# Event Details

- **Event Name**: January Poetry Slam & Open Mic--Bloomington Poetry Slam
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us and your local wordsmiths for a night of poetry, libations, and passion! The night begins with an open mic featuring local artists, singers, musicians, and writers then ends with a poetry slam.

If you've ever considered performing but needed extra encouragement, consider this it! Open mic is open to all types of stage performance. Slam is all original work, competition style.

Sign up at the link: https://forms.gle/ZEsw1bo4UGtyQG2e8

We are reserving one spot per list for day-of sign-ups. Performers will put their name in and we will do a random draw to fill the last spots for each list!

❄️⛄❄️
Featured Poet for January is Billy Tuggle!

Billy Tuggle is a parent, educator, mentor, performer, and proud South Side Chicagoan. A poetry slam champion, Billy won the 2006 Rustbelt Poetry Slam; multiple Chicago Grand Slams; was the 2015 National Poetry Slam Haiku Champion; and recognized by Odyssey On-line as one of the top 30 slam poets over 30.

With two volumes, several chapbooks and numerous anthology & journal placements under his belt, Billy was nominated for Best of the Net (2019) and was one of the initial nominees for Chicago Poet Laureate (2023). His latest collection, A Tree Falls In The Hood, is available from Swimming With Elephants Press

Open Mic:

1. Jeff L.

2. JD

3. Frick

4. Pamela C.

5. SPOT HELD FOR NIGHT-OF SIGN-UP

Open Mic Waiting List:
1. Lisa K.

2. The Lucky Sevens

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Sacrificial Poet:

Poet the Poet
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Slam:

1. Dante Fratturo

2. Slay Elena

3. Trick

4. Westley P.

5. SPOT HELD FOR NIGHT-OF SIGN-UP

Slam Waitlist:

1. Sophia A.

2. Cassie

3. Sara P.

4. Makai Brown

⛄☃️⛄

Hosted by Andrea M. Sterling & Dan "Sully" Sullivan
Grooves brought to you by DJ Good Peoples

Venue is wheelchair accessible.

For complete slam competition rules, click here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JJU6fVB7a7dReOzE56YxFEx-c-VhvUwA2hehWWSIzDg/edit?usp=sharing
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/january-poetry-slam-and-open-mic-bloomington-poetry-slam/200029455118459
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, entertainment, music, performances, contests, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029455118459?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bloomington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Bishop
- **lat**: 39.16576
- **long**: -86.53335
- **full address**: The Bishop, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404-6114, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is January Poetry Slam & Open Mic--Bloomington Poetry Slam being held?
  - **A:** January Poetry Slam & Open Mic--Bloomington Poetry Slam takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Bishop, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404-6114, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** January Poetry Slam & Open Mic--Bloomington Poetry Slam 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 Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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