Music open mics in Toronto are a great way for aspiring musicians to show off their chops. If you’re itching to test out new material, or want to get more comfortable performing your music, open mics are a great, low stakes way to do that.

Here's a roundup of music open mic nights in Toronto by day of the week.

Monday

• Painted Lady has an open mic hosted by Kunle sometimes accompanied by The Great Monday Night Magic Band. Sign up at 8 p.m. sharp. Two songs per performer. All genres welcome.
• Noonan's Pub hosts an open mic from 7:30 p.m. till 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday

• At Free Times Cafe's more broad open mic, this night features a mix of music, poetry, comedy and magic. Hosted by Pat Power, email freetimesyke@gmail.com to get on the list. Starts at 7 p.m.
• The Dive Shop's open mic is hosted by Phill Hood. Sign up is at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m.
• Handlebar's Tuesday open mic starts at 8:30 p.m., sign up at 8 p.m.
• La Cevicheria hosts Kensington Guitar Nights — a guitar-centric open mic. Sign up on their website. Show starts at 7 p.m.
• OBJX Studio hosts Open Concepts, an art party with an open mic portion hosted by The Dancing Photographer. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday

• Clinton's Acoustic Open Mic's has an online sign up through their Facebook page or an in-person sign up at 8 p.m.
• Lola in Kensington Market's open mic is hosted by Jacob Silva and gives 10 minute sets. Show starts at 7 p.m.
• Mandy's Bistro on the Danforth holds an open stage for anyone starting at 8 p.m. hosted by Mateo Chavez Lewis.
• Old Sod hosts an open mic starting at 8 p.m.
• B-Sides hosts an open mic every Wednesday. Sign up at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. All genres welcome.

Thursday

• TacoTaco's open mic starts at 8 p.m. and gives 10 minutes. They have a house guitar, keyboard and drum set along with the PA system and two mics.

Saturday

• Free Times Cafe's dedicated music open mic that starts at 1 p.m. is hosted by Brian Gladstone.
• UP2SUM hosts an open mic at The Don for emerging artists, producers and fellow hustlers in the underground music ecosystem.

Sunday

• OBJX Studio has an open mic and jam sessions hosted by Katrina Anastasia and Bitter X Broke. Sign up at 7:00 p.m.; show starts at 10:00 p.m.
• Supermarket in Kensington Market has FreeF'all Sundays, a music open mic that attracts all kinds of performers. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.