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.
Visalia, CA
BarrelHouse Visalia taproom and beer garden is located in Visalia, CA. The taproom has 26 taps of Barrelhouse beers, vintage pinball, two stages, and a massive outdoor space with a huge patio. Established in 2013, BarrelHouse Brewing Co. is a family-owned and operated craft brewery. ...
Berkeley, CA
Founded in 1968, The Freight & Salvage is a nonprofit community arts organization and a premier listening room located two blocks from campus in the Downtown Berkeley Arts District. The venue seats 490 and features a state-of-the-art sound system from Meyer Sound Labs. The Freight is dedicated to promoting public awareness and understanding of traditional music that is rooted in and expressive of the great variety of regional, ethnic, and social cultures of peoples throughout the world. ...
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Pioneertown, CA
Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace is a honky-tonk, barbecue restaurant and music venue near Joshua Tree National Park in Pioneertown, CA. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Riptide is the Bay Area’s best little honky-tonk by the beach. Located in the Sunset District of San Francisco it was built in 1941 and has the look and feel of a small town lodge. In addition to rustic brick flooring and high ceilings, the original knotty pine walls and raging fireplace add warmth you can feel as soon as you step inside. Enjoy some of the best touring and local music acts including bluegrass, jazz, blues, solo acoustic, classical, and country. Smokers, check out the outdoor smoking lounge with an ocean view. ...
Sebastopol, CA
HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, the original HopMonk, is a rustic stone and timber tavern with outdoor beer garden and 145-capacity live music venue called The Abbey. HopMonk Tavern presents top-shelf talent in the Abbey each weekend as well as weekly open mic, trivia, and live music on the beer garden stage. ...
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. ...
Grass Valley, CA
Gold Vibe Kombuchary is a family owned and operated taproom, venue and art gallery located in a beautifully decorated warehouse hidden in the hills of Grass Valley, CA. The bar has games to play and regularly features a plethoras of different types of artists and performers. ...
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. ...
San Diego, CA
Winstons Beach Club, located in the heart of beautiful Ocean Beach San Diego, CA, features local and touring bands nightly. Winstons boasts a wide variety of music genres for all musical tastes in one of the most intimate venues in California. ...
Encinitas, CA
1st Street Bar is a locals’ bar on the 101 in Encinitas, CA, featuring live music cocktails and billiards. The bar has live entertainment seven nights a week including karaoke Sundays, open mic Tuesdays, live bands Wednesdays through Saturdays, and DJs on Fridays and Saturdays. Monday nights are for seasonal football. ...
Fairfax, CA
Mac’s at 19 Broadway is a speakeasy style cocktail lounge with a red velvet curtain stage and live music from some of the region’s best acoustic musicians, piano players and singers nearly every night of the week. ...
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Berkeley, CA
The Starry Plough Pub is a full service restaurant, pub, and nightclub that has been a staple of the East Bay scene since 1973. Each day of the week brings a different form of entertainment: traditional Irish music on Sunday, Irish dancing on Monday, open mic on Tuesday, and a poetry slam on Wednesday. ...
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. ...
Solana Beach, CA
Saddle Bar Solana Beach is a destination for sports, live music and DJs in North County San Diego. Whether you walk, bike, drive, or come right out of the surf, everyone is welcome. ...
Vista, CA
Aztec Brewery is a historic brewery and music venue in Vista, CA, with great beer and seltzer, live music and good times. Aztec Brewing Company offers a range of styles with seasonal and limited specialties on tap exclusively in the Vista location. Aztec Brewery is proud to support local musicians, food vendors, and the San Diego beer scene with an intimate venue and taproom. ...
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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. ...
Mill Valley, CA
Sweetwater Music Hall is a famed music venue established in 1972 in downtown Mill Valley, CA. Enjoy live music of all genres most nights. The Rock & Rye and Sweetwater Music Hall are fully equipped to handle any event, offering state-of the-art sound and lighting systems, live-streaming, in-house catering and more. The Rock & Rye restaurant serves South American and New Orleans-inspired dishes on an ultra-seasonal menu. ...
Tarzana, CA
Located in the Tarzana Square Shopping Center, Maui Sugar Mill Saloon is a dive bar and music venue. ...
Novato, CA
HopMonk Tavern is a brewpub with live music and a diverse selection of beers located in Novato, CA. The tavern opens up onto a large beer garden under vintage oak trees. HopMonk Novato is home to the Summer Cookout Music Series and the year-round Session Room live music venue. Session Room at HopMonk Tavern Novato hosts top-rate local, regional, national and international talent. Small acoustic acts play the beer garden stage from May through October. ...
Los Angeles, CA
The Lyric Hyperion is Silver Lake’s hip spot for arts and eats, hosting live performances nightly. Showcasing top acts from the world of comedy, music, and theatre, The Lyric Hyperion is committed to providing a home for quality live entertainment. ...
Sacramento, CA
Open since 1934, The Old Ironsides is Sacramento’s oldest live music venue and bar. The family owned and operated establishment is best known for its nightly live music, delicious lunches, friendly staff and cheap drinks. Old Ironsides hosts its weekly open-mic night on Mondays. ...
San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic live music district, Sheba Piano Lounge is an intimate bar and lounge where you can enjoy live music five nights a week with no cover charge from a variety of talented Bay Area musicians. Tempt your palate with an amazing selection of Ethiopian cuisine. ...
Willits, CA
Shanachie Pub is a craft brew and cider house in Willits, CA, offering 20 taps of microbrews in a cozy and intimate setting. Shanachie Pub is the home of original music in Mendocino County and hosts afternoon music events, beer tastings, and potlucks. ...
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. ...
Boulder Creek, CA
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. ...
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. ...
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Fairfax, CA
Peri’s Tavern is a family-owned community hub and live music venue featuring state-of-the-art sound, stage, and cocktails in a large indoor/outdoor space right in downtown Fairfax, CA. Peri’s is a hip, fun, hot spot with live music four nights a week from national and local bands: from hard rock to rock, blues, country, reggae and jazz, and theatrics galore. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Lost Church is a nonprofit arts organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area by creating, sustaining, and defending spaces for live performance. The Lost Church San Francisco theater is now located in the legendary North Beach Neighborhood. It is an intimate, 99-seat venue featuring regional and touring performing artists in music, comedy, theater, improv, film, spoken word and more. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available from the bar. ...
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Brea, CA
Calling all locals, foodies, craft beer enthusiasts, cocktail connoisseurs, and lovers of live music. Copper Blues has upscale comfort food at 5pm or an epic rock n’ roll show on a stage surrounded by tap handles at 10:30pm. ...
Sacramento, CA
Established in 1934, Torch Club is a premier blues club and one of Sacramento’s oldest bars. The intimate venue showcases live music from local and national musicians Thursday through Sunday, twice a day. ...
Sonoma, CA
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma, built in a former 1888 farmhouse just blocks from Sonoma’s historic downtown plaza, is a year-round beer garden and listening room. The Hopmonk Tavern stage is a medium-sized stage with a wide variety of fine music; from small bands or solo artists. The atmosphere is warm and intimate with nearby tables where the audience can enjoy food and drinks. ...
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. ...
Lancaster, CA
The King Bar is a large indoor/outdoor nightclub on E Avenue I in Lancaster, CA, with pool, karaoke, DJs, and live music. ...
Paso Robles, CA
The Pour House Paso Robles is a premier, craft beer tap house serving from 27 rotating craft beer taps, ciders, kombucha and plenty of local wines. The taproom and music venue is a great place to meet up with friends, play one of numerous board games, or watch the big game on one of five TVs. In addition to its outstanding beer lineup and relaxed atmosphere, The Pour House also hosts a wide variety of local and touring acts and a bi-weekly Blues Jam. Food is available for purchase during most live shows. ...
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San Pedro, CA
The Grand Annex Music Hall is an intimate cabaret-style theater and flexible multipurpose space in downtown San Pedro, CA. State-of-the-art sound enhances a unique listening experience, complemented by cabaret tables, a well-stocked concessions booth and a commitment to community. ...
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San Diego, CA
710 Beach Club in San Diego, CA, is a breezy, beachside bar with indoor and outdoor seating. 710 is also Pacific Beach’s premier concert venue and waterfront restaurant. Entertainment includes live music, trivia, karaoke, and open mic. With over a dozen TVs, 710 is the go-to sports bar, especially if you love Chicago sports. ...
San Francisco, CA
Open since 1973, Neck of the Woods is an independently-owned live music nightclub located in the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco. CA. The two story venue features local and touring bands of all genres, comedy shows, DJs, as well as private and corporate events.
The 350-capacity upstairs venue has one of the best sound systems in San Francisco, a large dance floor, and a lounge section overlooking Clement Street.
The 150-capacity downstairs room has its own intimate stage for up-and-coming acts, 4 flat screen TVs and a 15′ screen projector, and the friendliest bartenders in the city. ...
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