Recurring Events
Inkwell Poetry Open Mic. Every 1st Thursday. 106A W Main St, Rockton, IL. 6-8pm. $5 suggested donation. BYOB if you’re 21+.
Moon Dog Theatre Open Mic. Every 2nd Wednesday. The Office Niteclub. 513 E State St, Rockford, IL. 7:30-9:30pm. Free
Snaps and Laughs. Every other Wednesday. Sheila’s Daiquiri Lounge. 308 W State Street, Rockford, IL. 6:30-10pm.
Inscape Collective Open Mic Night. Every 2nd Friday. 201 7th Street, Rockford, IL. 6-8pm. Free.
Rockford Certified Poetry Slam and Open Mic. Every 3rd Tuesday. Nordlof Center. 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL. 6-8pm. Free.
LIAM Foundation Poetry Open Mic Night. Every 3rd Friday. 1005 5th Ave, Rockford, IL. 6:30-8pm. Family friendly. Queer-centered. Free.
Local Bookstores
Drewelow’s House of Books
3925 E.State St. Suite 100, Rockford, IL
Top Cut Comics
5600 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, IL
Inkwell Books & Threads
106A W Main St, Rockton, IL
Community Groups/Pages
Poetry815
Rockford Poetry YouTube
Rockford Area Writers
Rockford Writers’ Guild