Where can I find?
I am looking for a late night club that does open mic.
Where people go up and recite their poetry, their songs,and their jokes, (Regular people).
Where you can sit, eat, and watch.
Also, if you wanted to perform yourself.
You could.
I live in Chicago.
Any suggestions?
The Tonic Room offers the best in Chicago Open Mic entertainment.
Every Monday @ 10:00 PM (sign up @ 9:00 PM), the Tonic Room opens it’s doors to all acoustic artists in Chicago that would like to sign up for our Open Mic. We provide a top of the line P.A., microphones, cables, and even a guitar. All you need to do is bring your good spirits and voice. Our open mic focuses on every type of performer. Whether you are into rap, comedy, rock, or just want to get up on stage, the Tonic Room open mic provides a place for you to perform. Our open mic host, Dan the Man, is there to run the show, mix, and can even perform with you if you need an extra musician.
Link for Open Mic-Poetry in Chicago:
http://www.usk.org/poetry/upnext/listings.html
Open Mikes & Jams
Wednesday, August 29th – Wednesday, September 5th
Bill’s Blues
1029 Davis, Evanston: Sundays, 4 PM, open mike . 847-424-9800.
Cafe Amante
3308 N. Harlem: Mondays, 8 PM, open mike . 773-385-9411.
Charleston
2076 N. Hoyne : Music at 10 PM. Wed 8/29, open mike. 773-489-4757.
Chicago Espresso Cafe
4645 N. Kedzie: Saturdays, 7:30 PM, open mike . 773-478-8554.
Coffee Expressions
100 W. Oak: Thursdays, 9 PM, open mike hosted by Mathias the Marvelous. . 312-297-1515.
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret
1383 N. Milwaukee: Mondays, 8 PM, open mike and show tunes sing-along with George Howe (at the Piano Bar) . 773-278-1830.
Ennui Cafe
6981 N. Sheridan : Mondays, 7 PM, open mike . 773-973-2233.
Fantasy Lounge
4400 N. Elston: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 PM, open mike. 773-685-8083.
FitzGerald’s
6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn: Tuesdays, 9 PM, open mike (at the SideBar). 708-788-2118 or 312-559-1212.
Fixx Coffee Bar
3053 N. Sheffield: Wednesdays, 8:30 PM, open mike. 773-248-0841.
Funky Buddha Lounge
728 W. Grand: DJs spin at 9 PM. Sundays, open mike. 312-666-1695.
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N. Oakley : Thursdays, 9 PM, open mike with Garrett Lane. Sundays, 7:30 PM, open mike with Jeremiah Stone & Texas Fred. 773-489-5471.
Heartland Cafe
7000 N. Glenwood: Wednesdays, 10 PM, open mike with Pete Wolf (18+). 773-465-8005.
Hollywood Lounge
3303 W. Bryn Mawr: Fridays, 8 PM, open mike. 773-588-9707.
Inner Town Pub
1935 W. Thomas: Thursdays, 10 PM, open mike with Lily Schaffer . Sundays, 10 PM, open mike with Miss Tiffany Leigh . 773-235-9795.
Mocha Cafe
742 Sheridan, Highwood: Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, open mike .
Red Line Tap
7006 N. Glenwood: Thursdays, 9 PM, open mike hosted by Micki Croisant. . 773-274-5463.
Subterranean
2011 W. North: Music in the lounge after 9 PM. Mondays, open mike hosted by Ciso Lobo . Tuesdays, 606 hip-hop open mike. 773-278-6600.
Tonic Room
2447 N. Halsted: Music at 9 PM. Mondays, open mike hosted by Dan the Man. 773-248-8400.
Uncommon Ground Cafe
3800 N. Clark : Mondays, 7 PM, open mike . 773-929-3680.
Garry’s Mod Night Club Randomness (With Demoskau)
