Storytelling
The Moth Mainstage (in NYC)
Lincoln Center Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, United States*Starr Theater, Alice Tully Hall An evening of stories from The Moth's best of StorySlams and their favorite storytellers Starts 7:30PM ET
Being Henry: An Evening With Henry Winkler (in NYC)
The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the legendary Henry Winkler at the launch of his memoir Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond. The actor, author, director and producer will take to the stage to discuss his childhood, his career, his artistry and his life as it is now. Every ticket comes with a signed book. In partnership with Strand Books Starts 7PM ET
Revealed (near LA)
The Glendale Room 127 Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United States“Revealed” is a true and personal storytelling show, hosted by Erica Blumfield. It brings together the best storytellers of LA, who share stories that will range from the ridiculous to the profound. A night filled with good vibes this show will entertain and inspire. 6 storytellers, plus one name drawn. Put your name in the hat for the the chance to tell a 5-7 minute story. Featuring stories from: Margot Leitman Frank Traynor Uriah Wesman Katy Townsend Lauri Fraser Lisa […]
LEFTOVERS COMEDY (in NYC)
St. Marks Comedy Club 12 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY, United StatesDon't succumb to that dull day after Thanksgiving to stay at home and ruminate over childhood wounds and family drama! Join hosts Iris Bahr (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks) and Sarah Adelman (Unladylike)for a night of killer comedy featuring Kenice Mobley, Sergio Chicon and more surprise guests! $23.18 + 2 item min. Starts 6PM ET
Generation Women: New York Stories (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesGeneration Women is a multigenerational storytelling night that invites a woman or non-binary performer in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+ to share an original true story on a theme. It’s finally Spring! In this month of new beginnings, we present stories on the theme “Spring Cleaning: What I Kicked to the Curb”. Join us for an inspirational night of feel-good stories that celebrate growth, change, and renewal. Expect our usual blend of wit and wisdom from New […]
Bitch and Purge (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt's like if the characters on "The Bear" were performing on "The Moth". The Original Chicago Service Industry Storytelling Show has been sold out monthly in Chicago since late 2016. In 2021 it moved to the Lincoln Lodge Theater where it has continued its streak of sellouts. In 2022 the show began to run monthly in both Denver and Los Angeles. Featuring: TBA Hosted by Liz Zagone & Avery Brooks Starts 7:30PM PT
Sappy Love Notes (in NYC)
Q.E.D. Astoria 27-16 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY, United StatesSappy Love Notes is story telling show where New York’s best Stand up comics bare their soul to reveal a moment in their life involving love that made them vulnerable, happy, sad or dare I say sappy. They will show a sensitive side not often seen by an audience. Will they do their regular comedy routine after or keep it sappy? Come find out! Featuring: Maria Heinegg Chris Reiter David Piccolomini Maggie Lalley Eman El Husseini Starts 8:30PM ET
I Hope They Don’t Talk About It (in NYC)
BATSU 67 1st Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesCure your sunday scaries and get ready to laugh at I Hope They Don't Talk About It: A Stand-Up Comedy Show. This show takes place at BATSU! in the heart of the East Village. Prepare for a night filled with gut-busting jokes from some of the funniest comedians in New York City! Featuring Zac Gish, Tori Piskin, Caroline Hanes, Karthik Raj, Dana Seigelstein and hosted by Delaney Flanagan. Starts 7:30PM ET
Ear Hustle Live! (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesEar Hustle the podcast is now Ear Hustle the LIVE SHOW! We’re celebrating our upcoming 100th episode with our first-ever cross-country tour. Join co-hosts and co-creators Nigel and Earlonne as they catch up on-stage with unforgettable storytellers and musicians you’ve heard on the show; revisit some of their favorite moments from Ear Hustle’s first 12 seasons; and tell behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the award-winning podcast. Starts 8PM ET
Upskirt: a show about confession (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesUpskirt is a comedy show hosted by Indigo Asim that explores secrets, regret, and the immoral! Come see the dark under belly, there are sexy people here! Featuring: Esther Fallick Nico Carney Dash Turner Nina Rodriguez Starts 10PM ET
NAUGHTY LYING SHITTY SCUMBAG GIRLS (in LA)
The Virgil 4519 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAfter the last few years, haven't we spent enough energy trying to be good girls? Alexis G. Zall hosts a night of standup, storytelling and debauchery. The only rule: No Judgement. Tonight, we get to be bad. So grab your knife and fork, because we're serving cunt. Featuring standup and storytelling from: Hayden Johnson Robby Hoffman Rachel Scanlon Ru Anderson Isabel Klein Gracin Dylan Adler and Cigi Farmer! Starts 7:30PM PT
SEX JOB (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWelcome to Sex Job! This show gives you an inside look into the life of a financial dominatrix. How does it work? What even is financial domination!? Learn the in’s and out’s of what it’s like to be a sex worker: the good, the bad, and the shockingly hilarious. You will walk out of this show feeling uplifted, empowered, and like an expert on kinks you didn’t even know existed** **Flash photography, video and the judging of a sex worker […]
Bad Behavior (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin New York’s funniest comedians as they share morally questionable stories and get judged by a pair of etiquette “experts” who determine if they exhibited bad behavior and need to be punished. Comedians and podcast hosts Sterling Mulbry (Reductress) and Blair Peyton (Prime Video) are ready to redeem the bad guys! FEATURING George Civeris Emmy Blotnick Julia Shiplett Kenice Mobley Starts 8PM ET
An Evening with Roy Wood Jr and Jordan Klepper (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesPals, Roy and Jordan swap stories from their time on the road with The Daily Show, discuss the world around them and chat with the audience about any and all things. Starts 8PM ET
UnCabaret: Beth’s UnBirthday Show (in LA)
The Nimoy 1262 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUnCabaret is a legendary forum for wildly fun, idiosyncratic, intimate, conversational comedy. Arguably the original “alt comedy” show – and a bona fide Los Angeles comedy institution – UnCabaret has long been an incubator and venue for what reads like a who’s who roster of innovative and subversive performers. For more than 35 years, creator, host and producer Beth Lapides has fostered an inclusive space for the most exciting figures in comedy to assemble and tell stories that will make […]
We’re All Gonna Die (in NYC)
Brooklyn Art Haus 20-26 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesLook. We're all gonna die. And that's okay. Join your hosts - people who are aging and will eventually die - Jameer Pond and Ian Goldstein as they explore the concept of aging and dying, but like, in a fun way. And charming too! Lots of charm. Come see some stellar storytellers share their own experiences with aging and death at We're All Gonna Die Starts 9:30PM ET
The Moth @ Jam in the Van (in LA)
Jam in the Van 3384 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDoors 7PM ET Starts 7:30PM ET For storytelling only Lottery Must be on theme: Wonders Limited slots 5 min.
SO THIS SUCKS: A Night of Heartbreak & Disappointment Los Angeles
Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHeartbroken? Join us. Single? Join us. Not single? Well let's be real, you live in Los Angeles, so chances are you will be VERY soon. From the creators of About Last Night - San Francisco's favorite one night stand storytelling series comes our annual Valentine's day show: SO THIS SUCKS. Come listen to true tales of heartbreak and disappointment as a handful of very brave storytellers take to the stage to bare all- sharing their most humorous and horrifying breakup tales. […]
Messy Queens (in NYC)
Good Judy 563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMessy Stories From Absolute Royalty Featuring: Amanda Gordon, Macy Kwok, Zach Schiffman, Jess Elgene Hosted by Gillian Gurganus $10 + 2 drink min. Starts 7:30PM ET
The Bitch Seat (in NYC)
Q.E.D. Astoria 27-16 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY, United StatesIn this late-night-style talk show and podcast recording, Lyssa Mandel and partner Phil Casale welcome guests to share poignant and painful artifacts from adolescence and interview them about that universally weird and tender time in all our lives. It’s redemption for the inner child you didn’t know you needed. It’s therapy for your misspent youth. Featuring the adolescent treasures & stories of*: Carolyn Castiglia @comediancarolyn Dara Jemmott @chocolatejem Matt Storrs @mtstorrs & special guest Myq Kaplan @myqkaplan Hosted by Lyssa […]
First Time I Ever… (near LA)
25 Degrees Huntington Beach 412 Walnut Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA, United StatesFIRST TIME I EVER... is a storytelling comedy show where stand up comedian retell stories from their own lives of the FIRST TIME THEY EVER... Join us on Friday, February 23th and come experience the comedy show that SOLD OUT its first two shows. This February we're bringing comedians Megan Gailey, Logan Guntzelman, Monarey Martinez, RJ Sains, Agi Saari and is hosted by Laurie Douglas to 25 Degrees in downtown Huntington beach Starts 9:30PM PT
RYAN O’CONNELL: INSPIRATION PORN (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBorn gay and disabled, society chopped Ryan O'Connell's dick off at birth. Now, he is determined to get it back. In the full throes of a cumspringa, Ryan dives into his slut diaries and tells people how he healed his soul through his hole. Featuring: Carey O'Donnell Catherine Cohen Special Surprise Guest! Starts 7:30PM PT
Freeze Frame (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBoth comical and poignant, Freeze Frame is a new interview based storytelling show happening monthly at Dynasty Typewriter. In front of an intimate audience, host Trish Nelson brings together some of the most iconic and celebrated people of our generation using her guests’ personal photo archives to help inspire the sharing of hilarious memories that lead to authentic reveals. Our guest for March 24th is Margaret Cho and through her photo collection we will be looking back at her extraordinary life […]
KATRINA DAVIS: NOT FUNNY: A COLLECTION OF STORIES AND UNTOLD JOKE ORIGINS (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn a never-before-seen, illustrated hour of storytelling comedy, Katrina Davis shares the stories behind some of her most honest bits. Not Funny turns back the clock on the tragedy + time equation of comedy. Come bear witness to the occasionally grim roots of a tree that would come to bear the fruit of laughter. (It’s me, Katrina. I’m the tree.) Starts 8PM PT
Big Snatch Presents: Sex Therapy (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeredith Paul, Molly Kiernan, and Lyndsey Frank (licensed sex therapists*) will take the audiences most embarrassing sexual stories and create a fully improvised show. Join us, and a special guest team, to work out your most embarrassing sexual experiences, the healthy way: on stage in front of a live audience. (*not licensed sex therapists) Starts 10:30PM PT
Reveries (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States“Who are those guys? Poets or something? I always see them around coffeeshops…no laptops…weird…are they artists? Philosophers?…They seem like they must be around 40…” “Reveries” is the collected memoirs of two mysterious drifters, presented live as a back-and-forth telling of surreal stories, bizarre one-liners, and off-kilter observations of a strange world. Anthony Oberbeck and Matt Barats as the stoic nomads are accompanied by ambient music and abstract video montages in a show that is part stand-up, part psychedelic coffeeshop Happening. […]
Netflix Is a Joke Fest: Big Mouth Live (in LA)
Greek Theatre 2700 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome out on a school night to see Nick Kroll and the Emmy Award winning cast of Big Mouth at The Greek. Hormones will fill the air for an evening of comedy, music, and stories about the most gloriously awkward time of life. FEATURING: Nick Kroll Maya Rudolph John Mulaney Jessi Klein Jason Mantzoukas Fred Armisen Maria Bamford Richard Kind Nathan Fillion Starts 8PM PT
Netflix Is a Joke: The Goddamn Comedy Jam (in LA)
Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOutdoors Every comic wants to be a rockstar and on The Goddamn Comedy Jam comics get to do just that! The Goddamn Comedy Jam is the intersection of comedy stardom and rock & roll dreams. Comedians perform a stand up set and short story followed by a song of their choosing, accompanied by a live band. It is an unprecedented opportunity to shine as both a comedic star and rock God in the electrified atmosphere that can only be found […]
Netflix Is a Joke: Ali Siddiq (in LA)
The Comedy Store 8433 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United StatesAli Siddiq headlines Starts 7PM PT
Bad Trip Comedy: Backyard BBQ Show (in NYC)
Diamond Heart Gym 199 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBad Trip, Brooklyns favorite storytelling comedy show is returning to the back yard of the Diamond Heart Gym backyard for their first ourdoor show of the summer. Bad Trip is the only show that forces comedians to share their most embarrassing and cringe worthy stories. We also reward audience members for paying close attention to the stories by giving them fun prizes for answering triva questions based off the stories they hear. What makes our out door summer shows extra […]
Interrogation: True Crime Stories (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesVeterans on the force, Korey David, and Daniel Van Kirk, lead you on a wild storytelling journey that makes you the interrogator! Comics tell their own true crime stories then sit down at the interrogation table for questioning. Audience members can even submit their own crimes to be read live on stage. With the help of the crack detectives, it's up to the audience to get to the bottom of the case! True stories from: Korey David, Daniel Van Kirk, […]
Vaudeville: Mariposa (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBased on the critically acclaimed film Barbie Mariposa, Clare and friends tell the story of a playboy fairy princess defeating evil forces with the power of friendship. Of course, all of this woven between sets from NYC’s most fabulous comedians in an attempt to win the attention of Conan O’Brien Featuring: @donaherclare @noshjasser @annabethmann @tessabelllle @tatianafranknyc @estherfallick Starts 8:30PM ET
Sh!t My Folks Don’t Know (in LA)
The Groundlings 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLife can be pretty crappy. Sometimes it’s hard to feel good with the way things are. What better time to bring back an old beloved Groundlings favorite for the 50th anniversary! Sh!t My Folks Don’t Know returns to our stage with tales so crazy they are bound to make you feel better. Join director Karen Maruyama and her special guests as they let you in on some of their deepest, dirtiest secrets. You won’t believe the embarrassing, horrifying stories our […]
The Real Teacher’s Union (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States*Part of NY Comedy Fest 1, 2, 3 eyes on me! I’ll wait! This is a comedy show first, and a ~back to school~ professional development second for all teachers in the Teachers Union led by comedian Sami Schwaeber. We will discuss a rose, a thorn, and a bud. We will listen to that coworker who presses "reply all" to emails and shares personal information about their anger issues in an all staff PD. We will be forced to participate […]
Bad Trip 3 Year Anniversary (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe 3 Year Anniversary of Brooklyn's favorite storytelling show. Bad Trip is the only comedy show that forces comedians to share their most personal and embarrassing stories. Audience members will be rewarded for listening by winning free drinks from playing trivia based on the stories they hear during the show. Featuring: Natalie Cuomo - @Nataliecuomo_ Caroline Baniewicz - @carolinebaniewicz Shafi Hossain - @shafistandsup Host: Joey Rinaldi - @thejoeyrinaldi Sam Wolff - @wolffmuffan James Donlon - @jamesdonlon_ Starts 8:30PM ET
HFF: Shame on Sunday (in LA)
Actors Company 916 North Formosa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMultiple Moth StorySlam winner, Micheal-David Ker shares true life hilarious cringy shame stories, along with one special guest storyteller 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 teacher. 6/9 @ 4PM PT 6/16 @ 8PM PT 6/23 @ 5PM PT 6/23 @ 7:30PM PT 6/30 […]
HFF: Shame on Sunday (in LA)
Actors Company 916 North Formosa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMultiple Moth StorySlam winner, Micheal-David Ker shares true life hilarious cringy shame stories, along with one special guest storyteller 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 teacher. 6/9 @ 4PM PT 6/16 @ 8PM PT 6/23 @ 5PM PT 6/23 @ 7:30PM PT 6/30 […]
HFF: Shame on Sunday (in LA)
Actors Company 916 North Formosa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMultiple Moth StorySlam winner, Micheal-David Ker shares true life hilarious cringy shame stories, along with one special guest storyteller 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 teacher. 6/9 @ 4PM PT 6/16 @ 8PM PT 6/23 @ 5PM PT 6/23 @ 7:30PM PT 6/30 […]
HFF: Shame on Sunday (in LA)
Actors Company 916 North Formosa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMultiple Moth StorySlam winner, Micheal-David Ker shares true life hilarious cringy shame stories, along with one special guest storyteller 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 teacher. 6/9 @ 4PM PT 6/16 @ 8PM PT 6/23 @ 5PM PT 6/23 @ 7:30PM PT 6/30 […]
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