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Story Club Cleveland is a charitable open mic for stories and has been operating in Cleveland since 2016. It is one of the many Story Club shows that has existed since Story Club was founded in Chicago in 2008 (check out Story Club Pittsburgh!).
We're excited to announce that our show is on a new night (Friday) and at a new venue (The Brownhoist)! Please see our FAQs for more information about The Brownhoist.
Story Club has been featured on WKSU's The Sound of Ideas, Spectrum News Ohio, Cleveland.com, Crain's Cleveland, 106.5 The Lake, and we 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 a coveted microphone trophy!
- $15 tickets before hand ($20 at the door) helps to support charity AND pays our performers! We donate 100% of our profits to charity.
- Since December 2016 we've raised over $15,000 for local charities that support individuals and families in vulnerable communities. We are a proud fiscal sponsee of nonprofit The Reading Room CLE.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, December 1
7:00PM doors & open mic sign up, 7:30PM show
Theme: Celebrate
The Brownhoist - 4403 St. Clair Cleveland, OH 44103
Doors open & open mic sign up at 7PM Show kicks off at 7:30PM Featured performers:
Featured charity: We are proud to support Equality Ohio! 100% of the show profits for our Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec 2023 shows will be donated to Equality Ohio, which supports LGBTQ+ individuals throughout Ohio. Hosted by Dana Norris! Open micers have 8 minutes (about 1300 words) in which to share a true story, 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. |
Tickets are $15 ahead of time (see link above) or $20 cash / Venmo at the door
Tickets include light nibbles (cheese, crackers, fruit, etc...). You may purchase drink tickets as well either via ahead of time alongside your event ticket, or on-site via cash/Venmo.
Tickets include light nibbles (cheese, crackers, fruit, etc...). You may purchase drink tickets as well either via ahead of time alongside your event ticket, or on-site via cash/Venmo.
The Brownhoist 4403 St. Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44103
The Brownhoist is a is a creative community of makers and doers dedicated to keeping money benefiting the residents and neighbors we serve in the St. Clair community of Cleveland, OH. Built in 1880, The Brownhoist building has seen Cleveland grow up around it and remains an impressive hub for commerce and creativity in the heart of the mid-town community. With more than 34,000 square feet of space, this historic building is now home to artist studios, small businesses, creative collaborators, and event space open to all.
The Brownhoist is a is a creative community of makers and doers dedicated to keeping money benefiting the residents and neighbors we serve in the St. Clair community of Cleveland, OH. Built in 1880, The Brownhoist building has seen Cleveland grow up around it and remains an impressive hub for commerce and creativity in the heart of the mid-town community. With more than 34,000 square feet of space, this historic building is now home to artist studios, small businesses, creative collaborators, and event space open to all.
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
Friday, September 8 - Back Again
Friday, October 6 - Boo!
Friday, November 3- Family Meal
Friday, December 1 - Celebrate
Thursday, February 23 - Love & Sh*t
Thursday, March 23 - Break
Thursday, April 27 - Renew
Thursday, May 25 - Too Much
Summer Break
Friday, September 8 - Back Again
Friday, October 6 - Boo!
Friday, November 3- Family Meal
Friday, December 1 - Celebrate
The Storytelling Code
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