PAK’s Backyard Cafe & Beer Garden in Port Austin, MI, is a one-of-a-kind, seasonal destination for the community and visitors alike to gather and eat quality food, drink craft beer, play and engage socially in a unique and thoughtful setting. The backyard has patio seating and a grassy lawn with yard games and views of Bird Creek Park on Lake Huron. ...

Beards Root Cellar is a basement taproom and community beer lounge located behind Beards Brewery pub in Petoskey, MI. The Root Cellar is a casual spot to grab a beer with friends and have a quality conversation. ...

Fountains Golf & Banquet Center is North Oakland County’s destination for golf, banquets, weddings, and special events plus great food at Fountains Bar & Grill. Fountains offers a full menu, daily food and drink specials, and live entertainment during the non-golf season Thursday through Saturday in the downstairs lounge. ...

Mt. Holiday is a community non-profit recreation area in Traverse City, MI. T-Bar is a restaurant and bar at ...

Paddle Hard Brewing is a family owned and operated brewpub in Grayling, MI, serving up flatbread pizzas, paninis and more. Enjoy the beer garden and pet-friendly outdoor patio. Paddle Hard Yard is an outdoor entertainment space where you can catch live music all summer long. ...

Located just off the bay of Gull Lake outside of Richland, MI, The Dock At Bayview offers a full menu, live entertainment on the weekends, and more. In the spring and summer months, enjoy the outside deck or in colder months enjoy dinner next to a cozy fireplace inside. The Dock At Bayview has a banquet room that leads into a backyard with a tiki bar, bonfire pit, patio for outdoor bands, tons of seating, and two horseshoe pits. ...

Open since 2002, The Machine Shop Concert Lounge is an independently owned and operated music venue in Flint, MI. The venue books the best live music entertainment in rock, metal, and outlaw country. ...

Continuing its tradition of the best live music in the Lansing area since 2005, The Green Door Bar & Grill is a must stop for anyone interested in good live music, great food, better service, and a relaxed atmosphere. The Green Door is a blues bar with a small stage and dance floor plus a pool table. ...

New Way Bar is Ferndale’s oldest neighborhood bar; featuring live music and entertainment. ...

Built in 1970, Midland Center for the Arts is the cultural destination in the Great Lakes Bay Region located in Discovery Square next to Dow Gardens in Midland, MI. The Midland Center offers an abundance of well-equipped, one-of-a-kind spaces in beautiful settings including its 1,500-seat auditorium, 400-seat Little Theater, a 97-seat Lecture-Recital Hall, two museums, art studios, rehearsal rooms and more. Event spaces includes the Red Carpet Lobby and Brick Lobby, and the 100-capacity Pendulum Lounge, a unique experience celebrating Midland’s history. ...

Sawmill Saloon in located neat the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park in Big Rapids, MI. This quaint tavern and restaurant has been operated by the Proctor family since 1969. The bar includes a backyard and patio with outdoor seating. ...

Established in 1967, Jackson’s original Roadhouse Grill & Bar is situated in a building that has a long history of serving up good times. The Roadhouse has fabulous homemade food, craft beers, and popular local bands on weekends. ...

Bert’s Market Place is a family-owned entertainment complex that includes a jazz cafe, barbecue smokehouse restaurant, and Warehouse Theatre. Bert’s is known for delicious food and amazing entertainment including local bands and artists as well as professional musical legends. ...

UFO Factory is a small bar in downtown Detroit, MI, and home of hot dog purveyor Laika Dog. The venue features a long bar, a small stage and dance floor, and a rooftop patio. ...

Jake’s Corner Lounge is a sports bar and taproom in Bay City, MI, serving from a great selection of domestic and imported bottles and cans, over 40 bourbons, 40 vodkas, and nearly 30 tequilas. Entertainment includes sports on the TVs, live music, karaoke, team trivia and more. ...

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. ...

Uptown Grille is a sports bar, restaurant, and live music venue in Commerce, MI. The venue offers a warm dining area serving American fare and a bar for live music and events. There are bands on the Fridays and Saturdays plus acoustic music on Tuesdays.   ...

Stix Ludington is a world-class restaurant, entertainment center, and event space bringing food, fun, and bowling to Northern Michigan. Stix features private event spaces, an expansive beer garden patio and pier, and state-of-the-art bowling lanes. With its large outdoor stage, Stix presents live bands on weekends all summer. ...

Open since 2010, Old Dog Tavern is a rustic restaurant, bar, and venue located in a historic building in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. The bar is equipped with a stage, upright piano, dance floor, and tables for seating in a relaxed environment. There is also pinball and free ping-pong. ...

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Greyline Brewing Co. is a neighborhood brewery offering beer and cider that is produced on-site, great tasting food, local music and great conversation with a corner stage. ...

Soggy Bottom Bar is a bar in Flint, MI, featuring fresh ingredient bar food, craft cocktails, constantly rotating beer/cider/seltzer selection, and a nice whiskey list. Soggy Bottom Bar is known for hosting live jazz on Tuesday nights. ...

Located in the Heart of northern Michigan, The Lewiston Hotel Bar and Grill is a 15 room hotel with a full bar and great food. Pet friendly and a big patio. Come out on the weekends for live music by a local band. ...

Open since 2014, Lake Ann Brewing Co is small but very friendly. S.S. Burnett Park is across the street for the kiddos to play. There’s food available at the Stone Oven next door which can be brought into the brewery so you can eat, drink, and enjoy live music in one place. During the summer months, there is live music on the outdoor stage in back. People can take a seat or pull up a blanket on the grass and enjoy the best that Northern Michigan has to offer. ...

Located next to The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, GLC Live at 20 Monroe is a modern Art Deco-inspired venue with full service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and accommodations for nearly 2,600 patrons for live music, entertainment, and special events. ...

Silver Lake Chicken Shack in Mears, MI, has the best chicken you’ll ever eat and the coldest beer this side of the Mississippi. The seasonal, open-air restaurant is right on a pond and has a stage for live music. ...

Trixie’s Bar is a super chill neighborhood bar and live entertainment venue in Hamtramck, MI. Good times and cheap drinks. ...

Ludington Bay Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant in downtown Ludington, MI. ...

Blackrocks Brewery is a microbrewery located in Marquette, MI. ...

Hamilton St. Pub is a bar & grill in Saginaw, MI. ...

Bell’s Eccentric Café in Kalamazoo, MI, has over twenty draught options, a full-service restaurant, a beer garden, comfortable patio, and a state-of-the-art music venue. Bell’s Back Room can accommodate up to 370 guests. ...

El Club is an all-ages arts venue in Southwest Detroit. There is a bar and wood fired pizza is available on days of events or live performances. ...

Open since 2006, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant on beautiful Lake Macatawa is a downtown Holland favorite. Boatwerks features stunning waterfront views. Grab a drink, order your favorite foods, and listen to live music on the covered patio. ...

One Under Craft Beer + Eats is a family-owned restaurant, bar, and banquet facility located in Livonia, MI. Enjoy heated outdoor seating, 30 HDTVs with NFL Sunday Ticket, 102 beer taps, live music, and great food. ...

Come enjoy live music, food and wine pairings, and more at Left Foot Charley Barrel Room at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City, MI. ...

Ethanology Spirit House & Distillery in Elk Rapids, MI, serves the finest spirits and handcrafted cocktails accompanied by live music.  A community-centric establishment, Ethanology supports local, and immensely talented, Michigan musicians. ...

Just two miles from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park in Glen Arbor, MI, Boonedocks is a great family destination for dining inside or outside in a cozy, rustic “Up North” atmosphere. Boonedocks All-American menu offers a variety of steaks, fish, soups, salads and sandwiches. Hang out on the deck and hear live local music every night of the week. ...

Opened in 2016, Ziggy’s Ypsilanti is a music venue, bar, and coffeehouse in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. The local gathering spot hosts hip-hop, underground Detroit techno, jazz of all flavors, indie-rock, folk, art happenings, and R&B. Enjoy top-shelf jazz on Tuesdays, some of the area’s best DJs on Thursdays, and an assortment of musical genres on the weekend. ...

Trail Point Brewing Company is a brewery in Allendale, MI. Trail Point brews well-balanced beers and serves them in an environment that feels like home. Every Saturday night Trail Point Brewing hosts live music from 7-10pm. They bring in a wide variety of local and regional talent. ...

Established in 2009, MotorCity Wine is a wine shop and Detroit’s spot for soulful and deep music. MotorCity Wine has a large selection of wines from all over the world. Wines are priced retail, and for a small corkage fee may be enjoyed on premises. ...

Housed in one of Petoskey’s oldest buildings, City Park Grill features house-made cuisine focusing on locally procured produce, meats and lake fish, famous hot biscuits and an award-winning wine collection. ...

Nancy Whiskey Pub is a classic Corktown bar open since 1902. The Irish tavern has live music on Fridays and Saturdays and one of the best jukeboxes in Detroit. Enjoy the large outdoor patio. ...

Opened in 2015, Corner Bar & Grill is a local gathering spot in Fenton, MI, serving homemade food, craft beer and handcrafted drinks. Enjoy karaoke Fridays and live music every Saturday night. ...

In a building built in 1830, The Crofoot Complex is a historic, yet modern multi-room entertainment complex in the heart of Oakland County in downtown Pontiac, MI. Its venues and spaces include The Crofoot Ballroom, The Pike Room, The Vernors Room, The Crofoot Café and The Patio. The Crofoot is a family owned and operated venue with state-of-the-art facilities known as one of the best intimate venues around. ...

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. ...

George E. Potter Center at Jackson College in Jackson, MI, is the most versatile performing arts complex in the area, containing three main performance spaces. The Harold Sheffer Music Hall seats 1,549 patrons. The music hall has the capability to present even the largest of the Broadway touring companies. The Ruth M. Day Theatre is a multiple form, experimental theatre that seats up to 184. Michael Baughman Theatre seats 403. Located on the first floor of Potter Center, the Robert Snyder Dining Commons is an excellent facility for wedding receptions, banquets and other special events. The maximum capacity is 360. In addition to the Snyder Dining Room, Jackson College offers community rooms in Bert Walker Hall, as well as banquet and meeting space at the W.J. Maher Campus. ...

The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Bay Harbor. Opened in 2018, the Center presents a year-round line-up of events across all performing arts genres including music, theater, dance, comedy and more. The 525-seat theater includes box seating and features state-of-the-art acoustics and equipment including a 45′ cinema screen and Dolby theatrical surround sound. ...

Northern Lights Lounge is a local bar in Detroit, MI, featuring regular resident musicians and DJs throughout the week. The bar is open seven days a week with full kitchen service and outdoor seating. Enjoy the best house, techno, and R&B every weekend. ...

Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen is Boyne City’s only producer of quality craft beer. Featuring 30 taps of Boyne and Michigan craft beer, a unique historic building, live music, on-site meat smoking, catering and more. ...

Coyote Joe’s is Michigan’s premier Country nightclub playing today’s hottest Country music with a mix of today’s Top 40. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. ...

Started in 2015, Ellison Brewing Co. is a veteran-owned business that specializes in making some of Michigan’s highest rated craft beer, spirits, and gastropub food options. The Clubhouse is Ellison Brewery’s brewpub and taproom located in East Lansing, MI. The inside of the Clubhouse has a cabin feel with stained wood and local art. ...

Located within the Russell Block Building in downtown Muskegon, MI, Unruly Brewing Company is a restaurant, craft brewery, winery and distillery. Enjoy weekly events like like trivia and karaoke plus live music on Friday and Saturday nights. ...

Gun Lake Casino, a premier gaming and entertainment destination in Wayland, MI, features a casino and several restaurants and bars. The venue hosts live entertainment at the 131 Sportsbar & Lounge as well as CBK (Craft, Bar, Kitchen), a restaurant located within the casino. 131 Sportsbook & Lounge has a full-service bar and floor-to-ceiling LED video walls where you can watch several games at a time. Enjoy live music on the weekends in this enhanced entertainment space. The outdoor patio at CBK (Craft, Bar, Kitchen) is the site of the casino’s seasonal Thursday night parties with local musicians and DJs. ...