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Step into Jacksonville’s most intimate, high-energy storytelling space.Join us for an evening of true stories, tasty treats, and good vibes! Hosted by Babs Colaciello, this month’s Story Slam theme, NOW WHAT?, is all about the moment the plan falls apart. The rug gets pulled out. Life throws you a curveball and all you can say is: WTF?
AND SOMETIMES IT’S NOT JUST YOU. IT’S A COLLECTIVE CRY. A ROOMFUL OF PEOPLE, A WHOLE COMMUNITY, A NATION, ALL WONDERING, WHAT COMES NEXT???
These are the stories of unexpected turns, fresh starts, spectacular detours, and figuring it out when the road ahead isn’t exactly marked.
Step onto the stage and share your five-minute true story, or come listen as others find their way.
STORYTELLER PRIZES
🎁 Winner’s Prize: Our first-place storyteller wins a $50 gift certificate to Castaways Vintage to Modern, an antique shop and record store offering art, furniture, gifts, boutique & more! It’s our Fave favorite place to dig for treasures.
✨ Second Place Gets Some Love!
Receives a $20 gift certificate to a favorite local Jacksonville spot.
THE AUDIENCE DECIDES
Whether you tell a story or settle in to listen, everyone gets a vote. After the final storyteller, you'll cast your ballot for the story that resonated most.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
DATE: Friday, November 6, 2026
WHERE: BABS’LAB, CoRK Arts District, 603 King St.
NOTE: Entrance located on Phyllis St. on the path between the metal fence and palm tree, across from the Yellow House!
SHOW TIME: 8:00 PM
DOORS OPEN: 7:15 PM
TICKETS: $18.00
GET YOUR TICKETS www.barbaracolaciello.com/register/novemberslambabslab-2026
We always Sell Out so grab your tickets now.
ABOUT STORY SLAMS
Ten names are picked from the hat.
Storytellers have 5 minutes to tell a true personal story inspired by the theme.
No notes. No props.
The story must connect to the theme.
And while we love a good opinion, this is a storytelling night: no ranting, no preaching, no politicizing.The audience listens. The audience votes. One storyteller takes home the prize.
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603 King St, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida 32204
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