Where in Raleigh can I go see free music…

…and eat?

• The Irregardless Cafe on various nights. See the music calendar. [map]
• Margaux’s Restaurant on various nights. See the event calendar. [map]
• Hi 5 Saturdays until 2 a.m. No cover before 10 p.m. and $5 food menu. [map]

…and drink coffee?

• Java Divine Italian Cafe on various nights. See menu and event calendar. [map]
• Loco Lu’s Coffeehouse on various nights. Acoustic jams are on first and third Wednesdays and open mics are on Mondays. See menu. [map]

…at open mics?

• Deep South The Bar Tuesdays at 10 p.m. [map]
• Overtime Sports Pub Thursdays at 9 p.m. with host Travis Proctor. See the event calendar. [map]
• Sauced Pizze Tuesdays nights until midnight. [map]
• Varina Sports Bar Monday nights. [map]

…and sing karaoke?

• Micheal Dean’s Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. [map]
• Scooter’s Grill & Bar Thursdays from 8 p.m.-midnight with DJ Donald Alston. [map]

Expect an upcoming installment on Durham.