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. (323) 295-9112. www.bluesbar.com.
BLISS ART HOUSE CAFÉ
Singers for Open Mike, Mondays, 7:30 p.m., sign-up at 6:45 p.m. There is an open mic for comedians Tuesdays and Wednesdays, sign-up at 6:15 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. showtime. 1249 N. Vine St., Hollywood. (323) 962-2986.
CAFÉ ROMA
Singers and comedians for Open Mike, Mondays, 9 p.m., sign-up at 8 p.m. Bring CD and/or sheet music. Pianist provided. 350 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, L.A. For more info call Skip E. Lowe at (323) 656-6461 or access www.skipelowe.com.
CORONA'S CANTINA
Sunset Sessions offers an open mike each Monday for spoken word, music, comedy, etc. Sign-up from 9-10:45 p.m. with 11 p.m. showtime, no cover. 8210 Sunset VBlvd., W. Hollywood. ianshayproductions@yahoo.com.
HA HA CAFÉ COMEDY CLUB
There are open mics on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 6-8:30 p.m., no cover, one-drink min. 5010 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood. (818) 508-4995.
HARPER'S SPORTS BAR
Mondays is open mic night with sign-up at 9:30 p.m., $5 cover. 19333 Business Center Dr., Northridge. For more info call Harper's at (818) 349-3474 or e-mail sabrinathecomic@yahoo.com.
KULAK'S WOODSHED
Open mike on Mondays, sign up 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd., N. Hollywood. (818) 766-9913.
LAVA LOUNGE
Mondays are open-mike night, plus a jam helmed by The Cocktail Shakers, sign-up at 8:30 p.m., music at 9 p.m. 21+. 1533 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood. (323) 876-6612.
MOLLY MALONE'S
Musicians and non-musicians open mike hosted by Sean Howard on 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 cover. 9015 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood. (310) 278-4232.
VERMONT
Les Michaels hosts an open mike or cabaret singers, 8:30 p.m. sign-up for 9 p.m. show, $5 cover, two-drink min. 1714 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood. (323) 661-6163.
CAFÉ BELLISIMO
Every Tuesday there is a songwriters' open mic at 8 p.m., sign-up at 7 p.m., two-drink min. 22458 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 225-0026.
COBALT CAFÉ
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 min. 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. (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. (818) 985-5916.
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 min. 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 467-7444.
THE LAUGH FACTORY
Every Tuesday, Harvey Dunn hosts an open mike for performers at 7:30 p.m. Reservation required, $15 cover, 18+, two drink min. 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.
Vance Sanders hosts The Open Mike of Love each Tuesday, sign up at 8 p.m. for 10 p.m. showtime. 21+. Every first and third Wednesday, it's ETC doing improv free at 9 p.m. 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood Village. (310) 209-2739.
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 min. Each artist is allowed one song/piece up to four minutes. 742 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (323) 466-1507.
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 every Wednesday, 8 p.m., sign-up at 7:45 p.m. 4019 Sunset Blvd., Silverlake. (323) 661-7771.
TASTY CAFÉ
There is an Open Spoken-Word every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and freestyle every Thursday 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 transferred.
NOURA CAFÉ
The Just Slightly Better Than a Gun in Your Mouth Show is open-mike comedy Fridays from 6-9 p.m., no cover. 8479 Melrose Ave., L.A. (323) 651-4581.
THE UN-URBAN COFFEEHOUSE
Hosts an open mike every Friday, sign-up 7:30 p.m. for a 8 p.m. showtime. 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056.
THE FRET HOUSE
Open mike is the 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. 309 N. Citrus, Covina. (626) 339-7020.
ABBOT'S HABIT
Word-Speak-Movement, an open spoken-word 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 the third Sunday of every month at Variety Night with Lisa O'Kane and Mark Fosson. Sign-up in advance, showtime is 8 p.m., $4, no alcohol. Note: Open mike does not occur in July or December. 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.
MR. T'S BOWL
Sunday nights open mike, 21+. 5621 1/2 N. Figueroa Ave., Highland Park. (323) 256-7561 or (323) 692-3136.
SACRED GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE
All performers for open Mike Night, Sundays between 3-7 p.m., same day sign-up, 15-minute time limit; jazz, blues, reggae, alternative, folk, pop bands, and comedy acts for future booking. (310) 514-0800. www.sgrounds.com.
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. (323) 656-6225.
THE MONEY TREE
Sundays from 8 p.m. to midnight, there is an open jam with drummer Brian Elliott, pianist Christopher Keefe, and bassist Mike Uhler. No cover, all ages. 10149 Riverside Dr., Toluca Lake. (818) 752-8383.