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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.

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.

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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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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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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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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StorySlam: Date Night 12/5

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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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StorySlam: Brave 1/6

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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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StoryStarter Workshop: For the Culture 2/12

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Discover and explore the power of storytelling!

This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space offered at no cost to Black and Brown community members.
Date: Thursday, February 12 Time: Doors open at 5pm, workshop begins at 5:15pm Location: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204 New to storytelling? Or in need of a refresh on the basics? Want to practice a story to tell at our StorySlam? This interactive workshop is for you! 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! Take your storytelling to the next level by sharing on stage at AfterDark: For The Culture on February 12, 2026! Please note that your workshop ticket does NOT provide entry to the Slam. To attend, purchase a Slam ticket HERE.

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AfterDark: For The Culture 2/12

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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 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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StoryStarter 10/28

$20.00

Discover and explore the power of storytelling!
Date: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM doors, 5:15PM start, 6:15PM end Location: Next Act Theatre - 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Advance ticket sales are closed. Limited walk-ups are available at 5pm at Next Act Theatre. Cost: $20. Discounts for members – see coupons at checkout! New to storytelling? Or in need of a refresh on the basics? Want to practice a story to tell at our StorySlam? This interactive workshop is for you! This workshop takes place directly before the StorySlam 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! Take your storytelling to the next level by sharing on stage at the "Strangers On A..." StorySlam on October 28! However, your workshop ticket does NOT provide entry to the Slam; to attend, purchase a Slam ticket here.

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

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

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

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

Brave: Stories of Heroic Acts and Taking Risks

Discover and explore the power of storytelling!

This Brave Space workshop is an affinity space offered at no cost to Black and Brown community members.

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

Discover and explore the power of storytelling!