Live music in Portage, MI

Xtreme Karaoke hosts karaoke nights at LFG Gaming Bar Downtown Kalamazoo. These events are held every Tuesday and Sunday night.

Dean Madonia of Piano Revival provides live piano accompaniment at The Old Skool Bar for a karaoke-style night. Participants choose their favorite songs and sing with on-the-spot piano backing, blending karaoke with the feel of live performance.

Music Bingo features four rounds, providing four chances to win a HighDive gift certificate.

Serving as an informal afterparty to Beats on Bates, this event features local artist Peyton Bohl performing an acoustic set. The show is free, and food and drinks are available so the celebration can continue after the main event.

Thursday nights at 1871 Taproom feature karaoke with DJ Keil. Singers can take the mic and perform favorite songs alongside top talent.

Lunchtime Live! presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union brings live music, games, food, and plenty of fun to Bronson Park. Each event showcases regional talent on the Rotary Stage on the west side of the park, and this date features Dylan Tolbert. Food and retail items are available for purchase, with food trucks lining South Street and additional vendors set up throughout the park. Admission is free and all community members are welcome.

Celebrate summer at Celery Flats with August Friday at the Flats: Block Party, a community gathering featuring free live music, dinner options from local food trucks and vendors, and opportunities to browse art booths and local businesses. Performers include Mad Hat Mojo, Kinpins Drumline, and Mister Tim. Food and refreshments will be available from The Little Scoop, Specialty Cheesecake, Cousins Main Lobster, Ibisions, Kalako Street Cuisine, and Teresa's Kitchen. Pack a blanket or lawn chair for comfortable seating on the grass. Admission is free, and the series is supported by sponsor T-Fiber.

Enjoy music bingo at LFG Bar in downtown Kalamazoo. A host plays songs over the speakers while players listen and mark the matching titles on their bingo cards. Five in a row earns a win and prizes. Pair the fun with the bar’s food and drink offerings while the music keeps playing.

Rock Rx sets the tone as the opening act for Bulletproof, a Godsmack tribute band, in the lower level of Shakespeare's Pub. A high-energy kickoff gets the crowd moving before Bulletproof takes the stage.