Open Mic Venues

**Please check the new Google Calendar for details (This is a work in progress)** IF you run an open mic, request access at hjmorello@gmail.com

Chicago

Day of WeekVenueNeighborhoodNotes
SundayGallery CabaretWicker ParkEarly and Late sign-up
SundayUncommon GroundLakeview
SundayHoliday ClubUptownThis seems to be dormant
SundayKingston MinesLincoln ParkBlues jam
SundayMartyrsNorth CenterEvery 1st Sunday
MondayReggiesSouth Loop
MondayOn Tour BrewingWest Loop
MondayFour TreysRoscoe Village
MondayCole’s BarLogan SquareEvery other Monday
MondayBlu 26Bronzeville1st Monday of the Month
MondayFuller’s PubIrving ParkPro Blues Jam
MondayEasy Does ItLogan SquareOpen Jazz Jam
MondayVito’s VaultJefferson ParkSecond Monday’s
TuesdayGallery CabaretWicker ParkThey may put you together with others to form bands if you want.
TuesdayUptown TaproomUptown1st and 3rd Tuesday
WednesdayaliveOneLincoln ParkOpen Jam 3rd Wed of the month.
WednesdayBruddersPortage Park
WednesdayRed RoomRogers ParkAll arts
WednesdayJarvis Square TavernRogers ParkQueer centered, straight friendly
WednesdayBlack BarrelOld Town
WednesdayFuller’s PubIrving ParkOpen Mic
WednesdayThe Hungry BrainWest LakeviewJazz Jam
ThursdayFuller’s PubIrving ParkOpen Mic
ThursdayK’s DugoutAndersonvilleFirst Thursday
ThursdayLincoln Square TaproomLincoln SquareEvery other week
Check for details
ThursdayThe GetawayLincoln SquareAcoustic
ThursdayGallery CabaretWicker Park
ThursdaySoulfulOpen Jam
ThursdayHonky Tonk BBQPilsenOpen Jam


Chicago Suburbs

Day of WeekVenueAddressNotes
SundayO’Neill’s Pub236 E. St. Charles Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
MondayClancy’s 95th5763 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL
MondayElmhurst Brewing Company 171 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, ILRob Lane and Rick Dale co-host. All ages and skill levels welcome
TuesdayRobert’s Westside7321 Madison Street,
Forest Park, IL		Every 4th Tuesday
TuesdayMadcats117 W Slade St Suite 109, Palatine, ILGreat Sound, Live Streamed on FB
WednesdayPub 783733 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL 60513All arts
WednesdayFriendly Cafe and Bar6729-6733 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn IL
WednesdayBallydoyle157 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
WednesdayStudious2421 Grove Street
Blue Island, IL
ThursdayOutta Space6840 32nd St, Berwyn, ILThis venue is closed, but they are negotiating with new buyers, so let’s hope it comes back.
ThursdayThe Studio900 South State Street, Lockport, IL
ThursdayLandmark Pub5135 N Oriole Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706Contact https://www.facebook.com/wendell.sizemore.56

Central Pennsylvania

**Please check the new Google Calendar for details (This is a work in progress)** IF you run an open mic, request access at hjmorello@gmail.com

Day of WeekVenueAddressNotes
SundayOld Forge Brewing Company508 Mill St, Danville, PAFirst Sunday of the Month
SundayMy Buzz Cafe325 W High St, Bellefonte, PA 16823This has been regular. In the winter, it is very intimate. No mic, no amp. In the summer, it moves outside.
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WednesdayBrewskis Coffee & Bar22 E Main St, Bloomsburg, PA
ThursdayThe ArenaState CollegeThe Arena happens most months. First sign, first play. It is often advertised on the State College Music Facebook group
FridayRock God Brewing Co.459 Rooney Ave, Danville, PALast Friday of the Month
Unpredictable Open MicsUniversity Wine, (Wed.)
Gamble Mill in the Speakeasy, (Wed)		State College and BellefonteYou have to know who and when to contact; they are often full. The best bet is to go and find out if and when they happen in the future.