Join us on the first Friday of Every Month at 7:00 pm
for the Jam’n Java  Open Mic

 We’re Back!

After a three year hiatus, due to COVID, we are returning to a live format and at a new venue, the newly opened Donut Villa diner in Arlington Center, (For the past three years the open mic has taken place virtually on Zoom.)

Join Us the First Friday of Every Month Beginning April 7, 2023.

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at  Donut Villa Brunch Club and Bar, 319 Broadway, Arlington, MA (Located in Arlington Center on the same block as Starbucks and Cafe Nero.)

Sign up to play or come and listen to talented local performers. Admission is free. All are welcome. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

On a typical evening,  Approximately16 acts can perform one or two songs each (depending on how many performers have signed up, and a Featured Act performs a 30-minute set midway through the evening. Performer signup is between 6:30 and 7:00 pm with the playing order randomly determined.

For more information on playing at the Jam’n Java Open Mic:  Sign Up Information

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About the Jam’n Java Open Mic

The Jam’n Java Open Mic was established to provide a free, live music venue for Arlington and surrounding communities and a supportive environment for area performers.

Now in its thirteenth year, it was the inspiration of Stephanie Marlin-Curiel and is currently hosted by Mark Sandman and Joe Burns, with Dianne “Dee” Iannitelli, Glen Woodworth, Gary Goldsmith, Ken Karnofsky, Gene Albert, and Rick Cohen.

About Donut Villa

Donut Villa is a modern spin on the classic American diner

The open mic takes place in the Backroom of Donut Villa diner.

Donut Villa Diner offers a full breakfast lunch and dinner menu and a full bar cocktails. Brunch is served all day and, needless to say, their home made donuts are amazing!

A special thank you to the owners and staff of the Donut Villa for providing a home for us and for their support of the Jam’n Java Open Mic.