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FRI · MAY 15 · 3:00 PM

I Got It From My Mama

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walker’s Point· 224 W Bruce St
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Share or hear stories about family legacies at Anodyne's open-mic night.

Part I

The details

About this event

"I Got It From My Mama" is a storytelling event that invites people to share personal stories centered around family and maternal influences. Held at Anodyne, this open-mic night is part of The Moth's StorySLAM series, where participants have five minutes to captivate the audience with tales of inherited traits, family traditions, and maternal advice. The venue's intimate setting makes it a perfect spot for connecting with others through shared narratives.

Expect a night filled with humor, emotion, and insight as storytellers explore what makes them who they are. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or a first-time speaker, the supportive atmosphere encourages everyone to take the mic. Arrive early to secure a seat, as the event is popular and seating is limited.

From the organizer

Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA: Prepare a five-minute story about what runs in the family. From memorized Sunday sauces to generational trauma wrapped in questionable traditions. Fashion tips and whispered warnings. Sharp tongues and sharper cheekbones. Tell tales of inherent humor, proud features, warm embraces and the advice only a matriarch can deliver. Explore our motherly ties and those before them that shape our worldview and make you, you.
— The Moth

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive by 6:30 PM to secure a good seat since seating is first-come, first-served. The venue fills up quickly, and arriving early ensures you won't miss out.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
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Conversational

Who'll Be There

A mix of local residents who appreciate storytelling, likely ranging from seasoned storytellers to first-timers. Expect a diverse crowd sharing personal narratives and connecting over family dynamics.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A memoryA new connection

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

You'll leave with

A memory
A new connection

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