This is a current list of open mics within New London county (and select Westerly, RI)
*Last Updated 6/19/24
Open Mics
Songwriter's Open Mic @ Perks & Corks (Westerly, RI)
(A weekly open mic every Monday; Sign ups 7:30-8:30pm. Original music only, solo acoustic and must sing and play an instrument; 8-11pm)
https://www.facebook.com/perksandcorks
(A weekly open mic every Monday; Sign ups 7:30-8:30pm. Original music only, solo acoustic and must sing and play an instrument; 8-11pm)
https://www.facebook.com/perksandcorks
Open Drum Circle @ Whale Tail Parade Plaza New London
(Open drum circle at the Whale Tail fountain at Parade Plaza hosted by Susan Jensen - every Monday through the summer months, weather permitting; Chairs and usually extra instruments are available but BYO amps, hula hoops etc. All are welcome, all skill levels, all instruments, all dancers, all listeners)
(Open drum circle at the Whale Tail fountain at Parade Plaza hosted by Susan Jensen - every Monday through the summer months, weather permitting; Chairs and usually extra instruments are available but BYO amps, hula hoops etc. All are welcome, all skill levels, all instruments, all dancers, all listeners)
Unplugged / Acoustic Open Mic Night @ Strange Brew Pub
(Hosted weekly by locally based musician Danny Fleet! Acoustic open mic with weekly featured musician, free, music at 7:30pm,!)
(Hosted weekly by locally based musician Danny Fleet! Acoustic open mic with weekly featured musician, free, music at 7:30pm,!)
Monthly 1st Thursday:
Open Mic @ Hygienic Art
(Monthly open mic hosted by comedian, Dame FK; all talents welcome! 2 song time slot for musicians; 5-7pm)
Open Mic @ Hygienic Art
(Monthly open mic hosted by comedian, Dame FK; all talents welcome! 2 song time slot for musicians; 5-7pm)
Monthly 2nd Thursday:
Open Jam @ Strange Brew Pub Norwich
Open Jam @ Strange Brew Pub Norwich
(Open jam every second Thursday of the month at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich; bring your band, play solo or collaborate with other musicians or come down and enjoy the open mic talent; full back line of drums, percussion, amps and more; 7:30pm / free admission /21+)
https://www.facebook.com/strangebrewpub
https://www.facebook.com/strangebrewpub
Monthly 3rd Thursday:
Original Songwriters Night @ Dive at Port Of call Mystic
Original Songwriters Night @ Dive at Port Of call Mystic
(Monthly Series featuring original song writers held on the 3rd Thursday of most months at Dive Bar downstairs from Port Of Call in Mystic; featured musician goes on at 8pm; please join us at 7pm for open mic - 5 slots available for local original singer/songwriters. Email sign up in advance: rich.mcsweeney@outlook.com; PA, mics & piano available; 7-10pm)
Monthly Thursday:
Open Mic @ Golden Owl
Open Mic @ Golden Owl
(Monthly open mic hosted by Goose. Guitars and piano available for use or bring your own instrument. All ages and skill levels welcome. Check Golden Owl website for event dates.7-10pm)
Monthly 2nd Friday:
Open Mic @ Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe
Open Mic @ Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe
(Monthly open mic hosted by Terri & Rob; Minimum 3 songs for each performer (additional, if time allows). House piano and sound system available. Bring your instrument, your originals, your covers, your friends. All ages welcome! $5 pp door donation; 7-9pm).
Monthly Last Friday:
Teen Open Mic @ Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe
Teen Open Mic @ Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe
(Monthly teen open mic held on the last Friday of the month; Calling all teens 11-19! Stop in to sing solo or with other teens in the area. All levels invited to drop in to perform their music and try out new songs with our growing audience of you music enthusiasts Lots of fun... meet new teens who just love to perform and learn to perform in front of a live audience; $5 door donation; 6:30-9pm)
Monthly 4th Sunday:
Open Mic @ Custom House Maritime Museum
Open Mic @ Custom House Maritime Museum
(Monthly Open mic co-hosted by Kenny "Doc" Frazier and Christina Corcoran. We welcome music, poetry or prose. Open to all ages and abilities for fun camaraderie! Bring instruments and perform or just sit back and enjoy! Last Sunday of every month 6-9pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/287108967319243/287108977319242
https://www.facebook.com/events/287108967319243/287108977319242
Bi-Monthly on 4th Sunday:
Youth-On-The-Mic @ The Knickerbocker (Westerly, RI)
Youth-On-The-Mic @ The Knickerbocker (Westerly, RI)
(Presented by The United Theatre and The Knickerbocker Music Center; Held every other month on the 4th Sunday; an open mic series for 6th to 12th graders who want to perform, sing or play music (whether original or covers) to an audience; 5-8pm)