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DETROIT + MICHIGAN / Nightlife / ¼
Clubs, techno and house rooms, live music venues, jazz bars, karaoke, social dance nights and festivals in Detroit and across Michigan, with address, phone, hours and the official calendar.
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Karaoke / Downtown Oxford
An Irish-style pub and restaurant in downtown Oxford with karaoke on Fridays and live entertainment on Saturdays.
Karaoke / Ford Road, Canton Township
A big bowling center on Ford Road in Canton with an arcade, food and a Thursday karaoke night on the books.
Live music clubs / Gratiot Avenue, Roseville
A neighborhood taproom and cocktail lounge on Gratiot Avenue in Roseville that opened in 2026, with karaoke on Wednesdays and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Live music clubs / Independence Township
A 101-tap taproom and bistro inside Alex's Gourmet Market in Clarkston (Independence Township), with local musicians on selected Thursday and Friday evenings.
Lounges & rooftops / Downtown New Baltimore
A craft distillery with a 1920s speakeasy-style tasting room in downtown New Baltimore, with local musicians on Friday and Saturday evenings in the warmer months.
Karaoke / Ecorse Road corridor, Taylor (Downriver)
A family-owned neighborhood bar on Ecorse Road in Taylor, open since 1974, with free karaoke every Sunday and Monday from 7 to 11pm.
Live music clubs / Downtown Mount Clemens
An Irish pub in downtown Mount Clemens with a long beer list, pub food and local bands on Friday and Saturday nights.
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Sterling Heights (Macomb County)
A Sterling Heights dance studio on Metropolitan Parkway listed for Thursday line dancing; no current source confirms it's still running.
Live music clubs / Whispering Willows Golf Course, northwest Livonia
A bar and grill at the Whispering Willows municipal golf course in northwest Livonia, with a patio overlooking the course and local cover bands on many Friday and Saturday nights.
Karaoke / Warren
A Warren neighborhood bar and grill known for pub food such as Reuben egg rolls, with karaoke on weekend nights.
Live music clubs / Westland (Joy Rd corridor)
A long-running rock club on Joy Road in Westland, booking national touring metal, hard rock and punk acts alongside regional bands and tribute shows.
Karaoke / Big Beaver Rd, east Troy
A Korean and Japanese restaurant on Big Beaver Road in Troy serving sushi, ramen and Korean dishes, with small private karaoke rooms.
Karaoke / Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores
A bar on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores that the KaraokeViewpoint Michigan directory lists with Saturday night karaoke.
Live music clubs / Livonia
A non-profit acoustic listening room in Livonia presenting touring folk, Celtic and singer-songwriter artists.
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Troy (Oakland County)
A Latin dance studio in Troy led by world champion salsa dancer Elaine Marrero, with a Friday-night salsa class and social.
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / South Warren (Ryan Rd near 11 Mile)
A Ukrainian community hall on Ryan Road in Warren where The Metro Dances hosts Friday dinner-dance parties for singles and couples.
Party spots & roller disco / Lincoln Park (Downriver)
A 23,000 sq ft Downriver roller rink in Lincoln Park, formerly Lincoln Park Skating Center, with a Monday 21+ Old School Adult Skate.
Live music clubs / Commerce Township (Walled Lake postal area)
A sports bar and restaurant on West Maple Road in Commerce Township with local cover and party bands every Friday and Saturday night.
Karaoke / Van Born Road, south Dearborn Heights
A restaurant and sports bar on Van Born Road in south Dearborn Heights that has advertised karaoke on Thursdays with DJ Betty and on Saturday nights.
Karaoke / Michigan Avenue at Wayne Road, downtown Wayne
A corner bar at Michigan Avenue and Wayne Road in downtown Wayne, where listings put karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights.
Concert halls & amphitheaters / Cherry Hill Village, Canton Township
A 400-seat performing arts center owned and run by Canton Township in the Cherry Hill Village development.
Karaoke / West Westland (Ford Rd)
A 32-lane bowling center on Ford Road in Westland with its own All-Star Grille & Music Bar, hosting karaoke on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Clubs & dance floors / Downtown Pontiac
A DJ nightclub and event space on Saginaw Street in downtown Pontiac, playing hip-hop, R&B, top 40 and Latin music.
Karaoke / Downtown Northville
A long-running dive bar and lounge on South Main Street in downtown Northville with pool, darts and a jukebox, known locally for its karaoke nights.
Live music clubs / Nautical Mile, St. Clair Shores
A waterfront bar and grill on the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, along Lake St. Clair, with regional cover bands Thursday to Saturday.
Live music clubs / American Polish Cultural Center, Troy
A Polish restaurant and bar at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy, with a seasonal Friday live music series.
Karaoke / Hall Rd & Hayes Rd (north Sterling Heights)
A family-owned Irish-style pub near Hall Road and Hayes Road in north Sterling Heights with karaoke and a DJ seven nights a week.
Lounges & rooftops / The Village, Grosse Pointe
A whiskey bar and restaurant on St. Clair Avenue in the Village in Grosse Pointe, with a Tuesday acoustic open mic and local artists on some weekend evenings.
Karaoke / Eureka Road, Southgate
A dive bar on Eureka Road in Southgate with a pool table, a long bar and cheap, strong drinks; reviewers say its weekend karaoke is always a hit.
Karaoke / Middlebelt Road between Van Born and Beverly, Romulus
A dive bar and grill on Middlebelt Road in Romulus, near Detroit Metro Airport, mixing live bands, karaoke, pool and darts.
Live music clubs / Jefferson Ave / Lake St. Clair
A neighborhood bar and grill on Jefferson Avenue in Harrison Township, along Lake St. Clair, with a DJ on Friday nights and a band every Saturday.
Lounges & rooftops / Saint John's Resort, Plymouth Township
An underground wine bar and tapas lounge at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth Township, open to the public as well as hotel guests, with live music every Wednesday from 6 to 9pm.
Lounges & rooftops / Downtown Lake Orion, facing Children's Park and Paint Creek
A wine and cocktail bar in downtown Lake Orion facing Children's Park and Paint Creek, with acoustic music on Thursdays and DJs on the dance floor Friday and Saturday.
Live music clubs / Harper Ave, Clinton Township
A Harper Avenue bar and grill in Clinton Township with local cover bands on Friday and Saturday nights.
Karaoke / Bay City
A bar and grill on South Farragut Street in Bay City that turns Tuesday into karaoke night.
Festivals / Downtown Ann Arbor (Rabbit Hole and Ravens Club)
A free jazz festival in downtown Ann Arbor at The Rabbit Hole and Ravens Club in late September, marking its 10th anniversary in 2026.
Addresses, phone numbers and hours come from each venue's official channels, and every page shows when we checked them. Nightlife changes fast: check the venue's current calendar, age policy and cover before you go.
