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.
Sandusky, OH
Located below HALO Live in downtown Sandusky, OH, Dead City Vinyl and Venue is Sandusky’s premier spot for vinyl, live entertainment, and more. ...
Delaware, OH
Roop Brother’s Bar is a neighborhood bar and Delaware’s home for blues and classic rock. Located in downtown Delaware, OH, Roop’s features live bands from around the country every Friday and Saturday night. Roop Brother’s offers a full service bar with a wide selection of craft and domestic beers, and a variety of wines and spirits. ...
Cleveland, OH
Opened in 2015, CODA is a live music venue beneath Dante Next Door in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. The nightclub features indie, folk, blues, rock and punk, both local and national touring acts most nights of the week. CODA Clevelandis owned and operated by Chef Dante Boccuzzi. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located in the basement of the historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, Urban Artifact is a taproom and brewery focusing on sour and wild beers and the best in local entertainment. Enjoy a draft beer, wood-fired pizza, or a live show on the Radio Artifact soundstage. Flight 88 is a weekly piano performance series produced by Radio Artifact and Ariadne Antipa in the Reliquary at Urban Artifact. ...
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. ...
Akron, OH
The Matinee is a dive bar in the Highland Square neighborhood of Akron, OH, known for live music, comedy, karaoke, and open mic. ...
Columbus, OH
Open since 1994, Eldorado’s Food & Spirits offers up the very finest in food, spirits, sports, and the best bands and DJs in the region. With weekly Happy Hour specials to wet your whistle and plenty of karaoke and games to keep the party alive, Eldorado’s is the perfect place to relax and unwind in Columbus, OH. Equipped with state-of-the-art pool tables, dart boards, and bowling machines, Eldorado’s hosts the biggest leagues in town. ...
Maumee, OH
The Village Idiot is a friendly neighborhood bar in uptown Maumee, OH, that hosts some of the best national acts as well as the best local talent around. In addition to nightly live music, The Village Idiot serves award-winning pizza and a great selection of craft beers and spirits. ...
Gahanna, OH
The Dolphin Lounge in Gahanna, OH, features a blues jam on Mondays, open stage on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and live bands on Saturdays. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Gahanna, OH
Established in 1977, Gatsby’s Bar & Grille in Gahanna, OH, is a friendly place to eat and drink. Gatsby’s serves award-winning pizza, wings, and more. Experience the friendly atmosphere, good food, and great live entertainment including open mic and trivia on Wednesdays. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located in Cheviot on the West Side of Cincinnati, Legends Bar & Venue is a live music venue presenting local, regional, and national acts. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Dayton, OH
Rip Rap Roadhouse is a unique restaurant in Dayton, OH, specializing in hamburgers, pork chops, ribs, gumbo and more. Rip Rap Roadhouse is known for its Wednesday Night Bike Night that attracts bikers from miles around and live music on the weekends. Located on 7 acres, The Roadhouse has two outdoor stages and multiple areas for private events and fundraisers. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Dayton, OH
Little York Tavern and Pizza in Vandalia, OH, has the largest patio with an outdoor bar in Montgomery County, allowing patrons to enjoy the outdoors and when the weather permits, live music. ...
Sandusky, OH
Built in a historic former church in downtown Sandusky, OH, HALO Live at The Mohawk Studio is a premier music venue bringing independent music to North Central Ohio. With its stunning acoustics, beautiful stained-glass windows, and ample room for a crowd, HALO also functions as a great event space. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Warren, OH
Up A Creek Tavern is a family-friendly sports bar and restaurant in Howland, OH, with 20 flat-screen TVs, a bar with over 60 beers, and a lively outdoor patio. There are three outdoor bars and a stage with live entertainment when the weather is warm. ...
Lakewood, OH
The Winchester Music Tavern, located in Lakewood, OH, is a great place to get a bite to eat, catch a show or just hangout in the tavern up front. The Winchester welcomes all music genres including metal, country, hip-hop, rock, pop and the like from local and touring artists. There are two full bars and dinner is served Monday to Friday, plus brunch on Saturday and Sunday. ...
Toledo, OH
The Ottawa Tavern is Toledo’s original live alternative venue. Always plenty of good music and friends at the OT. ...
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. ...
Are we missing a venue?
Submit Venue Information or Contact Us with any suggestions, updates, or edits.