# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, May 7, 2026 ~ 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: Goddess the Warrior Poet
In just a decade, Goddess Warrior The Poet (aka Dianna Tyler) has blazed a trail of inspirational domination. Recent  highlights include: 2021 Chicago Music Awards “Best Spoken Word Artist of the year”; won the “People’s Choice Award” in the NextShowcase Chicago Competition; 1st spoken word artist in Illinois to write and co-produce her first poetic short film; published a book of poetry and audio album, hostess of The Wordshop Open Mic in Rockford; 1st African American female poet to produce and direct a spoken word stage play inside Rich South High School in Richton Park.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/whisper-and-shout-open-mic-for-poetry/200029755701334
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, spoken-word, contests, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-5-7-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=peoria-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Peoria
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602
- **lat**: 40.68828
- **long**: -89.59058
- **full address**: 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (https://allevents.in/org/contemporary-art-center-of-peoria/19296745)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, open-mic, spoken-word, contests, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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