An open mic (or open mike) at a venue such as a coffeehouse, nightclub, comedy club, or pub, amateurs or professionals may perform on stage, often for the first time or to promote an upcoming performance.
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Lone Tree, CO
The Shindig Bar and Kitchen is a live music venue, restaurant, and bar in Lone Tree, CO, with a great happy hour and live music. The Shindig Bar serves great food, specialty cocktails and hosts great local bands every Saturday and most Thursdays as well as weekly events like poker and karaoke. ...
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Marquette, MI
One of Marquette’s favorite places for cold drinks, Flanigan’s Bar is a classic Irish-style pub with weekly live music, karaoke, and more. ...
Bozeman, MT
The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture is a non-profit community arts and culture center that serves as a primary resource for the arts, arts education, and cultural activities within the Bozeman community. Public rental space including a theater, ballroom, and galleries are available for community use. ...
Montoursville, PA
Loyalsock Hotel is a local bar & grill in Montoursville, PA, with pool tables and occasional live music. ...
Chattanooga, TN
Located in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga’s City Center, Cherry Street Tavern is a traditional pub specializing in great food, drafts and cocktails, and entertainment. Enjoy weekly live music on the small stage in the front bar. There is also a patio in back that leads out to Cooper’s Alley. ...
Sanford, FL
Sanford Brewing Company is a locally owned and operated craft brewery in Sanford, FL, with a taproom and a gastropub. Enjoy handcrafted beer, meads, ciders, and specialty sodas while listening to local musicians. ...
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Plattsburgh, NY
Monopole is a restaurant and tavern serving downtown Plattsburgh, NY since the 1800’s. Every week Monopole has a variety of live music including up-and-coming bands and the ones you love. Enjoy wings, Sicilian-style pizza, plus trivia night, wing night and open mic. ...
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Starkville, MS
Established in 1995, Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern is Starkville’s oldest pizzeria as well as the foundation of Mississippi State University’s live music scene. The independent neighborhood pub features local bands, sports on TV, and a variety of pizzas, burgers and wings. ...
Boulder, CO
Located in the basement of Hotel Boulderado in the heart of downtown Boulder, CO, License No. 1 is an underground speakeasy-style cocktail lounge and tribute to the elegant charm of the early 20th century. Step back in time with classic, handcrafted libations, chef-prepared small plates, and a lively atmosphere. In addition to live music, enjoy the Underground Comedy Showcase every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. ...
Florence, AL
For the Record Music Hall & Bar is a live music in Florence, AL, featuring original live bands every Friday and Saturday, including many touring artists. The full-service bar offers cheap drinks, a basic hot food menu, and a snack menu, plus a curated set of vinyl records for sale. A hangout spot with a friendly atmosphere, For the Record has complimentary pool, air hockey, and video games, plus karaoke and open mic once a week. For the Record is owned and operated by musicians for musicians and music lovers alike. ...
Saint Cloud, FL
Island Cloud Grill is a restaurant and bar in Downtown St. Cloud, FL. The tropical themed bar has a small stage for local live music. ...
Benicia, CA
The Rellik Tavern is an upscale coffeehouse, bar and ultra lounge located in downtown Benicia, CA, bringing you some the of best entertainment and events in the East Bay. Open since 2009, The bar offers craft cocktails, local micro-brews and an extensive wine selection. As supporters of the artist community, The Rellik Tavern features collections from members of Arts Benicia and provides a stage for local live music and DJs. ...
Danbury, CT
Established in 1977, Widow Brown’s Café is a friendly and casual restaurant featuring great food at reasonable prices. ...
Decatur, GA
Open since 1991, Eddie’s Attic is one of the best listening rooms in the country with shows nearly every night including its long-running Monday Night Open Mic. Located in downtown Decatur, GA, The Attic features a fantastic rooftop patio bar in addition to its storied music room. A listening room with a superior sound system and acoustics, Eddie’s Attic is one of the premier music venues in the nation. ...
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Virginia Beach, VA
Wing King Sportsbar & Grille is a family-owned sports bar in Virginia Beach, VA. Wing King is known for having some of the best wings in Virginia Beach, and for live music. ...
Denver, CO
Opened in 1998 in Denver’s Congress Park area, The Goosetown Tavern is a historic tavern and intimate concert venue with professional stage, sound and lights. The Goosetown Tavern is all about having fun. With a live music venue, a historic bar, and an in-house sandwich kitchen, Goosetown checks all the boxes. ...
Dallas, TX
House of Blues Dallas features more than seven event spaces including the multi-level Music Hall, intimate Cambridge, Lomax and Waylon Rooms, a luxe Foundation Room and the House of Blues Restaurant & Bar.
The 1,000-capacity Music Hall has a standing room only main floor plus a balcony with reserved seating for most shows.
The 300-capacity Foundation Room offers an upscale experience with food, craft cocktails, and live entertainment. ...
Erie, PA
Basement Transmissions is an all-ages art center and concert hall in Erie, PA. The main hall is a 450 standing capacity room with a huge stage boasting the highest of quality live sound. The lounge, a 75 standing capacity room, is a multi purpose space with a small stage, seated areas, and a snack bar. The basement is home to 21 studio spaces. ...
Hamden, CT
Formerly known as The Outer Space, Space Ballroom is an all-ages independent music venue located in Hamden, CT. The venue features two bars, an outdoor patio, and music shows of various genres from national touring artists and Connecticut’s best local musicians. ...
Art Galleries and Cafes
Savannah, GA
The Sentient Bean is a coffeehouse and intimate performance space in Savannah, GA, presenting local and community-based acts and events. Sentient Bean has a vaulted wood ceiling and great acoustics. There is a small stage and seating for up to 70 guests. Though generally a venue for acoustic music, Sentient Bean also presents a variety of performing arts including poetry readings, comedy, burlesque, theater, drag, film showings and more. During shows, the coffee shop serves baked goods, beer and wine, as well as drip coffee and tea. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Sedona, AZ
Established in 1995, Oak Creek Brewery is a combination craft brewery and brewpub in Sedona, AZ. Enjoy a colorful range of craft beers on tap, a laid back beer garden with fire pit, and live music. ...
Norman, OK
Founded in in 2002, Opolis is a micro-venue, bar, and vegan restaurant in downtown Norman, OK. The worker-owned cooperative offers dine-in and patio seating, vegan snacks, and a full bar. Opolis showcases up-and-coming acts, hosts secret shows by well-known artists, and serves as a key stage for the annual Norman Music Festival. Additional entertainment includes movie and trivia nights, karaoke, and more. ...
Raleigh, NC
Scooter’s Bar & Grill in Raleigh, NC, is a biker-friendly neighborhood bar with weekend live music, karaoke and great food. The large brick building has a covered patio and stages live music outdoors and indoors. ...
Bowling Green, OH
First established in 1928, Howard’s Club H is the premier place in Bowling Green, KY, for live music, good beer, and meeting up with longtime friends. Howard’s features live music Wednesday through Saturday from local, regional, and national acts encompassing all musical genres. ...
North Charleston, SC
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. ...
East Hartford, CT
Carmine’s Bar Grill & Stage is a from-scratch Italian-style restaurant in East Harford, CT, with classic American bar food and non-stop music and live entertainment. Enjoy open mic nights throughout the week and local and regional bands on the weekends. Live music at Carmine’s is hand selected by Carmine himself. ...
Black Mountain, NC
White Horse Black Mountain is a unique performance and event center in the heart of Black Mountain, NC, with state-of-the-art sound equipment presenting the finest in music and the performing arts in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. White Horse is a true listening room where the focus is on the music. ...
New Orleans, LA
Located at Conti and Bourbon in New Orleans’ French Quarter, The Garage – a N’Awlins Music Club features live music and popular DJs in a renovated garage space. Early day is open mic for local musicians. Early evening is for live music. And late night The Garage becomes a dance club. ...
Gibsonia, PA
Steamworks Creative is a very intimate performance space tailored to acoustic solo, duo, and small band performances. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Liverpool, NY
Sharkey’s Bar & Grill is a bar and restaurant in Liverpool, NY, and home to killer music lineups, beach volleyball, and the best happy hour in town. The venue also includes an event center, banquet hall, and outdoor concert pavilion. ...
Eau Claire, WI
The Lakely is a restaurant, bar, and a venue at The Oxbow Hotel in downtown Eau Claire, WI. The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely play host to weekly indoor events in the bar and the gallery lounge, as well as period outdoor events in the courtyard and patio. The courtyard patio has outdoor lounge seating, high-top tables, two fire pits, a yard game lawn, and more. The stage inside the Lakely regularly hosts some of the finest jazz musicians in the region, as well as special guest DJ appearances spinning vinyl in the late evening hours.
The Gallery Lounge can also host a number of different community events including small concerts, film screenings, book readings, talks, parties, and more. ...
Harrisonburg, VA
The Golden Pony is a locall- owned restaurant and live music venue in downtown Harrisonburg, VA, with mainly rock, folk, punk, psychedelic, metal, and alt-country acts. Weekend nights are filled with DJs. ...
Philadelphia, PA
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. ...
Oceanside, CA
Located in the heart of South Oceanside, CA, The Pour House is a bar, restaurant and music venue featuring an array of talent. Pour House Oceanside hosts international artists as well as the most notable bands from San Diego county, but also provides a platform for up-and-coming local bands. In addition to live music, enjoy weekly trivia and open mic nights. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Asheville, NC
Ben’s Tune Up is located in the South Slope Neighborhood of downtown Asheville, and is home to an urban beer garden, full service restaurant, sake brewery, and sake tasting room. ...
Roseburg, OR
Opened in 2021, The SunnySide Theatre is a live performance and events venue located in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Roseburg, OR. Adorned with warm, cozy lighting made of saxophones and string lights amongst, The SunnySide’s atmosphere is eclectic and unique. ...
Grand Junction, CO
Cruisers Bar is Grand Junction’s favorite bar. Whether it’s the hottest local live music, watching the game on six big screen TVs, pool, foosball or just hanging out that you enjoy, Cruisers is always a good time. Take in some fresh air on the patio featuring a tiki bar, misters, a beautiful view of the Grand Valley, and a heated smoking area. ...
Charlotte, NC
Established in 1984 on Briar Creek Road in east Charlotte, NC, Smokey Joe’s Café is a family-owned, dog-friendly live music bar with craft beer, pool, foosball and darts. Smokey Joe’s is BYOF so bring your own or have it delivered. ...
Lafayette, CO
Cannon Mine Coffee in Lafayette, CO, has a full bar featuring beer, wine, mixed drinks and coffee cocktails. Cannon Mine features live music and entertainment events that bring members of the local community together. Open Mic nights on Wednesdays and live music nights on Fridays and Saturdays. ...
Bars and Restaurants
San Jose, CA
Established in 2005, Famiglia Meduri Poor House Bistro is an authentic New Orleans-style restaurant in Little Italy San Jose, CA, featuring live blues and rock daily. Let the good times roll out on the patio or inside this historic Victorian home. Poor House Bistro has a full bar serving Italian wine and craft beer. ...
McHenry, MD
MoonShadow Restaurant & Bar offers elevated dining in a casual setting at beautiful Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, MD. MoonShadow is also the best live music and entertainment venue in the area. Free dinner shows, open mic nights, and late night ticketed shows are scheduled weekly. ...
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. ...
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Morrison, CO
Morrison Holiday Bar is an American restaurant and bar in Morrison, CO, with five patios, live music everyday, and great vibes. ...
South Kingstown, RI
Pump House Music Works is a non-profit organization cultivating culture and creativity in arts and music by providing event space within the historic Pump House of Peacedale, RI. ...
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. ...
Atco, NJ
Racks Pub & Grill in Atco, NJ, offers daily specials, game-time food and drink discounts, happy hour specials, weekend live music, dancing and DJs, and 24 craft beers on tap. And of course Racks has multiple pool tables and a year-round outdoor deck. ...
Athens, OH
Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina is a worker-owned restaurant, bar, and bodega in Athens, OH, specializing in local food, drink, art, and hosting local bands. Casa Nueva hosts an open stage every Wednesday. ...
Amarillo, TX
Whiskey River is Amarillo’s home for local live music and the coldest beer in town. Daily specials and happy hour, plus open mic, karaoke, pool, and darts. ...
Monteagle, TN
Smoke House Patio Grill in Monteagle, TN, is just around back of the original historic Restaurant and Trading Post which a fire destroyed in 2021. Every weekend you can come and enjoy hot food, cold beer, and cool live music at the Smoke House Patio Grill featuring some of the best music artists from Nashville. Owned and operated by the Oliver family since 1960, Jim Oliver‘s Smoke House offers a relaxing and fun indoor and outdoor dining experience. ...
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Liverpool, NY
The Limp Lizard Bar & Grill is home of mouth watering BBQ, icy cold ones and some of the best live music in Syracuse and Central New York. ...
Portland, OR
Established in 1973, Artichoke Community Music is a music store, production studio, thriving educational space and performance venue: Café Artichoke. Artichoke Community Music provides a creative space for people of all ages and background to gather, play, and share traditional music from all cultures in a generous listening environment. ...
Houston, TX
Located in Houston’s East Downtown neighborhood, The Secret Group is a bar and multi-purpose entertainment venue featuring local and nationally touring comedians and musical acts. The Secret Group offers a full bar, a selection of draft and can beers, and ciders. Try comedy open mic up to five nights a week. ...
Barneveld, NY
Unity Hall in Barneveld, NY, is operated and maintained by the Unity Hall Foundation, a nonprofit formed in 1995 to preserve the historic building and present entertaining and informative programs. Inside, the 120-seat Landecker Auditorium extends the full length of Unity Hall’s second floor. The charming space is perfect for plays, intimate bands, and solo performances as well as public events such as speeches and lectures. ...
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Burlington, VT
Orlando’s Bar & Lounge is a restaurant, bar, and live music venue in Burlington, VT. ...
Cupertino, CA
The X Bar at Homestead Bowl is the most popular live music and event venue in the Cupertino and San Jose area since 2005. The X-bar has professional sound and lighting equipment. ...
Santa Rosa, CA
Whiskey Tip is a locally owned neighborhood bar in Santa Rosa, CA, that offers a wide selection of creative cocktails, beers, and taco trucks. Live entertainment includes singers and bands of all genres and styles, comedy shows, burlesque artists, karaoke and trivia. Enjoy the huge outdoor patio, billiards, cornhole, giant Jenga, and pro sports on multiple big screen TVs. ...
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Richmond, VA
Another Round is a biker-friendly restaurant, bar, and live music venue in Richmond, VA. Enjoy Happy Hour and daily specials, plus pool and live bands. ...
Cafes and Music Venues
Davenport, IA
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. ...
Norman, OK
Bluebonnet Bar Norman is a small dive bar and live music venue in the heart of the Walker Arts District in historic downtown Norman, OK. The Bluebonnet features local Oklahoma artists on its corner stage. ...
Tempe, AZ
Yucca Tap Room is Tempe’s original live music venue. A Tempe landmark, Yucca has showcased live music in an intimate setting for over 40 years. The venue has a full bar and allows for a great view of the stage from just about anywhere. And the lounge has 29 beers on tap, a huge variety of bottles and cans, and a full food menu until 2am. ...
Omaha, NE
Established in 2018, Brokedown Palace is an intimate Grateful Dead-themed bar in Omaha, NE. The bar is a haven for Husker football fans and lovers of live music. Enjoy pool, Golden Tee, a jukebox, great drink specials and a friendly atmosphere.
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Indianapolis, IN
Built in 1913, The Irving Theater is a historic music and entertainment venue in Indianapolis, IN, showcasing a wide variety of local, regional, and national performers and events. A former turn-of-the-century neighborhood movie theater, the multi-purpose entertainment venue is a versatile space for movies, a wide variety of music and theatrical productions as well as receptions, ceremonies, lectures and other private and public events. The Irving hosts a weekly Poetry Open Mic on Thursdays, a farmers market on Wednesdays, and Acoustic Open Mic on Mondays. ...
Vancouver, WA
UnderBar is a speakeasy-themed cocktail lounge in Vancouver, WA, offering a friendly atmosphere with fantastic food, strong drinks, and live entertainment. Stop by for weekly recurring events like comedy nights, trivia, or open mic. UnderBar also features local artists on the first Friday of every month. ...
Tombstone, AZ
Built in 1880, Wyatt Earp’s Oriental Saloon & Theater is a historical landmark in Tombstone, AZ. The saloon features family-friendly indoor live gunfight shows every day, a full-service bar with great Old West hospitality, and live music every weekend. Enjoy additional entertainment like karaoke and open mic nights. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Bourbon Room is a bar, lounge, and live entertainment venue that hosts live performances ranging from rock n’ roll to stand-up comedy to immersive theatrical experiences. The Main Room is a 200-seat, multi-functional theater space with state-of-the-art sound and lighting plus cutting-edge production for the ultimate live music experience. The Bourbon Room’s speakeasy-style Cocktail Lounge features a full bar, HD TVs, chesterfield sofas, and a leopard-print stage. ...
Lafayette, LA
The Freetown Boom Boom Room in Lafayette, LA, is a neighborhood dive bar as well as a full-service music venue hosting local, regional, and national touring acts. On Wednesdays there is an open mic, stoner rock jam night. ...
Dubuque, IA
Smokestack Dubuque is a three-level nightclub, gallery, lounge, and rooftop bar in a historic warehouse in the Millwork District of downtown Dubuque, IA. Experience a wide range of concerts, art exhibitions, original EDM, warehouse parties and raves, open mic, and much more both indoors and outdoors. Smokestack is also home to Asylum Recording Studios & Live Sound. ...
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