BLUEBIRD ART HOUSE
Open mic and spoken word for all styles and ages at the Bluebird Art House. Starting Feb. 26, it will be on Saturdays at 8 p.m. with a $5 fee. Sign-up is at 7:30 p.m. 6747 Bright Ave., Whittier. (562) 696-9493.
BABE & RICKY'S INN
Blues performers for an open blues jam hosted by Tony Ibarra on Mondays, and Thursdays is Jam Night with Mama's Boys, 9 p.m., 21+. 4339 Leimert Blvd., Leimert Park. For information call (323) 295-9112 or access www.bluesbar.com.
CAFE ROMA
Singers and comedians for Open Mike, Mondays, 9 p.m. sign up at 8 p.m. 350 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, L.A. Bring CD and/or sheet music. Pianist provided. For information call Skip E. Lowe at (323) 656-6461 or access www.skipelowe.com.
HA HA CAFE COMEDY CLUB
Young Guns of Comedy hosts an open mike Mondays at 6 p.m., no cover before 9 p.m., no fee or cover, one item purchase required, 18+. There is also another open mike on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. 5010 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood. (818) 508-4995.
KULAK'S WOODSHED
Open mike for Kulak's Woodshed, Mondays, sign up 7:00 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd., N. Hollywood. For information call (818) 766-9913.
MOLLY MALONE'S
Musicians, non-musicians open mike hosted by Sean Howard for Molly Malone's, Mondays, sign up at 8 p.m., 21+, $3 cover. 575 S. Fairfax Ave., L.A. (323) 935-1577 or (310) 578-5591, ext. 2.
THE ANARCHY LIBRARY
Monday nights are open mic night at this self-proclaimed "CBGB of SoCal." 21+. 13250 Woodruff Ave., Downey. (562) 803-9134.
THE RAINBOW BAR & GRILL
Sharon Groom & Craig Spivek host an open-mike night for musicians every Monday, sign-up at 8 p.m., $2. 9015 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood. (310) 278-4232.
VERMONT
Les Michaels hosts an open mike or cabaret singers at Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood. 8:30 p.m. sign-up for 9 p.m. show, $5 cover, two-drink min. (323) 661-6163.
CAFÉ BELLISSIMO
Every Tuesday there is a songwriters' open mic at 8 p.m., sign-up at 7 p.m., two-drink minimum. 22458 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 225-0026.
COBALT CAFE
Every Tuesday Rick Lupert hosts the spoken-word open reading, 9 p.m., sign up at 8:30 p.m., preceded by an open mike at 7:30 p.m., one-drink minimum. 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. (818) 348-3789.
DA POETRY LOUNGE
Located in the Greenway Court Theater at Fairfax High, there is an Open Spoken-Word & Slam every Tuesday at 9 p.m., It's usually free except Slam Night (every third Tuesday), $5. Fairfax & Melrose Aves., W. Hollywood. (323) 655-7679.
DRESDEN RESTAURANT
Singers for Open Mike Night, Tuesdays, 9 p.m., 21+. 1760 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood. For information call (323) 665-4294.
HALLENBECK'S GENERAL STORE
Open mike, Tuesdays, 8 p.m., sign up from 7-7:45 p.m. Doors open 7 p.m., $5 sign-up fee. 5510 Cahuenga Blvd., N. Hollywood. For information call (818) 985-5916.
MR. T'S BOWL
Every Tuesday is Arlo's Acoustic Alley, an open-mike situation. Sign-up at 9:30 p.m., 21+. 5621 1/2 N. Figueroa Ave., Highland Park. (323) 256-7561, 692-3136.
THE GARDENIA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Every Tuesday is Mundy on Tuesdays, an open mike for singers, 21+, hosted by Mary Jo Mundy. Showtime at 9 p.m. Cover varies; two-drink minimum. 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 467-7444.
THE LAUGH FACTORY
Comedians for the open mic on Tuesdays, the first 15 people in line outside building at 5 p.m. will be allowed three minutes of G-rated material onstage for 7:30 p.m. showtime, $12 cover. 8001 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood. (323) 656-1336
VIVA CANTINA
Every Tuesday night, this club hosts an open mike at 8 p.m. No cover. 900 Riverside Dr., Burbank. (818) 845-2425.
WEBER'S PLACE
Catch some open-mike action every Tuesday, sign-up at 8:30 p.m. 19312 Vanowen St., Reseda. (818) 345-9800.
WESTWOOD BREWING CO.
Open mike held each Tuesday, sign up at 8 p.m. for 10 p.m. showtime. 21+. 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood Village. (310) 209-2739.
ZABUMBA
Open mike held on the first Tuesday of each month at Zabumba, 10717 Venice Blvd., W. L.A. (310) 841-6525.
BLISS ART HOUSE CAFE
Singers for Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., sign up at 6:45 p.m. There is an Open Jam for musicians on Mondays, sign-up at 6:45 p.m. for 8 p.m. showtime. Finally, there is an Open Mic for comedians Tuesdays and Wednesdays, sign-up at 6:45 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. showtime. 1249 N. Vine St., Hollywood. For information call (323) 962-2986.
HIGHLAND GROUNDS
Michael McCarthy hosts Open Minds, for singers, musicians, and poets Wednesdays., sign up 7 p.m (picked on lottery basis) for a 7:45 p.m showtime. Cover varies, one drink minimum. Each artist is allowed one song/piece up to four minutes. 742 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. For information call (323) 466-1507.
LITTLE RED ROOSTER
Every Wednesday from 8 p.m.-midnight there is an open blues jam session hosted by Robert Lucas with special guests. 1505 W. Washington Blvd., Montebello. (323) 722-1582.
TAIX LOUNGE
Every Wednesday Sharon Groom & Craig Spivek host an open-mike night at 10:30 p.m., sign-up at 10 p.m., $2, 21+. 1911 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 484-1265.
THE COMEDY UNION
Hosts an open mic for comedians, 18+, must bring at least six people, $5 cover, two-drink min., for 8:30 p.m. showtime. 5040 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Call (323) 934-9300 a couple days in advance to sign-up.
THE COWBOY PALACE SALOON
Hosts a talent contest for singers only every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. sign-up for a 10 p.m. showtime. No cover, 21+. 21635 Devonshire St., Chatsworth. (818) 341-0166. www.cowboypalace .com.
TSUNAMI
Open mike for Tsunami, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., sign up at 7:45 p.m. 4019 Sunset Blvd., Silverlake. For information call (323) 661-7771.
TASTY CAFÉ
There is a spoken word every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and freestyle on Thursdays at 8 p.m., $2 donation. 3941 Western Ave., L.A. (323) 290-0291.
TEN20
Hosts an open mike led by Les Michaels, sign-up at 7:30 p.m., showtime at 9 p.m., unless noted, no cover, two-drink min. The Wyndham Bel Age Hotel, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., W. Hollywood. (310) 854-1111, and tell the operator "Ten20" to be tranferred.
NOURA CAFÉ
The Just Slightly Better Than a Gun in Your Mouth Show is open-mike comedy Fridays at 6-9 p.m. No cover. 8479 Melrose Ave., L.A. (323) 651-4581.
THE UN-URBAN
Musicians for Open Mike Night, Fridays, 8 p.m., sign-up at 7:30 p.m. (rock, acoustic, jazz, country/western, world beat, unplugged blues bands for future booking); Comedians on Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. sign-up for a 8 p.m. show; Poetry/spoken word open mike on Mondays at 9 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. There is a $2 sign-up fee for open mikes on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. For more information call (310) 315-0056.
BLUEBIRD ART HOUSE
Open mic and spoken word for all styles and ages at the Bluebird Art House. Starting Feb. 26, it will be on Saturdays at 8 p.m. with a $5 fee. Sign-up is at 7:30 p.m. 6747 Bright Ave., Whittier. (562) 696-9493.
THE FRET HOUSE
Open mike for The Fret House, first Saturday of every month, 8 p.m., sign up at 7:30 p.m. You can have two songs or 10 minutes, cover is $1 and for an extra $5, you can have your set recorded to a CD. In January 2005, it will be on the 8th instead. 309 N. Citrus, Covina. For information call (626) 339-7020.
ABBOT'S HABIT
Word-Speak-Movement, an open spoken-word happens every Sunday, 8 p.m. with sign-up at 7:30 p.m. 1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. (310) 399-1171.
BOULEVARD MUSIC
Open-mike performers are welcome to "Variety Night" with Lisa O'Kane and Mark Fosson at Boulevard Music on the third Sunday of every month. Sign-up in advance, showtime is 8 p.m., $4, no alcohol. 4316 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. (310) 398-2583.
CANTER'S KIBITZ ROOM
Every Sunday Sean Howard hosts an open mic for songwriters, 21+, no cover, sign-up in person at 8 p.m. for 9 p.m. showtime. 419 N. Fairfax Ave., W. Hollywood. No phone calls, please.
DON & CYN'S HIDEAWAY
Open mike hosted by Dwight Payne every Sunday night from 5-10 p.m. 21+, no cover. 12122 Kagel Canyon Rd., Kagel Canyon. (818) 890-1225.
SACRED GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE
All performers for Open Mike Night, Sundays 3-7 p.m., same day sign-up, 15-minute time limit; jazz, blues, reggae, alternative, folk, pop bands, comedy acts for future booking. Check website for updates. www.sgrounds.com. (310) 514-0800.
THE COMEDY STORE
Comedians for Potluck Night, Sundays and Mondays, 7-9 p.m., sign up at 6 p.m. for following week's show, three-minute time limit. Original Room, 8433 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood. For information call (323) 656-6225.
THE ICEHOUSE
Comedians for what they call Auditions, on the second Saturday of each month, come five minutes early to sign-up for 4 p.m. show, one drink minimum. 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. For information call (626) 577-1894.
THE MONEY TREE
Sundays from 8 p.m. to midnight, there is an open jam with drummer Christian Fazio, pianist Christopher Keefe, and bassist Mike Uhler. No cover, all ages. 10149 Riverside Dr., Toluca Lake. (818) 752-8383.