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.
Showing Venues 139-207 of 485
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. ...
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. ...
Louisville, KY
21st In Germantown is a family-friendly restaurant and bar in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville, KY, with unique food and drinks and a concert hall: Barrel Room at 21st. 21st In Germantown offers over 100 different types of bourbon, and weekly events like karaoke, and comedy open mic. ...
Knoxville, TN
The Open Chord is Knoxville’s premier listening room and music venue that proudly hosts live music from top-tier, world-class musicians and singers every week on the acclaimed OC Stage. Open Chord also features local and touring bands plus open mics and blues jams. With 12 taps of craft beers, an ever changing signature cocktail list, and top-notch food options made from the freshest of ingredients, you can keep your ears and taste buds satisfied. ...
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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. ...
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Carrboro, NC
The Station Carrboro, now a bar and music venue, is a historic landmark which originally housed the local train depot built in 1882. The Station often hosts live music on the weekends, plus open mic on Mondays, and the popular Thursday night karaoke event hosted by the amazing Empress Kerisha. ...
Durham, NC
The Pinhook is Durham’s premier 250-capacity live music and event space for dance parties, karaoke, and collaborative/creative events. The venue has amazing sound, great stage lighting, a projector, and live-stream capabilities. ...
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Southington, CT
Blackstone Irish Pub is Southington’s only Irish pub, serving up fresh pub food, live music and the best mug club in town. ...
Galveston, TX
The historic Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is the best place to listen to live music in Galveston County. The music venue features Americana, folk, blues, and acoustic bands, with local, national and international acts. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe only hosts original music, no cover or tribute bands. ...
Woodbury, CT
Woodbury Brewing Company is a craft brewery, music venue and event space in Woodbury, CT, with 16 taps, full pub menu, and weekly live music. There is a full bar as well as a complete food menu prepared by the adjoining restaurant. ...
Dripping Springs, TX
Dreamland is an outdoor entertainment and arts venue that features the world’s most extreme miniature golf course, four pickleball courts, and two state-of-the-art music stages for incredible acts playing to audiences large and small. ...
Bradenton, FL
Big Top Brewers Collective in Bradenton, FL, is the Lakewood Ranch location of Big Top Brewing Co. Find Big Top Brewing Company and Naughty Monk Ale Works Belgian-inspired beers on draft and available in cans. Enjoy rotating food trucks plus live music, trivia, bingo, pool and other events every week. ...
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Port Orange, FL
Hidden Treasure Tiki Bar & Grill is a waterfront seafood restaurant with locations on Rose Bay in Port Orange and on the Halifax River in Ponce Inlet. The Hidden Treasure Rose Bay location has a very unique, full liquor sports bar plus live music Thursday through Sunday. ...
White Lake, MI
Billy’s Tip N’ Inn is the best bar and restaurant White Lake has to offer. Enjoy steaks, classic Italian, great BBQ, generous drinks, and a stage and a dance floor for live entertainment every Friday and Saturday, October through April. Eat up, party down, and rock on in White Lake, MI. ...
Anchorage, AK
Chilkoot Charlie’s is a nightclub and entertainment complex featuring a rustic Alaska atmosphere. Koot’s, as it is called by locals, features three stages, three dance floors and ten bars. With a stage and dance floor, the Ice Bar features entertainment from burlesque to live music. The main stage at North Long Bar features national acts from all genres of music. It frequently hosts bands, DJs, and comedians on both the nation and local level. The Swing Bar, complete with its own DJ and dance floor features the best top 40, dance, and hip hop hits. ...
Spring, TX
Bareback Bar & Icehouse in Spring,TX, is a sports bar and live music venue with performances from solo acts, open mic nights, full bands, karaoke, and more. ...
Hatboro, PA
Crooked Eye Brewery is a family-owned and operated brewery in the heart of Hatboro, PA. The brewery regularly hosts live music provided by local bands and their own house band. When there’s no live band, enjoy bingo, trivia, open jams and open mic. ...
Walnut Springs, TX
Rattlesnake Roadhouse is a destination music venue known for showcasing incredible local musicians, a custom cocktail menu, cold beer and mouth-watering food. The bar has pool tables, a dance floor, an elevated stage for live music and food from Spydie’s Kitchen. ...
Vero Beach, FL
Located in downtown Vero Beach, FL, Kilted Mermaid is a neighborhood craft beer and wine bar featuring more than 25 local and global wines by the glass and over 80 craft and import beers. A funky, eclectic neighborhood pub, Kilted Mermaid serves small plates in a warm, cozy, atmosphere, either inside or on the patio. There is always something fun going on such as Open Mic Wednesdays, Trivia on Thursday with “The Pineapple Professor”, and on Fridays and Saturdays enjoy original live music. ...
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Grand Rapids, MI
The Iron Well on the West Side of Grand Rapids, MI, is a Country bar with a little rock n roll. This dive bar has pool tables, darts, a dance floor and strong drinks. The Iron Well’s live music stage is home to top local and national Country acts. With a fun and dynamic atmosphere, two connected venues offer flexible event space, a sound system, lighting, a full service bar, and delicious menu options. ...
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. ...
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Conway, AR
Kings Live Music brings an eclectic range of great music to downtown Conway, AR ...
Warrendale, PA
Jergel’s Rhythm Grille offers a unique live music experience in the Pittsburgh area with a 600-person capacity, full restaurant menu, cigar bar and patio. ...
Denver, CO
The Squire Lounge Denver has been a Colfax staple for years. Enjoy a cold drink, take it easy on the patio or watch some live music. Squire Lounge is open seven days a week and always your neighborhood Colfax bar. ...
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Humble, TX
Green Oaks Tavern is a neighborhood gathering place and live music venue in Humble, TX. Have a drink, laugh, visit with old friends, make new friends, enjoy live music or just unplug and unwind. ...
Easley, SC
Smiley’s Acoustic Café Easley is a casual upscale dining experience that will keep you coming back for more. Located in the heart of downtown Easley, SC, Smiley’s delivers the best live music in the Upstate. Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe hosts weekly open mic, live-band karaoke, and live music every Friday and Saturday. ...
Lafayette, LA
The Wurst Biergarten Venue & Food Park is an open-air, family and dog-friendly outdoor beer garden venue and food park in the heart of downtown Lafayette, LA. Come by on weekend evenings to enjoy live music. ...
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Ashland, OR
Located on the Plaza in Ashland, OR, The Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant was established in 1993. The Black Sheep offers traditional British recipes along with vegetarian and Pacific Northwest favorites for dinner and late night fare. Enjoy weekly trivia and karaoke plus music and theatrical events. ...
Woodstock, GA
MadLife Stage & Studios is a music venue, recording studio, restaurant and bar in Woodstock, GA. The MadLife Grill serves a full menu of in-house crafted specialties. MadLife Stage offers a concert-quality music venue with room for up to 284 patrons for performances by artists crossing many genres. MadLife’s patio is a rocking stage as well. Weather permitting, this stage rings out some of the most amazing live music in Woodstock. MadLife also offers professional recording studios which includes two large tracking rooms and a state-of-the-art post-production/mixing room. ...
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Henrico, VA
Open since 1994, Rare Olde Times in Henrico, VA, is an family-owned Irish pub with delicious Celtic fare and live entertainment every night. The bar has a unique Irish feel to it, serving authentic Irish food and drink in an inviting atmosphere. ...
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Sunrise, FL
Gigi’s Music Café is down-home diner and bar located in Sunrise, FL. Established in 2012 by Gigi Brown, the venue has become a local go-to, known for its comfort food, intimate atmosphere and engaging events. The boutique-style café is home to local singers, musicians, poets and comedians. Weekly entertainment includes open mic nights, karaoke and dance lessons plus Friday and Saturday nights the café features local live music from a variety of genres; from smooth jazz to soft rock or acoustic soul. ...
New York, NY
Located in New York’s Upper West Side neighborhood, Prohibition NYC is a restaurant and Jazz Age-themed lounge featuring an extensive cocktail list and free nightly live music showcasing a variety of talent. Open since 1996, this neighborhood icon has a 100-capacity supper club room with a stage in the front as well as a more intimate speakeasy room in the back. ...
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. ...
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Ithaca, NY
The Downstairs Ithaca is a draft bar, meeting hall, and venue located below The Watershed bar in downtown Ithaca, NY. The Downstairs is open to the public Thursday through Saturday 6pm-1am. Audience capacity tops out at around 40 people and is best-suited for intimate performances and presentations. ...
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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. ...
Derwood, MD
The Outta The Way Cafe is a great local bar, restaurant, and event space rooted in the American traditions of community, hospitality, and large portions of good food freshly prepared from quality ingredients served to all at a fair price. Outta The Way Cafe is located in Derwood, MD, right in the heart of Montgomery County, ...
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. ...
Essex, NY
The Whallonsburg Grange chapter was founded in 1903 in Essex, NY. The historic venue features a beautiful main hall that seats up to 130, with 100 on the main floor and 30 in the balcony. There is a large stage with professional lighting, an in-house audio system, an HD projector and a large movie screen. There is also a certified commercial kitchen available for catering, commercial food production, and farm and community projects.
The nonprofit, volunteer-run Whallonsburg Grange Hall hosts concerts by regionally and nationally known performers, the Champlain Valley Film Series, and Lyceum lectures as well as classes and workshops throughout the year.
The Grange also owns Whitcomb’s, the renovated garage and green space across the street. It is home to art studios as well as a Community Room where monthly storytelling open mics take place, along with art exhibitions, open jams, classes and other gatherings. ...
Sarasota, FL
Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse is an open-air restaurant and old-Florida tiki bar in Sarasota established by the Stottlemyer family. Stottlemyer’s hosts talented musicians from all over seven days a week. The menu includes slow-cooked brisket, tender ribs, pulled pork, award-winning fried chicken, sandwiches, po-boys and more. ...
Saint Paul, MN
Established in 1892, The Midway Saloon is one of St Paul’s oldest drinking establishments. This no-frills hangout is famous for a welcoming atmosphere where you can play some pool, listen to your favorite bands, or dance a night away on the dance floor. The bar serves from 50 beers, over 100 whiskeys, and more than 30 tequilas. ...
Conroe, TX
The Corner Pub & Deli is simply the best place in Conroe, TX, to unwind and socialize, and features some of the most talented local, regional, and national musical artists in a friendly and relaxed environment. The Corner Pub also offers bands the opportunity to have their show professionally recorded with high quality audio and visual equipment: whether it is a livestream, music video shoot, live album recording or somewhere in between. ...
Waynesville, NC
Located in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains, Boojum Brewery Taproom in downtown Waynesville, NC, features 16 taps of fresh and ever-rotating Boojum Beer plus wine and craft cocktails. Cozy up inside or take in the mountain air on the back deck. At night, check out the downstairs speakeasy-style Gem Bar with games including pool, darts, shuffleboard and foosball. ...
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Winchester, VA
Located in Winchester, VA, Blue Fox Billiards showcases the best in local, upcoming acts, as well as regional favorites from the Baltimore/DC area. In addition to live music six nights a week, Blue Fox offers a full service restaurant featuring American Cuisine, sports on TVs and large projection screens, pool leagues and tournaments, karaoke, and more. ...
Seattle, WA
Skylark Café & Club is West Seattle’s premier music venue presenting a wide variety of live performances including local emerging artists, traveling acts, monthly drag shows, and more. Skylark Café also offers weekly entertainment like trivia, bingo, and open mic. ...
Montoursville, PA
Loyalsock Hotel is a local bar & grill in Montoursville, PA, with pool tables and occasional live music. ...
Anchorage, AK
Open since 1957, The Carousel Lounge is a friendly, local dive bar in the Spenard neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. Entertainment includes pool, darts, music, friends and fun. ...
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Plainfield Charter Township, MI
Shots On The River is a friendly, locally owned and operated bar and restaurant in Belmont, Grand Rapids, MI. Shots On The River is a vibrant, family-friendly place serving American food and drinks. The bar has entertainment every weekend including local live music and DJs plus open mic on Thursdays. ...
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. ...
Shreveport, LA
J.O.S.H. Lounge in Shreveport, LA, is premier jazz, R&B, and hip hop club hosting parties with a live house band and DJs. Live bands performs 1 to 2 nights a week, live DJs in the mix every night. J.O.S.H. Lounge provides swing out lessons, line dancing lessons, karaoke, comedy, open dance floor, and more. J.O.S.H. stand for “Jazz Old School Heritage.” ...
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Nyack, NY
Olive’s is a neighborhood American/German restaurant and the longest standing bar in Nyack, NY. It is also one of the best live music venues in all of Rockland County. The bar has an intimate stage and a full sound system. ...
Neptune City, NJ
The Headliner Oasis is a high-energy Jersey Shore nightclub featuring live bands, DJs, happy hour and an outdoor deck. The main room in The Headliner nightclub holds up to 1000, the indoor/outdoor Oasis Grill & Beer Garden holds 300+, and the Oasis Pool and Day Club can fit close to 2000. Headliner Oasis also hosts a seasonal outdoor volleyball league. ...
Austin, TX
Established in 1979, Cactus Café & Bar is one of Austin’s premier listening rooms. The Cactus is an intimate live music performance venue with a national reputation for showcasing the top local, regional, national and international acoustic music acts. The Cactus Café is located in the southwest corner of the historic Texas Union building on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. ...
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Pinos Altos, NM
Located in Pinos Altos, NM, the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House sits at 7000 feet. Since it first opened in the 1860’s the Buckhorn has been a gathering place for great food, music, and camaraderie. Whether it’s strangers sharing tables, standing on the front porch to watch the sunset, or basking in the warmth of the fire in the winter, locals, world travelers, and people from all walks of life feel at home in this historic bar. ...
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. ...
Charleston, SC
Palmetto Brewing Company is historical downtown Charleston and South Carolina’s first brewery. The facility offers a warehouse taproom, speakeasy taproom, and courtyard with a variety of entertainment including games, live music and more. ...
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Matthews, NC
Established in 2013, Moochies Tavern in Matthews, NC, has delicious food, lots of TVs, live music, craft cocktails and a vast wine selection. Moochies Tavern takes pride in offering our community plenty of local and live music. ...
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Lake Charles, LA
LUNA Bar & Grill Downtown is a locally-owned restaurant and bar in downtown Lake Charles, LA, with indoor and outdoor stages for live music. LUNA Bar & Grill has another location in South Lake Charles. ...
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. ...
Sebastian, FL
Pareidolia Brewing Co. is an award winning brewpub offering a big selection of craft beer, delicious food and a fun gathering place for family and friends. ...
Buffalo, NY
Nietzsche’s is a legendary music club in the Allentown entertainment district in Buffalo, NY. A major component of the local scene for years, the venue presents live music seven days a week often welcoming an eclectic mix of national and regional touring acts. The first floor is a 3,500 sf music venue and full bar with a 248-person capacity, stage area with full PA system, designated dance floor, and raised seating. ...
Mount Kisco, NY
Located in downtown Mount Kisco, NY, Jazz On Main is a music venue inspired by the golden age of jazz. The restaurant and bar provides diverse live performances, an incomparable sound and lighting system, and a sumptuous Mediterranean menu. Jazz On Main is a place for the community to gather and celebrate the arts and music. Wednesday are open mic nights: karaoke, cabaret, poetry, play read, you name it.
Thursday Nights at Jazz on Main are full of surprises, with a band performing a set and then opening the floor for all musicians bring their instruments and jam. ...
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Davenport, IA
Village Theatre Davenport presents music, comedy, and theatre in the Heart of the Village of East Davenport. ...
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Newport, KY
The Southgate House Revival is a live music and events venue in Newport, KY, located in a former church built circa 1866 featuring original stained glass windows, repurposed pews and pipe organ. The venue showcases original music nightly with regional and international artists, national touring bands, open-mic and more. ...
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New York, NY
Starr Bar is a nightlife venue in Bushwick, Brooklyn that celebrates and supports movements for social justice. Starr Bar hosts parties, mixers, live music, art shows, open mics, karaoke nights, meetings, political discussions, fundraisers, film screenings and film shoots. The event space features a full bar, multiple seating areas, a large dance floor, stage, a high-quality sound system, a HD projector, a full backline, and a full kitchen. ...
Greenville, SC
Sharkey’s Pub is an intimate local bar in Greenville, SC. The place is known for regular live music, karaoke, sports, Philly sandwiches, wings, and burgers. ...
Whitehall, MI
Fetch Brewing Co is a craft microbrewery in Whitehall, MI, housed in a 1900’s bank building, complete with a Penny Lounge in the original vault. Fetch hosts open mic on Wednesdays and local live music on Saturdays. ...
Fort Collins, CO
Located at the The Elizabeth Hotel in Old Town Fort Collins, CO, the Magic Rat live music venue offers swinging sounds weekly; from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions. Grab a pitcher of beer and some food from The Emporium while enjoying a variety of rock, folk, pop and more. There is a large built-in stage and garage doors behind the bar that can be opened up to the patio. Enter Magic Rat on the hotel’s first floor next to the front desk, or through the side entrance in Old Firehouse Alley. ...
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. ...
Laporte, CO
The Swing Station is a local watering hole and live music venue in Laporte, CO. There are two stages: indoor and outdoor. Enjoy Happy Hour Monday through Friday, open mic every Wednesday night, a large patio, darts, pool, cornhole and more. ...
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