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Tales From Milwaukee: Stories of neighborhood happenings, local legends and city pride
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: MiSA - Mitchell Street Arts, 710 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end March 26 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Tales From Milwaukee". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. -
Small Wins: Stories of baby steps, incremental growth, and finding joy in the process
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Interchange Theater, 628 N 10th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end February 26 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Small Wins". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. -
Found Family: Stories of play cousins, queerplatonic love, kinship, friendship and neighborly bonds
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Anodyne - Walker's Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end January 21 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Found Family". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. -
Missed Connections: Stories of the one that got away, delayed flights and lost opportunities
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Next Act Theater, 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end December 3 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Missed Connections". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. -
Yikes!: Stories of (scarily) embarrassing, uncomfortable and strange moments
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Dandy, 5020 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end October 15 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of "Yikes!". At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. Thank you to Ex Fabula event sponsor Educators Credit Union!
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Pets: scaly, furry and feathery animal companions
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Time: 6:30pm doors, 7pm stories. Location: Sugar Maple, 441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 Cost: $12 advance / $15 at the door if tickets remain. Limited Pay-it-forward tickets available! Advance ticket sales end September 26 at 2pm CST. Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the night’s theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of Pets. At the end of the night, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. The audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submitting UltraShorts! These are "ultra-short" stories on the night's theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. Thank you to Ex Fabula event sponsor LuLu Cafe & Bar!
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Este espacio se abre a los miembros negros y latinos de la comunidad que quieran aprender habilidades para contar historias y fomentar la confianza al crear historias en inglés o español. ¡También es una manera perfecta para conectar con otros antes de que la gente se suba al escenario en el StorySlam! Fecha: Jueves 13 de junio Hora: de 5:15 a 6:15 pm Lugar: Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave Puertas: abren a las 5:00 pm Precio: Es GRATIS, pero es obligatorio registrarse. Habrá interpretación simultánea al español en el taller y en el Slam de Historias. Si lo necesita, POR FAVOR ACÉRQUESE A LA MESA DE INFORMACIÓN. Gracias a los Patrocinadores:
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Date: Saturday, March 30th Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, doors open at 10:30 amLocation: CopyWrite Studios, 2201 N Dr. MLK. Jr. Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212Early Bird Cost: $30Standard Cost: $45Discounts for members - see coupons at checkout!Looking to sharpen your storytelling skills? This workshop is for you!Stretch your storytelling muscles with this guided, interactive training covering the nuance of the craft; led by our experienced coaches! Refine, shape, and share your stories with confidence. Space is limited. Reserve a spot today!This workshop gives you...- Ways to improve your personal branding story
- Tips on how to avoid common storytelling mistakes
- A great professional development opportunity
- The tools to become a superb storyteller or public speaker
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Experience the power of storytelling in ASL!
Date: Thursday, April 11th, 2024 Time: 6:00pm entry, 7pm stories Location: Centennial Hall, Milwaukee Central Library, 733 N 8th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Online registration ended at 2 pm CST on 4/11 but space is still available; please visit the Will Call table when you arrive to register.The 5th Annual Deaf Stories Project StorySlam is an evening of true and personal stories told by Deaf community members. Storytellers share stories on the night's theme. This event is free and open to the public! ASL to Spoken English Interpretation provided.Want to tell your story onstage? Email info@exfabula.org or visit the Story Sign-Up at the slam. -
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Date: Thursday, March 21st, 2024 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Cooperage, 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Online ticket sales ended at 2pm CST March 21st. Tickets may be available at the door if supplies last. Join us for Ex Fabula’s Birthday Bash to celebrate the last 15 years and support Ex Fabula’s ongoing work to build community and foster empathy! The Birthday Bash is a party and a fundraiser that will include:- Snacks, drinks, and music
- Booths with interactive activities
- A unique silent auction that highlights Ex Fabula's work and mission
- And a dance party to end the night!
- One free drink (two if you are a member!)
- A selection of hors d'oeuvres
- A unique bag of party favors
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