor bar. The Skybridge Courtyard is home to the seasonal LIVE AT 5 Friday concert series. ...

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. ...

Located across the street from Emancipation Park in Houston’s Third Ward, the historic Eldorado Ballroom at Project Row Houses originally opened in 1939. The ground floor of the venue features a café and local market, an art gallery, and community meeting spaces. Upstairs is the 300-capacity ballroom, an incredible venue for live music, dancing and other gatherings. The intimate venue has a second-floor outdoor deck offering spectacular views of downtown Houston. The annex, courtyard, and terrace offer additional areas for events. The Eldorado is owned by the nonprofit Project Row Houses, while Lucille’s Hospitality Group and Lucille’s 1913 operate the ballroom. ...

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. ...

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 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge is a family-owned bar with two locations in Arvada, CA. Coffee house by day, bourbon bar by night, the venue brings Kentucky hospitality to Olde Town and Candelas. Enjoy house roasted coffee, exquisite bourbon, and delectable food served all day. ...

Converted from an old church, eTown Hall is a world-class live music venue in the heart of downtown Boulder, CO. The multi-purpose building is home to eTown’s offices, a full-service recording studio and a community center. eTown is a nonprofit, nationally syndicated radio broadcast, multimedia and events production company with a weekly radio show and podcast. ...

AllGood Cafe is a funky little cafe with a soul with great live music Thursdays through Saturdays. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Cadieux Café in Detroit, MI, is know for feather bowling, steamed mussels, live music, and serving more than three dozen beers from Belgium. Additionally Cadieux Café features a large outdoor beer garden called Mussel Beach, a stage with projection screen, and an outdoor bar called The Garage Bar. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Founded in 1970, Two Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove, IL, is a listening room presenting folk and acoustic concerts and community events. Two Way Street has an informal environment and serves a variety of coffees, teas, soda, cider, hot chocolate and snacks. No alcohol or meal are served. All ages welcome. Two Way Street is a community project of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. ...

The Whistle Stop at the American Cafe is located in downtown Travelers Rest, SC, along the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Main Street. The oldest restaurant in the Upstate, The Whistle Stop is known for rooftop dining, two full bars with beer on tap, and live music every weekend from the first weekend in April until the last weekend in October. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Venice Café is a visual art and live music institution in Saint Louis, MO, known for cheap drinks and the best open mic in the city. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...