Upcoming Events

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

Seven storytellers are drawn from a hat on the night of the performance. There will also be a featured storyteller. All stories must be true, about yo...

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...

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...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

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...

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

Run by comedian Jordan Kirschner, this brewhouse open mic in Concord welcomes all comers!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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.

Straight ahead jazz standards on second through fifth Wednesdays since March 2023. House band led by Kyle Finley on bass with drums and often guitar.

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 ...

This vibrant local community has a real gem in this theatre and the open mic is very welcoming: Sing , Jam, bring the Band . Tell a joke, poem or danc...

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

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....

The Flo houses rock shows other days of the week and, on Wednesdays, you can be in on the party: either behind an instrument or on the mic. Basically,...

Expect acoustic, folk, some bluegrass, and 60s music.

Well worth the drive, Auri's open mic at Cameron's Pub in wind-swept Half Moon Bay has a vibrant community of eager participants of all ages, truly ex...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. It really feels like a small town in here. Of...

A mostly comedy-based open mic, this event does welcome musicians as well.

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

This is one of two live-band karaoke events hosted by Brooks Lundy. This isn't just a singer's event - the band will let players and ensembles use the...

Simple Pleasures open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates between a few locals who run the event. Your ...

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 one of multiple West Coast Songwriters Bay Area open mic events: it is open to both members and non-members, original music only. It used to b...

Bogey's is a friendly neighborhood open mic in the Almaden Valley with a loyal group of local attendees.

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

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 ...

From the event poster: a welcoming and safe space for all artists! First time performing? Great place to start! Chill, jungle-plant vibe. Grab some fo...

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

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 monthly open mic to raise funds for the school. Suggested $10 donation if you attend - well worth it because, ya know, music and kids <3

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Mona Dena's open mic has a new venue as of April 2026, under the vaulted ceiling of an old car dealership: Little Green! Part of making that happen (h...

The oldest running bluegrass jam in the city, still run by Mr Frank Holmes when he is able. Mostly advanced players.

The Not So Open Mic for women and femmes is a warm, loving community of people who will cheer you on, celebrate your courage, and be genuinely excited...

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 ...

Wu Wei open mic boasts "a warm, magical community of listeners and performers - families, friends, and neighbors - coming together to share the spotli...

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...

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

I love it when communities create performance spaces. This second Tuesday event seems to drift a bit each month, so be sure to check [their event page...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

The Cafe Zoë open mic has been going on for 18 years with Pete Sommer at the helm this whole time! Head out to the back patio and join the fun. Becaus...

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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.

Straight ahead jazz standards on second through fifth Wednesdays since March 2023. House band led by Kyle Finley on bass with drums and often guitar.

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 ...

This vibrant local community has a real gem in this theatre and the open mic is very welcoming: Sing , Jam, bring the Band . Tell a joke, poem or danc...

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....

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 ...

The Flo houses rock shows other days of the week and, on Wednesdays, you can be in on the party: either behind an instrument or on the mic. Basically,...

Expect acoustic, folk, some bluegrass, and 60s music.

This is one of multiple West Coast Songwriters Bay Area open mic events: it is open to both members and non-members, original music only. It used to b...

Well worth the drive, Auri's open mic at Cameron's Pub in wind-swept Half Moon Bay has a vibrant community of eager participants of all ages, truly ex...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. It really feels like a small town in here. Of...

A mostly comedy-based open mic, this event does welcome musicians as well.

Billing itself as a community event that embraces diverse voices without judgment, Fluid Open Mic also claims to be the longest-running live band open...

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

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 one of two live-band karaoke events hosted by Brooks Lundy. This isn't just a singer's event - the band will let players and ensembles use the...

Simple Pleasures open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates between a few locals who run the event. Your ...

This open mic event has a high calibre of Bay Area talent and is followed by a songwriter showcase which features two or three acts, who play for 30-4...

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...

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...

Bogey's is a friendly neighborhood open mic in the Almaden Valley with a loyal group of local attendees.

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

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 ...

From the event poster: a welcoming and safe space for all artists! First time performing? Great place to start! Chill, jungle-plant vibe. Grab some fo...

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

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

The oldest running bluegrass jam in the city, still run by Mr Frank Holmes when he is able. Mostly advanced players.

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

The The Clarion offers recording services for your set onstage and the event is live-streamed on [their YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Clar...

Wu Wei open mic boasts "a warm, magical community of listeners and performers - families, friends, and neighbors - coming together to share the spotli...

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...

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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.

Straight ahead jazz standards on second through fifth Wednesdays since March 2023. House band led by Kyle Finley on bass with drums and often guitar.

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 ...

This vibrant local community has a real gem in this theatre and the open mic is very welcoming: Sing , Jam, bring the Band . Tell a joke, poem or danc...

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....

The Flo houses rock shows other days of the week and, on Wednesdays, you can be in on the party: either behind an instrument or on the mic. Basically,...

Expect acoustic, folk, some bluegrass, and 60s music.

Well worth the drive, Auri's open mic at Cameron's Pub in wind-swept Half Moon Bay has a vibrant community of eager participants of all ages, truly ex...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. It really feels like a small town in here. Of...

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. ...

A mostly comedy-based open mic, this event does welcome musicians as well.

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

This is one of two live-band karaoke events hosted by Brooks Lundy. This isn't just a singer's event - the band will let players and ensembles use the...

Simple Pleasures open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates between a few locals who run the event. Your ...

This is a later open mic event on a Thursday, because it follows the monthly "Holy and Whole" 4D event (Dinner, Drink, Discussion with the Dominicans)...

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 ...

Bogey's is a friendly neighborhood open mic in the Almaden Valley with a loyal group of local attendees.

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.

Kate's Cafe is a longstanding tradition at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. This open mic is named after Kate Wolf (a community member and bo...

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 ...

From the event poster: a welcoming and safe space for all artists! First time performing? Great place to start! Chill, jungle-plant vibe. Grab some fo...

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

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

The oldest running bluegrass jam in the city, still run by Mr Frank Holmes when he is able. Mostly advanced players.

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...

It is always a good time when Mark Duncanson is running an event. If for no other reason than to spend a little time around his amazing energy, this i...

Wu Wei open mic boasts "a warm, magical community of listeners and performers - families, friends, and neighbors - coming together to share the spotli...

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...

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

Nate Walker of Redemption Breaking is the Capelo's open mic host. For whatever reason, Capelo's main website does not list the open mic on their event...

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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 ...

This vibrant local community has a real gem in this theatre and the open mic is very welcoming: Sing , Jam, bring the Band . Tell a joke, poem or danc...

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....

The Flo houses rock shows other days of the week and, on Wednesdays, you can be in on the party: either behind an instrument or on the mic. Basically,...

Expect acoustic, folk, some bluegrass, and 60s music.

Well worth the drive, Auri's open mic at Cameron's Pub in wind-swept Half Moon Bay has a vibrant community of eager participants of all ages, truly ex...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. It really feels like a small town in here. Of...

A mostly comedy-based open mic, this event does welcome musicians as well.

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

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 brand-new open mic on the San Pablo corridor is evolving and open to suggestions to make it more fun for everyone!

This is one of two live-band karaoke events hosted by Brooks Lundy. This isn't just a singer's event - the band will let players and ensembles use the...

Simple Pleasures open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates between a few locals who run the event. Your ...

Bogey's is a friendly neighborhood open mic in the Almaden Valley with a loyal group of local attendees.

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

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 ...

Zocalo Open Mic is a warm and welcoming space, where any performer of any skill and skill level is welcome. The crowd is always super engaged and frie...

From the event poster: a welcoming and safe space for all artists! First time performing? Great place to start! Chill, jungle-plant vibe. Grab some fo...

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

The open mic in Fellowship Hall: musicians, Poets, Magicians, Comedians, Storytellers, etc. Perform or just come to enjoy! BYO potluck refreshments...

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...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

The oldest running bluegrass jam in the city, still run by Mr Frank Holmes when he is able. Mostly advanced players.

The Not So Open Mic for women and femmes is a warm, loving community of people who will cheer you on, celebrate your courage, and be genuinely excited...

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 ...

Wu Wei open mic boasts "a warm, magical community of listeners and performers - families, friends, and neighbors - coming together to share the spotli...

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...

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

The Big Easy is easy to miss down an alley off Petaluma Blvd. A literal underground venue, the low ceilings and booths along the wall are intended to...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

Seven storytellers are drawn from a hat on the night of the performance. There will also be a featured storyteller. All stories must be true, about yo...

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...

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...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

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...

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

Run by comedian Jordan Kirschner, this brewhouse open mic in Concord welcomes all comers!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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.

Straight ahead jazz standards on second through fifth Wednesdays since March 2023. House band led by Kyle Finley on bass with drums and often guitar.

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 ...

This vibrant local community has a real gem in this theatre and the open mic is very welcoming: Sing , Jam, bring the Band . Tell a joke, poem or danc...

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

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....

The Flo houses rock shows other days of the week and, on Wednesdays, you can be in on the party: either behind an instrument or on the mic. Basically,...

Expect acoustic, folk, some bluegrass, and 60s music.

Well worth the drive, Auri's open mic at Cameron's Pub in wind-swept Half Moon Bay has a vibrant community of eager participants of all ages, truly ex...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. It really feels like a small town in here. Of...

A mostly comedy-based open mic, this event does welcome musicians as well.

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

This is one of two live-band karaoke events hosted by Brooks Lundy. This isn't just a singer's event - the band will let players and ensembles use the...

Simple Pleasures open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates between a few locals who run the event. Your ...

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 one of multiple West Coast Songwriters Bay Area open mic events: it is open to both members and non-members, original music only. It used to b...

Bogey's is a friendly neighborhood open mic in the Almaden Valley with a loyal group of local attendees.

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

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 ...

From the event poster: a welcoming and safe space for all artists! First time performing? Great place to start! Chill, jungle-plant vibe. Grab some fo...

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

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...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

The oldest running bluegrass jam in the city, still run by Mr Frank Holmes when he is able. Mostly advanced players.

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

The Up the Creek Open Mic is perfect for anyone who wants to support scrappy, independent concert venues, digs the skate/punk aesthetic, and never say...

Wu Wei open mic boasts "a warm, magical community of listeners and performers - families, friends, and neighbors - coming together to share the spotli...

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...

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

I love it when communities create performance spaces. This second Tuesday event seems to drift a bit each month, so be sure to check [their event page...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

The Cafe Zoë open mic has been going on for 18 years with Pete Sommer at the helm this whole time! Head out to the back patio and join the fun. Becaus...

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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.

Straight ahead jazz standards on second through fifth Wednesdays since March 2023. House band led by Kyle Finley on bass with drums and often guitar.

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 ...

This vibrant local community has a real gem in this theatre and the open mic is very welcoming: Sing , Jam, bring the Band . Tell a joke, poem or danc...

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....

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 ...

The Flo houses rock shows other days of the week and, on Wednesdays, you can be in on the party: either behind an instrument or on the mic. Basically,...

Expect acoustic, folk, some bluegrass, and 60s music.

This is one of multiple West Coast Songwriters Bay Area open mic events: it is open to both members and non-members, original music only. It used to b...

Well worth the drive, Auri's open mic at Cameron's Pub in wind-swept Half Moon Bay has a vibrant community of eager participants of all ages, truly ex...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. It really feels like a small town in here. Of...

A mostly comedy-based open mic, this event does welcome musicians as well.

Billing itself as a community event that embraces diverse voices without judgment, Fluid Open Mic also claims to be the longest-running live band open...

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

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 one of two live-band karaoke events hosted by Brooks Lundy. This isn't just a singer's event - the band will let players and ensembles use the...

Simple Pleasures open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates between a few locals who run the event. Your ...

This open mic event has a high calibre of Bay Area talent and is followed by a songwriter showcase which features two or three acts, who play for 30-4...

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...

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...

Bogey's is a friendly neighborhood open mic in the Almaden Valley with a loyal group of local attendees.

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

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 ...

From the event poster: a welcoming and safe space for all artists! First time performing? Great place to start! Chill, jungle-plant vibe. Grab some fo...

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

A monthly open mic to raise funds for the school. Suggested $10 donation if you attend - well worth it because, ya know, music and kids <3

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Mona Dena's open mic has a new venue as of April 2026, under the vaulted ceiling of an old car dealership: Little Green! Part of making that happen (h...

The oldest running bluegrass jam in the city, still run by Mr Frank Holmes when he is able. Mostly advanced players.

The Not So Open Mic for women and femmes is a warm, loving community of people who will cheer you on, celebrate your courage, and be genuinely excited...

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 ...

Wu Wei open mic boasts "a warm, magical community of listeners and performers - families, friends, and neighbors - coming together to share the spotli...

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...

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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.

Straight ahead jazz standards on second through fifth Wednesdays since March 2023. House band led by Kyle Finley on bass with drums and often guitar.

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 ...

This vibrant local community has a real gem in this theatre and the open mic is very welcoming: Sing , Jam, bring the Band . Tell a joke, poem or danc...

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....

The Flo houses rock shows other days of the week and, on Wednesdays, you can be in on the party: either behind an instrument or on the mic. Basically,...

Expect acoustic, folk, some bluegrass, and 60s music.

Well worth the drive, Auri's open mic at Cameron's Pub in wind-swept Half Moon Bay has a vibrant community of eager participants of all ages, truly ex...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. It really feels like a small town in here. Of...

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. ...

A mostly comedy-based open mic, this event does welcome musicians as well.

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

This is one of two live-band karaoke events hosted by Brooks Lundy. This isn't just a singer's event - the band will let players and ensembles use the...

Simple Pleasures open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates between a few locals who run the event. Your ...

This is a later open mic event on a Thursday, because it follows the monthly "Holy and Whole" 4D event (Dinner, Drink, Discussion with the Dominicans)...

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 ...

Bogey's is a friendly neighborhood open mic in the Almaden Valley with a loyal group of local attendees.

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.

Kate's Cafe is a longstanding tradition at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. This open mic is named after Kate Wolf (a community member and bo...

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 ...

From the event poster: a welcoming and safe space for all artists! First time performing? Great place to start! Chill, jungle-plant vibe. Grab some fo...

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

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

The oldest running bluegrass jam in the city, still run by Mr Frank Holmes when he is able. Mostly advanced players.

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...

The The Clarion offers recording services for your set onstage and the event is live-streamed on [their YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Clar...

Wu Wei open mic boasts "a warm, magical community of listeners and performers - families, friends, and neighbors - coming together to share the spotli...

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...

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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.

Straight ahead jazz standards on second through fifth Wednesdays since March 2023. House band led by Kyle Finley on bass with drums and often guitar.

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 ...

This vibrant local community has a real gem in this theatre and the open mic is very welcoming: Sing , Jam, bring the Band . Tell a joke, poem or danc...

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....

The Flo houses rock shows other days of the week and, on Wednesdays, you can be in on the party: either behind an instrument or on the mic. Basically,...

Expect acoustic, folk, some bluegrass, and 60s music.

Well worth the drive, Auri's open mic at Cameron's Pub in wind-swept Half Moon Bay has a vibrant community of eager participants of all ages, truly ex...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

Small, very chill neighborhood cafe in the Richmond district Great lazagne, wonderful, multi-aged crowd. It really feels like a small town in here. Of...

A mostly comedy-based open mic, this event does welcome musicians as well.

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

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 brand-new open mic on the San Pablo corridor is evolving and open to suggestions to make it more fun for everyone!

This is one of two live-band karaoke events hosted by Brooks Lundy. This isn't just a singer's event - the band will let players and ensembles use the...

Simple Pleasures open mic is predominantly music acts with a bit of poetry sprinkled in. Hosting rotates between a few locals who run the event. Your ...

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...

Bogey's is a friendly neighborhood open mic in the Almaden Valley with a loyal group of local attendees.

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

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 ...

Zocalo Open Mic is a warm and welcoming space, where any performer of any skill and skill level is welcome. The crowd is always super engaged and frie...

From the event poster: a welcoming and safe space for all artists! First time performing? Great place to start! Chill, jungle-plant vibe. Grab some fo...

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

The open mic in Fellowship Hall: musicians, Poets, Magicians, Comedians, Storytellers, etc. Perform or just come to enjoy! BYO potluck refreshments...

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...

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...

JD Davidson has been running the jam/open mic here twice a week every Thursday and Sunday since it was called "R Place" and has continued to do so as ...

The oldest running bluegrass jam in the city, still run by Mr Frank Holmes when he is able. Mostly advanced players.

The Not So Open Mic for women and femmes is a warm, loving community of people who will cheer you on, celebrate your courage, and be genuinely excited...

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 ...

Wu Wei open mic boasts "a warm, magical community of listeners and performers - families, friends, and neighbors - coming together to share the spotli...

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...

Barnhouse Community Open Mic moved to Mondays from Sundays in the fall of 2025 but otherwise everything else is the same: same host, same vibe, same r...

The Big Easy is easy to miss down an alley off Petaluma Blvd. A literal underground venue, the low ceilings and booths along the wall are intended to...

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.

The Hayward Bistro open mic rotates hosts every Monday and is perfect for those who love an unparalleled craft beer selection at the bar, a friendly, ...

Christian says this is the only live music on a Monday night in the Santa Cruz mountains: "Bring your axe, your voice, your poetry or comedy, even do ...

The Utah is a bit of a legend in the bay area. The building has held an open mic since 1977 and famous names such as Robin Williams, Whoopie Goldberg,...

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 ...

Originally always on a Tuesdays, the PG Meetinghouse acoustic open mic is moving to Mondays on 27 July 2026 to make room for an electric open mic on T...

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 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 ...

The Brew open mic is a purportedly popular event on a Tuesday. Drop me a line if you attend!

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 ...

There was an open mic running in this place back in 2006 when it was still Sebastopol Brewing. Ceni, the current event host, has been running the HopM...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This open mic started up in 2023. There is a Trivia Night from 6-7:30pm, hosted by Chelsea Bearce before the open mic starts. I did hear that this is...

Founded by Jacqueline Kabat in 2017, Tribe in the Sky has gathered weekly to bring people together as a music collective. Named for their first locat...

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

Nate Walker of Redemption Breaking is the Capelo's open mic host. For whatever reason, Capelo's main website does not list the open mic on their event...

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 (& ...

Open bluegrass jam. Lots of children running all around. Grab lunch at the onsite cafe and join in!

This event actually kicks off at 5pm for a free guitar and music session from 5-6pm with Lisa Phenix. Full bar available.

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 ...