The 1932 Criterion Theatre is a historic Art Deco theater in downtown Bar Harbor, ME, and the cultural hub of Mount Desert Island. Operated by the Bar Harbor Jazz Festival, the Criterion is a nonprofit venue for curated films, performing arts, and community events. The 748-capacity theater has a proscenium stage, sloped orchestra, and a floating balcony with tiered seating.  ...

A cultural landmark since 1986, 924 Gilman Street is an all-ages, DIY, nonprofit venue for music, art, and community events in Berkeley, CA. Operated by the nonprofit Alternative Music Foundation, the venue presents shows primarily Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. ...

Founded in 2015, ALMA Tacoma is an expansive, all-ages community space with food, coffee, drinks, a live music venue, and a recording studio. This downtown Tacoma hub provides space to gather, eat, celebrate and learn through its indoor and outdoor spaces while providing cultural, educational, and music-based programming through its concert venue, recording studio, and outdoor performance space. ...

Established in 1913, Aromas Grange Hall is a local event space serving the community of Aromas, CA. The Aromas Community Grange hosts a concert series, weekly yoga and tai chi classes, movie nights, a knitting/spinning group, dances, and all sorts of community gatherings. The Aromas Grange Hall is a historic building with warm, natural redwood walls, hardwood floors, excellent acoustics, and a total seating capacity of 150 or more. The facility includes the main hall and a side dining/meeting room with sliding doors and a full commercial kitchen. ...

Founded in 1998, Ashé Cultural Arts Center is a New Orleans nonprofit and African cultural center with multiple venues. The Ashé Powerhouse is a 200 seat state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot performance and exhibit space. Ashé I is a smaller multi-functional space with a stage, sound, and light. Ashé Too is a 7,225 square foot space with a mobile stage, sound, and light. ...

Best Video Film & Cultural Center (BVFCC) is a valued community space serving Greater New Haven with its world-class film archive, performance space, and cafe. Film screenings, live music, Lounge Night, and more are happening every single week. In addition, the performance area is available for community forums, school poetry readings, and other community events. ...

Founded in 2012, Blacklist Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom in downtown Duluth, MN. The taproom has games, music, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, political events, even competitive axe throwing. ...

A nonprofit organization located in downtown Paonia, CO, the Blue Sage Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing community members with opportunities to create and experience art in all its forms. Blue Sage features local productions, but we also brings in plenty from outside of the valley too. ...

Bossanova Ballroom is an historic community event space in Portland, OR. In addition to the main ballroom stage, the balcony level bar includes a small stage and speakeasy feel.  ...

Cactus Club is an artist-run concert venue and community event space based in Milwaukee, WI. The intimate venue in hosts local and national independent artists, on-site art installations, intergenerational concerts, film screenings and artist markets throughout the week. ...

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. ...

Located in historic downtown Fruita, CO, Cavalcade is an all-volunteer non-profit performing arts venue presenting live music, poetry, comedy, and community events. Cavalcades serves the community of Fruita and nearby Grand Junction. ...

The Che Cafe Collective is a volunteer run DIY venue, vegan cafe and radical space in La Jolla, CA. ...

Different Wrld is a creative studio and performance space in Asheville, NC, intended to support the local underground music and arts scene. The space is collectively run and facilitated by a group of artists, designers, musicians, and creatives. It’s a space for you to relax and spread out and work, see an inspiring show, or hear a new local band play. The studio and creative library are open during the day with a coffee and tea menu and full bar. ...

Drkmttr is an all-ages rock club and late night vegan cafe in East Nashville, TN. Drkmttr Collective hopes to build a community in the underground music and arts scenes to create a safer environment for all ages and backgrounds. ...

El Rio SF is a friendly neighborhood bar and LGBTQ+ community space in the Mission District in San Francisco, CA. El Rio is invested in the local arts and music scene and actively pursues underserved communities in the use of its space. ...

Fallout is a nightclub, restaurant, venue and community space located in Richmond, VA. Fallout is RVA’s premier adult alternative club, focusing on the goth, industrial, fetish, LGBTQIA, drag and counter culture communities. ...

Firehouse Community Arts Center, located in a historic fire station in Birmingham, AL, is a creative learning space dedicated to the enrichment of the area’s musical community. At the Firehouse, students learn and create music together and share their creative voices in one-on-one lessons and practice spaces. The two-story building has offices on the first floor and learning spaces on the second where the Firehouse provides instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, songwriting, and recording. ...

Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood in Richmond, VA. ...

Golden Dagger is Chicago’s most artist-friendly community gathering space and music venue. Formerly known as Tonic Room, Golden Dagger is your home for drip coffee, live music, cocktails and a safe space for all members of the local artist community. ...

Grand Armory Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom in the heart of Grand Haven’s downtown district. Grand Armory offers a unique community gathering space that evolves throughout the day with great beer, food, and music. ...

Opened to the public in 2020, Groundworks is a nonprofit venue and community center dedicated to promoting the youth-driven DIY arts community in Tucson, AZ. Groundworks offers classes, workshops, and live events for people of all-ages. ...

Established in 2010, Hoosier Dome is Indianapolis’ finest all-ages music venue. Located in the Fountain Square neighborhood near downtown, Hoosier Dome showcases both emerging local talents and established touring artists in its cozy and intimate atmosphere. Hoosier Dome is a drug-free and alcohol-free venue rooted in the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) spirit. ...

Lovingly dubbed a Boutique Roadhouse by friends, the Indian Roller features a warm and eclectic mix of chandeliers, taxidermy, and Americana decor. Locally owned and operated by Austinites, Indian Roller is dedicated to creating a welcoming community space filled with down-home good times in Deep South Austin. ...

Jamestown Mercantile is an eclectic mountain cafe, performance space and community living room for the area residents in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. With live music year round, The Merc is one of the area’s favorite music venues, a family friendly public house, and a unique mountain destination. ...

Kirks’ Grocery is an art gallery and all ages performance space located in Billings, MT, dedicated to showing contemporary art from local, regional, national, and international artists that fall outside of the norm. Kirks’ hosts DIY all ages shows and events in its performance space featuring everything from spoken word to experimental music and DIY touring musicians, along with independent film and documentaries. Kirks’ is a community oriented center for all ages and abilities. ...

lille æske arthouse is an intimate performance space, live music venue, uniquely appointed listening room, and art gallery boutique serving the Santa Cruz Mountains and greater Bay Area. Events are all-ages unless otherwise noted and include a full slate of vibrant arts and music programming. The gallery hours allow for the community to enjoy coffee and tea, wifi and art in a comfortable and casual setting. ...

Opened in 2014, Lost Province Brewing Co. is a destination microbrewery and gastropub located in historic downtown Boone, NC. Lost Province has a two-story porch with lower level dining, and an upper level deck with views of Howard’s Knob. On Friday and Saturday nights, they feature local and regional talent from a variety of genres: from driving Americana, to bluegrass and old time, to classic covers from the 50s, 60s, and beyond. ...

Market Hotel is an all-ages concert hall and neighborhood meeting place on the 2nd floor above Mr Kiwi’s grocery in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY. ...

Meetinghouse Arts Gallery and Stage is located in the historic First Parish Church of Freeport, ME. A project of the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport, Meetinghouse Arts includes an art gallery, 200-seat performance venue and a community gathering space. The Gallery and Stage host local and touring visual and performing artists and cultural organizations. Meetinghouse Arts also presents the seasonal Music in the Parks concert series at Winslow Park and Memorial Park in Freeport. ...

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. ...

Open since 2012, Ore Dock Brewing Co. spans the confines of two adjacent buildings along Spring Street in historic downtown Marquette, MI. A variety of community events, live music, and a wide selection of craft beers can be found each and every week at Ore Dock Brewing company. ...

PUBLIC SPACE ONE (PS1) is an artist-led, community-driven, contemporary arts center located at the historic Close House in Iowa City, IA, built circa 1874. PS1’s Close House facilities includes a gallery, studio, outdoor art space, an apartment for artists in residence, the Center for Afrofuturist Studies reading room, and a community production studio. ...

The Purple Fiddle is a cafe and music venue offering daily live entertainment in an intimate family-friendly and smoke-free environment. ...

Real Art Tacoma is a nonprofit, all ages, creative art space and music venue in South Tacoma, WA. The DIY venue is run by musicians and fans of local and all music. ...

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. ...

Stone Way Café in Seattle, WA, is a unique and rustic cafe with weekly live music, great happy hour and friendly staff. ...

Strum Around Productions is a live music and art promotion and production company started in 2009. Strum Around features a live streaming music venue, recording space and open jam sessions. The Art House is Sandusky’s first all-ages DIY music venue and art gallery; bringing together art and community. ...

SubRosa is an anarchist community space run by a collective of committed people from the Santa Cruz area. SubRosa Community Space hosts performances, shows, music, presentations, speakers, film showings, class, workshops, a weekly open mic, and special events.SubRosa is sponsored by the nonprofit Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living. ...

The Telluride Transfer Warehouse is a center for the arts in Telluride, CO. The roofless, open-air, park-like setting is a spectacular place for events and community activities in the heart of Telluride’s downtown. ...

The Blueberry Patch, founded 1977, is a peace-loving community of artists, writers, musicians, and those who appreciate and support the arts. The Blueberry Patch is a location for the freedom of music, art, written and spoken word, and performance. The Patch strives to give to back to the community through recurring multi-functional social events, revolving around art, music, and literature, offering a ​place for personal growth and acceptance. ...

The Electric Church is a creative performance space and an intimate DIY venue in East Austin, TX, featuring bohemian decor, psychedelic music, and a bootstrapped stage. ...

The Hideout is a small prohibition-era bar and intimate performance space in Chicago, IL, that hosts all kinds of live independent music and dancing. Legal since 1934, The Hideout is music, art, performance, plays, poetry, rock and rebellion. ...

The Jazz Station is an all-ages community performance space and art gallery in downtown Eugene, OR. A frequent stop for musicians throughout the Northwest, The Jazz Station is operated by the nonprofit Willamette Jazz Society. The intimate venue has a 70 seat capacity, a baby grand piano, an elevated stage and sound system, professional theater lighting, and a green room. ...

The Landing Zone is a restaurant, bar, arcade and more at Gaylord Bowling Center, a year-round destination family fun center in Gaylord, MI. The Landing Zone is a local charity to benefit area veterans. ...

Opened in 2020, The Momentary brings together contemporary visual, performing, and culinary arts into a welcoming, communal space in Northwest Arkansas. Operating as a satellite of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, The Momentary presents music year round, and across the entire campus; galleries, stages, and outdoor venues both large and small. The Momentary offers multiple spaces for events including the state-of-the-art performance spaces RØDE House and Fermentation Hall, the Tower Bar, and the outdoor 4000-capacity Momentary Green space.The RØDE House can fit upwards of 600 people standing and features an adjustable floor system that allows the room to be altered from one stage configuration to another, giving artists and performers the freedom to manipulate the space to suit their needs. The venue also features a dedicated bar called the RØDE Bar, projection screens for presentations, and can either be fully closed or partially open-air for special performances and events. ...

Open since 2012, The Parlor Room is a nonprofit venue, community space, music school and more. Located in downtown Northampton, MA, the artist-friendly listening room promotes a vibrant community for musicians of all abilities and at all stages of their career. The venue is operated by the folks at Signature Sounds Recordings, one of the world’s premier record labels for folk, roots, Americana, and indie rock.

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After opening its doors in 2016, the Purple Buffalo in North Charleston, SC, quickly became the go-to spot for artists and musicians to showcase their talent to the local community. All music genres, artists, and event ideas are welcome. ...

The Ramkat is a two-level live music venue serviced by three bars serving a wide variety of beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. The Ramkat is located in the Industry Hill neighborhood at the north end of the downtown Arts District of Winston Salem, NC. ...

The Smell is an all-ages, volunteer-run, alcohol and drug-free, DIY venue in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. Since 1998, The Smell has been a community oriented art and music space open to people interested in participating in, and supporting, an environment of creativity and artistic innovation and freedom. ...

Total Drag is an independent record and cassette store in Sioux Falls, SD, with a small corner stage. This community oriented art and music space is open to people of all ages who are interested in participating in and supporting an environment of creativity and artistic innovation and freedom. Total Drag is alcohol free. ...

Turn! Turn! Turn! in Portland, OR, is a neighborhood venue known for hosting local bands. ...

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. ...

Velour Live Music Gallery is a drug and alcohol-free, all ages music venue in downtown Provo, UT.  Velour caters to an eclectic mix of genres from indie-folk to rock to pop and more and is a central hub of the local music scene. ...

WAVE Wichita is a concert venue and community space in the Old Town District of downtown Wichita, KS. The perfect hybrid of a major event space and your favorite neighborhood bar, WAVE welcomes eclectic crowds of 500-3,500 for concerts and events in its indoor/outdoor space. Surrender to the backyard vibes with live music, lounge areas and a fine selection of craft beers. ...

Whirled Pies Downtown is Eugene’s favorite venue hosting a wide variety of events including local, national and international performing artists, dances, private parties, movie screenings, fundraisers and community gatherings. The performance space features state-of-the-art lights and sound to provide an unmatched concert-going and event experience. Whirled Pies serves pizza, burgers and more. ...

Yellow Cab Tavern is a bar and community art space in Dayton, OH, with live music, food trucks, art shows, and more. The main space, a former taxi garage, contains a stage and bar. The gallery room, attached to the main room, is used for artwork, additional seating, and smaller performances. ...