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Ex Fabula announces 18th season of public storytelling programming

MILWAUKEE — Ex Fabula is pleased to announce the start of their eighteenth season of public StorySlams. The first event, with a theme of “Coming of Age,” will take place at 7PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Sugar Maple in Bay View (441 E. Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207).

Attendees are invited to come and listen to stories, or to participate in several interactive elements throughout the night. At each StorySlam, any attendee can add their name to the hat for the chance to share a true, personal story based on the night’s theme in 5 minutes or less. Guests are also invited to submit UltraShorts, which are 1-2 sentence stories written on a slip of paper to be read aloud by the event emcees.

StorySlam tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets are now available at www.exfabula.org/tickets.

Other upcoming events include:

  • StoryStarter Workshop and StorySlam: Signs on Tuesday, October 13 at Dandy in Washington Heights
  • StoryStretch Workshop on Tuesday, November 10 at Fruition MKE in Concordia
  • StoryStarter Workshop and AfterDark: For the Culture on Thursday, November 19 at Radio Milwaukee in Walker’s Point
  • StorySlam: Apologies on Friday, December 18 at Falcon Bowl in Riverwest
  • StorySlam: Gut Feelings on Wednesday, January 6, 2027, at The Cooperage in Harbor View

As part of Ex Fabula’s commitment to equity and access, a limited number of free “pay it forward” tickets will be available online for individuals who could otherwise not afford to attend. Community members can support this practice by purchasing individual “pay-it-forward” tickets or by becoming Ex Fabula members. More information on membership is available at www.exfabula.org/membership.

Ex Fabula strives to meet the needs of each attendee via a variety of accommodations, as detailed at www.exfabula.org/accessibility. If attendees require any additional accommodations at an event, they can reach out to [email protected] or call 414-530-3503.

About Ex Fabula
Ex Fabula, which is Latin for “from stories”, is a nonprofit organization that connects Milwaukee through real stories. Building towards a vision of a radically inclusive community that honors the dignity of all people, Ex Fabula uses storytelling to help community members grow, connect, and heal. Programs include a season of public StorySlams and workshops, special projects that amplify underrepresented voices, collaborations with businesses and nonprofits, and media partnerships that extend the reach of stories told onstage. More information: www.exfabula.org.