We all make mistakes. Sometimes we learn from them. Those are good stories.
Others repeat them over and over, never learn from them, and continue making them. Come tell us a story about a memorable mistake you made and what happened because of it. Or just listen and laugh! (Note: Not all stories may be funny. Some mistakes are tragic, and that's OK.)

Our featured storyteller this time is Tom Darci. He's got a terrific new story that's really funny!

StorySlam Oakland is Oakland's longest-running true storytelling show, where people tell short and true stories from their lives. Or just listen and laugh.

HOW THE SHOW WORKS:

Anybody can put their name in the hat for a chance to tell their true, personal story on the theme.

Storytellers will be mostly picked at random from the names in the hat. We usually have time for 8 to 10 open-mic storytellers. We also present one or two Featured Storytellers from our wonderful storytelling community. These are people who have won awards at various shows, or just are known to us for their great storytelling style and charisma. The Featured Storytellers tell true, personal stories, but a little longer than the open-mic'ers.

This month the featured storyteller is Tom Darci. If you've been to StorySlam Oakland, you've probably seen Tom Darci. He's also won a Moth StorySLAM, and will be competing in a Moth GrandSlam soon. A Massachusetts native, he moved to the Bay Area when he was 23. He and his wife Beth have raised 3 kids in Oakland. Writing and performing stories has become a kind of obsession with Tom. He is grateful for the communities that form around storytelling. People have amazing experiences, both internal and external. Tom is here for it, looking for the truth as revealed in the most specific of moments.

Tickets at StorySlam: Mistakes Were Made