Moth Night - OPPOSITES ATTRACT

About this event

Doors open at 7PM. We'll begin storytelling at 7:30PM sharp! Love a good story? So do we. Join us for a cozy night of live storytelling, inspired by The Moth (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxw-YwaBR9lVa1fmreWy94g), (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxw-YwaBR9lVa1fmreWy94g) the U.S. nonprofit fostering connection through personal storytelling. Like The Moth, our mission is to connect authentically and build a community centered on shared human experience. Our group spans a wide range of ages, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we'd love to have you! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- EVENT SCHEDULE 7:00PM – 7:30PM — Doors Open Feel free to come early if you'd like to chat or grab a bite. One drink minimum per person. 7:30PM – 8:45PM — PART ONE: Casual Storytelling Casual, on-the-spot prompts for everyone. Low stakes, high fun. No preparation needed. 8:45PM – 9:30PM — PART TWO: Prepared Performances Storytellers must sign up in advance here (https://forms.gle/XszMEWgCRA7ZoE8J6). Stories must be related to this month's theme. 9:30PM onwards — Unwind & Connect Spend some time with new friends! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- All stories (both casual and prepared) follow *The Moth*'s style: • True, personal and told in the first person • No longer than 5 minutes • Told from memory (no reading) • Rooted in emotion, vulnerability & self-growth \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Just want to listen? Perfect! We're looking for eager storytellers and story-listeners! Every storyteller needs a kind, curious, and responsive audience. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This month's theme: OPPOSITES ATTRACT Prepare a five-minute story about the allure of something different. The free-spirited artist to your straight-laced accountant. The early riser and the night owl. The picky eater to the adventurous foodie. Did you, the Type A planner, go on a trip with your Type B procrastinator bestie? Have you lived with a minimalist who challenged your maximalist style? "Don't think we'll ever get our differences patched. Don't really matter 'cause we're perfectly matched" -Paula Abdul \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Want to perform? If you'd like to prepare a 5-minute story on this month's theme (see above), review The Moth's storytelling tips (https://themoth.org/share-your-story/storytelling-tips-tricks) and sign up here (https://forms.gle/XszMEWgCRA7ZoE8J6) \- spots are limited\, so we'll be drawing names from a hat\. If it's your first time performing with our group, message Shaf directly to discuss community guidelines. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just love to listen, come be part of something special. Let’s build a community where stories spark connection, meaning, and lots of laughter. We'll be at Public House again this month, in the library area at the back of the lobby. One drink minimum per person. Make sure to introduce yourself to Shaf if it's your first time!