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Discover and explore the power of storytelling!
Date: Saturday, March 21 Time: 9:45 AM doors, 10:00 AM start, 12:00 PM end Location: Fruition MKE – 819 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Cost: $30 early bird; cost increases to $45 after March 15, 2026. Discounts for members – see coupons at checkout! Looking to sharpen your storytelling skills? This workshop is for you! Stretch your storytelling muscles with this guided, interactive training covering the nuance of the craft; led by our experienced coaches! Refine, shape, and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited. Reserve a spot today! -
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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.
Advance registration is now closed. Please visit the Will Call table at 5:30PM to register for the workshop. Date: Thursday, April 9 Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, workshop begins at 5:45pm 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 April 9, 2026! Please note that your workshop ticket does NOT provide entry to the Slam. To attend, purchase a Slam ticket HERE. -
Discover and explore the power of storytelling!
This workshop is only open to teens.
Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: 12:45 PM doors, 1:00 PM start, 3:00 PM end Location: Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: FREE! Own your story! There is only one you, and your story is unique. Discover, shape, and share your stories with confidence. In this workshop, experienced storytelling coaches will guide you through interactive activities covering the need-to-know details of the craft. Working in small groups, you’ll learn effective storytelling skills, connect with other storytellers, and prepare for the upcoming Teen StorySlam on June 23. -
Celebrating the voices of our community's young people!
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Time: 3:30PM doors, 4PM stories Location: Mitchell Street Library, 906 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 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! 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. At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to choose an Audience Favorite and our secret judges will select a Judges Favorite! -
Celebrating the voices of our community's young people!
In partnership with the MPS Gender & Identity Inclusion Department
Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 5:00PM doors, 5:30PM stories Location: First Stage, 325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 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! 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. At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to choose an Audience Favorite and our secret judges will select a Judges Favorite! -
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Share your stories and connect with other Deaf storytellers!
This workshop is offered at no cost to members of the Deaf community
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Time: 5:00PM doors, 5:30PM start, 6:45PM end Location: Pilot Project Brewing Milwaukee, 1128 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 This interactive storytelling session or "StoryShare" is an affinity space created for and led by Deaf community members. Join our Deaf storytelling coaches as they guide participants through fun activities designed to help you identify powerful personal stories, learn effective storytelling skills, and connect with other storytellers. If you're feeling ready to tell your story before an audience, you can put your name in the hat during the 7th Annual Deaf StorySlam! Buy your ticket for the StorySlam on April 26 here. -
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Discover and explore the power of storytelling!
Date: March 12, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM doors, 5:15PM start, 6:15PM end Location: Dandy, 5020 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Advance sign-up is now closed. Please stop by the Will Call table to register. Cost: $20 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 "Growing Pains" StorySlam on March 12! However, your workshop ticket does NOT provide entry to the Slam; to attend, purchase a Slam ticket here.
