fmtheilig t1_j6ohe1q wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Music and comedy open mics are usually in bars. That's part of their economic model. I wouldn't rule a bar out. Anyhow, there are comedy open mics all around the metropolitan area, but I don't know of any specifically on the Pawtucket line. There's Copperfield's in Johnston (Tuesdays), Pub on Park in Cranston (Mondays), Park Place Cafe in Cranston (Wednesdays), Town Pub in EP (Thursdays), and others. Most will have music open mics on other nights.

katieleehaw t1_j6p1a89 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 9:55 PM

Piggybacking -

Comedy Open Mic - Askew Tuesdays

Music open mic - Parlour Wednesdays

Music Open mic - Askew Mondays

Live music - both of these venues have live music every weekend at a minimum

Askew I especially recommend based on the OP - it’s a very chill and welcoming spot with a nice atmosphere and they have food as well as a bar. Both open mics are good scenes. I’ve never been to the comedy open mic.

There’s also a Thursday night open mic at The Mediator Stage which is in a Unitarian church - nice people and usually really good music. Good for participants and observers!

dreaming-in-colour OP t1_j6omzky wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:27 PM

I get that everything is in a bar - i just didn't want to suggest they go to any bar for no reason with no event

fmtheilig t1_j6onuwt wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Understood. There are some bar-adjacent options in there. Just know, open mic comedy can sometimes be quite bad.
Also consider pub trivia. A great many options there.