Wednesday

All Ages

Friday

Nicholson's MusiCafe open mic is a twice-a-week event on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Wednesday night Nicholson's hosts their acoustic-only open mic, while the Friday event is a regular open mic open to comedians, musicians and more.
Located next to the The Nicholson Music Co., the open mic is beginner friendly and draws talent of all ages. Because of its early starting time, the sign-up tends to be more relaxed than other open mics. The signup sheet appears just before the event starts at 6 pm, and many people filter in and sign up as the event goes on.

Open Mic

Nicholson's MusiCafe - Open Mic

Nicholson's MusiCafe

Gaslight Co. has a weekly open mic with rotating hosts.

Gaslight Co. - Open Mic

Gaslight Co.

King Cong Brewing Company's acoustic jam is one of the most interesting jams in Sacramento. Hosted by Winko Ljizz of the <a href="https://www.acousticsanctuary.com/">Acoustic Sanctuary</a>, the event welcomes instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels.
The proficiency level varies from simple folk music to sophisticated progressive jazz. An extensive repertoire of over 1,000 tunes (lyrics &amp; chords) is show on a big screen TV for anyone who wishes to play along. All charts are in C concert pitch. A small 4 channel PA is used for balance and EQ, but no other amps are allowed in an effort to rein in volume. The event focuses on mentoring rather than performing.
Guest bands may host a set if they are willing to accommodate participants at the jam. If you want others to play along with your songs on the big screen TV, email <a href="mailto:winko@pacbell.net">Winko</a> and he can work out the details with you.
This event has no signups: just bring yourself and an instrument if you have one.
If you don't have an instrument, several unusual house instruments are provided:
<ul>
<li>Upright bass (5 nylon strings with high C)</li>
<li>Classical guitar (3/4 size)</li>
<li>Kids toy piano (3 octaves)</li>
<li>Trumpet (key of C)</li>
<li>Violin (5 string)</li>
<li>Cajon</li>
</ul>

Piano

Acoustic Guitar

King Cong Brewing Co - Acoustic Jam

King Cong Brewing Company

Bar 101 is a staple of the Roseville music scene, so it's only natural they would host an open mic.
Not only do they have live music, but they have a great cocktail selection, several craft beer choices, and their kitchen&mdash;which is open until 10 pm on Wednesdays's open mic&mdash;has delicious food.

Bar 101 - Open Mic

Bar 101 Eats & Drinks

Speak Out Sacramento is an open mic with music, poetry, comedy and activism. The community that attends is very open and welcoming, especially to first-timers. This open mic typically highlights social justice and LGBT topics, but everyone is welcome.
Each performer is limited to one song or poem up to five minutes, and covers are welcome. The organizers typically bring a guitar and digital piano, so pianists are welcome to perform without lugging their gear around. It's best to show up well before signup time as the list fills up fast!

Shine Cafe - Speak Out Sacramento

Shine Cafe

The Old Ironsides open mic takes place in the dimly-lit back room, in part illuminated by the glowing green fluorescent Old Ironsides sign. The event is 21+ and tends to draw in a slightly older crowd.
Old Ironsides was the first bar in Sacramento to be issued a liquor license following prohibition, and has a nifty old school feel to match.

Old Ironsides - Open Mic

Old Ironsides

This weekly rock and roll jam has been going on for over a year. This event is not a blues jam.

Corner Pocket Sports Bar - Kevin Crider's Rock and Roll Jam

Corner Pocket Sports Bar

Louie's blues jam is hidden away in Rancho Cordova. The bar has a large parking lot, a laid back vibe and WiFi if you ask the bartender.
The jam starts at 8 pm and usually goes until 11 pm or midnight depending on the night.

Louie's Cocktail Lounge - Blues Jam

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge

This 21+ open mic is hosted by Mike Macchi, Jimmy Pailer, and Ardian Roby at the century-old Folsom Hotel. The kitchen closes at 9 pm, so get there early if you want to eat, or grab food before you head over!

Folsom Hotel - Open Mic

Folsom Hotel

Thursday

Tucked away on a pedestrian-only part of 11th street, Oblivion Comics' open mic is an inviting, all ages event at a cool comics shop. Hosted by <a href="http://www.empireartscollective.com/">Empire Arts Collective</a>, the event encourages inclusivity and is beginner friendly, with music, poetry and comedy performances all welcomed.
The front of Oblivion Comics houses a coffee shop with excellent drinks and food, and if you like comics theres plenty to check out while you're there.

Oblivion Comics & Coffee - Open Mic

Oblivion Comics & Coffee

Stone Vintage Music Boutique hosts their open mic every Thursday. This all ages event takes place in their main room surrounded by vintage instruments and amps.

Stone Vintage Music Boutique - Open Mic

Stone Vintage Music Boutique

Located on the outskirts of Elk Grove, The Wrangler Bar's open mic is a great event for those in the southern Sacramento region.
As of January 2018, it is a newer open mic with a small attendance, so it is a great place to build your chops and confidence.

The Wrangler Bar - Open Mic

The Wrangler Bar, Grant Line Road

This all ages jazz jam takes place in midtown's hip Shine cafe. Shine boasts good coffee, great tea and a decent beer selection.

Shine Cafe - Jazz Jam

The open mic host rotates among various local musicians every week.

The Owl Club - Open Mic

The Owl Club

Shady Coffee &amp; Tea's open mic takes place in a hip covered patio area, complete with couches, hip colored lights laced across the ceiling, a fire pit and a basket for blankets and pillows in case you get cold. During the winter, you may very well be thankful for the blanket basket as this open mic is outdoors.
The open mic itself is super welcoming, with a wide variety of ages and talent levels in attendance. Beginners and covers are welcome. It's a popular open mic for high schoolers in the area.
They try to wrap up the event by 9:30ish, but they'll go as late 10 pm if there are enough people. As is the case with most open mics, it's probably best to show up a little early: not only do you want to make sure you can get on the list, but you can also grab a spot on one of those sweet couches!

Shady Coffee & Tea - Open Mic

Shady Coffee & Tea

Saturday

Fig Tree Coffee offers a family-friendly open mic with a supportive audience set against a backdrop of exposed brick and comfy couches. With no swearing or alcohol, this event is a draw for high school students and parents with young children in-arm alike. The welcoming tone for the event is set by the host James's disarming and self-deprecating humor.
To say this open mic fills up fast would be an understatement. Signup is an hour before the event at 6 pm, but you probably want to be there by 5:50 to make sure you can get a slot. If you show up at 7 just to watch, you might not be able to get a seat.
The open mic has a house guitar, but it's an acoustic with no electronics, so if you have an acoustic-electric it might be best to bring that. Additionally, the host James sometimes brings his baritone ukelele.

Fig Tree Coffee - Open Mic

The Fig Tree Coffee, Art, & Music Lounge

Sunday

The Torch Club has some of the best live music in the region, and its blues jam is no exception. The jam's music is high quality entertainment, and many blues musicians show up to participate every weekend.

Torch Club - Blues Jam

Torch Club

JB'S Lounge &amp; Grill Soul Jam has some of the best live music I've heard in Sacramento. It's almost easy to forget this event is just a jam and not a professional band.
When you walk in the door, you're greeted by the sweet tones of soul and the aroma of delicious food. The energy in the room is electric, with a considerable number of people dancing near the front. This jam is crowded, so don't be surprised if you have to stand in the back if you show up late!

JB'S Lounge & Grill - Soul Jam

JB's Lounge & Grill

The Monk Cellar open mic takes place in the far back of this Roseville brewery. The venue feels high end for an open mic: even though it's self-seated, servers come to the table and take your order.
The Monk Cellar is on the pricy side, but I can tell you from experience that the duck fat fries are delicious, and the beer selection is great.

Monk Cellar - Open Mic

The Monk's Cellar

Every first Sunday of the month, Sol Collective hosts "The Most Open Mic In The City," featuring performers of all kinds including poets, comedians, rappers and musicians.
The event has a $5 cover, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Sol Collective - The Most Open Mic In The City

Sol Collective

Monday

Sactown Union Brewery hosts an open mic with quality musicians and a cool atmosphere. The venue has high ceilings draped with Christmas lights, and there's plenty of room to sit inside or outside on the patio. Being a brewery, it also has fantastic beer.
It's worth mentioning: Sactown Union Brewery's location is weird. Google Map's street view picture for the brewery is just a red building with no sign or entrance. My first time there, I parked on 66th street next to a razor wire fence that protects construction supplies. I didn't see the brewery, but a man with an acoustic guitar standing in a dark corner pointed me towards a murdery looking alley and said, "Go down there." In the middle of the alley is the brewery patio. Right next to it, theres a large, under-construction building where comic book criminals would feel at home conducting their shady business.
However, once you make it inside the brewery you're rewarded with a fantastic open mic.

Sactown Union Brewery - Open Mic

Sactown Union Brewery

Fox and Goose hosts Sacramento's longest running open mic. The event attracts many exceptionally talented folk players and an older crowd, however all ages are allowed as the venue is a restaurant.
The restaurant boasts both great food (I highly recommend their cajun chicken strips) and drinks to keep you satisfied while being entertained. The layout of the room is a bit awkward; many of the seats face away from where the stage is set up, but the open mic is great.

Fox and Goose - Open Mic

Fox & Goose Public House

Tuesday

King Cong Brewing's open mic launched shortly after the Oak Park Brewing open mic was shut down, and many of Oak Park's regulars came with it.
The even takes place in a tent in the very back of the brewery and is friendly to people of all ages and experiences. King Cong Brewing Co. serves great food and beer, so definitely try a drink or two while you're there.

King Cong Brewing Co - Open Mic

The Kupros open mic has a crowd of bar regulars built in along with the performers. The stage is tucked in the back corner and adds ambient music to the bar, but it is hard to see from a lot of places in the room.
Many people in the crowded bar aren't necessarily there for the open mic, which means it could be a great place to build your confidence or get gig ready. Kupros is also all ages until 10 pm everyday, so this is an all ages event.

SacramentoOpen Mics and Jams

Wednesday

Nicholson's MusiCafe - Open Mic

Gaslight Co. - Open Mic

King Cong Brewing Co - Acoustic Jam

Bar 101 - Open Mic

Shine Cafe - Speak Out Sacramento

Old Ironsides - Open Mic

Corner Pocket Sports Bar - Kevin Crider's Rock and Roll Jam

Louie's Cocktail Lounge - Blues Jam

Folsom Hotel - Open Mic

Thursday

Oblivion Comics & Coffee - Open Mic

Stone Vintage Music Boutique - Open Mic

The Wrangler Bar - Open Mic

Shine Cafe - Jazz Jam

The Owl Club - Open Mic

Friday

Nicholson's MusiCafe - Open Mic

Shady Coffee & Tea - Open Mic

Saturday

Fig Tree Coffee - Open Mic

Sunday

Torch Club - Blues Jam

JB'S Lounge & Grill - Soul Jam

Monk Cellar - Open Mic

Sol Collective - The Most Open Mic In The City

Monday

Sactown Union Brewery - Open Mic

Fox and Goose - Open Mic

Tuesday

King Cong Brewing Co - Open Mic

Kupros - Open Mic

On the Y - Blues Jam