Modern Luxury: Tales from the Quipped

You’ve been longing to channel your inner David Sedaris, but stand-up comedy’s too scary and improv’s too impersonal. The right fit?

SpeakeasyDC, a monthly meet-up of storytellers that’s part fun, part therapy—for the teller, at least. Hosting a packed house of 300 every second Tuesday of the month at the chic Town Danceboutique, the group themes spectacular story sessions. December’s was fittingly about the kindness of strangers, while January’s encourages tellers to weave tales about taking a stand. Presenters submit their seven-minute monologues before the show begins, but there’s an open mic for anyone who gets the urge to take to the stage. Need more courage? Sign up for one of SpeakeasyDC’s month-long storytelling classes, where participants find and craft their tales and learn to love the buzz and feedback of holding court at the mic. See original

Times and dates at speakeasydc.org.