Come join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event, Do Tell! At this gathering you’ll hear true personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact, we invite YOU, and anyone else who is interested, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story.
We generally don't have themes, so your story can be about anything really. You can find our storytelling guidelines below.
Come out to just listen OR come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sale at the venue, or you can bring takeout. This is always the second Tuesday of each month! Entry is sliding scale, whatever you can pay... $5-15 per person is recommended...
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Tell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced: Fiction is wonderful, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures, rants, listicles, guided meditations, singalongs, sermons, and elevator pitches ALL have their place, but this isn’t it.
Try to keep it under 8 minutes: We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.
Leave your notes and phones behind: We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)
Be respectful: We want everyone to feel welcome and respected, so please do not use stereotypes, slurs, racial epithets, or derogatory language about any group. Also, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own. If you are unsure about something in your story, ask the host.
Aim for an R rating (or less): We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em), but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under. And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents. Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick… And finally, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety.
To put your name in the hat, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw up to 10 names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd!
NEW POLICY: Do Tell first-timers get to put their name in the hat TWICE to increase their chances! If you don't get called, the host will make every effort to give you a guaranteed slot the following month IF you show up!
Still have questions? Email John Aubert at
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More info at:
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