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Cafes and Music Venues
Lake Orion, MI
Established in 2016, 20 Front Street is a mostly acoustic, intimate listening room in Lake Orion, MI, designed to provide a live music experience unlike any other venue in the area. 20 Front Street features national and local talent every weekend. At just 80 seats, every show feels like a private concert. ...
Detroit, MI
El Club is an all-ages arts venue in Southwest Detroit. There is a bar and wood fired pizza is available on days of events or live performances. ...
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Marshall, MI
Built in 1921, The Joyce and Lucy Franke Center for the Arts is a gorgeous, historic theater set in picturesque Marshall, MI. The Franke Auditorium is a 260-seat auditorium with a balcony and adorned with magnificent stained glass windows and ceiling dome, rich velvety drapes, comfortable seating, and outstanding acoustics. ...
Lansing, MI
Originally built in 1926, Grewal Hall at 224 is a premier live music and events venue in downtown Lansing, MI. The two-level main hall has an open-architecture ceiling with exposed steel trusses providing for good sightlines from its main floor and second floor mezzanine. The venue features state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and includes a full-service bar and catering kitchen. With a standing room capacity of 900, Grewal Hall is able to accommodate national touring music and comedy as well as showcasing the talents of local artists. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Ironwood, MI
Built in 1928, the Historic Ironwood Theatre is an independent nonprofit venue in Ironwood, MI. ...
Kalamazoo, MI
The State Theatre also known as the Kalamazoo State Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI, was designed by renowned architect John Eberson in 1927 to create the feel of a Spanish garden. The theater is one of the very few remaining atmospheric picture palaces still intact. Today Kalamazoo’s beautiful, intimate, historic live concert venue brings you the best in live music, comedy, and more. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Midland, MI
Built in 1970, Midland Center for the Arts is the cultural destination in the Great Lakes Bay Region located in Discovery Square next to Dow Gardens in Midland, MI. The Midland Center offers an abundance of well-equipped, one-of-a-kind spaces in beautiful settings including its 1,500-seat auditorium, 400-seat Little Theater, a 97-seat Lecture-Recital Hall, two museums, art studios, rehearsal rooms and more. Event spaces includes the Red Carpet Lobby and Brick Lobby, and the 100-capacity Pendulum Lounge, a unique experience celebrating Midland’s history. ...
Marquette, MI
Open since 2012, Ore Dock Brewing Co. spans 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. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Hamtramck, MI
Open since 2014, Sanctuary Detroit is a live music venue and bar located in Hamtramck, right outside downtown Detroit, MI. One of the metro area’s premier show and concert venues, Sanctuary is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, hosting shows up to five times a week in genres ranging from hardcore punk to rap to electronic music. There are a variety of entertainment options including arcade games and pool tables. The venue has a full bar offering neighborhood prices.
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Hamtramck, MI
Established in Hamtramck, MI, in 1999, Small’s Bar is a neighborhood corner bar and the Detroit area’s premier independent live music venue. Occupying a former bank building circa 1923, the front room of the venue is home to an Art Deco-style bar stocked with more than 50 beers. Down the hall, Small’s hosts national and local bands and DJs several nights a week. ...
Ludington, MI
Stix Ludington is a world-class restaurant, entertainment center, and event space bringing food, fun, and bowling to Northern Michigan. Stix features private event spaces, an expansive beer garden patio and pier, and state-of-the-art bowling lanes. With its large outdoor stage, Stix presents live bands on weekends all summer. ...
Saginaw, MI
Opened in 1927, the historic Temple Theatre is a one-of-a-kind venue for live performances, meetings, and events. Featuring two balconies, the main auditorium can seat up to 1,750 guests with clear sightlines to the 81′ stage. The Temple Theatre is also home to the world’s only Barton Butterfield Special organ in original condition.
The Temple Theatre is part of the TempleArts family of arts organizations based in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region. ...
Montague, MI
The Book Nook & Java Shop is a West Michigan bookstore, cafe, live music venue, and a place where those who love great books can gather. The intimate venue has a bar and a stage with a piano. ...
Pontiac, MI
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. ...
Grand Rapids, MI
The Intersection is located in the Heartside District of Grand Rapids, MI. The Intersection features five stages in one venue – the Showroom with 1500 capacity, Elevation with 800 capacity, The Stache with 400 capacity, The Mint with 200 capacity, and the outdoor Rock the Lot stage at 2200. ...
Flint, MI
Open since 2002, The Machine Shop Concert Lounge is an independently owned and operated music venue in Flint, MI. The venue books the best live music entertainment in rock, metal, and outlaw country. ...
Detroit, MI
First opened in 1915, The Majestic Theatre Center is Midtown Detroit’s premier entertainment complex. The historic landmark houses The Garden Bowl, The Majestic Cafe, Sgt. Pepperoni’s and the Alley Deck plus two nationally-renowned live music rooms: The Magic Stick and The Majestic Theatre.
The Majestic Theatre Detroit has 75′ ceilings, a hardwood finished stage, full service bar, dedicated entrance with lobby and private dressing rooms. The 1,100-capacity, independent concert house features live music and entertainment from touring indie rock, metal, punk, blues, jazz, folk, hip hop, world beat and electronic artists. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Ludington, MI
The Mitten Bar: A Michigan Ideology opened in downtown Ludington, MI, in 2011. The Mitten is a community space that only sells Michigan crafted beer, wine, and spirits. You’ll also find live music and special events each week. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Grand Rapids, MI
The Pyramid Scheme is a pub and music venue plus pinball arcade in the Heartside neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. The 420-capacity venue brings in national independent artists and local bands that have a following. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Livonia, MI
Trinity House Theatre is a non-profit, intimate live concert venue/theater in Livonia, MI. Since 1981. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Grand Rapids, MI
Wealthy Theatre is a historic movie theater and performance center in SE Grand Rapids, MI, operated by the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. Built in 1911, the Wealthy Theatre Complex includes the 400-capacity Peter Wege Auditorium and the additional 60-capacity Koning Micro-Cinema. Wealthy Theatre hosts retro and indie films, live music, comedy, theatre, presentations, community gatherings and more. ...
Ypsilanti, MI
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. ...
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