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    “Second Chances” Thursday, September 25 Doors @ 6:30pm, Stories @ 7pm Sugar Maple in Bay View Season 17 STorySlam STories of forgiveness, starting over, and Trying again on the left, 3 smiling audience members, all with lighter skin. A woman with dark hair holds up an UltraShort slip of paper. on the right, a younger Latino man holds a mic and tells a story. He has short dark hair and wears a blue and white checked button down.

    StorySlam: Second Chances 9/25

    Price range: $0.00 through $12.00

    Second Chances: Stories of Forgiveness, Starting Over, and Trying Again

    Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time:  6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Sugar Maple, 441 E Lincoln Ave Milwaukee WI 53207

    Advanced ticket sales are closed. To purchase tickets, visit Will Call at 6:30pm

    Cost:  $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available!

    Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of Second Chances. At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May.

    The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee.

    Live ASL interpretation will be available for this event.
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    “Strangers on a....” Tuesday, October 28 Doors @ 6:30pm, Stories @ 7pm Next Act Theatre Season 17 StorySlam Stories of unforgettable encounters: creepy, magical, dangerous, or life-changing

    StorySlam: Strangers On A… 10/28

    Price range: $0.00 through $12.00

    Strangers On A…: Stories of Unforgettable Encounters: Creepy, Magical, Dangerous, or Life-Changing

    Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Next Act Theatre, 225 S Water St., Milwaukee WI 53204 Advance ticket sales are closed. To purchase tickets, visit Will Call at 6:30pm Cost: $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Strangers On A…" This theme was inspired by the play Switzerland about famed crime novelist Patricia Highsmith, author of Strangers on a Train. Switzerland is being performed by Renaissance Theaterworks October 19 - November 9, 2025. At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Learn more about the workshop HERE.
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    AfterDark: For the Culture 11/13

    Price range: $0.00 through $12.00

    AfterDark: For The Culture - A Night Celebrating Black and Brown Voices

    Date: Thursday, November 13 Time: Doors open + DJ starts at 6pm, stories begin at 7pm Location: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Advance ticket sales are closed. To purchase tickets, visit Will Call at 6:00pm Cost: $15 at the door if tickets remain. In collaboration with HYFIN, this non-competitive evening of live spoken word, poetry, and storytelling celebrates Black and Brown voices and brings together a blend of curated speakers with storytellers drawn from the audience. Our featured tellers for this event are Antoine Carter, Dasha Kelly, and Fatima Laster! Throughout the night, you can also submit an UltraShort. These are short stories (a few sentences) on the night’s theme that the emcee reads on stage. (They can be anonymous!) HYFIN x Ex Fabula: connecting the culture through stories. We’re excited to see you.
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  • Text on graphic reads: Season 17 StorySlam: "Date Night." Stories of Romantic Adventures, Mishaps, and Surprises. Friday, December 5, Doors @ 6pm, Stories @ 7pm, Falcon Bowl.

    StorySlam: Date Night 12/5

    Price range: $0.00 through $12.00

    Date Night: Stories of Romantic Adventures, Mishaps, and Surprises

    Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Falcon Bowl, 801 E Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of Date Night. At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee.
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  • Text on graphic reads: Season 17 StorySlam: Brave. Stories of heroic acts and taking risks. Tuesday, January 6. Doors open at 6pm, stories at 7pm. Pilot Project Brewing.

    StorySlam: Brave 1/6

    Price range: $0.00 through $12.00

    Brave: Stories of Heroic Acts and Taking Risks

    Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories Location: Pilot Project Brewing, 1128 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of Brave. At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee.
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  • Text on graphic reads: AfterDark: For The Culture. A celebration of Black and Brown voices featuring local STORYTELLERS and poets. Radio Milwaukee Thursday, February 12 doors open At 6pm Stories Begin at 7pm

    AfterDark: For The Culture 2/12

    Price range: $0.00 through $12.00

    AfterDark: For The Culture – A Night Celebrating Black and Brown Voices

    Date: Thursday, February 12 Time: Doors open at 6pm, stories begin at 7pm Location: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! In collaboration with HYFIN, this non-competitive evening of live spoken word, poetry, and storytelling celebrates Black and Brown voices and brings together a blend of curated speakers with storytellers drawn from the audience. Featured tellers to be announced! Throughout the night, you can also submit an UltraShort. These are short stories (a few sentences) on the night’s theme that the emcee reads on stage. (They can be anonymous!) Want to practice your story before the slam? Join us for the StoryStarter workshop from 5:15-6:15pm right before the event! Save your seat for the workshop HERE. HYFIN x Ex Fabula: connecting the culture through stories. We’re excited to see you
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