Name: Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Start: 2026-04-16T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-16T22:00:00-05:00
Location: 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, April 16th, 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
Feature Poet: Eve Bell
In 2007, 2008, and 2010, Eve Bell received the “Viewer’s Choice Award” from Poetry.com. In 2014, she was named “Best Poet” at a Local Black Expo event held annually in Peoria, Illinois. She has been featured poet at “Whisper & Shout” in 2020 and 2021. She has competed in the “Gods And Goddesses” National Poetry Slam, held in Rockford, Illinois.