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. The theme changes every month.

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 may have one or two special picked guests. 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's featured storyteller is Beau Ryder Davis,

Beau Ryder Davis is an 8-time Moth StorySlam winner and recent Grandslam Champion, telling stories and performing comedy in Oakland, California. He has recently appeared on NPR's Moth Radio Hour and is currently working on a long-form show about growing up in, getting out of, and returning to his hometown of Hazard, Kentucky.

There is excellent food and drink available from the Sound Room cafe.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. There will be one intermission.

No pressure! Just have fun. There is no voting and no judging.

Tickets at StorySlam