Thanks to the San Francisco International Film Festival for joining forces with us last Monday! Special thanks to Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Almendras who joined the bill at the last minute with his story about his trusty, Rain Man-esque soundman. Continue reading

Hello and thank you! to everyone who showed up for Thursday night's magical extravaganza: the sorcery was hot. And, on that note, I'd like to say something to 'all those people out there' who think that magic is just a bunch of well-practiced, stylistically-honed sleight of hand; magic is enchantment,... Continue reading

Hey folks, in conjunction with the Contemporary Jewish Museum and the Houdini exhibition, Beth and Arline have organized what is sure to be a very rare Thursday night. The theme is magic and the setlist consists of a constellation of personalities and professions within what might be considered the industry... Continue reading

Monday's show is going to be excellent and you should come on down! We know it's kind of a heavy topic: Oh My God! We assure you that there will be the funny (Cassie J. Sneider and Dayvid Figler on the bill!) as well as the inspiring and enlightening. Celebrate... Continue reading

We're launching our podcast! After much deliberation and existential angst over the years about whether it was good and right and proper and okay to record people's stories, whether it made the show NOT AS GOOD if people knew they were being recorded, we have decided to give a podcast a whirl. The stories are so good and deserve to be heard. Take a listen. It launches on Monday! Continue reading

Bring your stories about sports and athletics to the Hemlock Tavern next Monday, April 25th. Your five-minute stories will be rewarded with a free drink and possibly $50 if you are deemed the winner! Also, it's time to get your tickets for the SF International Film Fest show. Our musical... Continue reading

We have two exciting shows coming up with SF Sketchfest! They're both on Friday, January 14th at the Purple Onion and the theme is "Myth Vs. Reality". Check out these line-ups: 8pm Debi Durst Dayvid Figler Joe Klocek Paul Myers Chelsea Peretti 10:30 pm Kamau Bell Matt Besser Suzanne Kleid... Continue reading

We have a great show lined up for Monday night! Stories about animals by the people who love them. Advanced tickets still on sale here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/133660 Continue reading

Get your tickets for the Litquake show next Tuesday, Oct. 5th at the Herbst Theater. It's going to be a super fun night in a beautiful venue. www.litquake.org Also, congratulations to Richard Silberg who won the fifty clams at the Open Door last Monday night with his amazing and scary... Continue reading

Hi Everyone! We are so excited about our first show of the season. It's going to be amazing! The ladies from Vesta Flatbread will be there again, so you can have your delicious dinner right there at the Verdi Club. Also, some of you probably noticed that we have raised... Continue reading

We are currently seeking five minute food-related stories for our two hour slot on the stage at the Eat Real Festival in Oakland on Sunday, August 29th from 3-5pm. Let us know if you'd like to get on stage! Continue reading

Hey, here's a link to our August 12th show at the Levi's printshop in Valencia. http://workshops.levi.com/blog/porchlight-storytelling/ Continue reading

The next Open Door at the Hemlock Tavern will indeed take place on Monday, August 30th. Show up a little before 7pm to sign up to tell a five minute story about the theme Up All Night. Winner gets $50! via porchlightpeople.typepad.com Continue reading

The next Open Door at the Hemlock Tavern will indeed take place on Monday, August 30th. Show up a little before 7pm to sign up to tell a five minute story about the theme Up All Night. Winner gets $50! Continue reading