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OPEN MIC SPOTS IN OMAHA

Locals who want to take a stab at stand-up comedy, try singing an original song, or jam with other musicians have great options in Omaha. A number of venues around town host free open mic nights throughout the work week. Here’s a rundown of some sites where aspiring comedians, crooners, and rock stars can get their moment in the sun.

DUBLINER PUB

1205 Harney St. 402.342.5887 @dublinerpubomaha on Facebook The Irish-themed lounge in Omaha’s Old Market hosts a comedy open mic night every Monday from 9-11 p.m. Each performer gets five minutes on stage to drum up the laughs. There’s also a writing workshop held beforehand from 7:30-8:30 p.m., so performers can collaborate and fine-tune their material prior to hitting their mark in the spotlight.

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THE DOWN UNDER LOUNGE

3530 Leavenworth St. 402.933.3927 theduomaha.com The Down Under Lounge hosts Wednesday Nite Live, its weekly open mic event showcasing local talent, 8 p.m. to close. The lounge maintains a separate DU Open Mic Facebook page, which explains, “Artists sign up in advance for 15 minutes, or a threesong set. Everything goes—music, poetry, comedy, magic, etc. It’s your time to shine!”

2THERAPY BAR & GRILL 5059 S. 108th St. 5 402.933.3669 @Therapy108 on Facebook

This neighborhood bar in northwest Omaha offers the typical fried appetizers and sports

TV, as well as Twisted Tuesdays—open jam sessions from 7-11 p.m. Customers can enjoy taco specials and $3 margaritas while they lend an ear to amateur singers, bands, and solo acts. Therapy’s Facebook page confirms “All types of music are welcome.”

BEACH HOUSE BAR & GRILL

5338 N. 103rd St. 402.933.0277 Search Wired-Pub-Grill on Facebook Patrons looking to tickle their funny bone can find a show every week at Beach House Bar & Grill, formerly Wired Pub & Grill. The neighborhood bar hosts Comics Anonymous open mic night on Thursdays from 9-11 p.m. Performers are granted six minutes of stage time to prove their comedic mettle. Entrance to the show is free.

3THE BACKLINE COMEDY THEATRE 1618 Harney St. 6 402.720.7670 backlinecomedy.com

This downtown venue sponsors “laughs, beer, and fun” in front of an encouraging crowd year round. Open mic nights are held every Wednesday at 8 p.m., with names being drawn for a chance to take the stage and deliver four minutes of funny quips. The theater also offers open stage nights on Tuesdays at 8:15 p.m. for folks to try their hand at improvisation and skit comedy. Each performer is allowed four minutes of stage time, or 20 minutes for a team of five.

THE BERKLEY

1901 Leavenworth St. theberkleyomaha on Facebook This seated mixed-use venue offers a more upscale environment for live performances than a typical bar, with a stellar sound system and craft cocktails menu. The space hosts an open mic supper club every Thursday, with dinner specials served 5 p.m. to midnight, and an open mic for musical performers 9 p.m. to midnight.