# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry Open Mic Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Elysian Nights: Poetry Open Mic  
Wednesday, September 16 • 6:30–8:30 PM
Sign‑ups begin at 6 PM inside the gallery.

Join us for an evening of poetry, art, and community at Elysian Gallery + Café.
We welcome poets of all levels — first‑timers, seasoned writers, and everyone in between.

Share:

Your original poetry

A favorite piece from a poet you love

A mix of your own work and someone who inspires you

Our café will be open with non‑alcoholic drinks, including coffee, teas, sodas, and seasonal specials.

Come read, listen, connect, and be part of a creative night in the gallery.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/poetry-open-mic-night/200030667126444
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 419 E Broadway, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
- **lat**: 38.88965
- **long**: -90.18074
- **full address**: 419 E Broadway, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Poetry Open Mic Night being held?
  - **A:** Poetry Open Mic Night takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 419 E Broadway, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry Open Mic Night?
  - **A:** Poetry Open Mic Night is organized by Elysian Gallery & Cafe.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Poetry Open Mic Night is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Poetry Open Mic Night sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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