24 listings in and around Cary, NC, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: Open Mic Nights at NC Arts Incubator (Wednesday 6 p.m.); Open Mic Night - Hosted by Garland Mason at Bond Brothers Eastside (Wednesday 7 p.m.); Karaoke & Comedy Open Mic at Cannonball Music Hall (Wednesday 7 p.m.); HIJACK Comedy Open Mic at Cannonball Music Hall (Wednesday 7:30 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Cary, NC · Eastern Time
6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
NC Arts IncubatorSiler City, NC36 mi
Open mic
Open Mic Night at NC Arts Incubator for music, poetry and spoken word. Sign-up opens at 5:30pm.
NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Open mic
Open mic night where performers sign up in person. Mics, cables, PA, piano, guitar, and kit are provided, or performers can bring their own instruments. Slots run 15 minutes with 5-minute changeovers.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Bond Brothers Eastside, 602 E. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Cannonball Music HallRaleigh, NC12 mi
Open mic
Karaoke · Comedy
Begins with comedy open mic sets and moves on to karaoke. People can test new material or sing.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Cannonball Music Hall, 2304 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Cannonball Music HallRaleigh, NC12 mi
Open mic
Comedy
Open mic night where comics test new material and sets can go in unexpected directions. Comics sign up to perform, and visitors can also just watch.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Cannonball Music Hall, 2304 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m. Eastern Time
Abbey Road Tavern & Grill - CaryCary, NC1.1 mi
Open mic
An open mic night at Abbey Road Tavern & Grill in Cary, hosted by Karl Mann, where local artists show their work.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Abbey Road Tavern & Grill - Cary, 1195 W. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27513
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Terminal 8 - Bar & LoungeRaleigh, NC8.2 mi
Open mic
An open mic at City Soul Cafe where artists perform their work.
Terminal 8 - Bar & Lounge, 2109 Avent Ferry Rd #152, Raleigh, NC
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Open mic
Talks
A casual meetup where people share and hear stories in front of a supportive audience.
Common Market Durham, 1821 Green Street, Durham, NC 27705
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Raleigh Brewing JoCo Brewery & KitchenSmithfield, NC38 mi
Open mic
Open mic where you can sing, tell stories or crack jokes.
Raleigh Brewing JoCo Brewery & Kitchen, 3174 US-70, Smithfield, NC 27577
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Common GroundsGreensboro, NC60 mi
Open mic
Common Grounds Open Mic Night: bring music, poetry, stand up comedy or hip hop.
Common Grounds, 602 South Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Lorraine's Coffee House and MusicGarner, NC12 mi
Open mic
Mike Neal hosts an open mic for comedians, musicians and first-time performers in a laid-back, supportive room.
Lorraine's Coffee House and Music, 101 Timber Pointe Ln., Garner, NC 27529
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
ComedyWorxRaleigh, NC7.6 mi
Open mic
A comedy open mic at ComedyWorx. $8; performing comics get in free. Rated M for mature.
ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Lanza’s CafeCarrboro, NC17 mi
Open mic
Chime In Open Mic at Lanza's Cafe: poets, writers, songwriters and singers of all ages share in a living-room vibe, with handwritten notes of feedback. No cover charge.
Lanza’s Cafe, 601 W Main St C, Carrboro, NC 27510
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Full Steam American TobaccoDurham, NC15 mi
Open mic
Eloquent Soul Open Mic Pop Up in Durham.
Full Steam American Tobacco, 320 Blackwell Street, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27701
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Fainting Goat TaproomFuquay-Varina, NC14 mi
Open mic
An open mic at Fainting Goat Taproom, with rotating food trucks on hand.
Weekly, Sundays
Fainting Goat Taproom, 330 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Blackbird BreweryWake Forest, NC21 mi
Open mic
Monthly open mic at Blackbird, hosted by Adam Lee Decker. Any artist can perform a couple of songs, and no sign-up is needed.
Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Theatre RaleighRaleigh, NC15 mi
Open mic
A monthly open mic at The Green Room of Theatre Raleigh Art Center, where performers sign up first come, first served, with priority to those who did not perform the month before.
Theatre Raleigh, 3031 Barrow Dr., Raleigh, NC 27616
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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Fainting Goat TaproomFuquay-Varina, NC14 mi
Open mic
An open mic with rotating food trucks at Fainting Goat Taproom.
Fainting Goat Taproom, 330 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time not listed
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
etc. GreensboroGreensboro, NC59 mi
Open mic
An open mic at etc. in Greensboro for music, poetry and anything else people want to share. Snacks and refreshments are provided, and donations help support the space.
etc. Greensboro, 1333 Grove Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
An open mic where every genre is welcome and the full back line is provided. The audience votes for a favorite each week, and monthly winners are invited to a Battle of the Bands.
Weekly, Tuesdays
Cannonball Music Hall, 2304 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
YonderHillsborough, NC26 mi
Open mic
An acoustic open mic in Hillsborough's cozy living-room setting, a showcase for local performers.
Yonder, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Next Door Beer Bar & Bottle ShopGreensboro, NC58 mi
Open mic
Open mic comedy and great beers at Next Door.
Next Door Beer Bar & Bottle Shop, 505 North Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Hangout Bar & GrillCary, NC3.3 mi
Open mic
Comedy
A weekly open mic stand-up comedy night at Hangout Bar and Grill, with food and cold drinks. All are welcome to try the mic; sign-ups start early.
Hangout Bar & Grill, 107 Edinburgh South Dr, Suite 129, Cary, NC
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 p.m. Eastern Time
Slim's Dive BarRaleigh, NC10 mi
Open mic
Live music
An open mic where you take the stage with a full local band backing you, whether you sing a cover or an original. Instrumentalists, poets and other performers of any style are welcome too.
Weekly, Tuesdays
Slim's Dive Bar, 227 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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Slim's Dive BarRaleigh, NC10 mi
Open mic
An open mic backed by a full live band of local musicians, where singers, instrumentalists, poets and freestylers can take the stage. All styles and experience levels are welcome.
Slim's Dive Bar, 227 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time not listed
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