The week of July 31 brings us 11 different choices for 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. Jake and Jeff are back as guest hosts this week 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.
In downtown Kent on Sunday, June 5 head to the Euro Gyro 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 gets seven minutes and musicians get three songs). There will be plenty of food and drink is available. 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.
Also on Monday, head to the open mic at the Salem VFW (496 Arch St.) with your hosts Joyce and Hippy. Come early and get a good seat and don’t miss any of the fun. The open mic starts at 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, travel a little bit 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.
Also on Tuesday, join Jake and Jeff for their monthly open mic at Kent Lanes (1524 S. Water St., Kent) in the 11th frame. Come early and get a good seat and order from the wonderful menu. The fun starts at 7 p.m.
On Wednesday travel to 3069 Houston Rd. in Norton. for the open mic at the Houston Pub with your host Vince Paparalla. Open mic starts at 7 p.m.
Also on Wednesday, come on out to downtown Ravenna’s West Main St. Winery, Brewery & Cider House located at 234 W. Main St. with Miss Frankie as your host. This fun starts a little earlier at 6 p.m.
Finally on Wednesday, come on down to historic downtown Kent for an open mic at the Venice Cafe with your host BC Hudson. 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 check out the 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.
Please join our Facebook group, Portage/Summit County Area Open Mics for all the upcoming open mics in the area.
