Upcoming Events

Arts & entertainment
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, June 4, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$4.75 - $10.10 (inc. fees)
Live music
Live at the Five Spot: John Miller and the Romaniacs
Friday, June 12, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$10.10 - $14.38 (inc. fees)
Arts & entertainment
Juneteenth Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, June 18, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$4.75 - $10.10 (inc. fees)
Community
6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$0.00
Live music
Live at the Five Spot: Union Avenue
Friday, June 26, 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, July 2, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$4.75 - $10.10 (inc. fees)
Arts & entertainment
Live at the Five Spot: Holis7ics
Friday, July 10, 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, July 16, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$4.75 - $10.10 (inc. fees)
Live music
Live at the Five Spot: Nathan Taylor & Friends
Friday, July 24, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$10.10 - $14.38 (inc. fees)
Nightlife
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1980
Boogie
Byob
Contest
Costume
Dance
Disco
Dj
Fever
Funky
Groove
Hustle
Music
Party
Records
Travolta
Vinyl
Ymca
Boogie Night Disco Costume Party
Saturday, July 25, 2026
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Contemporary Art Center
$10.10 - $14.38 (inc. fees)
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)
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)

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