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Music, dance, after dark.

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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Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Waterford Township (Oakland County)

Overtyme Bar & Grill

A neighborhood bar and grill on Dixie Highway in Waterford, listed for a weekly Wednesday-evening line-dance session.

  • 4724 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI
  • Line dancing Wed 6:30–9:30pm (per line-dance directory)

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Clarkston

Pine Knob Music Theatre

An outdoor concert venue in Clarkston, north of Detroit.

  • 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI 48348
  • (313) 471-7929
  • Summer box office Mon, Wed, Fri 12–5pm; event days 12pm until 30 minutes after showtime
  • All ages

Live music clubs / Downtown Plymouth

The Post Local Bistro

A downtown Plymouth bar and bistro, established in 1978, with local bands and solo acts almost every night until 2am.

  • 844 Penniman Ave, Plymouth, MI 48170
  • (734) 667-2397
  • Open daily until 2am; Mon–Thu from 3pm, Fri–Sun from 11:30am. Live bands most nights

Clubs & dance floors / Ferndale

Pronto! Ferndale

A Ferndale lounge and dance club offshoot of Royal Oak's Pronto!, with house and techno DJs; its current status is unconfirmed.

  • 344 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

Live music clubs / Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township

Pub 1281

A Gratiot Avenue pub in Clinton Township with local rock and cover bands on weekend nights.

  • 1281 S Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI
  • Band nights mostly Sat from 9pm

Live music clubs / Downtown Port Huron

Raven Cafe

A coffeehouse, bar and cafe in a restored Civil War-era building in downtown Port Huron, with free acoustic sets on weekend evenings.

  • 932 Military St, Port Huron, MI 48060
  • (810) 984-4330
  • Mon–Fri 7:30am–9pm; Sat–Sun 9am–9pm. Live music Fri–Sat evenings (typically 7–9pm)
  • All ages

Party spots & roller disco / Mount Clemens

The Rec Bowl

An old-school bowling alley and bar in Mount Clemens that doubles as a party room, with local cover and soul/funk bands on Saturday nights.

  • 40 Crocker Blvd, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
  • (586) 468-7746
  • Mon 11am–10pm; Tue 11am–2am; Wed 11am–midnight; Thu–Sat 11am–2am; Sun noon–10pm; patio Thu–Sat until 1am

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown Monroe

River Raisin Centre for the Arts

A downtown Monroe arts center in the restored 1938 Art Deco Monroe Theatre, with live music, musical theater and dance.

  • 114 S Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48161
  • (734) 242-7722
  • Performance days; tickets at the Studios, 11 Washington St, or at the theater 2 hours before showtime
  • All ages

Live music clubs / Downtown Royal Oak

Rock & Brews Royal Oak

The downtown Royal Oak location of the rock-themed Rock & Brews restaurant chain, with regular live music.

  • 208 W 5th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  • (947) 837-7625
  • Sun–Mon 11:30am–11pm; Tue 3pm–12am; Wed 11:30am–11pm; Thu–Sat 11:30am–2am

Live music clubs / Sterling Heights

Roger's Roost

A Sterling Heights restaurant and sports bar whose Rhino Room hosts local classic rock and party bands on weekend nights.

  • 33626 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
  • Bands Fri–Sat from 8pm in the Rhino Room

Party spots & roller disco / Waterford Township (Oakland County)

Rolladium Family Fun Center

A Waterford roller rink founded in 1942 by the Anselmi family, with a ropes course, an arcade and a Monday adult skate night.

  • 4475 Highland Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
  • (248) 674-3949
  • Adult skate Mon 8–10:30pm; Fri 7:30–10pm public session; monthly schedule on website
  • Varies by event

Clubs & dance floors / Downtown Birmingham

Rose Room at 220

A Vegas-style underground ultra lounge below the 220 Merrill restaurant in downtown Birmingham.

  • 220 E Merrill St, Lower Level, Birmingham, MI 48009
  • (248) 645-2150
  • Fridays (weekly Fridays at Rose Room); other nights special events

Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Waterford Township (Oakland County)

The Round Up

A Waterford country dance spot that serves as a hub for Oakland County line dancers.

  • 5050 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI
  • Line-dance classes Sat 10–11:30am (except 2nd Sat); 'Rockin' Country Round Up' sessions Mon, Thu, Fri and Sun, per line-dance directory

Karaoke / Great Lakes Crossing Outlets

Round1 Bowling & Amusement - Great Lakes Crossing

A Japanese-owned entertainment center inside Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills with bowling, an arcade and private karaoke rooms.

  • 4220 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
  • Daily 10am–2am
  • All ages

Live music clubs / Downtown Rochester

The Roxy

A live entertainment venue in a converted building in downtown Rochester, with dueling pianos, live bands and comedy, plus a weekend DJ club downstairs.

  • 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI 48307
  • (248) 453-5285
  • Show nights, see calendar; box office/office Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 2pm–5pm; The Roxy Lounge (lower level): DJ nights on weekends, no cover
  • 21+

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown Royal Oak

Royal Oak Music Theatre

A concert and comedy venue of about 1,700 capacity in downtown Royal Oak, housed in a theatre that opened in 1928.

  • 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  • (248) 399-3065
  • Event nights only – see calendar
  • Varies by event

Live music clubs / Warren

Rusty Rooster Saloon

A whiskey saloon and bar-grill in Warren with pool tables, plenty of TVs and free local rock and country bands Thursday to Saturday.

  • 11557 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48093
  • (586) 578-0156
  • Mon closed; Tue 3pm–midnight; Wed–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri 11am–2am; Sat until 2am; Sun 11am–10pm. Bands Thu–Sat 8pm

Clubs & dance floors / St. Clair Shores

Score

A two-bar LGBTQ club in St. Clair Shores that billed itself as the east side's only LGBT bar when it opened in 2003; status unconfirmed.

  • 23109 Harper Ave (9 Mile & Harper), St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

Karaoke / East Ferndale

Second Base Pub & Grub

A neighborhood pub on East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale serving burgers and pizza, with karaoke on Saturday nights.

  • 1309 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
  • (248) 548-7771
  • Daily 11am–2am; karaoke Sat 9pm–2am

Party spots & roller disco / Troy (Oakland County)

Skate World of Troy

A Troy roller rink with 18-and-over Adult Nights on Sunday and Wednesday evenings and midday adult social skates.

  • 2825 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083
  • (248) 689-4100
  • Adult Night (18+): Sun 8–10:30pm, Wed 8:30–11pm. Adult Social Skate (80s/90s/today) Mon, Wed, Fri 11am–1pm. Teen Night Fri & Sat 7:30–11pm; family sessions Sat–Sun afternoons, Tue 6:30–8:30pm
  • 18+

Party spots & roller disco / Canton Township (western Wayne County)

Skatin' Station 2

A roller rink in Canton with throwback music, party lighting and a Sunday-evening Adult Night Skate for ages 18 and over.

  • 8611 Ronda Dr, Canton, MI 48187
  • (734) 459-6400
  • Adult Night Skate Sun 8–11pm (18+); Wed 6–8pm open skate; Fri 7–10pm family skate; Sat 1–6pm open skate, 6–10pm family skate; Sun 2–5pm matinee
  • 18+

Karaoke / Downtown Ferndale

Sneakers Pub

A long-running dive bar on Woodward Avenue in downtown Ferndale, best known for its karaoke nights.

  • 22628 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
  • (248) 545-8243
  • Mon–Fri 2pm–2am; Sat 11am–2am; Sun 12pm–2am

Live music clubs / Shelby Township (near Stony Creek Metropark)

Stony Creek Roadhouse

A neighborhood grill and bar near Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township with live acoustic duos and cover bands several nights a week.

  • 3000 26 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48316
  • (586) 781-9108
  • Mon–Tue 3–9pm; Wed–Thu 3–10pm; Fri–Sat noon–11pm; Sun noon–9pm. Live music Wed–Sat evenings

Lounges & rooftops / Clinton Township

Stray Cat Lounge

A martini, cigar and live-music lounge in Clinton Township with blues, rock and R&B bands, a dance floor and a large patio.

  • 40813 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
  • (586) 741-8544
  • Mon–Wed 5pm–midnight; Thu–Sat 5pm–2am; Sun closed

Karaoke / Downtown Oxford

Sullivan's Public House

An Irish-style pub and restaurant in downtown Oxford with karaoke on Fridays and live entertainment on Saturdays.

  • 23 N Washington St, Oxford, MI 48371
  • (248) 572-7344
  • Closed Mon; karaoke every Friday; live entertainment Saturdays

Live music clubs / Downtown Mount Clemens

Three Blind Mice Irish Pub

An Irish pub in downtown Mount Clemens with a long beer list, pub food and local bands on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • 101 N Main St, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
  • (586) 961-6371
  • Mon–Wed 11am–midnight; Thu–Sat 11am–2am; Sun 10am–midnight. Live bands Fri–Sat from 8pm

Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Sterling Heights (Macomb County)

Time To Dance

A dance studio in Sterling Heights listed for weekly Thursday line dancing.

  • 16000 Metropolitan Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI
  • Line dancing Thu (per line-dance directory)

Karaoke / Warren

Tipsy McStaggers

A Warren neighborhood bar and grill known for pub food such as Reuben egg rolls, with karaoke on weekend nights.

  • 7280 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48092
  • (586) 806-4481
  • Mon–Fri 10:30am–midnight; Sat–Sun 11am–midnight. Karaoke Sat and Sun nights

Live music clubs / Westland (Joy Rd corridor)

The Token Lounge

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.

  • 28949 Joy Rd, Westland, MI 48185
  • (734) 513-5030
  • Show nights only; doors typically 6–7:30pm, see calendar

Live music clubs / Livonia

Trinity House Theatre

A non-profit acoustic listening room in Livonia presenting touring folk, Celtic and singer-songwriter artists.

  • 38840 W Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
  • (734) 464-6302
  • Concert nights (usually Fri–Sat 7:30pm); open stage 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays
  • All ages

Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Troy (Oakland County)

Troy Dance Studio

A Latin dance studio in Troy led by world champion salsa dancer Elaine Marrero, with a Friday-night salsa class and social.

  • 3536 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083
  • (248) 689-3393
  • Dancer's Night Out Latin social every Fri: 9pm salsa class, 10pm–1am social; Motor City Salseros & Bachateros social 2nd Sat monthly (doors 7pm)
  • All ages

Party spots & roller disco / Lincoln Park (Downriver)

United Skates of America - Lincoln Park

A 23,000 sq ft Downriver roller rink in Lincoln Park, formerly Lincoln Park Skating Center, with a Monday 21+ Old School Adult Skate.

  • 1419 Southfield Rd, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
  • (313) 381-7465
  • Old School Adult Skate (21+) every Mon 7–10pm; themed 18+ adult nights (e.g. Emo Adult Night) 9:30pm–midnight on selected dates; Glow Roll Tuesdays 6–8:30pm; weekend public sessions with pop/R&B mix
  • Varies by event

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Cherry Hill Village, Canton Township

The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

A 400-seat performing arts center owned and run by Canton Township in the Cherry Hill Village development.

  • 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI 48187
  • (734) 394-5300
  • Box office Tue–Wed 10am–2pm, Thu–Fri 4–8pm and 1 hour before every performance
  • All ages

Clubs & dance floors / Downtown Pontiac

Vogue Nightclub

A DJ nightclub and event space on Saginaw Street in downtown Pontiac, playing hip-hop, R&B, top 40 and Latin music.

  • 25 S Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
  • (248) 494-8911
  • Fri 9pm–2am; special events on other nights
  • Varies by event

Live music clubs / Nautical Mile, St. Clair Shores

WaterMark Bar and Grille

A waterfront bar and grill on the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, along Lake St. Clair, with regional cover bands Thursday to Saturday.

  • 24420 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
  • (586) 777-3677
  • Live bands Thu–Sat evenings (8–9pm start)

Live music clubs / American Polish Cultural Center, Troy

Wawel Royal Castle Polish Bar & Restaurant

A Polish restaurant and bar at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy, with a seasonal Friday live music series.

  • 2975 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083
  • (248) 689-3636
  • Live Music Fridays: Fri 6:30pm–8:30pm (seasonal, no cover)
  • All ages

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.

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