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AfterDark: For The Culture – A Night Celebrating Black and Brown Voices
Date: Thursday, April 9 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 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. This edition of AfterDark: For the Culture is a competitive StorySlam! 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. 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 5:45-6:45pm 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. -
Experience the power of storytelling in ASL!
Date: Sunday April 26, 3-5 pm Time: 4:30pm doors, 5pm stories Location: Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (Walker’s Point), 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door Pay-it-forward tickets available!The 7th Annual Deaf Stories Project StorySlam is an evening of true and personal stories told by Deaf community members. Storytellers will take the stage to share stories on the night's theme of "Jaw Dropping."This event is open to all! ASL to Spoken English Interpretation provided.Want to tell your story onstage? Email info@exfabula.org or visit the Story Sign-Up at the slam. -
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 6:30pmCost: $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.
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Celebrating the voices of our community's young people!
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Time: 5:00PM doors, 5:30PM stories Location: Greenfield Public Library, 5310 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220 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!
