Upcoming Events

Arts & entertainment
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, August 6, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$4.75 - $10.10 (inc. fees)
Live music
Live at the Five Spot: Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
Friday, August 14, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$10.10 - $14.38 (inc. fees)
Arts & entertainment
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, August 20, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$4.75 - $10.10 (inc. fees)
Live music
“For What It's Worth”, A Tribute to Stephen Stills in Song & Story
Saturday, August 22, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$12.24 - $16.52 (inc. fees)
Live music
Live at the Five Spot: Dexter O'Neal and Funkyard
Friday, August 28, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$10.10 - $14.38 (inc. fees)
Arts & entertainment
Live at the Five Spot: Cousin Eddie
Friday, September 25, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$10.10 - $14.38 (inc. fees)
Arts & entertainment
Live at the Five Spot: Stephanie Aaron
Friday, October 9, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$10.10 - $14.38 (inc. fees)
Arts & entertainment
Halloween Live at the Five Spot: The Brazilionaires
Friday, October 23, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$10.10 - $14.38 (inc. fees)

Meet the Organizer

Contemporary Art Center

Peoria’s cultural hub features art exhibits and gallery talks, artist studios, bi-monthly salsa dances, poetry open mic and instruction in dance, yoga and art. Live music is featured every Friday night, and special events happen throughout the year.

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Get in Touch
Customer service cac@peoriacac.org +1 (309) 674-6822
305 Southwest Water Street
Peoria, IL
+1 (309) 674-6822