Most people are scared of karaoke because they don't think they're any good at singing. They're probably right.

But (with the right amount of alcohol and a few good friends) after a long day, you'll be surprised how good you'll feel after belting out Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" for a bunch of strangers.

So, whether you're looking to practice for American Idol tryouts or just want to let loose for a night, look no further than this list of local karaoke nights.

MONDAY

The Hertel Lounge

1669 Hertel Ave., Buffalo
716-768-4535
Karaoke Night: Mondays at 9 p.m. 

Underground

274 Delaware Ave., Buffalo
716-853-0092
Karaoke Night: Mondays at 11 p.m. 

TUESDAY

American Legion Post 567

3740 N. Buffalo Rd., Orchard Park
716-662-9780
Karaoke Night: Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

Q Buffalo

44 Allen St., Buffalo
716-332-2223
Karaoke Night: Tuesdays at 10 p.m.

Essex Pub

530 Rhode Island St., Buffalo
716-883-2150
Karaoke Night: Tuesdays at 10 p.m.

Thirsty Buffalo

555 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo
716-878-0344
Karaoke Night: Tuesdays at 10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Milkie's on Elmwood (formerly Elmwood Lounge)

522 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo
716-882-5881
Karaoke Night: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. 

Taboo

45 Main St., Lockport
716-433-4222
Karaoke Night: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. 

Coyote Cafe

36 Main St., Hamburg
716-649-1837
Karaoke Night: Wednesdays at 9 p.m. 

Old Falls Sports Bar (Inside the Crowne Plaza)

300 Third St., Niagara Falls, NY
1-800-95-FALLS
Karaoke Night: Wednesdays at 9 p.m. 

Macaroon's Nite Club 

576 Dick Rd., Cheektowaga
716-681-7197
Karaoke Night: Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. 

Roxy's 

884 Main St., Buffalo
716-882-9293
Karaoke Night: Wednesdays at 9 p.m. 

Blush Nightclub & Lounge

1389 Delaware Ave., Buffalo
716-884-2548
Karaoke Night: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. 

THURSDAY

Klub Karaoke

2081 Niagara St., Buffalo
716-877-1025
Karaoke Night: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Hideaway's Bar & Restaurant

5440 Camp Rd., Hamburg
716-202-1101
Karaoke Night: Every Thursday (and some Fridays) at 10 p.m. 

Maple Entertainment Complex (The Library)

4224 Maple Rd., Amherst
716-831-8371
Karaoke Night: Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.  

O'Brien's Pub

8557 North Main St., Eden
716-992-4300
Karaoke Night: Thursdays at 8 p.m.

The Villa

1085 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga
716-822-4908
Karaoke Night: Thursdays at 9 p.m. 

Pop's Bar & Grill

42 Carolina St., Springville
716-592-7676
Karaoke Night: Thursdays at 9 p.m. 

PJ Hooligan's

11 Main St., Tonawanda
716-743-8878
Karaoke Night: Thursdays at 10 p.m. 

FRIDAY

TC Wheelers

341 Wheeler St., Tonawanda
716-692-2288
Karaoke Night: Fridays at 10 p.m. 

Klub Karaoke

2081 Niagara St., Buffalo
716-877-1025
Karaoke Night: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Munjun'z

1514 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls
716-205-8193
Karaoke Night: Fridays at 10 p.m. 

Nite Cappe Steak & Seafood Restaurant

1769 Abbot Rd., Lackawanna
716-825-9488
Karaoke Night: Fridays at 10 p.m.

Malone's Bar & Grill

3020 Delaware Ave., Buffalo
716-875-2020
Karaoke Night: Fridays at 10 p.m. 

South Towner Bar & Restaurant

19 W. Main St., Springville
716-592-4001
Karaoke Night: Fridays

VFW Lancaster Post #7275

3741 Walden Ave., Lancaster
716-681-8387
Karaoke Night: Fridays at 8 p.m. 

Brick Oven Pizzeria & Sports Bar

365 Somerville Ave., Tonawanda
716-862-4242
Karaoke Night: Fridays at 9 p.m.

South Transit Lanes

6280 S. Transit Rd., Lockport
716-625-8525
Karaoke Night: Fridays at 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Rapids Bowling Center

9524 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls
716-297-2500
Karaoke Night: Saturdays at 9 p.m. 

Klub Karaoke

2081 Niagara St., Buffalo
716-877-1025
Karaoke Night: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Kate’s Bar & Restaurant

1125 Tonawanda St., Buffalo
716-875-0123
Karaoke Night: Saturdays at 9 p.m. 

Dome Stadium

200 Main St., Tonawanda
716-694-6317
Karaoke Night: Saturdays at 10 p.m. 

Dooley's Bar & Grill 

850 Englewood Ave., Buffalo
716-877-2877
Karaoke Night: Saturdays at 10 p.m. 

Longnecker's

3587 Walden Ave., Lancaster
716-684-7939
Karaoke Night: Saturdays at 10 p.m. 


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Contributed by Dane Johnson, Jake Knott and Katie Swaine

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