StorySlam Oakland is Oakland's longest-running true storytelling show, where people tell short and true stories from their lives. Or just listen and laugh.

Each show there is a theme. The theme this month is Shady! You can tell any story that touches on the theme 'Shady' -- whatever that means to you.

Put your name in the hat when you come in, for a chance to be picked to tell your story. Remember, open-mic stories must be 5 to 6 minutes or less, no notes and no reading allowed. Just tell it like you’re telling friends around a dinner table.

Tickets to Story Slam Oakland: Shady