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. ...
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. ...
Bars and Event Venues
New York, NY
The Footlight Underground at Windjammer is a performance venue located in the heart of Ridgewood, Queens, NY. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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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