Live Storytelling Events
In response to concerns about the COVID-19: Our goal is to create a safe environment that fosters empathy and builds a community enriched by storytelling. Moth shows will begin to return to live venues and will abide by local and state COVID-19 regulations, as necessary, and we will require proof of vaccination for all ticket holders where we are able to do so. Search below for upcoming events in your area.
All Upcoming Events
through December 26
StorySLAM
Fortune
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Venue: The Blind Pig Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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FORTUNE: Prepare a five-minute story about Lady Luck. The unexpected discoveries or a peek into the future. A one in a million chance, the flip of a coin or the spin of a wheel. Wishing well wins or four leaf clover fails. The tea leaves say the next... Learn More
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FORTUNE: Prepare a five-minute story about Lady Luck. The unexpected discoveries or a peek into the future. A one in a million chance, the flip of a coin or the spin of a wheel. Wishing well wins or four leaf clover fails. The tea leaves say the next... Learn More
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FORTUNE: Prepare a five-minute story about Lady Luck. The unexpected discoveries or a peek into the future. A one in a million chance, the flip of a coin or the spin of a wheel. Wishing well wins or four leaf clover fails. The tea leaves say the next... Learn More
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*PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION SHOW WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.* Your last dose must be administered at least 14 days prior to date of arrival. FORTUNE: Prepare a five-minute story about Lady Luck. The unexpected discoveries or a peek into... Learn More
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FORTUNE: Prepare a five-minute story about Lady Luck. The unexpected discoveries or a peek into the future. A one in a million chance, the flip of a coin or the spin of a wheel. Wishing well wins or four leaf clover fails. The tea leaves say the next... Learn More
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FORTUNE: Prepare a five-minute story about Lady Luck. The unexpected discoveries or a peek into the future. A one in a million chance, the flip of a coin or the spin of a wheel. Wishing well wins or four leaf clover fails. The tea leaves say the next... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil.*PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION SH... Learn More
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*PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION SHOW WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.* Your last dose must be administered at least 14 days prior to date of arrival. WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil.*THIS IS AN INDOOR EVENT THAT REQUIRES VA... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil.*PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION WI... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil.*PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION SH... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil. *PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATIO... Learn More
StorySLAM
Beginnings
San Francisco, California
Venue: Public Works Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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BEGINNINGS: Prepare a five-minute story about a beginning. Dawn, step one, day one, birth or re-birth. Initiations and inaugurations. Tabula rasa. A new leaf, a new loft, a puppy, a job, parole. New car smell. A makeover so magical your own mama don'... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Austin
Austin, Texas
Venue: Paramount Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION OR A NEGATIVE COVID TEST IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY *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,... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil. *PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATIO... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil. *PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATIO... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil. *PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATIO... Learn More
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*PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.*Your last dose must be administered at least 14 days prior to date of arrival. WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and ... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Portland
Portland, Oregon
Venue: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION AND MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY *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 sa... Learn More
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WISDOM: Prepare a five-minute story about lessons born of experience. Advice from elders, gurus, and sages. Knowledge gleaned from hard knocks or fortune cookies. Mistakes and successes, Confucius or Dr. Phil. COVID INFORMATION: Until further noti... Learn More
Moth Events
Virtual StorySLAM
A virtual open-mic storytelling experience that invites up to eight tellers to share a true, personal story on a given theme. The SLAM ends with the audience voting for their favorite story, crowning the StorySLAM winner!
Virtual Mainstage
A curated storytelling show featuring four tellers who develop and shape their stories with our directors. Coming to life in the virtual space and guided by a host, each teller shares their story from their home streamed live into the living room of our viewers.
Virtual SLAM Showcase
The Moth's Play it Again, SLAM Showcase brings together eight beloved StorySLAM favorites to re-share their stories, directed anew by The Moth's artistic team for a virtual audience.
Virtual GrandSLAM
The virtual GrandSLAMs are storytelling competitions that bring together eight SLAM winners from Eastern, Central and Western time zones to compete for the title of GrandSLAM winner in their respective region.
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!
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.