Aura Open Mic: Soul Speak, Soul Sing

Created to support local creatives and bring community together, this evening is open to everyone. Come share something of your own, support someone taking the mic, or simply settle in and experience what unfolds. You don’t have to perform to belong in the room. Musicians, poets, spoken-word artists, storytellers, actors, comedians, and creatives of all kinds are welcome. Whether you’re experienced, stepping up to a mic for the first time, sharing something polished, or trying out something still taking shape, there is space for you here. No pressure to be perfect. No need to be anything other than your authentic self. Our host, Isis Portal, a performing poet, musician, and multimedia artist, will open the evening with a guided meditation and affirmations to help everyone arrive, calm the nerves, open creatively, and settle into the space. Then, the mic belongs to the community. We’ll close the evening with Stacey Valle, owner of Aura, shamanic practitioner, and former DJ, guiding a 30-minute immersive sound journey with sound healing and shamanic instruments. Come to share your voice. Come to support someone else’s. Come to listen, connect, and be. Your presence is part of the experience. Sliding Scale Community Donation $5 • $10 • $20 Choose the amount that feels accessible to you. Your contribution helps us continue creating space for community, creativity, and local artists. Online registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome, with a donation box and Zelle QR code available at the door. Location: 1222 Private Events (1222 N Eola Rd. Aurora, IL)