Open-Mic Nights: The Local Spins List

Open-mic nights abound across West Michigan almost every night of the week. Here’s a roster of them with website links for details; due to COVID many of these nights have changed or are in flux.

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Open-mic nights offer an opportunity for fledgling artists and wordsmiths to test material and become comfortable in front of audiences. Attendees often get a compelling glimpse into the future with this burgeoning talent on stage. Here a listing of area open mics, though times and days may vary depending on the season. And for a unique peek into Grand Rapids’ sometimes rambunctious open-mic scene, check out this story and photos by Ricky Olmos.

SUNDAY

Fulton St. Pub & Grill
Address: 801 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
Time: 9 p.m.
Host: Joe Rodriguez
Info: https://www.facebook.com/fultonstreetpub (Drummers need to bring their own kits.)

Champs Bar & Grill
Address: 116 E. Main St., Middleville
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Host: Elijah Russ
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ChampsMiddleville/

MONDAY

Stella’s Lounge
Address: 53 Commerce Ave SW
Time: 8 p.m.
Hosts: G. Foster (a.k.a Auto Pilot), Fable The Poet, and Rachel Gleason
Info: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrunkenRetort

TUESDAY

ON HOLD Founders Brewing Co.
Address: 235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Time: 8 p.m. (signup at 7:30 p.m.)
Host: Nicholas James Thomasma
Info: http://www.facebook.com/founderstaproom

Elk Brewing (Break for Summer)
Address: 700 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids
Time: 8 p.m.
Hosts: Valentiger
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ElkBrewing

Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Address: 633 Ottawa NW
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Host: Sam Kenny
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rockys-Bar-and-Grill/144678981879

Kava Kasa
Address: 962 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids
Time: 9 p.m. (first Tuesday of every month)
Host: Kava Kasa (Brandy)
Info: https://www.facebook.com/kavakasagr/

Lake Michigan Sports Bar
Address: 4072 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Standale
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Host: Nick Huffman
Info: https://www.facebook.com/LakeMichiganSportsBar/

Cellar Brewing Company (Check Facebook page for summer dates)
Address: 500 E Division St., Sparta
Time: 7 p.m. (first and third Tuesday of the month)
Host: Joe Max
Info: https://www.facebook.com/CellarBrewingCompany

Park Theatre
Address: 248 S. River Ave., Holland
Time: 8 p.m. (7:30 p.m. signup)
Host: Olivia Mainville
Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349307808544684/

Old Dog Tavern
Address: 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo
Time: 8 p.m. Tuesday (Signups begin at 6 p.m.)
Host: Old Dog Tavern
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/514255612720908/

Howard City Lanes
Address: 118 E. Edgerton St., Howard City
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Host: Dan Yother
Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bar—Grill/Howard-City-Lanes-375636249189995/

Smyrna Bar
Address: 5022 Whites Bridge Road, Smyrna
Time: 6:30-9 p.m. (6 p.m. signup)
Host: Justin Johnson
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/131133374181563/

The Livery
Address: 190 5th St., Benton Harbor
Time: 7 p.m., signup at 6:30 p.m. (1st Monday of the month)
Host: New Territory Arts Association
Info: https://www.facebook.com/newterritoryarts/

WEDNESDAY

Vander Mill – Grand Rapids
Address: 505 Ball Ave. NE
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Host: Justin Eames
Info: https://www.facebook.com/VanderMillGR/

Caledonia Family Tavern
Address: 114 E Main St SE, Caledonia
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Mike Naughton
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Caledonia-Family-Tavern/169573583079805

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Address: 760 Butterworth St SW
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Host: Ben Erhart
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tip-Top-Deluxe-Bar-Grill/205824629453662

Garage Bar & Grill
Address: 819 Ottawa Ave NW
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Signups at 7 p.m.)
Host: Jason Eller
Info: https://www.facebook.com/garagebargr

Gippers Bar & Restaurant
Address: 2929 Kraft Ave SE
Time: 7 p.m
Host: Mark Swanson
Info: https://www.facebook.com/GippersGR/?fref=ts,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701178316806786/

Eastown Hookah Lounge
Address: 1522 Wealthy St. SE
Time: 9:45-11:30 p.m.
Host: Antonio Taylor
Info: https://www.facebook.com/smokinspoken/

Thornapple Brewing
Address: 6262 28th St. SE, Cascade Township
Time: 7 p.m. (Starts March 6)
Host: Laura Nowe
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ThornappleBrewingCompany/

Waverly Stone Gastropub
Address: 20 W. 8th St., Holland
Time: 7 p.m. (through April 24)
Host: Jesse Jett (Singer-Songwriter Night)
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2944088168950023/

Louie’s Trophy House
Address: 629 Walbridge St., Kalamazoo
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Carrie McFerrin
Info: https://www.facebook.com/LouiesTrophyHouse

THURSDAY

Creston Brewery
Address: 1504 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Time: 6:30-9 p.m. (fourth Thursday of every month)
Host: WHILSON
Info: http://www.songdrink.com

Mayan Buzz Cafe Tuesday
Address: 208 Grandville Ave. SW
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Wayne Bowerman
Info: https://www.facebook.com/allaccessgr

Shots On The River
Address: 5760 West River Dr, Belmont
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Jason Eller
Info: https://www.facebook.com/shotsontheriver

White Flame Brewery
Address: 5234 36th Ave, Hudsonville
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Jesse Cline
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Flame-Brewing-Co/214288151929904

Elbo Room Bistro
Address: 120 E. Main Ave., Zeeland
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: Jair Driesenga
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ElboRoomOpenMic/

Pizza Cafe
Address: 129 E. Edgerton St., Howard City
Time: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays
Host: Mark Swanson
Info: https://www.mypizzacafe.com/, http://www.markswansonmusic.com/music.html, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701178316806786/

Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.
Address: 500 W. Western, Muskegon
Time: 7 p.m. (1st Thursday of every month)
Host: A Northern Song
Info: http://www.pigeonhillbrew.com/

Water Street Coffee – Portage
Time: 7:30 p.m. (1st Thursdays)
Address: 245 W. Centre Ave., Portage
Host: Carrie McFerrin
Info: https://www.facebook.com/waterstreetcoffeeportage/

Grand Traverse Distillery – Kalamazoo
Address: 224 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo
Time: 7:30 p.m. (4th Thursdays)
Host: Carrie McFerrin
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Grand-Traverse-Distillery-230885034272615/

Final Gravity Brewing
Address: 246 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
Time: 7-11 p.m. (3rd Thursdays)
Host: Megan Dooley
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Thursday-Open-Mic-At-Final-Gravity-Kzoo-160975354545557/

Black River Tavern
Address: 403 Phoenix St., South Haven
Time: 7 p.m. (3rd Thursday)
Host: Foundry Hall
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Foundry-Hall-Open-Mic-261112524590075/

FRIDAY

EB Coffee & Pub
Address: 8980 North Rodgers Ct, Caledonia
Time: 7 p.m. (1st Friday of every month)
Host: Joe Helsper
Info: https://www.facebook.com/EBcoffeeandpub

Quinn & Tuite’s Irish Pub
Address: 1535 Plainfield Ave. NE
Time: 9 p.m.
Hosts: Craig Van Otteren & Ben Willey
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quinn-and-Tuites-Irish-Pub/254851334405

Schuler Books
Address: 2660 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. (fourth Friday of every month)
Host: WHILSON
Info: http://www.songdrink.com

Jumpin’ Java Coffeehouse
Address: 215 Washington Ave., Grand Haven
Time: 6 p.m. (1st Friday of every month)
Host: Raziel Castaneda
Info: https://www.facebook.com/pg/JumpinJavaGH/events/

Genesis United Methodist Church
Address: 3189 Snow Ave. SE, Lowell
Time: 7 p.m. (1st Friday of every month, piano/drums available)
Host: David Dilsizian
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1211977978977655/

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