Photo by Syd White
New Year’s Eve
Looking for something to do in Utah on New Year’s Eve? Click here for our local recommendations.
Velour Live Music Gallery
Velour is closed this week for the holiday break.
Java Junkie
Java Junkie normally has an open mic night every Friday at 7 PM. Free admission.
B-Side HiFi
Step into the enigmatic realm of B-Side HiFi, a sonic sanctuary on Center Street above 3hive Record Lounge. Come hear music on a vintage Thorens TD160 MKII turntable, a McIntosh MC275 vacuum tube amplifier, and their exquisite dual speaker setup: The Pioneer Exclusive (TAD) speakers from the 1970s paired with the modern Zu Soul 6 speakers.
Click here to see their upcoming listening sessions.
ABG’s
ABG’s Bar on Center has music every Friday from 10 PM until last call. This week’s lineup TBA. Shows are 21+. Follow ABG’s on Instagram here.
The Toaster Oven
Every Sunday, The Toaster Oven at 56 N 500 E, Provo UT hosts queer songwriting workshops with Ida Grey from 6 to 8 PM. The workshops follow a four-week rotation, and all are welcome! More information available here.
The Rise
The Rise hosts their weekly Open Mic Nights on Wednesdays at 7 PM. However, this is New Year’s Eve, so check with the venue before attending.
On Saturday, January 3, Mommicked, Miles Jeppson, and Dogpaw will perform. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Get tickets here.
Seven Brothers Riverwoods
Each Friday, from 6-8 PM, Seven Brothers hosts live music from Kieran Hellum at their Provo Riverwoods location.
Slackwater Pizza Riverwoods
Kieran Hellum also performs live music each Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM at Slackwater Pizza in Provo.
Hungry Hawaiian
Hungry Hawaiian has Island Music every Friday and Saturday from 6-8 PM.
Fancy Burger
Every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9 PM, Fancy Burger in Orem has live jazz. Check their Instagram for updated info.
While you’re waiting for these shows to start, listen to “Escapist” by Harbor Patrol!

