Attend Storytelling Events
All Upcoming Events
through June 1
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
Washington DC, District of Columbia (DC)
Venue: Miracle Theatre 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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA:… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House (21+) Map It
7:00pm 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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA:… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA: Prepare a five-minute story about what runs in the family. From memorized Sunday sauces to generational trauma wrapped in questi… Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: Le Petit Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the New Orleans storytelling championship.Seating is reserved, please select your seats via the ticketing page. Please be sur… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
Houston, Texas
Venue: Lambert Hall 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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA:… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: Punch Line Philly Map It
6:15pm 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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA:… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Venue: Amsterdam Bar and Hall 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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA:… Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Traverse City
Traverse City , Michigan
Venue: City Opera House Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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This Spring, globally beloved storytelling institution, The Moth, is bringing its Mainstage show to Traverse City. For ONE night, 5 seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream.Does it… Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Louisville, Kentucky
Venue: The Bomhard Theatre at Kentucky Performing Arts Map It
7:30pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Louisville storytelling championship. Media Sponsor: Louisville Public Media … Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
Phoenix, Arizona
Venue: Crescent Ballroom (21+) Map It
7:00pm 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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA:… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
Denver, Colorado
Venue: The Holiday Theater 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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA:… Learn More
StorySLAM
Opposites Attract
Seattle, Washington
Venue: Bloedel Hall St. Mark's Map It
7:00pm 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…OPPOSITES ATTRACT: Pre… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA: Prepare a five-minute story about what runs in the family. From memorized Sunday sauces to generational trauma wrapped in questi… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: WBUR CitySpace Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Please note this show is on Monday May 18thThe 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… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
Atlanta, Georgia
Venue: Theatrical Outfit - The Balzer Theater 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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA: Prepare a five-minute story about what runs in the family. From memorized Sunday sauces to generational trauma wrapped in questi… Learn More
StorySLAM
I Got It From My Mama
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…I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA:… Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Venue: Mandel Concert Hall - Severance Music Center Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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This Spring, globally beloved storytelling institution, The Moth, is bringing its Mainstage show back to Cleveland.For ONE night, 5 seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream.Does it… Learn More
StorySLAM
Opposites Attract
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: FitzGerald's Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm 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…OPPOSITES ATTRACT: Pre… Learn More
StorySLAM
Opposites Attract
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Venue: The Blind Pig 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…OPPOSITES ATTRACT: Pre… Learn More
StorySLAM
Opposites Attract
San Francisco, California
Venue: Public Works (21+) 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…OPPOSITES ATTRACT: Pre… 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
The Moth GrandSLAM championship features local winners from recent StorySLAMs, competing for the ultimate title. These storytellers work with Moth directors for a night of memorable tales.
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.