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StorySlam: Coming of Age 9/17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStarter 10/13

October 13 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

StorySlam: Signs 10/13

October 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StoryStretch 11/10

November 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

StoryStarter: For the Culture Workshop 11/19

November 19 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 11/19

November 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Apologies 12/18

December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Gut Feelings 1/6

January 6, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlams

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

StorySlam: Coming of Age 9/17

September 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Signs 10/13

October 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

AfterDark: For the Culture 11/19

November 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Apologies 12/18

December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StorySlam: Gut Feelings 1/6

January 6, 2027 @ 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 10/13

October 13 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

StoryStretch 11/10

November 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

StoryStarter: For the Culture Workshop 11/19

November 19 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

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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

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  • StorySlam: Apologies 12/18

    Price range: $0.00 through $15.00

    Apologies: Stories of making amends, forgiveness, and healing

    Date: Friday, December 18, 2026 Time: 6:30PM doors, 7PM stories Location: Falcon Bowl, 801 E Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Cost: $15 advance / $20 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 Apologies. 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 handwritten "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee.
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  • StorySlam: Signs 10/13

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    Signs: Stories of foreshadowing, spotting clues, and following hunches

    Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time: 6:30PM doors, 7PM stories Location: Dandy, 5020 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Cost: $15 advance / $20 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 Signs. 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 handwritten "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee.
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