Name: Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Start: 2026-06-04T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-06T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, July 2nd, 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: Calvin ‘Truth’ Rogers
Calvin ‘Truth’ Rogers started his poetry journey in 2004. His passion came from the loss of his wife who always inspired and pushed him to be the best man he could. After such a tragic loss, Truth continued to stay in touch with his wife through his poetry. She is the ink in his pen, the drive that pushes him to participate in as many shows and slams as he can. Truth was a member of the Saint Louis Poetry Team that competed in 2010 at Rustbelt Poetry slam. For three years, he has been a proud member of Hustle Poetry Slam Team, always bringing his high energy and love to the team.