27 listings in and around Berkeley, CA, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: Open Mic Night at Idol beer Works (Wednesday 5:30 p.m.); New Song Lesson, Plus (Jam, Open Mic & Practice Session.) at Learning Success Meeting Room (Wednesday 6 p.m.); Open Mic Night at HopMonk Novato at HopMonk Tavern (Wednesday 6:30 p.m.); 🎙️High-Octane Hilarity at the Improv Open Mic! at San Jose Improv (Wednesday 6:30 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Idol beer WorksLodi, CA59 mi
Open mic
An open mic night: enjoy the talents of local musicians or grab the mic and share your talents.
Idol beer Works, 100 South Sacramento Street, Lodi, CA 95240
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Pacific Time
Learning Success Meeting RoomCampbell, CA44 mi
Open mic
Live music
New Song Lesson, Plus (Jam, Open Mic & Practice Session.) at Learning Success Meeting Room in Campbell, California.
Learning Success Meeting Room, 1558 La Pradera Drive, Campbell, CA
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time
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6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Pacific Time
HopMonk TavernNovato, CA23 mi
Open mic
Weekly open mic hosted by Dennis Haneda in the Session Room at HopMonk Novato. All ages, no cover. Sign up in person that evening; two songs or 8 minutes per act.
HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato, CA 94945
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time
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6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Pacific Time
San Jose ImprovSan Jose, CA43 mi
Open mic
Comedy
Open mic night at San Jose Improv with Breaking Boundaries: up-and-coming local comics and seasoned pros trying new material, in the 1904 Jose Theatre. $5.50 plus a 2-item minimum.
San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Pacific Time
2727 GalleryBerkeley, CA1.3 mi
Open mic
Talks
11/11 — the storytelling open mic, every about wishes & dreams, but stories upon any theme exist as welcome. Everyone acts as welcome, & ESL speakers exist as especially encouraged toward participate — our host acts as one of them.
2727 Gallery, 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time
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7 p.m.–11 p.m. Pacific Time
Azúcar LoungeSan Francisco, CA8.8 mi
Open mic
Comedy
HYSTERIA, a free comedy open mic for women and queer comedians of all levels.
Azúcar Lounge, 299 9th St, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94103
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pacific Time
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8 p.m.–11 p.m. Pacific Time
The Lucky Horseshoe San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA11 mi
Open mic
An open mic hosted by Bernal Equinox at The Lucky Horseshoe.
The Lucky Horseshoe San Francisco, 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pacific Time
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11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Question Mark TavernSan Francisco, CA8.4 mi
Open mic
Comedy
An open mic comedy show at Question Mark Tavern, with comic sign-ups before the show and Happy Hour specials.
Question Mark Tavern, 312 Harriet St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Food: wings · tacos · quesadillas · burgers · bbq · breakfast · Vegan optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Pacific Time
The StudSan Francisco, CA8.6 mi
Open mic
An open mic run by Om Nom Nom and THEYFRIEND, where just about anything goes.
The Stud, 1123 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Pacific Time
Discovery Community CafeOakland, CA3.0 mi
Open mic
Get-Hype Open Mic: Winter Edition, a free family-friendly evening of poetry, music and storytelling.
Discovery Community Cafe, 3207 Louise St, Oakland, CA 94608
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time
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7 p.m. Pacific Time
Queer Arts FeaturedSan Francisco, CA10 mi
Open mic
Vocal AF: an inclusive open mic at The Castro. Sign-ups are the night of, and Zak and Adam host.
Queer Arts Featured, 575 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Pacific Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Pacific Time
Rooted Coffee CoWalnut Creek, CA13 mi
Open mic
An open mic night to share talents or enjoy family vibes.
Rooted Coffee Co, 1321 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time
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7 p.m.–8 p.m. Pacific Time
Occidental Center for the ArtsOccidental, CA56 mi
Open mic
Occidental Center for the Arts presents 7 Minutes Max: Literary Open Mic in California.
Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental, CA 95465
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time
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8 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Pacific Time
La Peña Cultural CenterBerkeley, CA2.0 mi
Open mic
An open mic night of music, spoken word and storytelling by and for women of color, in partnership with UC Berkeley's Women of Color Initiative.
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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6 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Pacific Time
First Unitarian ChurchSan Jose, CA43 mi
Open mic
Game night
Open Mic and Game Night at First Unitarian Church of San Jose in California.
First Unitarian Church, 160 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Saratoga LibrarySaratoga, CA44 mi
Open mic
An open mic at the Saratoga Library for musicians of any level, ages 13 and up, with a first-come sign-up. Each act is limited to six minutes, and spectators are welcome.
Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Pacific Time
Clarion Performing Arts CenterSan Francisco, CA7.7 mi
Open mic
Live music
An open mic for singer-songwriters at Clarion Performing Arts Center, hosted by Khalia, who welcomes everyone with her soulful song.
Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Pacific Time
Martinez Campbell TheaterMartinez, CA14 mi
Open mic
An inclusive, supportive open mic at the Martinez Campbell Theater, where first-timers and seasoned performers alike are welcome. There's a full bar.
Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time
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6:20 p.m.–9 p.m. Pacific Time
Red Rock CoffeeMountain View, CA35 mi
Open mic
Talks
A free open mic in the Bay Area for songs, comedy sketches, poems and stories, for anyone with something to share.
Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St, Mountain View, CA
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:20 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time
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6:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Open mic
An open mic in The Alley at Murphy's, where local musicians play acoustic sets and try unexpected collaborations.
Murphy's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 464 1st street E, Sonoma, CA 94928
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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7 p.m.–11 p.m. Pacific Time
The RiptideSan Francisco, CA14 mi
Open mic
A weekly open mic at The Riptide, a honky-tonk bar in San Francisco. Sign up for 2 songs or 10 minutes; bring an instrument or borrow one. Piano available.
The Riptide, 3636 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pacific Time
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Rebel VintnersNapa, CA30 mi
Open mic
A weekly open mic at Rebel Vintners in downtown Napa where anyone can take the stage with a song, poem or story, or simply sit and listen. All ages are welcome, with no cover.
Rebel Vintners, 1201 First Street, Napa, CA 94559
Monday, November 16, 2026
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Pacific Time
Venue at 829 27th AveOakland, CA7.1 mi
Open mic
An open mic at Studio X, where anyone with a talent can take the stage and others come to cheer them on. Tickets are sold online only.
Venue at 829 27th Ave, 829 27th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Pacific Time
Decentered Arts StudioSan Francisco, CA8.7 mi
Open mic
A free weekly multimedia open mic in a cozy SOMA art studio featuring visual art, stories, comedy, music, and poetry. Instruments are provided.
Decentered Arts Studio, 1175 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time
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7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Pacific Time
The Starry PloughBerkeley, CA2.0 mi
Open mic
Talks
A free, fun open mic for music, comedy, poetry, spoken word and interesting stories.
The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Idol beer WorksLodi, CA59 mi
Open mic
Runs across the dates shown. Local musicians take the stage at Idol Beerworks, and anyone can grab the mic to share their own talent.
Ongoing.
Idol beer Works, 100 South Sacramento Street, Lodi, CA 95240
Ongoing through Jan 13, 2027, 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Ongoing through Jan 13, 2027
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6 p.m. Pacific Time
Runs across the dates shown. Winters Open Mic: live musicians and poets, from new to well-seasoned performers. Come eat, drink and enjoy local artists.
Ongoing.
Winters Opera House, 13 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694
Ongoing through Mar 20, 2027, 6 p.m. Pacific Time
Ongoing through Mar 20, 2027
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