Urban Arts and Music Venue
Flame 13 Restaurant and Lounge is located at 2230 North Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Milwaukee serving as a hub for the city's urban music and arts community. The venue combines dining and entertainment creating a space where Milwaukee's creative community can gather enjoy food and drinks and experience live performances. As a restaurant and lounge Flame 13 offers a relaxed atmosphere that encourages both performers and audience members to settle in and enjoy extended evenings of music and community.
The Mic Over Matter Open Mic
Every Monday Flame 13 hosts The Mic Over Matter Open Mic presented by Jae Royal which has become known as Milwaukee's true open mic experience. This weekly event brings together artists poets singers rappers and creatives from all walks of life to shine on stage. The open mic redefines what it means to take the mic in Milwaukee offering a platform where diverse voices and styles are celebrated equally. Whether attendees come to perform or simply vibe and enjoy the atmosphere the energy is consistently electric and welcoming. The event has earned a reputation for showcasing some of Milwaukee's most talented emerging artists in hip-hop R&B spoken word and soul music. Live music poetry and more come together creating a multidisciplinary performance environment that reflects the breadth of Milwaukee's creative talent.
Community and Cultural Impact
Flame 13 has established itself as an important venue for Milwaukee's creative community particularly for genres and art forms that may not have as many platforms in other parts of the city. The restaurant and lounge format allows for a more relaxed experience than traditional music venues where food drinks and entertainment flow together naturally throughout the evening. As a gathering place for artists and music lovers on Milwaukee's historic North Side Flame 13 continues to support and showcase the rich diversity of the city's urban arts scene. The venue's commitment to providing consistent weekly programming gives performers a reliable platform to develop their craft and audiences a dependable place to discover new talent. Through events like The Mic Over Matter Open Mic Flame 13 contributes to the cultural vitality of its neighborhood and the broader Milwaukee arts community.