Open Mic Events in Southwest Virginia
If you need more information about any specific Open Mic event, DM the host on Instagram or Facebook.
Dogtown Roadhouse
Address: 302 S Locust St, Floyd, VA 24091
Dates: Every Sunday
Time: 5-8 PM (Sign-up at 4:30)
Facebook Group: Dogtown Open Mic Community
Description: Get ready to strum those strings, Floyd! Our beloved weekly Open Mic night kicks off with sign-up at 4:30 PM. The musical magic starts at 5 PM. Remember, the list fills up fast! It's the ultimate Sunday trifecta: music, friends, and an unbeatable vibe!
Beast of Blacksburg
Address: 860 University City Blvd, Unit 107, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Dates: Every Sunday
Time: 8 PM
Host: Katherine Rogue
Instagram: @katherine.rogue.comedy
Description: Listen up funny people! This open mic is going to keep happening. It is an absolute good time. Come out and try you new stuff while feasting on wings and pizza.
Happy Hog
Address: 100 South Main Street in Pearisburg, VA
Dates: Every Monday
Time: 5-8 PM
Instagram: @thehappyhogva
Facebook: @TheHappyHog
Cost: Free
Ages: All are welcome
Description: Support local musicians, poets, and comedians! Bring your songs, instruments, readings, and more to spend time at the mic. All ages and abilities are welcome. Free parking is available in the lot on Wenonah Avenue.
The Blue Hen
Address: 1465 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time: 6-9 PM
Facebook: @bluehenfamilystyle
Cost: Free
Ages: All are welcome
Description: Bring your instrument! The beer and wine bar opens at 6 PM! Food is available from the kitchen! If you can or cannot sing, come on out; either way it is entertainment!
Rising Silo
Address: 2351 Glade Rd Blacksburg, VA 24060
Dates: Monthly on second Tuesdays
Time: 6-9 PM
Host: Amelia Empson
Instagram: @risingsilobrewery
Facebook: @risingsilobrewery
Cost: Free
Ages: All are welcome
Description: Open Mic Night returns to the farm brewery!! Calling all musicians, poets, comedians, & storytellers… Join us for a monthly series of creativity + expression + celebration of local talent. 2nd Thursdays this spring starting Feb 8. 6-9 pm, sign ups start at 5! PA system & mic provided. Hosted by the amazing @ameliaempson!!
Rising Silo is a family-friendly space, so we ask that performers keep content “PG-rated”, and will relax that request for the last set from 8-9pm. Keep it classy!
Comedy Lab
Address: Big Lick Brewing: 409 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Dates: Every other Wednesday
Time: 7-9 PM (Sign up at 6:30 PM)
Host: Johnny Camacho
Instagram: @thejohnnycamacho
Description: Open Mic Comedy: The Comedy Lab is returning! Everyone is welcome to perform or spectate. Sign-ups start at 6:30, and the mic runs from 7-9.
Draper Mercantile and Trading Company
Address: 3054 Greenbriar Rd, Draper, VA 24324
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 6-8 PM
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/GTioWUjVa6un74xi/?mibextid=kFxxJD
Description: Family friendly.
Long Way Brewing
Address: 501 2nd Street Radford, VA 24141
Dates: Every other Thursday
Time: 6:30 - 9 PM
Website: https://www.longwaybrewing.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longwaybrewing/
Blacksburg Books Poetry Night
Address: Blacksburg Books: 401 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg, VA, 24060
Dates: Monthly on every fourth Friday
Time: 7-9 PM
Website: blacksburgbooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blacksburg.Books/
Instagram: @blacksburg_books
Description: Come to read your own original poetry, something by your favorite poet, or come just to listen. Musicians are also welcome to jam with the poets. No advance registration required and everyone is welcome!
Other Resources
Next Three Days
Find your Fun in the New River Valley, Virginia region: http://www.nextthreedays.com/
The Comedy Conglomerate at VT
If you want to explore more comedy events in the surrounding areas, we recommend following @comcon.vt on Instagram and joining our Discord community via the link in their bio.
Katherine Rogue
For local comedy community info, follow and reach out to @katherine.rogue.comedy. She's an excellent resource and always happy to help!
Sage DeLong
For more local comedy community info, follow and reach out to @sagedcomedy. She gets credit for the idea of keeping a list of local open mics.
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