Storytelling
Closet Cases (in NYC)
The Stonewall Inn 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY, United StatesListen to LGBTQIA+ comedians and storytellers tell their coming out and transitioning stories at the legendary Stonewall Inn! Our show, Closet Cases, celebrates individuality and self-expression through humor and catharsis. Our line up includes Arjun Banerjee (they/them), Jonnea Herman (she/he/him/her), Chewy May (she/her), Mindy Raf (she/her), Adam Sank (he/him) and hosted by show creator, Shawn Hollenbach (Shawn/he/they). Starts 6:30PM ET
Risk! (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Kevin Allison and a fantastic crew of storytellers for RISK!'s hybrid in-person and livestream show! Attendees may either purchase a ticket to come see the show in person at Caveat in NYC, or purchase a ticket to watch the show online via a livestream on YouTube from anywhere, either in real time or anytime after the show. This show will feature incredible true stories from Kevin Allison and Seaton Smith, Damien Speranza, Bailey Swilley, and a selection of audience […]
Monday Afternoon Storytelling Open Mic @ The Glendale Room (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesFor storytelling only Starts 3PM PT Ends 5:30PM PT 7 min. $3 Lottery Hosted by Uriah Wesman and Kona Morris
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
About Last Night: A One Night Stand Storytelling Series (in LA)-POSTPONED
Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSan Francisco's favorite storytelling show is FINALLY coming to Los Angeles! Join us on 2/14 for an evening filled to the brim with laughter, sex positivity and of course hilariously true one night stand stories. A handful of very brave souls will climb on our infamous stage to share true tales of their most intimate and embarrassing sexual adventures. Starts 7:30PM PT
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Show & Tell with Liza Treyger (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesLiza Treyger and her comedian friends do show and tell like a spin off the elementary school activity! See what they come up with! Wahoo!! Starts 7:30PM ET
Monday Afternoon Storytelling Open Mic @ The Glendale Room (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesFor storytelling only Starts 3PM PT Ends 5:30PM PT 7 min. $3 Lottery Hosted by Uriah Wesman and Kona Morris
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Good Mourning (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe’ve all lost a loved one and while it is always important to mourn a life lost, it’s equally as important to celebrate a life lived. This group of improvisers will help a member of the audience celebrate the memory of their dearly departed. We are putting the FUN in FUNeral. We will laugh and cry as we see someone’s life go by before your very eyes. Featuring: Zack Willis, Zach Young, Biddy Kemery, Bridgette Rizkalla, Brielle DeMirjian, and Alan Starzinski Starts 8:30PM ET
Mortified (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHailed a "cultural phenomenon" by Newsweek, Mortified celebrates the strange and extraordinary things we created as kids, live on stage. Starts 8PM ET
Bad Trip Comedy Show (in NYC)
HouseWatch Avenue B, New York, NY, United StatesDo you love comedy, storytelling, trivia, and winning free prizes? If yes, then this is the show for you! Bad Trip has been running strong for 3+ years, featured in both The New York Comedy Festival and Boston Comedy Festival. It’s the only show in New York where you'll hear the most personal and outrageous stories from professional comedians, and then test your memory skills with trivia games about these absurd tales! Plus, this time we have something extra special—our […]
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Shame on Sunday (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA handful of brave Storytellers go in front of an audience and share their shame-filled, cringeworthy true stories. These stories might make you squirm, laugh, or both! They are confessional (mostly, humor based) 8–10-minute stories that were embarrassing at the time, but now get to be transmuted into beautiful & entertaining golden stories that are cathartic for both the Storyteller and the listener. Host & Show Producer, Michael-David Ker, is a multiple MOTH Story-slam winner, Solo Show performer and Storytelling […]
Say Less (in NYC)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSay Less is a comedy show about the threshold of revelation. That moment when a comedian on stage tells a joke so real and specific, you react by thinking “Is this about me?” Say Less is honest stand up, true stories and shit so personal and revealing it’s like… say less, my guy. Hosted by Shem and Nicco, two strange negroes trying to make sense of reality, and scored with live music from funky band this show will be intimate, […]
Monday Afternoon Storytelling Open Mic @ The Glendale Room (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesFor storytelling only Starts 3PM PT Ends 5:30PM PT 7 min. $3 Lottery Hosted by Uriah Wesman and Kona Morris
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Show & Tell with Liza Treyger (in LA)
The Comedy Store 8433 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United StatesAudience members bring items for a traditional ‘show and tell’ format with Liza on-stage with them. Liza will share some of her own prized possessions from her home in Skokie. $25.20 + 2 drink min. Starts 8PM PT
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
My Diary (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMy Diary is a hit show that has toured around North America to sold-out audiences where comedians, musicians, and other entertainers read from their diaries and other personal artifacts. We are finally returning to LA and would love to be included in your event coverage. We have no doubt your readership would have an exceptional time! With Special Guests Reggie Watts Blair Socci Leslie Liao and EJ Marcus Starts 7:30PM PT
Monday Afternoon Storytelling Open Mic @ The Glendale Room (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesFor storytelling only Starts 3PM PT Ends 5:30PM PT 7 min. $3 Lottery Hosted by Uriah Wesman and Kona Morris
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
UnCabaret (in LA)
El Cid 4212 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUnCabaret is a legendary comedy innovator largely responsible for the revolution in alt comedy. It's a place for wildly fun, idiosyncratic, intimate, conversational comedy, where comedy luminaries share the stories ripped from the headlines of their own lives. Always different, and always about the now. UnCabaret has been breaking ground in comedy for 25 years live and on Amazon, Sirius and Comedy Central and Zoom. Beth Lapides hosts: Kira Soltanovich, Laura Kightlinger, Byron Bowers, Macey Isaacs, and more - share stories, […]
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Blackout Diaries (in LA)
The Escondite 410 Boyd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Blackout Diaries is a comedy show where standup comedians plus everyday people tell true drinking stories with photos from the events. Hosted by Sean Flannery Starts 7PM PT
Monday Afternoon Storytelling Open Mic @ The Glendale Room (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesFor storytelling only Starts 3PM PT Ends 5:30PM PT 7 min. $3 Lottery Hosted by Uriah Wesman and Kona Morris
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
The Story Collider (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Story Collider is a storytelling show dedicated to bringing true, personal stories about science to audiences around the world. Each month we bring five storytellers to the stage to tell their stories of how science impacted their lives in touching, funny, and interesting ways. Featuring: Diana Aydin, Harper Rose-Drummond, Noah Guiberson, Sarah Adelman, Shiraz Belblidia Starts/streams 7PM ET/4PM PT
We Still Like You (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWelcome to WE STILL LIKE YOU, the country’s most fun and most shameful storytelling show. We Still Like You is a show all about celebrating and conquering shame at the same time. Featuring the best comedians and storytellers from around the country, We Still Like You is full of the most vulnerable, honest, hilarious, shameful, and cringe-worthy stories you'll ever hear. And no matter what, after each story the audience has to exclaim "WE STILL LIKE YOU!" Have you ever done something […]
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
Monday Afternoon Storytelling Open Mic @ The Glendale Room (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesFor storytelling only Starts 3PM PT Ends 5:30PM PT 7 min. $3 Lottery Hosted by Uriah Wesman and Kona Morris
Doctors Without Boundaries (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesReal-life ER doctor Aaron Bola and friends welcome chronically over-sharing comedians to tell stories of their weirdest diagnoses. The doctors then do what they wish they had time to do with their patients: break down the insane history of how the medical community has treated that condition, why that condition has been stigmatized, and the real facts you should know when dealing with the condition yourself. This show is a healthy hypochondriac's dream complete with a "No Co-Pay" question box […]
It Gets Different: A Dyke Storytelling Show (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt Gets Different is a dyke storytelling show where one queer person of every decade (20s,30s,40s, 50s, and beyond) shares a short TRUE story about becoming, identity, or whatever else they want! Being queer has changed so much throughout the last 100 years / in a way hasn’t changed at all. Remember when queer news was just rumors that Gayle and Oprah were dating? This will be a night of community, comedy, and positivity open to everyone. And maybe at […]
Monday Afternoon Storytelling Open Mic @ The Glendale Room (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesFor storytelling only Starts 3PM PT Ends 5:30PM PT 7 min. $3 Lottery Hosted by Uriah Wesman and Kona Morris
Lucie Pohl’s Immigrant Jam (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesAliens invade America! Join comedian Lucie Pohl for the first ever live recording of Immigrant Jam Podcast and an afternoon of out of this world tales of coming to the US of A. Starts 2:30PM ET
The Sober Show (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFeaturing an all sober cast (like, in-recovery sober), we’ll perform improv based on drunk stories! In the first part of the show, a cast member will share a drinking story from their “former life” then we’ll ask the audience for drunk stories of their own to inspire the sets. So whether you’re in recovery, or still enjoy a drink (or 10) come join us for comedy based on embarrassing, regretful, insane drinking stories. All of the fun, none of hangover. […]
Rage Against Medical Debt! LIVE (in NYC w/Livestream)
Brooklyn Art Haus 20-26 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDo you have medical debt? Are you happy about it? Oh, you're angry. Makes sense. Come join hosts Ian Goldstein, Diana Aydin, Ali Levin, and the Debt Collective as they welcome a variety of talented performers who will share comedic stories and bits about their medical debt experiences. Together we can take down the American healthcare debt system, or at least rage and laugh about it. Starts/streams 7PM ET/4PM PT
Monday Afternoon Storytelling Open Mic @ The Glendale Room (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesFor storytelling only Starts 3PM PT Ends 5:30PM PT 7 min. $3 Lottery Hosted by Uriah Wesman and Kona Morris
Obsessed (in LA)
baby battista @ nico's 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA comedy show about your hyperfixations. Join comedians Nina Concepcion and Katherine Bourne Taylor each month as they invite some of their funniest friends to unpack whatever they can't get their minds off of, without shame. Lineup: Steve Han Ryan Asher Winter Bassett Julie Pearson Griffin Kelly Kaitlin Tanimoto & Katherine Bourne Taylor Nina Concepcion Starts 9PM PT