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Public and Pro Jams in Sonoma County (see Open Mic Nights below)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE EVENTS MAY TAKE PLACE WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY OR MONTHLY 

SUNDAY

The Arlene Francis Center, Folk Jam Sesh, first and third Sunday of the month, 6-9pm

99 Sixth Street (Historic Railroad Square), Santa Rosa, (707) 528-3009, https://www.arlenefranciscenter.org/calendar

Coffee Catz, Gypsy Jazz Jam, last Sunday of the month, 2pm

6761 Sebastopol Ave, Ste #300, Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829-6600, http://www.coffeecatz.net

MONDAY

Redwood Cafe, The Blues Defenders Pro Jam, every Monday (every other Monday has a $10 cover charge), 8-11pm

8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, (707) 795-7568, https://www.redwoodcafe.com/calendar

Sebastopol Grange, Bluegrass Jam every 2nd and 4th Monday, 7-10pm

At the Grange unless it is otherwise booked. Call Peter, 829-9052, to confirm location. Sebastopol Grange Hall: 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12, Sebastopol, https://sebastopolgrange.org

WEDNESDAY

Aqus Cafe, Blues Jam with House Band, first Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm

Aqus Cafe, Jazz Jam with House Band, second Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm

Aqus Cafe, Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Session, fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm

189 H St., Petaluma 707-778-6060, https://aqus.com/calendar/

Redwood Cafe, Pop-Up Jam, every third Wednesday, 8-10pm

8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, (707) 795-7568, https://www.redwoodcafe.com/calendar

THURSDAY

Aqus Cafe, Kids Celtic/Irish Music Session, first Thursday of the month, 6-7pm

Aqus Cafe, Celtic/Irish Music Session, first Thursday of the month, 7-9pm

189 H St., Petaluma 707-778-6060, https://aqus.com/calendar/

Sebastopol Grange, R and B Music Jam every Thursday night, 7-10pm

At the Grange unless it is otherwise booked. Call Peter, 829-9052, to confirm location. Sebastopol Grange Hall: 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12, Sebastopol, https://sebastopolgrange.org

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Poetry and Comedy Open Mic Nights in Sonoma County, California

POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT

AQUS CAFE POETRY NIGHT AND OPEN MIC, first Monday of the month, 6:15 to 8:30 (featured poets, followed by open mic), sign-ups at 5:45 PM

189 H Street, Petaluma, CA

Note: They have a Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RivertownPoetsAMuseingMondays/

ATLAS COFFEE, the last Wednesday of every month, sign-ups at 6:15 PM, show starts at 6:45 PM, hosted by Makayla Hunziker

300 South A. St., Suite 4 (behind the store front), Santa Rosa, CA

Phone: (707) 583-7663

COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHTS

3 DISCIPLES BREWING, first Wednesday of every month, hosted by Casey WIlliams, signups at 7, open mic 8-9pm, followed by a booked comedy show

501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, (707) 978-2459

HOPMONK TAVERN SEBASTOPOL, third Sunday of every month, sign-ups at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM, hosted by Jon Lehre and Jefferson Mars

230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, CA

Phone: (707) 829-7300

Note: You get about three to five minutes to perform. Follow 707 Stand Up Facebook page to receive notifications for this event and more.

MAGIC 8 OPEN MIC, first and last Tuesday of the month, hosted by Franco Tevini

Whiskey Tip, 1910 Sebastopol Road., Santa Rosa (Roseland), CA

Note: This is open to all kinds of comedic performance, including music and improv as well as stand-up. Stage time is 4 to 6 minutes per act, but if you travel from out of town, you will be given additional stage time.

SHADY OAK BARREL HOUSE, Thursday 8/15, more TBA, hosted by James Hubbard?

Signups 6:30, show at 7, 7 minute spots unless you request 10 min

420 First St., Santa Rosa, (707) 575-7687

SPANCKY’S, every Monday, sign up at 8:30pm, show at 9:30pm, hosted by Nate Pena

8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA

Note: On the last Sunday of every month, Nate hosts a pre-booked show at Spancky’s at 8:30pm

Follow Sally Tomatoes, Barrel Proof Comedy Podcast, Sonoma County Comedy Calendar, 707 Stand Up Pages on Facebook to find out about more stand up comedy opportunities, and/or join North Bay Comedy (Network) group.

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OPEN MIC NIGHTS in Sonoma County

Please contact venues and hosts with questions. This is information found on the internet and I am not an organizer for any of these events except Edgy Open Mic on Thursdays.

MONDAYS:

COFFEE CATZ, once a month on the second Monday of the month, sign-ups start at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 6 PM

6761 Sebastopol Ave., Ste. #300, Sebastopol, Phone: (707) 829-6600

Tips: Confirm monthly date by checking the calendar on their website: http://www.coffeecatz.net/

THE REAL OPEN MIC, A’roma Roasters Cafe, hosted by Jaslyn Paige, Cesar “Crow” Lopez and Caitie Ferro, sign-ups start at 6:30pm, show runs 7-10pm

95 5th St., Santa Rosa, (707) 576-7765

TUESDAYS:

TUESDAY OPEN MIC AT BREW, 7-9:30 PM, signups at 6:30 PM, hosted by Tyler and Zoe

555 Healdsburg Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 

Star’s Review: Brew is a cozy, friendly venue with limited “stage” space. There is often quite a good crowd here that is supportive and into the show. There is a reoccurring Facebook event (”Tuesday Open Mic at Brew”) through which you can find more information. 

OPEN MIC WITH CENI, 7:30 PM - 11 PM (sign-ups at 7 PM), hosted by Ceni

Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, CA

Tips: Performers typically start arriving very early to wait for sign-ups, around 6 PM. Time slots are 10 minutes or two songs, but this event also has a “headlining” slot where one musician or group performs for one half hour starting around 9 PM. 

Star’s Review: This is a high class venue. Host Ceni is kind and supportive, and often lets the show run overtime. Many of the headliners are excellent, and Ceni makes an effort to showcase variety in this primetime spot. Ceni has a Facebook Page: “Open Mic with Ceni” but does not consistently create Facebook events.

WEDNESDAYS:

THE ARLENE FRANCIS CENTER, 8 PM - 10:30 PM or later (sign ups at 7:30 PM), open to anyone to host (with advance arrangements)

99 W. 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA

Star’s Review: The audience and performers for this event skew towards youthful, but all are welcome. I see the most avant-garde and therapeutic performances here. Sometimes the open mic takes place in the cafe, and sometimes on the main stage.

HOPMONK TAVERN SONOMA, hosted by Matt, 7:30 PM

691 Broadway, Sonoma, CA  

JAMISON’S ROARING DONKEY, hosted by Mike Nordstrom, signups at 9pm

146 Kentucky St., Petaluma, (707) 772-5478

RAY’S DELICATESSEN AND TAVERN, 6 PM - 9 PM, sign-ups at 5:30 PM

900 Western Ave., Petaluma, Phone: (707) 762-9492

TRADEWINDS, 9pm, hosted by Tre Jones

8210 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati, Phone: (707) 795-7878

Notes: Time slots are 15-30 minutes depending on availability. Signups begin the Thursday before; sign up by visiting the bar, calling or sending a Facebook message. Open to music, comedy and poetry.

THURSDAYS:

EDGY OPEN MIC, 7:45 PM - 10:45 PM, sign-ups at 7:30 PM, hosted by Star Blue (This Open Mic does NOT take place on the third Thursday of the month, which is Open Vinyl Night at Whiskey Tip), featured performers play at 9 PM for 25 minutes

Whiskey Tip, 1910 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA

Notes: This open mic that is run by the person who created this list. I have a Facebook Page “Edgy Open Mic” through which you can find official Facebook Events and an Instagram account @edgyopenmic. Due to high turnout, time slots are one song or four minutes. This is a very open-minded mic open to all kinds of performance modality and musical genre, with no restrictions on language. 21 and over.

SUNDAYS:

*NEW: CROOKS COFFEE OPEN MIC, 4 to 7 PM (signups at 3 PM), hosted by Steph Chevalier and Hunter Anderson

404 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA

Note: time slots are 10 minutes