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In response to concerns about COVID-19: Our goal is to create a safe environment that fosters empathy and builds a community enriched by storytelling. In an effort to abide by local and state guidelines, please reference each event's ticket landing page for updates on COVID-19 regulations. Search below for upcoming events in your area.

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All Upcoming Events

through May 19
Tuesday March 19
StorySLAM

Obsession

Chicago, Illinois

Venue: FitzGerald's Map It

6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… OBSESSION: ...  Learn More

Tuesday March 19
StorySLAM

Obsession

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Venue: The Blind Pig Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… OBSESSION: ...  Learn More

Tuesday March 19
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Los Angeles, California

Venue: Aratani Theatre at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

Event Details:

The ultimate storytelling showdown, the GrandSLAM invites winners from The Moth’s open-mic shows back to the stage to compete for the title of Los Angeles storytelling champion. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, A Point ...  Learn More

Tuesday March 19
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Portland, Oregon

Venue: Aladdin Theater Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Portland storytelling championship. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, A Point of Beauty: T...  Learn More

Wednesday March 20
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in New York

New York City, New York

Venue: St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storyt...  Learn More

Wednesday March 20
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Venue: Fitzgerald Theater Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

Event Details:

The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Twin Cities storytelling championship. The theme for the night is... A Point of Beauty “Whe...  Learn More

Thursday March 21
StorySLAM

Dazzled

Asheville, North Carolina

Venue: The Grey Eagle Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… DAZZLED: Prepare a five-minute story of a time you sparkled. Drippin’ in diamonds down the red carpet, smooth cruisin’ in a ...  Learn More

Thursday March 21
StorySLAM

Dazzled

Phoenix, Arizona

Venue: Crescent Ballroom (21+) Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… DAZZLED: Prepare a five-minute story of a time you sparkled. Drippin’ in diamonds down the red carpet, smooth cruisin’ in a Corvette, or...  Learn More

Friday March 22
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Charlottesville

Charlottesville, Virginia

Venue: The Paramount Theater Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storyt...  Learn More

Friday March 22
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Seattle, Washington

Venue: Town Hall Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Seattle storytelling championship. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, A Point of Beauty:...  Learn More

Friday March 22
GrandSLAM

The Bay Area GrandSLAM Championship

San Francisco, California

Venue: Herbst Theatre Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Bay Area storytelling championship. The theme for the night is... A POINT OF BEAUTY. “When the noise and ugliness got ...  Learn More

Saturday March 23
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Chicago, Illinois

Venue: Athenaeum Center Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Chicago storytelling championship. The theme for the night is... A POINT OF BEAUTY. “When the noise and ugliness got s...  Learn More

Saturday March 23
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Tarrytown

Tarrytown, New York

Venue: Tarrytown Music Hall Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storyt...  Learn More

Monday March 25
StorySLAM

Dazzled

Birmingham, Alabama

Venue: Saturn Birmingham Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… DAZZLED: Pr...  Learn More

Monday March 25
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Denver, Colorado

Venue: Newman Center Map It

6:45pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Denver storytelling championship. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth's new book, A Point of Beauty: True...  Learn More

Tuesday March 26
StorySLAM

Dazzled

Louisville, Kentucky

Venue: Headliners Music Hall Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… DAZZLED: Prepare a five-minute story of a time you sparkled. Drippin’ in diamonds down the red carpet, smooth cruisin’ in a Corvette, or...  Learn More

Wednesday March 27
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Boston, Massachusetts

Venue: The Wilbur Theater Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

Event Details:

The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Boston storytelling championship. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, A Point of Beauty: True...  Learn More

Wednesday March 27
StorySLAM

Dazzled

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Venue: The Parkway Theater Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

Event Details:

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… DAZZLED: Pr...  Learn More

Wednesday March 27
StorySLAM

Interference

New York City, New York

Venue: The Bell House (21+) Map It

7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… INTERFERENC...  Learn More

Friday March 29
StorySLAM

Dazzled

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Venue: Anodyne Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… DAZZLED: Prepare a five-minute story of a time you sparkled. Drippin’ in diamonds down the red carpet, smooth cruisin’ in a Corvette, or cos...  Learn More

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Moth Events

Mainstage

Curated events featuring five tellers who develop and shape their stories with our directors. Beyond theater, The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge.

StorySLAM

Open-mic storytelling competitions. Open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Come tell a story, or just enjoy the show!

GrandSLAM

After ten StorySLAMs in a city, the winners then compete for the title of GrandSLAM Champion with a brand new story. This is the ultimate battle of wits and words.

Special Events

Each year The Moth presents two benefits featuring a special show and party: The Moth Ball and the Moth Members' Show.

Education

Featuring high school and college students who have participated in Moth workshops in their schools.

Community

Showcases of storytellers from a wide range of populations, community organizations and non-profits.

Global Community
SLAM Showcase
Community StorySLAM