This event is in the past.It took place on February 18, 2026 at The Sound Room.
PlayPlayStorySlam Oakland
Step up to the mic and tell a true, unscripted story from your life, or just settle in and listen: StorySlam Oakland has been the city's home for raw, real storytelling since 2010. Each month brings a fresh theme, a featured performer, and the chance to hear strangers become briefly, beautifully human.
Intimate live storytelling
Open mic format
True personal tales
Community-driven arts
Tips
🎤put your name in the hat early for a slot
⏱️stories must be 5-6 minutes, no notes allowed
🎭check the monthly theme before you plan your tale
StorySlam Oakland
PlayPlayStep up to the mic and tell a true, unscripted story from your life, or just settle in and listen: StorySlam Oakland has been the city's home for raw, real storytelling since 2010. Each month brings a fresh theme, a featured performer, and the chance to hear strangers become briefly, beautifully human.
Intimate live storytelling
Open mic format
True personal tales
Community-driven arts
Tips
🎤put your name in the hat early for a slot
⏱️stories must be 5-6 minutes, no notes allowed
🎭check the monthly theme before you plan your tale
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