Do-It-Yourself, or DIY venues are often all-ages local independent venues that focus on community production and under-represented factions.
Berkeley, CA
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. ...
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Muncie, IN
Be Here Now is a DIY music venue and craft brew bar in Muncie, IN, featuring an outdoor beer garden and patio. Operated by a volunteer staff of artists and musicians, Be Here Now strives to be one of the most unique and intimate music venues in the Midwest. ...
Big Sandy, TX
The Big Sandy Music Hall is an historic church building and home of The Kirbys, an Americana indie post grunge rock music group. The Kirbys host periodic concerts featuring select guests and stream their show Thursday Night Live from the auditorium. ...
Oceanside, CA
BLACK PLAGUE Brewing Oceanside is a premium craft brewery located in Oceanside, CA. BLACK PLAGUE Oceanside has Trivia Night and Family Feud events, live music performances, UFC Fight Night, and more. ...
Sacramento, CA
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. ...
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Seattle, WA
Established in 2004, Cafe Racer is an all-ages music venue in the Capitol Hill Arts District of Seattle, WA. Cafe Racer focuses on creating community around the love of music and art, presenting DIY and emerging regional artists on multiple platforms including an internet radio station and The Bad Art Museum on its mezzanine level. Enjoy karaoke on Mondays, open mic on Tuesdays, and live shows every other night. ...
Chicago, IL
Cole’s Bar is a music venue and Logan Square neighborhood tavern, that features live entertainment such as bands performing original music, stand up comedy, and other events. ...
Sheffield, AL
Dorm Eleven is a performance hall, recording studio, and live music and event space, plus the DIY recording capitol of Sheffield, AL. The Dorm Eleven Performance Hall is a unique space that is available for concerts and private events such as meetings, weddings, reunions, prom, etc. ...
Nashville, TN
Drkmttr is an all-ages rock club and late-night vegan cafe in East Nashville, TN. Drkmttr Collective is a community in the underground music and arts scene creating a safer environment for all ages and backgrounds. Shows are generally standing room only but a small number of bar stools are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A bar within the venue offers a small selection of domestic beer and non-alcoholic beverages. ...
Birmingham, AL
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. ...
Flint, MI
The Flint Local 432 is a non-profit, all-ages, substance free music venue and arts space embodying the DIY spirit in downtown Flint, MI. ...
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New York, NY
The Footlight Underground at Windjammer is a performance venue located in the heart of Ridgewood, Queens, NY. ...
Tucson, AZ
Opened to the public in 2020, Groundworks is a nonprofit with an all-ages music venue, art gallery, and education space dedicated to promoting the youth-driven DIY arts community in Tucson, AZ. Groundworks is a community center offering classes, workshops, and live events for people of all-ages. ...
Indianapolis, IN
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. ...
Salt Lake City, UT
Established in 1999, Kilby Court is Salt Lake City’s longest running all ages venue, and widely appreciated as a springboard stage for beginning local and touring artists alike. The Kilby Court DIY, garage-style atmosphere encourages close artist-crowd interaction, with the same intimacy as having a show in one’s own backyard. For music lovers especially, Kilby Court is the venue fans like to remember visiting when their favorite artists were just beginning. ...
Denton, TX
Killer’s Tacos is a restaurant and DIY music venue in Denton, TX, serving beer, cider, and seltzers. The taco shop that rocks has stages indoors and out in the backyard. ...
Billings, MT
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. ...
Milwaukee, WI
A neighborhood punk bar located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, Last Rites has a 10-seat bar, a few tables, pinball machines, pool table, darts, and performance area. ...
Bellingham, WA
Make.Shift Art Space is a nonprofit art space located in the heart of Bellingham’s arts district. There are multiple studios, a gallery, a DIY all-ages live music performance space and a low-power community radio station KZAX 94.9. Providing all-ages shows since 2011, the basement venue regularly features local, regional and national acts in a substance-free environment. ...
Santa Fe, NM
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. ...
Trenton, NJ
Located in the historic Mill Hill District of Downtown Trenton, NJ, The Mill Hill Saloon is a two floor corner bar with casual dining, microbrews and the best in underground original music. The Saloon is an intimate venue with a capacity of 250 music lovers upstairs in the main dining room, and 75 fans in the Mill Hill Basement lounge. ...
Pittsburgh, PA
The Mr. Roboto Project is a cooperatively-run show space and art gallery located in Pittsburgh, PA. The venue aims to create a comfortable and open safe space for people to experience a true DIY community. Roboto is meant to be a safe, respectful, welcoming space for everyone. ...
Cleveland, OH
No Class is a Cleveland dive bar and music venue specializing in touring acts with DJ events, local shows, dance nights, parties, flea markets, comedy and other special events. There is a main show space with a full sound system and a stage, and a small stage and PA on the bar side. ...
Grand Forks, ND
Ojata Records & Comics is an independent record store in Grand Forks, ND, specializing in new and pre-owned/vintage vinyl records, vintage comics, and other cool throwback items. Purchase vintage audio equipment and pre-owned band gear at affordable pricing. Ojata Records is also a live music venue for local, regional, national and international touring acts. Ojata shares space with North Dakota’s best craft hot dog shop DogMahal. ...
Cafes and Restaurants
Nashville, TN
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. ...
Tacoma, WA
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. ...
West Palm Beach, FL
Opened in 1987 Respectable Street was the first location and the concept behind the Subculture Group. Built in an old Salvation Army building circa 1923, Respectable Street has become an institution in South Florida and is considered one of the premier live music venues in the country. ...
Denton, TX
Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios is Denton’s only live music venue. as well as rehearsal space for rent. The Showroom is the main indoor space with a capacity of 270, a large stage, and state-of-the-art lights and sound equipment. There is a covered outdoor stage as well as rehearsal space for rent. ...
Raleigh, NC
Ruby Deluxe is a basement bar clad in glitter and sequins with arcade games, pool tables, a glitter photo wall, dancing cage, and the hottest staff in town. Offering Raleigh’s wildest variety of live music, drag shows, and dance parties. You can dance in the club or chill on a sweet outdoor patio. The entrance is located on the basement level. ...
Denver, CO
Seventh Circle Music Collective is a small house and garage in West Denver, CO, that hosts a record store, venue space, practice space, and multi-use art space. The space is run by a collective of like-minded people who donate their time, equipment and expertise to running shows and keeping the spirit of DIY alive and well in Denver. ...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stache Drinking Den + Coffee Bar is Fort Lauderdale’s premier, mid-size, two level, three bar, boutique, entertainment and music venue located in Downtown Ft Lauderdale, FL. Opened in 2013, the space infuses its guests with the intimate energy of a 1920’s speakeasy. Music includes a blend of everything from classic rock/funk/soul/R&B to the newest of indie and electronic. ...
Tallahassee, FL
The Bark is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant and dive bar in Tallahassee, FL, that has DIY shows and events. ...
Salt Lake City, UT
The Beehive SLC is a performance and live event venue in Salt Lake City, UT, since 2015. Most events are all-ages shows for local bands and artists. The Beehive is a safe, sober space with an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. Mark of The Beastro is a vegan bistro located in the front space of The Beehive. ...
Reno, NV
The Cellar Stage at Alturas Bar in Reno, NV, is an entertainment venue with live music and more. Located in the basement of Reno’s oldest bar, this intimate venue is the local hub for live music. This unique venue captures the comfortable atmosphere of a speakeasy, yet packs the punch and production of a concert hall. ...
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Bremerton, WA
The Charleston is an all-ages live music venue in downtown Bremerton, WA, featuring local, national and international rock bands including punk, thrash, hardcore, metal, indie and acoustic shows. Originally the Colonial Theatre, opened in 1931, The Charleston opened as a DIY-style punk club in 2008. The venue has multiple levels including an upper level bar section, and a lower, all-ages section. ...
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Pomona, CA
Opened in 1996, The Glass House Concert Hall is an iconic all-ages venue in Pomona, CA, bringing some of the area’s most exciting artists and events. The Glass House regularly presents a wide variety of talent; whether it’s punk, indie rock, screamo, EDM or hip-hop.The Glass House Record Store hosts signings and meet-and-greets for touring artists playing at the Glass House, as well as the occasional free in-store performance. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Night Rider is a neighborhood Country dive bar located just under The Wicked Witch in Raleigh, NC. The “Honky-Tonk karaoke bar” has a stage and PA system suitable for low production/DIY type shows. ...
San Pedro, CA
Opened in 2019, The Sardine San Pedro is a beer, wine, and coffee bar with a record store up front, and beyond that is the Recess Ops performance space. The Sardine/Recess Ops also has karaoke on Monday, trivia on Tuesdays, and features an outdoor patio area in the back. ...
Los Angeles, CA
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. ...
Phoenix, AZ
The Trunk Space is a small, multi-use arts space and all-ages performance venue located on the south side of the Grace Lutheran Church campus in Phoenix, AZ. The venue is a place for art, music, experimental theater, performance art, circus side shows, vaudeville, and experimental acts. No cover bands, no cover songs, and no alcohol or drugs are allowed at The Trunk Space. ...
Tacoma, WA
Located in Tacoma’s Dome District, The Valley Tacoma has indoor and outdoor stages and hosts a wide variety of original musical acts from all over the world. The Valley was originally founded in 1926. ...
Sioux Falls, SD
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. ...
Queens, NY
Trans-Pecos is an all-ages venue for new music and community programming located in Queens, New York. The nightclub and community space includes a Vietnamese restaurant and a patio garden bar. Enjoy cheap drinks, big open skies, plants, a great sounding room with perfect sightlines and thoughtfully eclectic live performers and DJs. ...
Nashville, TN
Located in the heart of midtown, just steps away from Vanderbilt and Music Row, Two Boots Pizza Nashville offers unique Cajun-Italian cooking, funky folk art and a deep commitment to the community. ...
Logan, UT
Whysound Venue and Studio is an intimate all-ages live music venue, recording studio, and record label based out of Logan, UT. ...
Duluth, MN
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. ...
Cudahy, WI
X-Ray Arcade is an artist-owned, DIY-minded, independent live performance venue in Cudahy, WI, with a dozen video arcade games, serving pizza bagels along with a full-service bar. ...
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