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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McCaysville, GA
TOONEYS Music Venue is located within Riverwalk Shops, a dining and shopping center on the Toccoa River in historic McCaysville, GA. TOONEYS entertainment venue features regular performances from incredible local and national artists on its state-of-the-art stage. The venue also host a weekly open mic and karaoke on Thursdays. ...
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. ...
The Woodlands, TX
Dosey Doe Big Barn is one of the best listening rooms in the country. Built in 1856, Dosey Doe is a one-of-a-kind venue in the Houston area providing a very intimate setting for artists and fans alike. ...
Ann Arbor, MI
The Ark is a nationally known acoustic and folk music venue in downtown Ann Arbor, MI. At the 400-seat Ford Listening Room, seats put you within a few feet of the performers, there’s really not a bad seat in the house. The club presents the best contemporary and traditional live music over 300 nights each year. The Ark also presents a monthly Open Stage Night. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Mills River, NC
Open since 2015, Mills River Brewing Co is a brewery and taproom serving up one-of-a-kind beers and delicious food in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. The warehouse-style facility sits on two acres with an outdoor patio bar and large hillside beer garden in the back. Indoors is a taproom with plenty of seating and a full view of the brewhouse. In addition to Mills River brews, the taproom bar has a large selection of homemade craft cocktails and a collection of rare bourbons. The venue hosts live music weekly on a large outdoor stage as well as social activities like trivia and bingo. ...
San Antonio, TX
Established in 2012, Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue in San Antonio, TX, is a large venue with a spacious stage. Join the open mic jam sessions Monday through Thursday nights or check out live local and national music on Friday and Saturday nights. There is a full bar with domestic, premium, and craft beers as well as a selection of spirits. ...
Potosi, TX
Potosi Live is a family-friendly venue in Potosi, TX, featuring two restaurants and an event center with state-of-the-art sound and lights plus multiple video walls, a huge stage, and plenty of room to dance. There is a large bar downstairs and an additional bar on the upper mezzanine level with combined seating for over 400. Boiling Tails Co and JoJo’s BBQ provide seafood, burgers, and barbecue for lunch and dinner. There is also a 60-capacity room for private events and an arena out back that attracts over 3000 for a summer concert series and other outdoor events. ...
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. ...
New Orleans, LA
AllWays Lounge & Cabaret is “The Pearl of the Marigny” in New Orleans, LA. This intimate theater space and bar features burlesque, music, drag, comedy, theater and more. ...
New Haven, CT
Stella Blues is a friendly bar and live music venue in New Haven, CT. There is a small stage in front and a pool table in the back. ...
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. ...
Art Galleries and Stores
Boyne City, MI
Located in the heart of SOBO, the Art District of Boyne City, MI, Freshwater Art Gallery & Concert Venue features astoundingly talented Michigan musicians on its soundstage. ...
Dunedin, FL
Bauser’s is a friendly neighborhood bar and live entertainment venue in Dunedin, FL. The venue offers a full liquor bar and has all types of live music during the week including blues, rock, country, alternative and more. Bauser’s Dunedin is non-smoking but has a huge, smoker-friendly covered front patio. Bauser’s is dog-friendly, has Happy Hour 7 days a week, plus drink specials and the best karaoke in town. Open Blues Jam on the first Sunday of the month 3pm – 7pm. ...
Bars and Restaurants
New Alexandria, PA
Speal’s Tavern is the best little live blues bar in Western Pennsylvania and home to the Cigar Box Guitar Museum. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Seattle, WA
The Rendezvous is a historic bar and performing arts theater in Belltown, Seattle. The Jewelbox Theater has a professional standard PA system, stage lighting, and stage making it ideal for live music, theater, burlesque, or cabaret. ...
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. ...
New Orleans, LA
The Neutral Ground Coffee House in New Orleans is an old-world style coffee house and community space; part gallery, part stage, all-inclusive, and for all-ages. Stop by, drink some coffee, and listen to some live music seven nights a week. The Neutral Ground stage has been host to thousands of musicians. From first gigs to homecomings, hobby musicians to professionals, it’s become an institution for New Orleans musicians and those traveling through. ...
Cafes and Restaurants
Manchester, CT
Enjoy live entertainment and great dining at The Hungry Tiger Cafe and Restaurant in Manchester, CT. The intimate Hungry Tiger Music Club offers rock, blues, folk, or who knows what almost every night with local and national acts on its small stage. ...
Hendersonville, NC
The Dugout Sports Bar and Taphouse in Hendersonville, NC, is a neighborhood restaurant with bar, sports, and live music. The Dugout offers a wide variety of entertainment showcasing some of the best local bands, karaoke, open mic, and poker night. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Middletown, CT
The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center is a community-based nonprofit arts organization that serves central Connecticut with music, art, comedy, poetry, and theater events. An intimate performance space, art gallery, and used bookstore with snack bar. Open mic on Mondays, Thursdays, and second Sundays. Additional activities include yoga, Reiki, personal development workshops, and drum circles. ...
La Crosse, WI
Located in historic downtown La Crosse, WI, the Root Note offers locally and regionally produced food, beer and wine, retail, served daily with an eclectic mix of acts, performers, and events. Also offering vegan and gluten-free options. ...
Chicago, IL
Established in 1991, Uncommon Ground – Lakeview is home to Greenstar Brewing, Illinois’ first certified organic brewery. Uncommon Ground features farm-to-table cuisine, brunch, lunch and dinner daily. The Uncommon Ground listening room boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, full LED stage lighting, and seating for 47. ...
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. ...
Colorado Springs, CO
Jives is where coffee, music, and life come together in Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO. Jives Coffee Lounge offers local roasted coffee and specialty sandwiches, thirst quenching drinks and kind people. The super hip community cafe is dedicated to having the best original live music as often as possible. ...
Wellington, FL
Village Music is a regional music center in Wellington, FL, offering a retail shop, music school, live music cafe with weekly events, craft beers, wines and artisan food. The Village Music Café provides a venue and opportunity for the music center’s students to perform, for master classes, clinics, songwriting classes and more. But the VMC also presents featured artists every Friday and Saturday night. ...
Siloam Springs, AR
Creekside Taproom is a fun, family friendly place in beautiful downtown Siloam Springs, AR. ...
Ranier, MN
Loony’s Brew is a brewpub located on the shores of Sand Bay on Rainy Lake in Ranier, MN, featuring fresh-brewed craft beers, lakeside views, darts, pool, live music and more. Whether by vehicle, boat, or snowmobile, Loony’s is a unique place to stop in and take a load off. Tuesdays are dart league nights, Wednesdays is Trivia Night, Thursdays are for pool league, Fridays and Saturdays can be open mic, karaoke and/or live music. ...
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Natrona Heights, PA
Saxon Inn is a family owned bar and restaurant located in Natrona Heights, PA. ...
Nyack, NY
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar is an intimate music venue in Nyack, NY, providing Rockland County with stellar jazz, classical, comedy and piano bar. Enjoy the intimate ambiance where good vibes, musical mastery and an appreciation for the arts lives on. ...
Franklin, TN
The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor is located in an historic house in downtown Franklin, TN. Opened in 2005, Kimbro’s is an eclectic music venue and restaurant. This timeless juke joint has great food and a community feel. Enjoy live music up to four nights a week, jazz jams, songwriters night, and live music on the patio before weekends shows. The menu of homemade foods includes burgers, sandwiches and sides. The bar offers more than 30 varieties of imported and domestic beer, local draft options, and a complete wine selection. ...
Reno, NV
Established in 2015 in Reno’s Mid-Town Arts & Culture District, Mountain Music Parlor is a music school, music store, and intimate listening room focused on teaching and presenting traditional American music. Heritage Hall is a cozy and comfortable venue where concerts, open jams, student recitals, and other special events take place. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Bloomington, IN
Blockhouse Bar is a beer bar and entertainment venue in Bloomington, IN, located in the alley by 4th St Parking garage, below The Back Door. Enjoy live music on weekends, open mic on Tuesdays and Wednesday night jazz. ...
Pawtucket, RI
Originally opened in 1975 in downtown Providence, The Met is a live music and entertainment venue in Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, RI, presenting rock, folk, punk, blues, R&B, jazz, comedians and more. Most shows at The Met Pawtucket are standing room only unless noted, but there are tables and chairs around the perimeter of the club. ...
Helena, MT
The Lewis & Clark Tap Room is located next to the Lewis & Clark Brewing Company’s state-of-the-art brewing facility in Helena, MT. In addition to serving great beer, the Tap Room has a long history as a premier venue for live music. Everything from local and regional bands to national touring acts perform at the brewery’s indoor and outdoor stages. ...
Washington, DC
THRōW Social DC is a social venue with a tropical vibe located in Washington, DC. The facility has plenty of open seating, three bars, cabanas, DJs on a huge stage with 20′ video wall, cocktails, and games like shuffleboard, ping pong, and rooftop cornhole. ...
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. ...
Corpus Christi, TX
House of Rock is a restaurant and bar located in the Marina Arts District in downtown Corpus Christi, TX. House of Rock is divided into three sections: The Venue, The Middle Bar and The Main Bar which includes The Kitchen. The Venue hosts many local, regional and national touring acts from a wide variety of genres, as well as private events. ...
Tupelo, MS
Link Centre is home to Tupelo’s arts community, from promoting arts education to hosting the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, West of Shake Rag Improv, WordPlay’s Sessions Open Mic, and producing the Monthly Music Mix concert series. The Link Centre spaces include the Black Box theater, the Choir Room, the Reception Hall, and the Concert Hall. ...
Buffalo, NY
Located in the Historic Cobblestone District of Buffalo, NY, Iron Works is a bar and live music venue featuring national and regionally touring artists. Buffalo Iron Works has a full bar, stage, patio and full kitchen. The front of the two-story building has a roll-up door that opens to the street and a patio seating area. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
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. ...
Utica, NY
Woodland Farm Brewery is a locally owned and operated brewery in Utica, NY, crafting beers using New York hops and grain. The brewery has a 10 barrel brewhouse, a full kitchen, patio, and a spacious taproom with live music, trivia night, and more. ...
Shoreline, WA
Established in 1967, Darrell’s Tavern is an old-school dive bar north of Seattle in Shoreline, WA, with live music every weekend. Darrell’s supports local and out-of-towner music of all flavors: punk, rock, country, electronica, metal, soul, jazz, funk, ska, comedy acts and anything in between. ...
Traverse City, MI
7 Monks Taproom is a cozy bar on Union Street in downtown Traverse City, MI. In addition to delicious food, 7 Monks has beer, wine, cider, and local mead on tap. ...
Burlington, VT
Radio Bean is a restaurant, live music venue, lamp lounge, craft cocktail destination, street food haven, and bohemian utopia in beautiful Burlington, VT. Opened in 2000, Radio Bean is a community hub and local music hot-spot. The Bean features live entertainment seven days a week spanning every genre imaginable. 21+ starting at 9pm nightly. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Madison, WI
BarleyPop Live is a craft beer bar and live music venue on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison, WI. The bar serves cocktails, 50 taps of craft beer and cider, a selection of bottles and cans, and to-go crowlers and growlers. Entertainment includes weekly trivia, comedy open mic, and live music in the back room Thursdays through Saturdays, plus pinball. BarleyPop Live is dog-friendly and allows outside food. The back room is also available for private events. ...
Asheville, NC
UpCountry Brewing is West Asheville’s go-to for delicious beer and daily shenanigans. UpCountry provides a full bar, outdoor areas, and live music for your daily activities. UpCountry is a fantastic place to meet up with friends, family, and even dogs to celebrate life. ...
Wichita, KS
Founded in 1973, Kirby’s Beer Store has long been a mainstay of the Wichita music community. The bar has music nearly every night of the week and no cover charge. ...
Art Galleries and Cafes
Aberdeen, SD
The Red Rooster Coffee House in Aberdeen, SD, offers an expansive used bookstore and a cozy atmosphere. The coffee shop is a hub of local creativity with live music, film, an art gallery, DJs and karaoke plus dance parties, a knitting club and more. ...
St. Augustine, FL
Established in 1985, Shanghai Nobby’s is a small bar located on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, FL. ...
Thornton, CO
Trailside Saloon is a local neighborhood saloon in Thornton, CO, featuring local live music every Saturday night, the best bartenders and coldest beer in town. Stop by for a variety of drinks and drink specials with friends. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Fountain Inn, SC
Fountain Inn Taproom is where business and the arts collide. With 24 rotating taps and a cooler full of other beer and wine options, you will always find something you will love at Fountain Inn Taproom in Fountain Inn, SC. An outdoor stage on the patio features local live music on the weekends. ...
Easthampton, MA
By day, Luthier’s Co-Op & Backstage Bar in Easthampton, MA, is a full-service, stringed instrument repair shop and store. At night, the space is a bar and entertainment venue presenting a variety of talent with open mic, karaoke, a monthly Comedy Showcase, spoken word events, and multiple acts a night. Performances are open to all ages and are free to the public Tuesday through Saturday. The Backstage Bar opens at noon and closes shortly after the music stops at 11pm. ...
Loveland, CO
Black and Blues Music and Brews is Northern Colorado’s exclusive guitar boutique and intimate listening room featuring craft beer and cocktails. The music store specializes in boutique, handcrafted guitars, basses, amps, effects and accessories. And the intimate listening room offers original live music by up-and-coming artists. Black and Blues features live music every week, Friday through Sunday, from a range of local, regional, and international acts of various genres. ...
Beulah, MI
St. Ambrose Cellars is a brewery in Beulah, MI, crafting meads with local honey and wine. St. Ambrose includes a tasting room, an 18-hole disc golf course, lawn games, and live music almost every night. ...
Bars and Restaurants
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. ...
Fort Collins, CO
Avogadro’s Number is a historic music venue, bar and restaurant in Fort Collins, CO; a unique double-venue with both an intimate indoor venue and an expansive outdoor venue. The outdoor space is open May through October and boasts water features, a treehouse, a large gazebo, and concessions. The restaurant features a large sandwich menu, delicious appetizers, salads, homemade desserts, and a full espresso bar. Avo’s Bar occupies the southern-most third of the property, and serves the best Bloody Mary in town. ...
Bars and Restaurants
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. ...
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. ...
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