If you’re tired of stepping over puke puddles and smelling the dingy fragrance of intoxicated partiers every weekend, or if you’re anxious to show off your rock star skills after watching an episode of “Glee,” a karaoke bar might be the place for you.

Ranging from club scenes to the comfort of a local “ma and pa” kind of bar, karaoke nights are reaching out to locals and MU students alike. So dress up, go out and enjoy some musical entertainment with your friends in one of these six Columbia karaoke bars.

**Peppers Night Club**
Located in a warehouse style building off of Highway 763, Peppers offers a true club atmosphere: flashing lights, blaringly loud speakers and drinks all around (for those who are 21+, of course). They also holds karaoke nights every day of the week, with specials on Mondays and Tuesdays, which are the most popular nights. So, for a night full of dancing, drinking and duets, Peppers is the place to go.

**Big 12 Bar & Grill**
Although it’s only 10 minutes from campus by car (placed on West Nifong Boulevard), Big 12 captivates more of an older crowd. Popular to many Columbia “townies,” the restaurant section is often busy with middle-aged folks, while a variety of ages have a drink at the bar and play pool in the gaming room. On Friday nights, the bar is open to karaoke starting at 9 p.m. Although the lack of people might be a disappointment, you’re sure to have a good time singing Usher’s “My Boo,” no matter how off key.

**The SoCo Club**
Across the street from Big 12 Bar & Grill, SoCo accommodates the LGBTQ community. This gay bar welcomes anyone 18 and over, however admission costs $3 for 21+ and $5 for the under 21 kids. Although they host many events, karaoke stands as their most popular. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday nights, SoCo gives the DJ a rest and lets the brave few take the stage to sing their hearts out.

**Eastside Tavern**
Located on East Broadway in downtown Columbia, Eastside Tavern is the closest karaoke bar to the MU campus. Eastside not only offers karaoke starting at 9 p.m. every Thursday, it also sponsors the KOPN Karaoke Benefit every second Saturday of the month.

As you enjoy a night full of song and good, affordable food, all your raffle proceeds go to Columbia’s KOPN radio station (89.5 FM). The next Karaoke Benefit will be held at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. So, raise your voice for a good cause!

**Arch & Column Pub**
The A&C has the “Cheers” feel: inexpensive food and a comforting, neighborhood ambiance. With Karaoke starting at 10 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, the crowd is often described as “forgiving and fun.” It is a small bar, supplying mostly gay customers. The bar owners host many events to help raise money for the LGBTQ groups in town.