The Moth StorySLAM
Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 7 p.m.Local comedian Brian Babylon hosts this true storytelling series featuring a new theme each month. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. for one of 10 spots to compete; stories ... READ MORE
Local comedian Brian Babylon hosts this true storytelling series featuring a new theme each month. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. for one of 10 spots to compete; stories ... READ MORE
Founder--and self-proclaimed overlord--Ian Belknap hosts a literary throwdown in which six competitors face off with seven-minute essays on pre-assigned opposin... READ MORE
Local writer Brendan Detzner hosts readings by Chicago authors every half-hour through 10 p.m. at this series which takes place during the Chicago Arts District... READ MORE
Local writer Christopher Piatt hosts a weekly salon featuring readings and performances by journalists, storytellers, comedians and musical guests. Topics inclu... READ MORE
Local storytellers share their latest works. Scott Whitehair of storytelling series This Much is True hosts. Specials include $5 burgers. READ MORE
Drop your name in the hat for a chance to tell your five-minute, no-notes story inspired by each month's theme at the Chicago edition of the popular national st... READ MORE
Local poet Pete Wolf hosts five-minute poetry, spoken word and music performances. Want to perform? Sign-up begins at 9 p.m. Drink specials include $2.50 PBRs. READ MORE
Read poetry, crack jokes, tell stories or perform other works on stage (we hear they like weird stuff). Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. READ MORE
Chicago's second-longest-running open mic features poets and musicians. Sign-up begins at 9:30 p.m. READ MORE
The storytelling showcase features a diverse lineup of performers from around Chicago who share true-life tales. Donations benefit PAWS Chicago and 826CHI. This... READ MORE
This two-hour reading series features Chicago authors sampling their work. READ MORE
This show features two or three performers, a storyteller and four open mic performers. READ MORE
The author discusses and signs copies of his novel, "Pepperland." READ MORE
Author and chef Karyn Calabrese discusses raw food, performs a cooking demo and shares samples of raw food with guests. READ MORE
The investor and author discusses and signs copies of his book, "Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles" as part of the third annual festiva... READ MORE