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Whether your idea of a fun night out is watching aspiring comics try out bits, or maybe taking the stage yourself with an original song — there are open mic nights all over Nashville calling your name.
Comedy + spoken word
Ultimate Comedy: Local Open Mic Stand Up | Tuesdays | 8 p.m. | The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave. | Free | Will you meet (or become) the next comedian to have a Netflix special? Only time will tell.
Roast the Host Open Mic Night | Mondays | 8:30 p.m. | Third Coast Comedy Club, 1310 Clinton St. #121 | Free | Enjoy a good laugh with hosts Evan Berke and Miriam Kirk.
Comedy Open Mic | Sundays | 8 p.m. | The Green Light Bar, 833 Hawkins St. | Free | Comedians are invited to sign up starting at 7:30 p.m.
Grab a drink at Love and Exile’s bar before the open mic comedy show begins.
Photo provided by @heyitsacomedyshow
Hey It’s an Open Mic | Thursdays | 6:30 p.m. | Love and Exile Winery and Bar, 715 Main St. #A | Free | There’s nothing better than an evening of comedy + wine — or opt for one of Love and Exile’s frozen cocktails.
Tetrahydro Comedy Open Mic | Fridays | 10 p.m. | The Holistic Connection - Belle Meade, 4401 Harding Pk. | Donation-based | Enjoy CBD-infused gummies and mocktails while giggling with local comics.
Verse Therapy Open Mic Night: Worlds Unleashed | Third Friday of every month | 7 p.m. | 37208 Community Building, 2131 26th Ave. N. | $10 advance, $15 at the door | Share poetry and other forms of spoken word at this community event.
For singer-songwriters and bands
Open Mic Mondays | Mondays | 6 p.m. | Tennessee Brew Works, 809 Ewing Ave. | Free | Aspiring singer-songwriters are invited to perform original melodies.
Monday Open Mic Night | Mondays | 6 p.m. | The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Pk. | Free | Songwriters of all levels are welcome to perform and meet others in the songwriting community — original material only.
Nashville Songwriter’s Showcase | Multiple times a week | Times vary | Commodore Grille, 2613 West End Ave. | Free | Contact this group to set up a time to perform at one of its upcoming events.
The Green Light also hosts weekly karaoke and trivia nights.
Photo provided by @thegreenlightbar
SongNest Live | Tuesdays | 7 p.m. | The Green Light Bar, 833 Hawkins St. | Free | Musicians and bands can showcase their talent by playing up to three songs.
Song Suffragettes | Mondays | 6 p.m. | Listening Room Cafe, 618 4th Ave. S. | $10 | An all-female country showcase with a chair reserved for a new performer each week — apply to play.
The Famous Open Mic Night | Thursdays | 6:30 p.m. | Fox & Locke, 4142 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin | $7 | Tickets often sell out in advance of this popular weekly event featuring original music, up-and-coming talent, and more.
