more storytelling opportunities
enjoy live storytelling? want to see more shows like story-oke?
You’re in luck! Austin has a thriving storytelling scene, meaning there is something happening almost every weekend out of the year.
Here are some of the other live storytelling (and storytelling-related) shows happening around Austin and how to participate!
mortified
The award-winning live storytelling show featuring adults reading the best and most cringe-worthy passages from their diaries and other childhood writings, in order to reveal the stories of their lives.
queer film theory 101
A light-hearted monthly storytelling and lecture series where LGBTQIA+ film buffs share what about the movies they watched growing up helped them realize they were queer.
testify
A monthly storytelling show featuring practiced performers sharing true stories live on stage.
nerd nite
A monthly info-tainment speaker series featuring lively lectures by experts on any given topic.
hyde park storytelling
real stories by friends and strangers creating an intimate, friendly community of honesty in a backyard setting.
powerpints
drink and learn things from speakers who have prepared powerpoint presentations on creative and entertaining topics.
austin poetry slam
live readings of short poems in a standardized, competitive format. New poems and poets welcome!