Story Club mixes the spontaneity of an open mic with the experience of live theater.

We are a live forum where writers & performers can display their first-person storytelling prowess, fiction or nonfiction, memorized or read from the page.

We give you a mic and 8 minutes. 

You tell us a story.


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  • Story Club South Side at Co-Prosperity Sphere, Tuesday June 18th
  • Story Club at Holiday Club, Thursday July 11th (Moved to the second Thursday of the month due to Independence Day)
  • Story Club South Side at Co-Prosperity Sphere, Tuesday July 16th

Story Club South Side @ Co-Prosperity Sphere

Story Club South Side makes its triumphant return to Co-Prosperity Sphere (3219 S Morgan St), an experimental cultural center in Bridgeport.  Story Club is held at Co-Propserity Sphere for a limited run this spring and summer. This is an all-ages venue.  Entrance is free and there is a suggested $5 donation. 

Tuesday
June 18th

Theme: My Version

We're partnering with VersionFest 13 and MashTun Journal for this special show!  Stories will be paired with Revolution Brewing beer and Mr. Spanky's food for a multi-sensory experience. 

Open mic sign up at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm.

Featured performers:

 
Entrance is free with a suggested $10 donation. 





Directions:

The Co-Prosperity Sphere is located at 3219 S Morgan St. It may be accessed via public transportation by taking the Red Line to Sox/35th, then heading west on the 35th Street Bus to Morgan Street.  OR: Take the Orange Line to Halsted/Archer and hop on the Halsted 8 Bus to 31st Street instead.

Drivers, take I-90/I-94 to the 31st Street exit. Take 31st Street west to Morgan.  Take Morgan south to 32nd.  Free street parking is available.

Story Club @ Holiday Club

Holiday Club (4000 N Sheridan Rd) has been serving comfort food and cool cocktails for over 19 years.  They are 21+ venue, have nightly food & drink specials, and a very groovy atmosphere. 

Story Club is held in the back room the first Thursday of every month.  No reservations required! Entrance is free and a suggested $5 donation is greatly appreciated.


Thursday
July 11th

Moved to the second Thursday due to the Fourth of July

Theme: Independence

A week after our nation celebrates our independence, we will be sharing stories about personal independence.s

Open mic sign up at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm.

Featured performers:
  • Beth Cummings
  • Megan Stielstra






Directions:

Holiday Club is located at 4000 N Sheridan Rd, on the corner of Sheridan Rd & Irving Park Rd.  It's about a half block north of the Sheridan Red Line stop. 

Metered street parking is available nearby.

Thursday
August 1st

Theme: Waiting

Patience is a virtue. Good things come to those who wait. Waiting is a part of life and we are going to talk about it.

Open mic sign up at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm

Featured performers:
  • Robert Norris
  • Samantha Irby
  • Shannon Carson
Directions:

Holiday Club is located at 4000 N Sheridan Rd, on the corner of Sheridan Rd & Irving Park Rd.  It's about a half block north of the Sheridan Red Line stop. 

Metered street parking is available nearby.