'Get Lit' open mic night happening in Peoria
PEORIA — Express yourself before a small, passionate crowd at Get Lit. Open Mic 7 p.m. Wednesday. Poetry and other forms of expression are welcome at this monthly event hosted by Lit on Fire Books. Performances are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Masks are required unless eating, drinking or performing. Get Lit happens every third Wednesday at Lit on Fire Books, 712 W. Main St.
Help plan for Black Pride in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Help lay the foundation for Black Pride events at a Tuesday meeting organized by Springfield Pridefest. The gathering will feature an open discussion about results of a survey conducted by Springfield PrideFest this spring that asked community members what they’d like to see at such an event. The gathering will also be a chance for potential leaders and volunteers to step forward, although everyone is welcome to attend.  The meeting will be 6 to 7 p.m. at The Springfield Project, 1100 S. Grand Ave. East.
Next round of 'Road to Rising Star' in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON — The latest “Road to Rising Star” open mic competition happens Wednesday, when another group of performers vies for a spot on the Bloomington/Normal PrideFest stage July 25. Five performers are already signed up for the night, with one more spot still open as of late Sunday (sign up here). The competition started in April and continues through June 17, with two performers chosen each night to compete in the final in mid-July. ‘The Road to Rising Star’ happens 9 to 10 p.m. at The Bistro, 316 N. Main St. The Bistro is also hosting Sharon ShareAlike’s Drag Star Search June 5, also a competition for main-stage performance.
