The week of July 17 brings us 11 different choices for our open mic entertainment. It doesn’t matter where you live in the Summit/Portage County area there is an open mic that you can attend. Come out and play or listen to this unique part of the area music scene.
We start off the week on Sunday with the open mic at the Outpost at 4962 state Route 43 in Brimfield. The R & D Duo are back to host and will start at 2 p.m. and go until 6:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy the party/picnic atmosphere with the outdoor stage.
Head to downtown Kent on Sunday at the Euro Gyro found at 107 S. Depeyster St. The Host is Nick Fleming. The action starts at 8 p.m. This open mic is for stand-up comedy and music (comedy is allowed seven minutes and music gets three songs). There will be plenty of food and drink is available. It’s always a great night of music and laughs.
Also on Sunday, we have an open mic at the Bailey Road Tavern. Jesse Kisner aka Hobo Jesco is the host. They have food and drink specials, patio seating and a very chill vibe. The address is 2920 Bailey Rd, Cuyahoga Falls. This open mic starts at 9 p.m. for all the night owls out there and will go until 2:30 a.m.
On Monday, for our Akron musicians we have the open mic at the Matinee (812 W. Market St.) with your host Vince Paparella. This open mic will start at 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, travel a little bit to the west to Akron (1947 W. Market St.) for the open mic night at
the Mercedes Tavern hosted by John Markovich. This event begins at 7 p.m. with signups at 6:30 p.m. Great atmosphere with good music and friends to meet or make.
On Wednesday travel to 3609 Houston Rd. in Norton for the open mic at Houston Pub with your host Vince Paparella. The open mic is from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. and then an open acoustic jam goes until 11 p.m.
Also on Wednesday, a new open mic is starting up in downtown Ravenna with Miss Frankie as your host. Please visit the West Main St. Winery, Brewery & Cider House located at 234 W. Main St., Ravenna The fun starts a little earlier here at 6 p.m.
Finally on Wednesday come on down to historic downtown Akron and Jilly’s (111 N. Main St.) for an open mic with your hosts Jen Mauer and Mike Lenz. The open mic starts at 7 p.m.
On Thursday at the Divine Restaurant found at 2752 Hudson Dr., Cuyahoga Falls is an open mic hosted by Landon Kearns. The fun starts at 8 p.m. Food, spirits and music are all available. Please check this one out.
Also on Thursday, at 584 W. Tuscarawas St. in Barberton is open mic night at the Kave Coffee Bar, where it is youth and novice friendly. Your hosts are Christopher Haught and Hansen Risley. The open mic starts at 6:30 p.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m.
Finally, on Friday join your host Mike Ryan at the M & M Taphouse at 523 W. Tuscarawas in Barberton. The fun starts at 7 p.m.
Please join our Facebook group, Portage/Summit County Area Open Mics for all the upcoming open
mics in the area.
