For example, Hannaford is open on the Fourth of July, according to its website, as is Market Basket, which is open on July 4 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the website says.

Here's a small sampling of the many open mic nights in and around metro Atlanta — where independent aspiring musicians, comedians, storytellers and poets can share their work.

Miro Jugum was a Seattle musician who played more that 700 open-mic performances without repeating a song. He also documented the more than 1,000 shows he attended. Jugum, 67, died on June 16.

Is Walmart open on Memorial Day? Walmart stores are open regular hours on Memorial Day, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Store hours are typically 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.