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StorySlam: Pets 9/26

September 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Yikes! 10/15

October 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StorySlam: Yikes! 10/15

October 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 11/15

November 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 11/15

November 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Missed Connections 12/3

December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StorySlam: Missed Connections 12/3

December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStretch Workshop 12/7

December 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Found Family 1/21

January 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StorySlam: Found Family 1/21

January 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 2/13

February 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 2/13

February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Small Wins 2/26

February 26, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

March 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

StorySlam: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

March 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStretch Workshop 4/12

April 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/25

April 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Teen StorySlam 5/6

May 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ALL STARS: “If I’m Being Honest…” 5/15

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlams

Live storytelling from community members on the night’s theme.

A Picture of 3 people with their pets and a snake.

StorySlam: Pets 9/26

September 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Yikes! 10/15

October 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 11/15

November 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Missed Connections 12/3

December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Found Family 1/21

January 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 2/13

February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Small Wins 2/26

February 26, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

March 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Teen StorySlam 5/6

May 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ALL STARS: “If I’m Being Honest…” 5/15

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Workshops

Practice sharing your story and connect with other storytellers before any “competitive” StorySlam at StoryStarters, or take a deeper dive into storytelling techniques with our experienced coaches at StoryStretches.

StoryStarter Workshop: Yikes! 10/15

October 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 11/15

November 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Missed Connections 12/3

December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStretch Workshop 12/7

December 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Found Family 1/21

January 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 2/13

February 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

StoryStarter Workshop: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

March 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

StoryStretch Workshop 4/12

April 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/25

April 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The EXperience

An intimate, non-competitive event with unique activities and stories from hand-selected tellers and audience members.

Workshops

Attend a public storytelling workshop.

StorySlams

Regular season and community StorySlams

EXperience

EXperience one of our annual events like BackStory or AfterDark!

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    Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/11

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    Experience the power of storytelling in ASL!

    Date: Thursday, April 11th, 2024 Time: 6:00pm entry, 7pm stories Location: Centennial Hall, Milwaukee Central Library, 733 N 8th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Online registration ended at 2 pm CST on 4/11 but space is still available; please visit the Will Call table when you arrive to register. 
    The 5th Annual Deaf Stories Project StorySlam is an evening of true and personal stories told by Deaf community members. Storytellers share stories on the night's theme. This event is free and open to the public! ASL to Spoken English Interpretation provided.
    Want to tell your story onstage? Email info@exfabula.org or visit the Story Sign-Up at the slam.
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  • Taller de Historias: Por La Cultura 6/13

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    Este espacio se abre a los miembros negros y latinos de la comunidad que quieran aprender habilidades para contar historias y fomentar la confianza al crear historias en inglés o español. ¡También es una manera perfecta para conectar con otros antes de que la gente se suba al escenario en el StorySlam! Fecha:  Jueves 13 de junio Hora:   de 5:15 a 6:15 pm Lugar:  Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave Puertas: abren a las 5:00 pm Precio:   Es GRATIS, pero es obligatorio registrarse. Habrá interpretación simultánea al español en el taller y en el Slam de Historias. Si lo necesita, POR FAVOR ACÉRQUESE A LA MESA DE INFORMACIÓN. Gracias a los Patrocinadores:    
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    StorySlam: Pets 9/26

    $0.00 – $12.00

    Pets: scaly, furry and feathery animal companions

    Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Time:  6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Sugar Maple,  441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 Cost:  $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end September 26 at 2pm CST. 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 just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of Pets. 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. Thank you to Ex Fabula event sponsor LuLu Cafe & Bar! Lulu Cafe & Bar Logo. Black text surrounded by black stars on white background.
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  • StorySlam: Yikes! 10/15

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    Yikes!: Stories of (scarily) embarrassing, uncomfortable and strange moments

    Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Time:  6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Dandy, 5020 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Cost:  $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end October 15 at 2pm CST. 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 just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Yikes!". 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. Thank you to Ex Fabula event sponsor Educators Credit Union!
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  • StorySlam: Missed Connections 12/3

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    Missed Connections: Stories of the one that got away, delayed flights and lost opportunities

    Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time:  6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Next Act Theater, 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost:  $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end December 3 at 2pm CST. 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 just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Missed Connections". 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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  • StorySlam: Found Family 1/21

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    Found Family: Stories of play cousins, queerplatonic love, kinship, friendship and neighborly bonds

    Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Time:  6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Anodyne - Walker's Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost:  $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end January 21 at 2pm CST. 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 just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Found Family". 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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  • StorySlam: Small Wins 2/26

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    Small Wins: Stories of baby steps, incremental growth, and finding joy in the process

    Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time:  6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Interchange Theater, 628 N 10th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Cost:  $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end February 26 at 2pm CST. 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 just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Small Wins". 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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  • StorySlam: Tales From Milwaukee 3/26

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    Tales From Milwaukee: Stories of neighborhood happenings, local legends and city pride

    Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time:  6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: MiSA - Mitchell Street Arts, 710 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost:  $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end March 26 at 2pm CST. 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 just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Tales From Milwaukee". 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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  • ALL STARS: If I’m Being Honest… 5/15

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    "If I'm Being Honest": stories of white lies, too much honesty and hard truths.

    Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time:  6:00pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: The Cooperage, 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost:  $15 advance / $18 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advanced ticket sales end May 15 at 2pm CST . Ex Fabula’s annual ALL STARS event features community members who were voted "Audience Favorites" at regular season StorySlams; they’ll return to the stage to share new, 10-minute stories on the evening’s theme, "If I'm Being Honest..." At the end of the night, the audience votes and crowns a Season 16 Audience Favorite.
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  • StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 11/15

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    New to storytelling? Or in need of a refresh on the basics? Want to practice a story to tell at our AfterDark: For The Culture event? This workshop is for you!
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    *This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space for Black and Brown community members. 
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    Date: Friday, November 15 Time: 5:15pm-6:15pm
    Location: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave
    Doors Open: 5:00pm Price: FREE
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    This workshop takes place directly before the AfterDark: For the Culture event and is meant to be a place to workshop a story you might want to tell on-stage later that night. If you aren't ready to throw your name in the hat, no worries! This space is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a better storyteller, and is a perfect way for you to connect with other storytellers before our StorySlam!
    In this workshop experienced storytelling coaches will guide you through an interactive training covering the need-to-know details of the craft. Discover, shape and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited, reserve a spot today!
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    This workshop gives you...
    • A step-by-step guide to crafting a story
    • The confidence to someday tell your story on our stage
    • Simple storytelling framework you can use everyday
    • The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
       
    Registering for the workshop does not register you for the StorySlam. You must purchase an additional ticket here. *This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space for Black and Brown community members.   
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  • StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 2/13

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    New to storytelling? Or in need of a refresh on the basics? Want to practice a story to tell at our AfterDark: For The Culture event? This workshop is for you!
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    *This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space for Black and Brown community members. 
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    Date: Thursday, February 13 Time: 5:15pm-6:15pm
    Location: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave
    Doors Open: 5:00pm Price: FREE
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    This workshop takes place directly before the AfterDark: For the Culture event and is meant to be a place to workshop a story you might want to tell on-stage later that night. If you aren't ready to throw your name in the hat, no worries! This space is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a better storyteller, and is a perfect way for you to connect with other storytellers before our StorySlam!
    In this workshop experienced storytelling coaches will guide you through an interactive training covering the need-to-know details of the craft. Discover, shape and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited, reserve a spot today!
    .
    This workshop gives you...
    • A step-by-step guide to crafting a story
    • The confidence to someday tell your story on our stage
    • Simple storytelling framework you can use everyday
    • The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
       
    Registering for the workshop does not register you for the StorySlam. You must purchase an additional ticket here. *This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space for Black and Brown community members.   
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  • Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/25

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    Experience the power of storytelling in ASL!

    Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 6:00pm entry, 7pm stories Location: Centennial Hall, Milwaukee Central Library, 733 N 8th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Online registration ends at 2 pm CST on 4/25; tickets will be available at the door. 
    The 5th Annual Deaf Stories Project StorySlam is an evening of true and personal stories told by Deaf community members. Storytellers share stories on the night's theme. This event is free and open to the public! ASL to Spoken English Interpretation provided.
    Want to tell your story onstage? Email info@exfabula.org or visit the Story Sign-Up at the slam.
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