Spontaneous Storytelling (featured on KALW radio as one of the best things to do in Oakland) is an interactive storytelling event combining the fun of meeting new people with telling and hearing true stories. We have events in downtown Oakland; in Jack London Square, and in San Francisco. Scroll down for more details.
1. Spontaneous Storytelling - Oakland
Where: The Layover, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland (near 12th St or 19th St BART)
When: Saturday Dec. 7, and every first Saturday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
FREE, 1 drink minimum. Must bring ID to attend, 21 & up only.
Listen to what radio station KALW said about it (1 1/2 minute listen)
Where: The Layover, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland (near 12th St or 19th St BART)
When: Saturday Dec. 7, and every first Saturday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
FREE, 1 drink minimum. Must bring ID to attend, 21 & up only.
Listen to what radio station KALW said about it (1 1/2 minute listen)
2. Spontaneous Storytelling - San Francisco
Where: Slate Bar, 2925 16th St. (in the Mission, 2 blocks from 16th St. BART.)
When: resumes in 2020
Where: Slate Bar, 2925 16th St. (in the Mission, 2 blocks from 16th St. BART.)
When: resumes in 2020
What is Spontaneous Storytelling?
How it works:
When you enter the bar, get an Game Card and grab a pen. The object of the warmup game is to talk to as many different people as possible, giving you the excuse to talk to anyone and everyone. Meet new people, get your flirt on, come up with story ideas, and loosen up.
The most interesting answers from the Game Cards become part of the show.
Themes
After the game, a volunteer will collect the Game Cards. The host will ask the audience for topic ideas, otherwise known as themes. Shout 'em out! We'll write the best ones on the board.
Storytelling & Free Drinks
Next, it's time for telling true, personal stories. You've already met most of the people there, so it's easy! Put your name in the hat for a chance to get on stage. If you get called, you can tell any story on one of the themes. Anything goes -- as long as it's TRUE, about YOU (not your best friend or grandpa), and 5 minutes or less. Telling a story is optional.
You win a free drink just for telling a story -- and it doesn't even have to be a good story.
Rules: Stories must be true, about YOU, and 5 minutes or less.
NO STANDUP SETS.
You will hear a bell at 5 minutes to tell you to finish your story.
Want to volunteer? Email us! Get discounted or free tickets and other perks.
- It's a unique combination open-mic storytelling night and meeting-people event
- It's called "Spontaneous" because we don't know the themes ahead of time!
- It's for storytellers and listeners alike (getting on stage is optional)
- It's a great place to meet outgoing, fun people in REAL LIFE (not online!)
How it works:
When you enter the bar, get an Game Card and grab a pen. The object of the warmup game is to talk to as many different people as possible, giving you the excuse to talk to anyone and everyone. Meet new people, get your flirt on, come up with story ideas, and loosen up.
The most interesting answers from the Game Cards become part of the show.
Themes
After the game, a volunteer will collect the Game Cards. The host will ask the audience for topic ideas, otherwise known as themes. Shout 'em out! We'll write the best ones on the board.
Storytelling & Free Drinks
Next, it's time for telling true, personal stories. You've already met most of the people there, so it's easy! Put your name in the hat for a chance to get on stage. If you get called, you can tell any story on one of the themes. Anything goes -- as long as it's TRUE, about YOU (not your best friend or grandpa), and 5 minutes or less. Telling a story is optional.
You win a free drink just for telling a story -- and it doesn't even have to be a good story.
Rules: Stories must be true, about YOU, and 5 minutes or less.
NO STANDUP SETS.
You will hear a bell at 5 minutes to tell you to finish your story.
Want to volunteer? Email us! Get discounted or free tickets and other perks.