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Story Club Cleveland is a charitable open mic for stories, and is one of the many Story Club shows (Chicago, Boston, Minneapolis, Tulsa, Columbus, Pittsburgh).

​We're held the last Thursday of each month at CLE Urban Winery.

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We've been mentioned by WCPN's The Sound of  Ideas, Spectrum News Ohio, ​Cleveland.com, 
Crain's Cleveland, 106.5 The Lake, and were voted the Best New Bar Event by Thrillist Cleveland!  

How it Works:

  • There are 3 open mic slots per show. Open mic participants are given 8 minutes (1300 words) in which to tell a true story. If more than 3 storytellers sign up we draw names for the slots.
  • There are 2 featured performers for each show, who provide producers with drafts of their stories and are paid for their work. Want to be featured? Come see the show, and then email a true story (1600 words max) to dana@storyclubcleveland.com for consideration.
  • The audience votes for their favorite story and the winner receives the coveted golden microphone! ​
  • $10 tickets before hand or $15 at the door helps support charity, AND pays our performers!  
  • Since December 2016 we've raised over $10,000 for local charities! ​​

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, January 26 - 7:00PM open mic sign up, 7:30PM show
Theme: This Again?
​CLE Urban Winery, 2180 Lee Rd Cleveland Heights, OH 


Open mic sign up starts at 7PM
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Show kicks off at 7:30PM

Featured performers:
  • Literary Cleveland, Michelle Smith

Open micers have 8 minutes (about 1300 words) in which to share a true store, either on theme or not. Sign up for the open mic starts at 7PM, If more than 3 people sign up, we draw names to see who gets to perform.
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Tickets are $10 in advance on Eventbrite (no fees!)
$15 cash / Venmo at the door
​CLE Urban Winery 2180B Lee Rd Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

CLE Urban Winery serves wine, sodas, and snacks. You are welcome to order and bring in food from local restaurants. There is metered parking on Lee Road and in a large parking lot and a multi-story parking garage behind the Cedar-Lee Theater, directly across the street and a short walk from the winery! There is also a free city parking lot at the corner of Cedar and Edgewood Roads, just one block west of the Lee Rd. intersection with Cedar Rd, and some free parking along residential side streets in the nearby neighborhoods.

2023 Season

Thursday, January 26 - This Again?

Thursday, February 23 - Love & Sh*t

Thursday, March 23 - Break

Thursday, April 27 - Renew

Thursday, May 25 - Too Much

Summer Break

Thursday, September 28 - Back Again

Thursday, October 25 - Boo!

Thursday, November 16 - Family Meal

Thursday, December 28 - Celebration

Story Club is Everywhere! 

Story Club Cleveland is one of 5 Story Club shows happening across the US. Love stories? Check out these other shows! Want to start your own Story Club show? Email dana@storyclubcleveland.com and we'll let you know how! 
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The Storytelling Code
​is here! 

Our founder, Dana Norris, wrote a guide on storytelling for everyone! "The Storytelling Code: 10 Simple Rules to Shape and Tell a Brilliant Story" will show you how to create and perform stories of your own. Order now!