The Moth StorySLAM
Date: Tue., May. 28, 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 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
Chicago's second-longest-running open mic features poets and musicians. Sign-up begins at 9:30 p.m. READ MORE
This two-hour reading series features Chicago authors sampling their work. READ MORE