Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Schedule
Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602 | Peoria, IL
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Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for PoetryThursday, October 16, 2025 ~ 8:00 - 10:00 pm
When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat number.
Tickets in Advance Online: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (till 6pm day of event)
If an event is not sold out, tickets will also be sold at the door.
Tickets at the door*: $9-members, $12-nonmembers, $5-poets
(*No money will be taken at the door unless we don’t reach our max capacity)
*Please Note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage.
If you don't plan to read, then don't purchase a poet level ticket.
Water and Pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar.
Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.
Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere.
Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Hosts: Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV
Featured Poet: Choir Night with DJYV
The theme of the show is "Choir Night". We will end the night with DJ YV playing a montage of crowd favorites for a fun, singalong experience.
Yvaine Washington or "DJ YV" has been a staple at Whisper & Shout for Poetry at Contemporary Art Center for over 10 years. He has provided the soundtrack to create a preshow welcoming atmosphere, to bring artists to the stage and for background music for mingling and dancing after the event.
Photos by Reginald Birris
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Where is it happening?
305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602Event Location & Nearby Stays:
