Upcoming Cafe Events
Mr. Smalls Presents
Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!
Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!
Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!
Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!
Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!
Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!
Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper (🪦) Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!
8PM to 11PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
8PM to 11PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
WORLD GOTH DAY
ft. DJ Cryptid Yinzer, SEANCE TONIGHT!
Friday, May 22, 2026
Doors: 5:00 pm / Show: 5:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
MUSIC * CLOTHING EXCHANGE * ART GALLERY
Enter the crypt... sometimes referred to as the café... Dance withfear for the Cryptid Yinzer will be here, alongside SEANCE TONIGHT! Millvale's newest and hottest occultist band with songs inspired by REAL SEANCES.
Expect psychic experiments, an alternative clothing / media swap, and gothic gallery featuring local artists. Bring clothes to trade or grab a drink while catching some haunting tunes.
All attendees are encouraged to head upstairs to the Funhouse for the Goth Day Party -- live music, videos, vendors, and fashion!
FREE!
ALL AGES!
Enter the crypt... sometimes referred to as the café... Dance withfear for the Cryptid Yinzer will be here, alongside SEANCE TONIGHT! Millvale's newest and hottest occultist band with songs inspired by REAL SEANCES.
Expect psychic experiments, an alternative clothing / media swap, and gothic gallery featuring local artists. Bring clothes to trade or grab a drink while catching some haunting tunes.
All attendees are encouraged to head upstairs to the Funhouse for the Goth Day Party -- live music, videos, vendors, and fashion!
FREE!
ALL AGES!
Mr. Smalls Presents
Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!
Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!
Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!
Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!
Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!
Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!
Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper (🪦) Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!
8PM to 11PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
8PM to 11PM
FREE!
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Heavy Metal Band Members Needed
* Calling all metal musicians *
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Doors: 5:30 pm / Show: 5:30 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Attn Metalheads:
Are you looking for new people to play music with? Then come to Smalls Cafe on Sat May 30th 530-730pm we're hosting a meetup for all & any metal musicians looking for new people to ROCK with. Pre-register and get your first drink 1/2 off.
Please share everywhere headbangers will see this \m/
Are you looking for new people to play music with? Then come to Smalls Cafe on Sat May 30th 530-730pm we're hosting a meetup for all & any metal musicians looking for new people to ROCK with. Pre-register and get your first drink 1/2 off.
Please share everywhere headbangers will see this \m/
Acousticafe + Mr. Smalls Presents
Acousticafe Songwriter Series
ft. Bob Augustine (aka Folk-IndieBob), Matt Eddy, Mary Lynn Gaydos
Friday, June 19, 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Bob Augustine - Bob Augustine (aka Folk-IndieBob) is a singer, songwriter based in Pittsburgh, PA. He writes songs in a folk and Folk-Indie style with poetic lyrics and acoustic guitar accompaniment. He has been featured at folk events, festivals, concerts and poetry readings and has received much positive feedback as people enjoy his insightful writing, soulful voice, and original sound.
Matt Eddy - Matt Eddy is a songwriter from Tampa Bay, currently residing in the Pittsburgh area. His gentle and wide-ranging voice and sensitive approach to the acoustic guitar provide an intimate atmosphere that enable his poetic lyrics to resonate with the listener.
This Event Is All Ages
Directions
Parking
Street parking is available along Lincoln Ave and on the surrounding streets. Valet parking will be available for select shows in the future. Check back for more info.