Ales & Tales

Storytelling is not just entertainment: it’s a fundamental part of being human. Ales & Tales is a live storytelling open mic, akin to The Moth, but without the competitive aspect. Tellers take the mic to share personal stories, true-as-remembered, in six minutes or less with no notes. There are few rules: beyond the time limit and truth requirement, stories must follow the night’s theme, which is typically a one- to two-word prompt with LOTS of flexibility (like Dirt, Winter, Sunshine or Rigid).

Stories don’t have to be funny, but they can be. Stories should have an arc – a beginning, middle, and end – and perhaps a lesson snuck in there, too. Food and drinks, including alcohol, will be available for purchase; and the crowd is always friendly. Come relate to strangers, and turn them into pals!

TOPIC: STRANGER THINGS
We’ve all had encounters that made us stop and think, “Well, that was strange.” For Stranger Things, bring us a true story about the weird, unexpected, uncanny, or downright bizarre—whether it involved a person, a place, a choice, or a moment you still can’t quite explain.

This event takes place in the 4th floor Gallery.