True Storytelling Events in Oakland

Next Storytelling Show: Weds. May 27 at The Sound Room,
3022 Broadway, Oakland, California
7:30 PM

theme: "Naughty"

All open-mic. 5-minute true stories.

How The Show Works

StorySlam Oakland is Oakland’s longest-running true storytelling show, where people get up and tell a true story from their life on a theme. Themes are announced ahead of time, and sometimes additional spontaneous themes are given at the show.

For a chance to tell your true story, sign up at the door when you come in.

Sometimes people show up in the audience who we know are really fun storytellers. And we may pull one of them up as a “special guest.”

We usually have time for 8 to 10 storytellers at each show.

There is no scoring and no judging. Just come to have fun, connect with people, and share your lived experiences.

StorySlam Oakland rules for storytelling:

Put your name in the hat for a chance to tell
Stories must be about YOU
Stories must be TRUE
Keep it short! Length should be about 5 to 6 minutes, but no longer
Stories must be told aloud, not read and NO notes! Tell it just like you’re telling friends around a dinner table.