San Francisco Metro: Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · Literary & Spoken Word · 5 events · data version 20261104-141534
6:00 PM · The Moth StorySLAM: Anything Goes · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · $22 (INCLUDES ALL FEES) · literary · rating 8
secure.thefreight.org · details Storytellers from the audience take the mic in this fast-paced open-mic competition to share true, five-minute personal tales on any theme. The event offers an unscripted, hilarious, and often deeply moving evening of community storytelling.
7:00 PM · POETS! Featured Readers + Open Mic · Bird & Beckett (Glen Park) · literary, community · rating 8
birdbeckett.com · details POETS! Every 1st Thursday, featured readers followed by a community open mic, hosted by Michael Koch & Jerry Ferraz
6:00 PM · Picture This: Belonging Builds Community · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · literary, community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Each event opens with a featured storyteller sharing a personal experience of belonging and what it means to feel seen, supported, and included. A local community partner then joins for a facilitated discussion on how belonging shows up in practice and how inclusive spaces are built across our County. The evening concludes with small-group reflection and a shared invitation to take one meaningful action toward a more connected community.
time TBA · Storytime Science for Kids: Halloween · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · workshop, literary · rating 0 · no longer listed exploratorium.edu · details Enjoy a Halloween-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward children ages 4–8 (and their grown-ups).