This Parkrose cocktail bar and restaurants is one of the best options in the area, with Wednesday night karaoke night hosted by Hot Vox. This can be an intimidating karaoke night for weaker singers hoping to scream along to Blink-182, but a great option for those looking to find new local vocalists to follow. O’Dear has also been known to host the famed Karaoke From Hell, Portland’s live karaoke band; keep an eye on Instagram for more info.

A longtime Portland staple for tiki-drinking enthusiasts and the karaoke crowd, the Alibi opens the stage at 8 p.m. seven nights a week for one of the most spirited karaoke nights in town. One of the country’s oldest tiki bars, the Alibi’s menu is stacked with slushies, Jungle Birds, Zombies, and Mai Tais for liquid courage; groups can also opt for classic options like scorpion bowls. The food menu sticks to Hawaiian standbys like loco moco and kalua pork.

Regulars sing karaoke seven nights a week at this Chinese American palace on Sandy, which breaks out the fog machines and strobe lights when the vibe is right. Two stages are open for singers on weekend nights, and those interested can book karaoke for private events online.

Instead of singing in front of a group of strangers, visitors book a room with friends at both the Northwest Hoyt and Central Industrial Eastside locations of this karaoke mini-chain. In other words, singers won’t have to sit through some old guy’s drunken rendition of “Hotel California.” Those who like to plan ahead can search the catalog before their visit, which includes plenty of new hits as well as older standards. Room sizes and rates vary; visitors can book their room in advance online.

This Shining-themed bar in Old Town has more than 60,000 songs in its catalog, offering karaoke five nights each week as well as hot dogs and shots. Hallway is also one of the cheapest options for full buyouts: Visitors can rent the entire bar for $60 per hour.

Southeast Grand’s Swan Dive is primarily known for its live music, but Thursday is karaoke night with roaming Portland KJ Jessicon. Sign-up starts at 9 p.m., with vegan food from Gnarly’s and no cover for those who want to drop in.

Roaming karaoke host KJ Jessicon runs the Wednesday night karaoke at this Hawthorne bar connected to Devil’s Dill. From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., visitors pop in to sing between seitan sandwiches or beef-and-cheddars. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot a Devil’s Dill line cook belting songs between orders; you can also buy earplugs at the bar, if necessary.

This downtown Portland bar offers karaoke seven nights each week starting at 9 p.m., including Sunday drag karaoke and theme nights (Chappell Roan revue, anyone?). The food menu includes an eclectic mix of things like potstickers, ahi poke nachos, and salmon burgers. The location on the other side of the river also offers karaoke every night of the week, but you’ll miss out on the drag.

Many of those who visit this Division dive bar, just east of I-205, are there for the shuffleboard setup, with multiple tables in the center of the space. However, this neighborhood dive also offers DJs and karaoke Thursdays and Saturdays starting at 8 p.m. on the bar’s small corner stage. Food options are limited, with standards like jalapeño poppers. Call the bar for more information.

Baby Ketten Klub started as a nationally celebrated karaoke pop-up, opening as a brick-and-mortar karaoke bar in 2019. The Klub offers both main room karaoke and private room rentals, with fun ’70s- and ’80s-themed spaces and an extensive selection of vegan snacks. Check out the catalog ahead of time, with separate lists for private rooms and main room karaoke.

Allegedly invented at this Foster Road strip club, “stripparaoke” is a Portland tradition: Singers will get onstage to perform their karaoke numbers while dancers perform alongside them. Stripparaoke is available at 9 p.m. every Friday and Sunday night. Review the guide book ahead of your visit, which includes rules, frequently asked questions, and recommended songs — strippers have to be able to dance to your choice, after all.