Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

Thursday, October 16, 2025 ~ 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: Choir Night with DJYV

The theme of the show is "Choir Night". We will end the night with DJ YV playing a montage of crowd favorites for a fun, singalong experience.

Yvaine Washington or "DJ YV" has been a staple at Whisper & Shout for Poetry at Contemporary Art Center for over 10 years. He has provided the soundtrack to create a preshow welcoming atmosphere, to bring artists to the stage and for background music for mingling and dancing after the event.

Photos by Reginald Birris

How to Choose Seats on www.309tix.com

Click on any blue dot. (blue dots = available seats, gray dots = sold seats)

Hold mouse over any blue dot on the floor plan.

Click on the seat of your choice.

Choose a member or nonmember level ticket. ONLY Members of Contemporary Art Center may purchase member level tickets. A member purchasing tickets on behalf of a nonmember must choose a nonmember ticket. A ‘Friend’ membership is for an individual, entitling only that individual to receive a discount. A ‘Family’ membership would entitle the individual and members of their household (defined as a spouse and any children under 16 years of age living at the same address) to receive a discount. Therefore, buying member level tickets for friends is not included, even if you obtain a membership.

After clicking on the seat, the floor plan indicates your choice with a √.

Choose another seat or proceed to ‘checkout’