Weekly karaoke with DJ Jenn. 47,000 songs. No cover. Dive bar prices. 10 pm start every Tuesday at The Matinee in Highland Square, Akron.About this Event
It's Tuesday and you're wondering if the week always moves this slow.
We can't fix that. But we can offer you a microphone, 47,000 song options, and a room full of people who also don't know what they're doing with their Tuesday night.
DJ Jenn starts at 10pm. You can show up, sing one song, have two beers, and be home by 11:30. Or you can stay until we kick you out. Your call.
What You're Getting
DJ Jenn + Legitimate Equipment This isn't some guy with a laptop who "might have that one." DJ Jenn brings a real sound system and 47,000 songs. Country, metal, pop, deep cuts, whatever you've been practicing in your car. Your song is there.
A Crowd That Actually Listens Nobody's talking through your performance. Nobody's booing. The regulars hype up first-timers. You can sing like shit and get cheered anyway. That's the deal.
Dive Bar Pricing $4 drafts. $4 shots. $2 domestics during happy hour (until 6pm, but prices stay reasonable all night). No cover charge. You can do this whole night for under $20 or stay until you're broke. We're not judging either way.
10pm Start Time Late enough that you've stopped caring what people think. Early enough in the week that the crowd is manageable and the vibe is communal, not competitive. Perfect for night shift people, second-bar energy, and anyone who doesn't want weekend chaos.
The Details
📍 Location: The Matinee, 812 W Market Street, Highland Square, Akron, OH 44303
⏰ Time: 10:00 PM every Tuesday (doors open at 2:00 PM, kitchen open from 4:00 PM)
💰 Cost: FREE admission. No cover charge. No tickets required.
🎤 How It Works: Show up. Put your name on the list. Wait your turn. Sing. Repeat if desired.
🔞 Age: 21+ only (valid ID required)
🅿️ Parking: Free street parking in Highland Square
🍔 Food: Kitchen open Tuesday-Saturday from 4pm. Bar food, nothing fancy, does the job.
Who This Is For
Service industry people getting off shift who can't make normal happy hours.
Regulars who want their bar back without weekend crowds and bridge-and-tunnel chaos.
First-timers who are nervous but curious. (We got you. The crowd's supportive.)
Friend groups looking for affordable Tuesday plans that aren't just dinner and drinks for the 87th time.
People who genuinely love to sing. People who genuinely love to watch other people sing.
Anyone who thinks Tuesday shouldn't be wasted on Netflix and regret.
Who This Isn't For
People looking for American Idol auditions. People who talk through performances. People who think $4 drinks are expensive. People who need the week to be perfect and organized and predictable.
What to Expect
You'll walk into a dive bar in Highland Square that's been here longer than most of the condos around it. The decor is "intentional wear and tear." The drinks are cold and cheap. The crowd ranges from 25-year-olds to 55-year-olds, service industry to office workers, shy first-timers to regulars who've been coming for months.
DJ Jenn will be set up with her equipment. There will be a list. You'll put your name on it with your song choice. You'll wait your turn. You'll sing. People will clap. You'll feel slightly more alive than you did at 9:45pm when you were debating whether to come.
Then you'll either leave satisfied or stay for another round. Both are correct choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy tickets in advance? No. There are no tickets. Just show up.
What if I've never done karaoke? Then you're exactly who this is for. Nobody's judging. The crowd's supportive. Pick a song you know the words to and commit to the bit.
What if I can't sing? Neither can most people here. That's not the point. The point is to make Tuesday not suck.
Can I just watch and not sing? Absolutely. Half the fun is watching. No pressure to perform.
How long is the wait to sing? Depends on the night. Could be 20 minutes, could be an hour. You can always put your name down and hang out until your turn.
Can I sing more than once? Yes. Put your name back on the list. Easy.
Is there food? Kitchen's open Tuesday from 4pm. Bar food. Burgers, wings, nothing complicated.
What's the vibe? Dive bar. Unpretentious. Community-focused. The kind of place where the bartender remembers your drink and nobody's trying to impress anyone.
Can I bring a group? Yes. Groups are welcome. Come with your crew. Take over a table. Sing together if you want.
Is there a dress code? You're at a dive bar on a Tuesday. Wear whatever you wore to work or whatever you wear to not work. Nobody cares.
Why The Matinee?
We're not the fanciest bar in Akron. We're not trying to be. We're the bar in your neighborhood that's been here, doing this, consistently, every Tuesday at 10pm, for people who want a different version of their week.
DJ Jenn shows up. The drinks are cheap. The crowd is real. That's it. That's the pitch.
Come sing. Or come watch. Or come for one beer and leave. We'll be here next Tuesday either way.
No cover. No judgment. Just karaoke.
Event Venue
The Matinee, 812 West Market Street, Akron, United States
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