Live Storytelling Events
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.
All Upcoming Events
through July 29
StorySLAM
Gossip
Louisville, Kentucky
Venue: Headliners Music Hall Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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GOSSIP: Delicious or malicious, chatty or bratty. Blatantly false or modestly exaggerated. Prepare a five-minute story about a rumor that raised eyebrows, dropped jaws, lowered the boom, rattled your cage or earned you a nasty or fabulous rep. ... Learn More
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Rescue
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: The Promontory Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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RESCUE: Prepare a five-minute story about being saved from the undertow, eternal damnation or an incredibly dull blind date. Tell us about the hero swooping in or the alibi who helped you bluff your parole officer. The Jaws of Life, The Heimlich Mane... Learn More
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Gossip
Miami, Florida
Venue: Sandrell Rivers Theater
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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GOSSIP: Delicious or malicious, chatty or bratty. Blatantly false or modestly exaggerated. Prepare a five-minute story about a rumor that raised eyebrows, dropped jaws, lowered the boom, rattled your cage or earned you a nasty or fabulous rep. ... Learn More
StorySLAM
GOSSIP
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Venue: Amsterdam Bar and Hall Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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GOSSIP: Delicious or malicious, chatty or bratty. Blatantly false or modestly exaggerated. Prepare a five-minute story about a rumor that raised eyebrows, dropped jaws, lowered the boom, rattled your cage or earned you a nasty or fabulous rep. ... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Venue: Moody Performance Hall Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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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
StorySLAM
Rescue
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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RESCUE: Prepare a five-minute story about being saved from the undertow, eternal damnation or an incredibly dull blind date. Tell us about the hero swooping in or the alibi who helped you bluff your parole officer. The Jaws of Life, The Heimlich Man... Learn More
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Pride
Detroit, Michigan
Venue: Marble Bar Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, lo... Learn More
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Pride
Seattle, Washington
Venue: Fremont Abbey Arts Center Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, lo... Learn More
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Pride
Madison, Wisconsin
Venue: High Noon Saloon Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity... Learn More
StorySLAM
Pride
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, lo... Learn More
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Pride
Los Angeles, California
Venue: Los Globos Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity... Learn More
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Pride
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: World Cafe Live Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity... Learn More
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Pride
Berkeley, California
Venue: Freight & Salvage Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, lo... Learn More
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Pride
Melbourne, Australia
Venue: Howler Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, lo... Learn More
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Pride
Miami, Florida
Venue: Sandrell Rivers Theater
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, lo... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: Somerville Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Please join us for an evening of true stories told live at beautiful Somerville Theatre in Boston as five tellers take to the stage to share their stories: Emotional rescues, saving graces, and twists of fate. Presented in partnership with WBUR. ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Pride
Washington DC, District of Columbia (DC)
Venue: Miracle Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, lo... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Portland
Portland, Maine
Venue: State Theatre Portland Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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
Event Details:
Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… PRIDE: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, lo... Learn More
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Unexpected
New York City, New York
Venue: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe Map It
5:45pm Doors Open | 6:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… UNEXPECTED: Prepare a five minute story about a surprise. Good shocks or bad. Out-of-the blue letters, calls, visits. Unpredicted failures a... Learn More
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.