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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.

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All Upcoming Events

through May 24
Friday March 24
StorySLAM

Stakes

Denver, Colorado

Venue: Swallow Hill Music Map It

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

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Event Details:

STAKES: Prepare a five-minute story about when it was make-or-break, all-or-nothing. When you dug in your heels or rose to the occasion. Packed it up, moved on, or made your claim. Proceed at your own risk... COVID Requirements: Please note that p...  Learn More

Monday March 27
StorySLAM

Stakes

Birmingham, Alabama

Venue: Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus - Discovery Theatre Map It

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

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Event Details:

STAKES: Prepare a five-minute story about when it was make-or-break, all-or-nothing. When you dug in your heels or rose to the occasion. Packed it up, moved on, or made your claim. Proceed at your own risk... Please note: tickets are $15 with an a...  Learn More

Tuesday March 28
StorySLAM

Clumsy

Boston, Massachusetts

Venue: Arts at the Armory

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

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CLUMSY: Prepare a five-minute story about the absence of grace. A poor grasp of language or luggage. Sporting disasters and performing mishaps. Gaffes and bloopers. Epic fumbles or adorable missteps. Accident prone, careless or just unlucky. Note to ...  Learn More

Tuesday March 28
StorySLAM

Clumsy

San Francisco, California

Venue: Public Works Map It

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

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Event Details:

CLUMSY: Prepare a five-minute story about the absence of grace. A poor grasp of language or luggage. Sporting disasters and performing mishaps. Gaffes and bloopers. Epic fumbles or adorable missteps. Accident prone, careless or just unlucky. Note to ...  Learn More

Tuesday March 28
StorySLAM

Stakes

Louisville, Kentucky

Venue: Headliners Music Hall Map It

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

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Event Details:

STAKES: Prepare a five-minute story about when it was make-or-break, all-or-nothing. When you dug in your heels or rose to the occasion. Packed it up, moved on, or made your claim. Proceed at your own risk... COVID Requirements: See Headliners Mus...  Learn More

Wednesday March 29
StorySLAM

Stakes

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Venue: Amsterdam Bar and Hall Map It

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

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Event Details:

STAKES: Prepare a five-minute story about when it was make-or-break, all-or-nothing. When you dug in your heels or rose to the occasion. Packed it up, moved on, or made your claim. Proceed at your own risk... COVID REQUIREMENTS See Amst...  Learn More

Wednesday March 29
StorySLAM

Surprise

New York City, New York

Venue: The Bell House Map It

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

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SURPRISE: Prepare a five-minute story about a shocker. Tales of real-life plot twists, the dark horse, the big reveal. The underdog's rise, the over-dog's demise! Pranks, bombshells, mind-blowing birthday gifts and unexpected kisses. Did NOT see that...  Learn More

Tuesday April 4
StorySLAM

Clean

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Venue: World Cafe Live Map It

6:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi...  Learn More

Tuesday April 4
StorySLAM

Clean

Seattle, Washington

Venue: Fremont Abbey Arts Center Map It

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

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Event Details:

CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! ...  Learn More

Tuesday April 4
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Portland, Oregon

Venue: Aladdin Theater Map It

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

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Event Details:

The Moth presents the Portland 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 p...  Learn More

Tuesday April 4
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

Venue: The Theatre at Ace Hotel Map It

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

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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

Wednesday April 5
StorySLAM

Clean

Berkeley, California

Venue: Freight & Salvage Map It

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

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Event Details:

CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! The Freight...  Learn More

Wednesday April 5
StorySLAM

Clean

Melbourne, Australia

Venue: Howler Map It

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

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Event Details:

CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID REQUI...  Learn More

Thursday April 6
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

Venue: Lobero Theatre Map It

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

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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

Thursday April 6
StorySLAM

Clean

Detroit, Michigan

Venue: Marble Bar Map It

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

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Event Details:

CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Tickets for...  Learn More

Thursday April 6
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Asheville, North Carolina

Venue: Wortham Center for Performing Arts Map It

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

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Event Details:

The Moth presents the Asheville 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 peo...  Learn More

Friday April 7
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in Troy

Troy, New York

Venue: Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Map It

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

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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

Monday April 10
StorySLAM

Clean

Chicago, Illinois

Venue: Lincoln Hall Map It

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

Event Details:

CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house!Tickets for Chi...  Learn More

Monday April 10
StorySLAM

Clean

Madison, Wisconsin

Venue: High Noon Saloon Map It

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

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Event Details:

CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Tickets for...  Learn More

Monday April 10
StorySLAM

Clean

New York City, New York

Venue: The Bell House Map It

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

Event Details:

CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Media Spons...  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

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.

Global Community
SLAM Showcase