Upcoming Events

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

This is a pretty different kind of open mic focused on mortality. It's not free, but their website says no one will be turned away for lack of funds. ...

The hosts and other musicians are friendly and supportive. Some do originals, some covers. Mostly solo but every now and then 3-4 people perform as a ...

Showcase Lineup:

Chris Hanlin (Singer-songwriter)

Amie Penwell

Sloan Irving (singer-songwriter)

The first instance of this event is on March 26 (a fourth Thursday), but will be on the third Thursdays of the month going forward. The open mic is fo...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

The Collab is unlike the other open mic events at Discovery Community Cafe. Come ready to collaborate with other musicians and poets (hey, a stranger ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

This last Sunday open mic calls itself an "all the way open" open mic. Their site says, "Our intention is to come together to provide a safe space for...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

Jams music in Dublin is a music store with heart - and an open mic! You'll get some really good players here and smattering of unexpected talent from ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Showcase Lineup:

Haley Donovan

Now in its fourth year, the Alameda Story Slam is a monthly storyteller's open mic with a different theme and featured reader each month. Complimentar...

This event moves from location to location in the Mission. In their words, "Several venues as well as public spaces, street corners, bart stations, ca...

Lutticken's Deli, a staple in Menlo Park for going on 50 years, began opening after 5 around 2011 to serve beer and wine and now boasts an open mic ev...

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Another music event at Swirl on the Square, this one led by local Irishman, Gabe Duffin. Bring your instrument and enjoy the cosy vibe in the storied ...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This open mic is held the first Monday of each month. The Freight is a great venue usually reserved for very big acts. The rules and format is pretty ...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

This first Tuesday jazz jam with Smith Dobson V and his quartet occurs in the heart of North Beach, offering a tantalizing connection with the San Fra...

This event happens the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ira sez, "It’s BYOB and because we don’t sell alcohol we need to charge a minimum $10 don...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Biologist, poet, and open mic host Laura Booth welcomes your poetry or prose into the magical little Blackbird Bookshop and Cafe once a month on the s...

Libraries are great. Mountain View Library hosts this combination ukulele lesson and jam for beginners. There are ukuleles available to borrow. Lesson...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

The hosts and other musicians are friendly and supportive. Some do originals, some covers. Mostly solo but every now and then 3-4 people perform as a ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Showcase Lineup:

Audio Angel

Until June, this event is happening on second Fridays. Come June, it will switch to second Saturdays. This is another of the The Secret Song Club even...

A rare Saturday open mic on the second Saturday of the month in the sanctuary of this historic church in San Jose. Host Rick sez, "Musicians, singers ...

This open mic has recently changed to second Saturdays (according to their meetup event).This open mic is outdoors when the weather is nice. When it's...

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Spike's Mic & Sunday Sessions. All music genres. Guitar amps & piano available. 15 min or 3 songs. Host: Carla Tutu. 500 Divisadero St.

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

This is a new songwriter showcase in Benicia happening every third Wednesday. Not an "open mic," per se, but it seems like Remi and Ken would be cool ...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

Jams music in Dublin is a music store with heart - and an open mic! You'll get some really good players here and smattering of unexpected talent from ...

This is a lovely event for original poetry and short prose. Poets of all ages are encouraged to come do your thing under the vaulted ceilings of Miche...

Showcase Lineup:

Kyra Gordon (alternative country, blues, folk, rock)

Parson Jones (indie-rock, alternative)

Barbed Wire Valentine (classic rock)

The first instance of this event is on March 26 (a fourth Thursday), but will be on the third Thursdays of the month going forward. The open mic is fo...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Another music event at Swirl on the Square, this one led by local Irishman, Gabe Duffin. Bring your instrument and enjoy the cosy vibe in the storied ...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

This event happens the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ira sez, "It’s BYOB and because we don’t sell alcohol we need to charge a minimum $10 don...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

The hosts and other musicians are friendly and supportive. Some do originals, some covers. Mostly solo but every now and then 3-4 people perform as a ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

The Collab is unlike the other open mic events at Discovery Community Cafe. Come ready to collaborate with other musicians and poets (hey, a stranger ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Spike's Mic & Sunday Sessions. All music genres. Guitar amps & piano available. 15 min or 3 songs. Host: Carla Tutu. 500 Divisadero St.

This last Sunday open mic calls itself an "all the way open" open mic. Their site says, "Our intention is to come together to provide a safe space for...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

This is a pretty different kind of open mic focused on mortality. It's not free, but their website says no one will be turned away for lack of funds. ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Lutticken's Deli, a staple in Menlo Park for going on 50 years, began opening after 5 around 2011 to serve beer and wine and now boasts an open mic ev...

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Another music event at Swirl on the Square, this one led by local Irishman, Gabe Duffin. Bring your instrument and enjoy the cosy vibe in the storied ...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This open mic is held the first Monday of each month. The Freight is a great venue usually reserved for very big acts. The rules and format is pretty ...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

This first Tuesday jazz jam with Smith Dobson V and his quartet occurs in the heart of North Beach, offering a tantalizing connection with the San Fra...

This event happens the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ira sez, "It’s BYOB and because we don’t sell alcohol we need to charge a minimum $10 don...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

Jams music in Dublin is a music store with heart - and an open mic! You'll get some really good players here and smattering of unexpected talent from ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Until June, this event is happening on second Fridays. Come June, it will switch to second Saturdays. This is another of the The Secret Song Club even...

A rare Saturday open mic on the second Saturday of the month in the sanctuary of this historic church in San Jose. Host Rick sez, "Musicians, singers ...

This open mic has recently changed to second Saturdays (according to their meetup event).This open mic is outdoors when the weather is nice. When it's...

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Spike's Mic & Sunday Sessions. All music genres. Guitar amps & piano available. 15 min or 3 songs. Host: Carla Tutu. 500 Divisadero St.

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Biologist, poet, and open mic host Laura Booth welcomes your poetry or prose into the magical little Blackbird Bookshop and Cafe once a month on the s...

Libraries are great. Mountain View Library hosts this combination ukulele lesson and jam for beginners. There are ukuleles available to borrow. Lesson...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

The hosts and other musicians are friendly and supportive. Some do originals, some covers. Mostly solo but every now and then 3-4 people perform as a ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Another music event at Swirl on the Square, this one led by local Irishman, Gabe Duffin. Bring your instrument and enjoy the cosy vibe in the storied ...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

This event happens the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ira sez, "It’s BYOB and because we don’t sell alcohol we need to charge a minimum $10 don...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

This is a new songwriter showcase in Benicia happening every third Wednesday. Not an "open mic," per se, but it seems like Remi and Ken would be cool ...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

Jams music in Dublin is a music store with heart - and an open mic! You'll get some really good players here and smattering of unexpected talent from ...

This is a lovely event for original poetry and short prose. Poets of all ages are encouraged to come do your thing under the vaulted ceilings of Miche...

The first instance of this event is on March 26 (a fourth Thursday), but will be on the third Thursdays of the month going forward. The open mic is fo...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Spike's Mic & Sunday Sessions. All music genres. Guitar amps & piano available. 15 min or 3 songs. Host: Carla Tutu. 500 Divisadero St.

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

This is a pretty different kind of open mic focused on mortality. It's not free, but their website says no one will be turned away for lack of funds. ...

The hosts and other musicians are friendly and supportive. Some do originals, some covers. Mostly solo but every now and then 3-4 people perform as a ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

The Collab is unlike the other open mic events at Discovery Community Cafe. Come ready to collaborate with other musicians and poets (hey, a stranger ...

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

This last Sunday open mic calls itself an "all the way open" open mic. Their site says, "Our intention is to come together to provide a safe space for...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This open mic is held the first Monday of each month. The Freight is a great venue usually reserved for very big acts. The rules and format is pretty ...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

This first Tuesday jazz jam with Smith Dobson V and his quartet occurs in the heart of North Beach, offering a tantalizing connection with the San Fra...

This event happens the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ira sez, "It’s BYOB and because we don’t sell alcohol we need to charge a minimum $10 don...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

Jams music in Dublin is a music store with heart - and an open mic! You'll get some really good players here and smattering of unexpected talent from ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

This event moves from location to location in the Mission. In their words, "Several venues as well as public spaces, street corners, bart stations, ca...

Lutticken's Deli, a staple in Menlo Park for going on 50 years, began opening after 5 around 2011 to serve beer and wine and now boasts an open mic ev...

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Another music event at Swirl on the Square, this one led by local Irishman, Gabe Duffin. Bring your instrument and enjoy the cosy vibe in the storied ...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

Biologist, poet, and open mic host Laura Booth welcomes your poetry or prose into the magical little Blackbird Bookshop and Cafe once a month on the s...

Libraries are great. Mountain View Library hosts this combination ukulele lesson and jam for beginners. There are ukuleles available to borrow. Lesson...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

The hosts and other musicians are friendly and supportive. Some do originals, some covers. Mostly solo but every now and then 3-4 people perform as a ...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Until June, this event is happening on second Fridays. Come June, it will switch to second Saturdays. This is another of the The Secret Song Club even...

A rare Saturday open mic on the second Saturday of the month in the sanctuary of this historic church in San Jose. Host Rick sez, "Musicians, singers ...

This open mic has recently changed to second Saturdays (according to their meetup event).This open mic is outdoors when the weather is nice. When it's...

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Spike's Mic & Sunday Sessions. All music genres. Guitar amps & piano available. 15 min or 3 songs. Host: Carla Tutu. 500 Divisadero St.

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...

This dive bar re-opened in February 2026 as a woman-owned venue, and the open mic was announced soon after. The first one happened on 3 March 2026. Co...

This blues jam has been happening Tuesdays at Antlers since 2022. Every week a different band sits in as the house band, they play for almost an hour ...

Liz and Rhea have taken this event through many venues before finally landing their own place last year on the second floor at 1175 Folsom. This is a ...

Standup Comedy Open Mic. 171 Branham Ln, San Jose. 5 min sets. Live sign-ups on odd weeks, pre-signups on even weeks (text 408.209.3083). Regular perf...

Can you say, "Irish republican bar?"The host says, "Whether you play an instrument, sing, rap, or just wanna chill and watch, this is the spot to be. ...

Every Tuesday on our stage downstairs. Share your music with our audience, or just come to enjoy some live music.​​ Open mic is followed by Band Jam N...

The O'Flat's session in downtown San Jose has been around in one form or another for going on three decades, since it opened in 2002. The bar itself a...

The Pacific Grove Meetinghouse was purchased in 2023 by Scott Soifer, who was a regular at the original venue's open mic event from back in the 90s. S...

This is a laid-back dive bar musical open mic. Just head into the back room - ten or fifteen people usually show up each night. Odds are you'll get to...

It's on your right as you head north on Shattuck, just as you leave Oakland behind. Not for the faint of heart or short of patience. All ages until th...

This open mic is designed to showcase Bay Area bands and artists and give them a space to practice their craft by giving them the chance to play a “mi...

This event happens the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ira sez, "It’s BYOB and because we don’t sell alcohol we need to charge a minimum $10 don...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around

Yessir! A real rock-n-roll jam session. This is band-e-oke, so come with your songs or just sit in on mic or the house backline gear. Brooks Lundy (& ...

This may be the latest-starting open mic on the calendar! The Good Time Tavern is an authentic dive bar, perched just across the road and around the c...

Hop Monk Novato open mic every wednesday.

Viva la dive bar! The self-proclaimed "most elegant dive bar in Berkeley," was founded in (and kept in the family since) 1953, and is one of the last ...

The legendary Last Day Saloon is long gone, this venue was briefly the Rockit Room, and is now Neck of the Woods. There was a pretty big boost for the...

This is one of a couple of "listening room" sessions in town. Livermore is ground zero for an absolute ton of really talented players and songwriters....

If you've never been to Niles, California you're missing out. Before Hollywood, this was where Charlie Chaplin filmed his movies and the main street s...

This is a lovely little suburban open mic. Come slip into the upholstered seating and watch the performers Predominantly a music open mic but spoken w...

This is a new songwriter showcase in Benicia happening every third Wednesday. Not an "open mic," per se, but it seems like Remi and Ken would be cool ...

Owner Cameron opened this British pub in honor of his father's heritage and parked a red double-decker bus outside where you can buy anglo snacks. Kit...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. The owner (Les) hangs out and listens to the ...

Community building weekly event for musicians and people who appreciate music. Great food, drink specials. Bands have been formed out of this communit...

This cafe has been family owned and operated since 1978. The open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates b...

Jams music in Dublin is a music store with heart - and an open mic! You'll get some really good players here and smattering of unexpected talent from ...

This is a lovely event for original poetry and short prose. Poets of all ages are encouraged to come do your thing under the vaulted ceilings of Miche...

The first instance of this event is on March 26 (a fourth Thursday), but will be on the third Thursdays of the month going forward. The open mic is fo...

This is the ongoing NS After Dark series of events. Luminary Bae sez, "ALLLLL ARE WELCOME!!! COME SIGN UP @ THE DOOR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO SHOWCASE YOUR ...

Since 2014 this glorious outdoor gathering of performers has been happening outside at the Scott Street Labyrinth near Duboce park under the auspices ...

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Inside Homestead Bowl you'll find the X Bar. This is a raucous event on the second and fourth Sundays with a real sound guy making you sound amazing a...

Another music event at Swirl on the Square, this one led by local Irishman, Gabe Duffin. Bring your instrument and enjoy the cosy vibe in the storied ...

This is a very popular open mic in Campbell. The list almost always fills up, so show up early and have your stuff ready to go so everyone gets a chan...

This is a bit different. From 6-9:30pm it's a karaoke event, but turns into an open mic at 9:30pm until close. They say comedy or music is welcome.

One of the few oasis of live music in the east bay landscape, the Hayward Bistro, tucked down on the corner of B Street in Hayward, hosts an open mic ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. It was closed in 2005 for a couple of months and during the pandemic, but other than that it's been go...

Behind its unassuming strip mall exterior lies the margaritaville of awesomeness that is The Longboard Bar, which hosts its band-e-oke style open mic ...

A well-heeled monday open mic with a mature clientelle. Red Rock is a real institution in this area and a known spot for solo musicians to meet and co...

The Riptide Tavern was built in 1941, but the open mic started off in the early aughts. Looks like a good time and it goes late, so you're sure to get...

A perfect open mic for a full band that wants to use the sound guy and full backline setup to pressure-test a couple of songs on the cheap. Solo perfo...