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All Upcoming Events

through June 27
Tuesday May 13
StorySLAM

Only in Burlington

Burlington, Vermont

Venue: Burlington Beer Company Map It

6:15pm 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…ONLY IN BURLINGTON: Prepare a five-minute tale of events that transpired in your town that couldn’t happen elsewhere. Secret histories or local mysteri…  Learn More

Tuesday May 13
StorySLAM

Only in Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

Venue: WBUR CitySpace Map It

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

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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…ONLY IN BOSTON: Prepar…  Learn More

Tuesday May 13
StorySLAM

Only in Houston

Houston, Texas

Venue: River Oaks Theatre Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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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…ONLY IN HOUSTON: Prepa…  Learn More

Wednesday May 14
StorySLAM

Only in London

London, United Kingdom

Venue: Rich Mix Map It

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

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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…ONLY IN LONDON: Prepar…  Learn More

Thursday May 15
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 Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show —featuring a musical act— where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they're recorded for future episodes o…  Learn More

Thursday May 15
StorySLAM

Only in Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina

Venue: The Grey Eagle 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…ONLY IN ASHEVILLE: Prepare a five-minute tale of events that transpired in your town that couldn’t happen elsewhere. Secret histories or local mysterie…  Learn More

Thursday May 15
StorySLAM

Only in Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona

Venue: Crescent Ballroom (21+) Map It

7:00pm 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…ONLY IN PHOENIX: Prepa…  Learn More

Friday May 16
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio

Venue: Mandel Concert Hall - Severance Music Center Map It

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

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Through the art of storytelling, The Moth Mainstage creates space for profound connection and reflection. In this two-act evening, five masterful tellers share true, personal stories on the theme of reconciliation — stories of mending, healing, and f…  Learn More

Friday May 16
StorySLAM

Only in Denver

Denver, Colorado

Venue: Swallow Hill Music 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…ONLY IN DENVER: Prepar…  Learn More

Friday May 16
StorySLAM

Only in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Venue: Anodyne 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…ONLY IN MILWAUKEE: Prepare a five-minute tale of events that transpired in your town that couldn’t happen elsewhere. Secret histories or local mysterie…  Learn More

Friday May 16
StorySLAM

Drama

Seattle, Washington

Venue: Bloedel Hall St. Mark's Map It

7:00pm 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…DRAMA: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Monday May 19
StorySLAM

Only in Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Venue: Saturn Birmingham 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…ONLY IN BIRMINGHAM: Pr…  Learn More

Tuesday May 20
StorySLAM

Drama

Chicago, Illinois

Venue: FitzGerald's Map It

6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm 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…DRAMA: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Tuesday May 20
SLAM Showcase

The Moth Presents: The NYC SLAM Showcase

New York City, New York

Venue: Music Hall of Williamsburg Map It

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

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Event Details:

Some stories sound better the second time. At The Moth’s SLAM Showcase a selected series of storytellers receive coaching from our directors to craft and re-tell their story as part of an incredible evening. Join us for The Moth’s SLAM showcase, feat…  Learn More

Tuesday May 20
StorySLAM

Only in San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Venue: Public Works (21+) 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…ONLY IN SAN FRANCISCO:…  Learn More

Tuesday May 20
StorySLAM

Drama

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…DRAMA: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Tuesday May 20
StorySLAM

Only in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Venue: World Cafe Live Map It

6:15pm 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…ONLY IN PHILADELPHIA: …  Learn More

Wednesday May 21
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

Venue: Hilbert Circle Theatre 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

Wednesday May 21
StorySLAM

Drama

Los Angeles, California

Venue: Los Globos (21+) Map It

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

Event Details:

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme…DRAMA: Prepare a five-minute story about interpersonal grievances. Petty snubs or beef that runs deep. High school or housewives. Shocking declarations…  Learn More

Thursday May 22
StorySLAM

Small World

Berkeley, California

Venue: Freight & Salvage Map It

6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm 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…SMALL WORLD: Prepare a…  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

The Moth's Education Program events showcase 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

The Moth's Global Community Program presents special Mainstage and showcases featuring personal stories from extraordinary individuals in the global south.

SLAM Showcase

SLAM Showcases feature beloved stories from our popular StorySLAM series presented a new!

Community StorySLAM

The Moth's Community Engagement Program presents annual Community StorySLAMs where anyone can share a true personal story on any theme!

Moth Ball

The Moth Ball is our most important fundraiser of the year! The evening will include a cocktail party, an elegant seated dinner, Moth storytellers, and a presentation of The Moth Legacy Award and the Storyteller of The Year Award.