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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top Open Mic Nights Around Lansing

Mar 19, 2024

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1 Mac's Bar

2023 Winner
- 2023 Winner Best Open Mic Night
- 2023 Top 5 Best Dance Bar

2700 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912

What the Business Says: Macs has one more aspect which keeps them coming night after night, tour after tour, year after year… the ENERGY! No other bar or venue can compete with the buzz of Mac’s Bar! the grimy floor- intimate atmosphere- and signed promo shots paired with whirling guitars, bass drums, rubbing shoulders, beautiful women, whiskey, beer foam and crowd screams of joy all combine to envoke the much beloved musical spirit that is MACS!

"Again, gotta go old school."

"Fun crowd."

— Why Locals Say Mac's Bar is a 2023 Best Open Mic Night winner!

2 Blue Owl Coffee

2023 Second Place

1149 South Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910

What the Business Says: Join us for our weekly Open Mic here at Blue Owl Coffee in Reo Town Lansing! Signup Starts at 5:30!

~Rules~

- Each Individual may perform 3 songs or 15minutes

- Original Music is highly encouraged!

- Bring your own instrument!

- No Tolerance for vulgar, violent or derogatory lyricism

"Good acoustics."

"Open mic paired with coffee makes for a better atmosphere than alcohol-focused places"

— Why Locals Say Blue Owl Coffee is a 2023 Best Open Mic Night winner!

3 One North Kitchen & Bar

2023 Runner Up

5001 West Saginaw Highway
Lansing, MI 48917

(517) 901-5001

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What the Business Says: One North offers the full experience! There’s always something to do with Karaoke, DJ Bingo, Happy Hours, Ladies Nights, Trivia, Open Mic Night, Live Music, Holiday Dinners & Entertainment, and Live Music each week.

"Great live fun."

"Kathy Ford's open mic night is always a show."

"Open mic Monday’s, this is the place to be! Wonderful open mic host and bar tender!"

— Why Locals Say One North Kitchen & Bar is a 2023 Best Open Mic Night winner!

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4 UrbanBeat

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best Open Mic Night

1213 Turner Road
Lansing, MI 48906

What the Business Says: Lansing’s premier performance venue and restaurant.

"Fun times."

"Love this place."

"A wide repertoire of quality musicians."

"Neighborhood friendly"

"UB is a great space for music. The hidden treasure, Dave Mingus, is on the porch during the summer - a really fine musician."

— Why Locals Say UrbanBeat is a 2023 Best Open Mic Night winner!

5 Stober's Bar

2023 Top 5

812 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48912

What the Business Says: https://stobersbar517.com/

"Great music!"

"Great variety of styles and local artists"

— Why Locals Say Stober's Bar is a 2023 Best Open Mic Night winner!

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