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All Upcoming Events

through December 8
Tuesday November 4
StorySLAM

Cheat

Houston, Texas

Venue: River Oaks Theatre Map It

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

Wednesday November 5
StorySLAM

Cheat

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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Wednesday November 5
StorySLAM

Cheat

Melbourne, Australia

Venue: Howler Map It

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

Wednesday November 5
StorySLAM

Cheat

Boston, Massachusetts

Venue: WBUR CitySpace 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Wednesday November 5
Education

The Moth Eduacation Showcase

New York City, New York

Venue: Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space

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

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Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable evening of stories from the Moth's Education Department. Our program brings together high school students, college students, and teachers to share impactful, humorous, and inspiring stories.The Moth's Education Program is…  Learn More

Thursday November 6
StorySLAM

Cheat

Detroit, Michigan

Venue: Marble Bar 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Thursday November 6
StorySLAM

Cheat

Seattle, Washington

Venue: Fremont Abbey Arts Center Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Friday November 7
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Venue: Miller Theater Map It

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

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Event Details:

Join us as The Moth returns to the Miller Theater for a night of vibrant true stories. The Mainstage is The Moth's flagship series, featuring a musical act, notable host, and five storytellers each sharing personal moments from their lives. Experienc…  Learn More

Friday November 7
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.…  Learn More

Monday November 10
StorySLAM

Cheat

Chicago, Illinois

Venue: The Den Theatre 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Monday November 10
StorySLAM

Cheat

Kansas City, Missouri

Venue: Knuckleheads

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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Monday November 10
StorySLAM

Cheat

Atlanta, Georgia

Venue: Theatrical Outfit - The Balzer Theater 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-minute story about deceit. Pulling a fast one or being played for a fool. Counting cards, forbidden flings, tax evasion, and adve…  Learn More

Monday November 10
StorySLAM

Cheat

Madison, Wisconsin

Venue: High Noon Saloon 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-minute story about deceit. Pulling a fast one or being played for a fool. Counting cards, forbidden flings, tax evasion, and adve…  Learn More

Monday November 10
StorySLAM

Cheat

Washington DC, District of Columbia (DC)

Venue: Miracle Theatre 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Monday November 10
StorySLAM

Cheat

Portland, Oregon

Venue: Holocene (21+) Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Tuesday November 11
StorySLAM

Cheat

Burlington, Vermont

Venue: Burlington Beer Company Map It

6:15pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin

Event Details:

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme…CHEAT: Prepare a five-minute story about deceit. Pulling a fast one or being played for a fool. Counting cards, forbidden flings, tax evasion, and adve…  Learn More

Wednesday November 12
StorySLAM

Cheat

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Venue: Amsterdam Bar and Hall 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Wednesday November 12
StorySLAM

Cheat

London, United Kingdom

Venue: Rich Mix Map It

7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm 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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Thursday November 13
StorySLAM

Cheat

Miami, Florida

Venue: Sandrell Rivers Theater

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…CHEAT: Prepare a five-…  Learn More

Thursday November 13
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

New York City, New York

Venue: Music Hall of Williamsburg Map It

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

Event Details:

The Moth presents the NYC GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words - fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between.The Moth is dedicated to finding people from all walks of life to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people fin…  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.