Charlotte Storytellers are giving folks the chance to shine in the spotlight and tell their own six-minute-long stories. There’s only one catch: they must stick to a “holiday” theme.(More details: If you would like to perform a story, enter into the lottery at the door. After each story, a random name will be picked from the lottery box as the next storyteller 'on deck'. If your name is picked, you will have 5-7 minutes to prepare before you tell your story.) So if you can find a way to incorporate that year your drunk aunt knocked over the Christmas tree, then more power to you. Held at Free Range Brewing, a good spot for liquid courage.

Price: $3-$5 or a canned food item