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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

December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

January 6, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Text on graphic reads: AfterDark: For The Culture. Storystarter. Radio Milwaukee Thursday, November 13 Doors Open at 5:00pm Workshop begins 5:15pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 2/12

February 12, 2026 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

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

February 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlams

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

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

December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

January 6, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

February 12, 2026 @ 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: AfterDark: For The Culture. Storystarter. Radio Milwaukee Thursday, November 13 Doors Open at 5:00pm Workshop begins 5:15pm

StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 2/12

February 12, 2026 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

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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

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    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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