WHAT I’M UP TO
Do Tell - Evanston Dance Fundraiser
Please join us for Do Tell! An Event to Benefit the Evanston Dance Ensemble. Hear true stories from the lives of our storytellers … true stories, yes, although perhaps sprinkled with the embellishments, exaggerations, and creative reconstruction of lapsed memories that we all use every day.
Our storytellers range in experience from first-timers to long-time professionals and all will draw you in as they engage in this age-old practice of sharing, entertaining, and community building.
The Evanston Dance Ensemble’s mission is to create inventive performances and programs of the highest quality, to nurture the power and artistry of talented young dancers, and to reflect the diversity of our community by fostering inclusivity, collaboration, and creative expression.
Tickets here: https://edestorytelling.com/
Loose Chicks
Loose Chicks is a collection of courageous women who share experiences that most women keep to themselves. Each show features six exceptional writers and performers who allow themselves to be vulnerable as they share with uncommon honesty.
Voice Box
Stories and Serenade
Where a Song Leads to a Story and A Story Leads to a Song
Every Second Tuesday of the Month at Fitzergald’s
A Story event with a musical twist.
Homewood Stories
Let's gather together to celebrate with stories that connect us all! >
Doors open at 6:30 ish
BYOE > Bring your own Everything! Bring your own beverages, dinner, snacks as there is NOT any food or beverage service is offered at this venue > but we have permission to bring in whatever you need to support yourself >> water, beer, wine, dinner......sharable snacks!
Show starts at 7:30 PM > featuring 5 storytellers, true stories
Tickets > $20 at the door > Advanced tickets only $15.
It is open seating at this venue. Tables are first come first serve. Come on down early for fellowship, comradery and conversation with music before the show.
Looking forward to seeing you and your friends and most of have having loads of FUN!
Moth GrandSLAM Championship
The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Chicago storytelling championship.
Loose Chicks
Loose Chicks is a collection of courageous women who share experiences that most women keep to themselves. Each show features six exceptional writers and performers who allow themselves to be vulnerable as they share with uncommon honesty.
MoonShine Stories: Wait. What?!?
Celebrating full moons together. Fresh from Chicago's Fillet of Solo Festival - Maria Kostas and Francesca Sobrer
Chicago GrandSLAM Championship
The Moth presents the Chicago GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words – fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. Listen as ten StorySLAM champs tell tales on the night’s theme (to be announced!).
The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On this night, using words as weapons, they compete to determine The Moth’s Chicago GrandSLAM Story Champion.
Laurasia BROTHERHOOD CD Release Party
SOLD OUT - LAURASIA (Patrick Noonan, Jon Levi, and John Houshmand) celebrate 50 years of music at JOE'S PUB and launch their new album BROTHERHOOD.
Francesca will open with a story.
Homewood Stories
Let's gather together to celebrate all things July with stories that connect us all! >
Doors open at 6:30 ish
BYOE > Bring your own Everything! Bring your own beverages, dinner, snacks as there is NOT any food or beverage service is offered at this venue > but we have permission to bring in whatever you need to support yourself >> water, beer, wine, dinner......sharable snacks!
Show starts at 7:30 PM > featuring 5 storytellers, true stories
Tickets > $20 at the door > Advanced tickets only $15 use this ticket link today > https://bit.ly/HS-July18
It is open seating at this venue. Tables are first come first serve. Come on down early for fellowship, comradery and conversation with music before the show.
Looking forward to seeing you and your friends and most of have having loads of FUN!
First Person Live
The Year of Living Dangerously
Stories about risk
First Person Live brings live storytelling to the suburbs! Hosted by 3-time Moth StorySLAM winner Diane Kastiel, First Person Live features regular people telling true stories from their lives. Each show has a different theme and a new group of tellers. If you've never experienced this unique form of entertainment, self expression and community building, join us for a show!
Live Show: The Craft of Storytelling
The three-day Craft of Storytelling workshop will conclude with a live audience performance in the Great Hall on Friday, February 17.
Workshop: The Craft of Storytelling
Do you have a story to tell? Join me for this three-day workshop, where you will have the chance to craft and practice your story and then share it with a live audience in the Great Hall on Friday, February 17.
26th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival
Written and Performed by Francesca Sobrer - one woman’s journey swimming in and out of the flotsam and jetsam of life.
Do Not Submit
THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
Do Not Submit Andersonville takes place in in the upstairs room of one of the city's most revered taverns, known for its unparalleled beer list and excellent food. Arrive at 7:00 to sign up for a spot, and when your name is called, you will get 7 minutes on stage to tell any story you'd like. (Late arrivals can sign up as long as there are spots still available. The event ends at 9:30.)
21+ allowed entry.
No experience necessary to participate.
Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Arrive early for dinner before, or bring them upstairs to enjoy.
Questions, comments, concerns or suggestions? Email us at donotsubmitchicago@gmail.com
Disruption: Experiments in Storytelling – Now It’s Folk’n Personal
In September, we debut with "Now It's Folk'n Personal." Come enjoy classic folk/fairy/mythological/biblical stories told in the style of first person Moth slam style stories.
Will it be transcendent? Will we crash and burn? Only one way to find out.
Our intrepid inaugural cast features Rebecca Anderson, Jitesh Jaggi, Aaron Potts, Francesca Sobrer, and Scott Whitehair.
Dining available downstairs from 5:00 on. Drinks and food can be brought upstairs to the performance space.
Backyard Stories: It’s Just a Number
The Theme is “It’s Just a Number”. Invitation only, contact me if you’d like to join!
In Vino Veritas: Featured Storyteller
Produced by Will Tremont. Join me for an evening of storytelling - this time it’s just me waxing stories for 30-40 minutes. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Check back for more information!
Miró Henry Sobrer CD RELEASE CELEBRATION
PLEASE JOIN US for Miró Henry Sobrer’s CD RELEASE CELEBRATION!!!
Bring your friends for this one time only Bloomington, IN Concert SUGGESTED DONATION $20.00, CD’s will be available/$15.00. Questions? fsobrer@gmail.com.
Live Show: The Craft of Storytelling
The three-day Craft of Storytelling workshop will conclude with a live audience performance in the Great Hall on Thursday, August 4.
Workshop: The Craft of Storytelling
Do you have a story to tell? Join me for this three-day workshop, where you will have the chance to craft and practice your story and then share it with a live audience in the Great Hall on Thursday, August 4.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration for this event will close on August 3, 2022 @ 10:00am. Free admission.
First Person Live: The 7 Deadly Sins
Doors open for dinner at 6:00pm.
Hosted by 3-time Moth StorySLAM winner Diane Kastiel, First Person Live is real people telling real stories from their lives - a different group of tellers and a new theme each month.
The theme is 7 Deadly Sins: Why are some sins "deadly"? And what does that say about all the other sins - are they somehow kinda ok? Find out this month as tellers explore the Seven Deadly Sins: stories about Greedy frat boys, Slothful grease monkeys, Wrathful pastors, Lusty widows, Envious girlfriends, Prideful scholars, Gluttonous “farmers” and, because we have 8 tellers: Deceitful teens. Then you decide: what’s deadly and what’s just…human?