Speak Easy

Speak Easy True Stories, Told Live The idea is simple: an audience, a monthly theme, an open microphone, and great stories. Come and listen, come and tell, or both! Join us!

Everyone has a story to tell and Wild Goose Creative is inviting Columbus to share their true stories at Speak Easy, the city’s premier night for live storytelling! Hilarious, gripping, poignant...it’s all up to you! Audiences are invited to come tell, come listen, or both! Folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held every 1st Thursday of the month at Wild Goose Crea

tive’s warm and intimate space. Each night will start with a blank sheet of paper and 10 people from all walks of life can add their name to the list and tell a 5-10 minute true story based on the monthly theme (check our "Events" tab for exact event details and monthly themes). The night is geared for true stories of all kinds. Taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, at late night parties, and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. Whether a first time public speaker (don't doubt yourself, you'll do great!), a notice at the trade, or a professional storyteller...all are welcome, Speak Easy is truly inclusive! Bring a friend, bring a date, and tell your clan! We look forward to seeing you and hearing your tales!

04/17/2026

New WG location announced!

04/14/2026
This Thursday (7pm ) we’re gathering together for stories inspired by the theme “Water.” Come and tell, come and listen...
04/14/2026

This Thursday (7pm ) we’re gathering together for stories inspired by the theme “Water.” Come and tell, come and listen, come for the human connection.

On this Easter, we’re resurrecting the incredible voice of Ralph Fredericks, with a story about his mom. (rss feed will...
04/05/2026

On this Easter, we’re resurrecting the incredible voice of Ralph Fredericks, with a story about his mom.
(rss feed will let you add is to whatever podcatcher app you use)

The much-beloved (and deeply-missed) Ralph Fredericks, with a story about his mother.

We’d be delighted if you’d join us for Speak Easy this Thursday March 19th, 7pm . We’re going deep and getting vulnerab...
03/18/2026

We’d be delighted if you’d join us for Speak Easy this Thursday March 19th, 7pm . We’re going deep and getting vulnerable with true stories about “ Our Bodies, Ourselves.”

True stories tomorrow about Transitions.Thurs Feb 19, 7:00 pm Come & get your community on.
02/18/2026

True stories tomorrow about Transitions.

Thurs Feb 19, 7:00 pm

Come & get your community on.

New year, new tales! Join us this Thursday Jan 15th at 7:00 pm, at Wild Goose Creative, for true stories told live. T...
01/13/2026

New year, new tales! Join us this Thursday Jan 15th at 7:00 pm, at Wild Goose Creative, for true stories told live. This months theme: Chemistry

Franklinton Friday is tomorrow. Great opportunity to shop for the holidays and support your local artists.
12/11/2025

Franklinton Friday is tomorrow. Great opportunity to shop for the holidays and support your local artists.

Join us this Thursday at 7:30 for a beautiful night of true stories on the theme: Bring Out Your Dead. We did this them...
11/18/2025

Join us this Thursday at 7:30 for a beautiful night of true stories on the theme: Bring Out Your Dead. We did this theme once before and it was so sacred, so heartbreaking, so human, so connecting. Let’s pull the shroud from grief yet again, and look together at what lies beneath the veil.

This Thursday at 7:30, join us at for stories on the theme “You Only Live Once.”
10/15/2025

This Thursday at 7:30, join us at for stories on the theme “You Only Live Once.”

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188 McDowell Street
Columbus, OH
43215

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