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Text on graphic reads: SEASON 17 WORKSHOP StoryStarter Brush up on your storytelling skills before StorySlam: Growing Pains! Thursday, march 12 5:15pm TO 6:15PM Dandy

StoryStarter 3/12

March 12 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Text on graphic reads: Season 17 StorySlam "Growing Pains" Stories of Change, New Experiences, and Doing Hard Things Thursday, march 12 Doors @ 6:30pm, Stories @ 7pm Dandy

StorySlam: Growing Pains 3/12

March 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Text on graphic reads: SEASON 17 WORKSHOP StoryStretch Discover, structure, and SHARE your stories! Saturday, March 21 10AM TO 12PM Fruition MKE

StoryStretch 3/21

March 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Deaf Stories Project StoryShare 4/8

April 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Text on graphic reads: AFTERDARK FOR THE CULTURE StoryStarter Radio Milwaukee Thursday, April 9 Doors Open at 5:30pm Workshop Begins 5:45pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 4/9

April 9 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Text on graphic reads: AFTER DARK FOR THE CULTURE A celebration of Black and Brown voices featuring local storytellers and poets Radio Milwaukee Thursday, April 9 Doors open at 6pm Stories begin at 7pm

AfterDark: For The Culture 4/9

April 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Text on graphic reads: TEEN STORYSLAM Non-competitive storytelling event Thursday, APril 16 Doors @ 5pm, Stories @ 5:30pm Greenfield Public Library

Teen StorySlam 4/16

April 16 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Deaf Stories Project StoryShare 4/26

April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/26

April 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Text on graphic reads: SEASON 17 ALL STARS "Ancestors" Stories of who came before you, cherished traditions, and legacies Friday, may 15 Doors @ 6:30pm, Stories @ 7pm Falcon Bowl

ALL STARS: Ancestors 5/15

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

StorySlams

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

Text on graphic reads: Season 17 StorySlam "Growing Pains" Stories of Change, New Experiences, and Doing Hard Things Thursday, march 12 Doors @ 6:30pm, Stories @ 7pm Dandy

StorySlam: Growing Pains 3/12

March 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Text on graphic reads: AFTER DARK FOR THE CULTURE A celebration of Black and Brown voices featuring local storytellers and poets Radio Milwaukee Thursday, April 9 Doors open at 6pm Stories begin at 7pm

AfterDark: For The Culture 4/9

April 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Text on graphic reads: TEEN STORYSLAM Non-competitive storytelling event Thursday, APril 16 Doors @ 5pm, Stories @ 5:30pm Greenfield Public Library

Teen StorySlam 4/16

April 16 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Deaf Stories Project StorySlam 4/26

April 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Text on graphic reads: SEASON 17 ALL STARS "Ancestors" Stories of who came before you, cherished traditions, and legacies Friday, may 15 Doors @ 6:30pm, Stories @ 7pm Falcon Bowl

ALL STARS: Ancestors 5/15

May 15 @ 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.

Text on graphic reads: SEASON 17 WORKSHOP StoryStarter Brush up on your storytelling skills before StorySlam: Growing Pains! Thursday, march 12 5:15pm TO 6:15PM Dandy

StoryStarter 3/12

March 12 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Text on graphic reads: SEASON 17 WORKSHOP StoryStretch Discover, structure, and SHARE your stories! Saturday, March 21 10AM TO 12PM Fruition MKE

StoryStretch 3/21

March 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Deaf Stories Project StoryShare 4/8

April 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Text on graphic reads: AFTERDARK FOR THE CULTURE StoryStarter Radio Milwaukee Thursday, April 9 Doors Open at 5:30pm Workshop Begins 5:45pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 4/9

April 9 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Deaf Stories Project StoryShare 4/26

April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

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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 Advance ticket sales are now closed. Walk-up tickets are still available! To purchase tickets, visit Will Call starting at 6:30pm. Cost: $15 at the door 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 (with ASL interpretation!)

    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 Advance ticket sales are now closed. Walk-up tickets are still available! To purchase tickets, visit Will Call starting at 6:30pm. Cost: $15 at the door 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. This event will feature live interpretation in American Sign Language! Food and drink will be available for purchase from the bar at Pilot Project Brewing starting at 6PM, with limited service continuing throughout the slam.
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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

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    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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    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 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. Featured tellers: B. Wyzdom, LIV, Shelly Conley, and Yomarie "YoMo" Castellano. 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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    “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

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    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 "Growing Pains" Stories of Change, New Experiences, and Doing Hard Things Thursday, march 12 Doors @ 6:30pm, Stories @ 7pm Dandy

    StorySlam: Growing Pains 3/12

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    Growing Pains: Stories of Change, New Experiences, and Doing Hard Things

    Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 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! 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 Growing Pains. 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! Get tickets to the workshop HERE.
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