Potluck Stories

Our mission is to facilitate human connection through spaces enriched by storytelling.

Our core belief is that no one knows everything, and everyone knows something. Each space is carefully curated to evoke empathy and elevate marginalized voice

07/03/2025

We’ve been watching the news and feeling heavy too. Let’s channel that energy together. Join us for a Postcard Party at our favorite community spot. We’ll gather in solidarity, write to our representatives, and make our voices heard. 📍 .work 📅 Tuesday, July 8th 🕕 6 PM

We’ll bring the postcards—just come with your heart, your pen, and your passion.
✨ Community matters. Action matters. ✨

04/18/2025

Your innie might be stuck at work, but your outie deserves a night of HOT MESS 🔥

Something important and mysterious is calling: an afternoon of true stories, relatable chaos, and unexpected connection. You don’t need to understand why. Just show up.

🎟️ via link in bio.

04/17/2025

Can’t think of a story to tell this weekend? Here’s some inspo 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽

04/16/2025

🎤 STORYTELLER HIGHLIGHT 🎤

Meet , a powerhouse on the mic and one of our featured storytellers at 🔥HOT MESS🔥 on April 19!

Originally from Argentina, Frank is a four-time Moth champion 🇦🇷🏆, has performed at the Bergamot Comedy Festival 🎭, and is debuting his solo show “A Real Man” this summer at the Hudson Guild Theater as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

If you missed him at worth performing alongside last month, don’t miss your chance to see him first at Potluck Stories!

🗓️ Saturday, April 19th
🕓 4 PM program
📌 .work (L.A.)

📣 Get your tix now via link in bio ❣️

03/20/2025

Potluck Stories was born in LA, a city of dreamers, resilience and reinvention. But storytelling isn’t just about the past—it’s about shaping the future. We stand with Rebuild LA Safe because the choices we make now will shape the stories our communities tell for generations to come.

Rebuilding after the wildfires should mean a safer, smarter future—not a return to dangerous gas infrastructure. Our leaders are headed in the wrong direction, and we have the power to change that.

Sign the petition to demand a safer, more sustainable LA: rebuildlasafe.org ⚡

Our communities deserve better. Let’s write a future we can be proud of. ❤️‍🩹

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03/08/2025

which one are you?

happy international women’s day 😘

03/06/2025

🔥 HOT MESS ALERT! 🔥

We’ve all had that moment —the one where everything spirals out of control, and all you can do is embrace the chaos. 😵‍💫💄🔥

Maybe that Hinge date was a mistake...or maybe you sent that screenshot to the wrong person? Or perhaps your kitchen caught fire while you were serving Thanksgiving dinner...(figuratively... or literally).

Whatever the mess, we want to hear about it! Step up to the mic on April 19th at HOT MESS: A Storytelling Open Mic & Social Experiment. 🎤

But this isn’t just an open mic— it’s a social experiment in skipping the small talk and diving straight into the real, messy, human stuff. We’ll warm up with Speed Friending & Active Listening so you can meet new people, swap mini-stories, and maybe even find the courage to tell your own.

📅 April 19, 2025
⏰ 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Studious Coworking, LA
🎟 Tickets: www.potluckstories.com

💬 Sign up to tell a story at checkout or at the event!

Come for some messy stories and we guarantee, you’ll walk away with more than a few hilarious friends. 🖤

03/05/2025

From a Shy Brown Kid to The Moth Grand Slam Stage — This Story Started at Potluck Stories 🎤✨

Looking for The Moth Grand Slam tickets in Los Angeles? This is your sign to witness one of the biggest storytelling events in LA — where the best of the best take the stage for an unforgettable night of live storytelling.

And this year, Potluck Stories’ own Shabnam is stepping onto that stage.

Shabnam told her first story on a stage at Potluck Stories — a small room, a mic, and a few friendly faces. That one moment of courage changed everything.

One month later, she took the mic at The Moth LA StorySLAM — bigger room, bigger audience. She won. 🏆 Now, she’s taking it even further ❣️

Come see her at The Moth Grand Slam — and then take the mic yourself at Potluck Stories on April 19th!

🏆 March 24 — The Moth Grand Slam — The Aratani Theatre

🔥April 19 — Potluck Stories: Hot Mess — A brave space for new storytellers

🎟 Tickets via links in bio!

Drop a 🎤 in the comments if you’ve ever wanted to share a story! ⬇️

02/25/2025

📚 Stories have a way of sticking with us. Whether it’s a book that made you think differently, a story that hit you in the feels, or just one you couldn’t put down —some books stay with us long after we’ve read the last page.

Our community shared some of their favorites, and there’s a little bit of everything — sci-fi, memoirs, surreal fiction, and more. Swipe through to find your next read! ✨

💬 What’s a book that’s left a mark on you? Drop your recs below! ⬇️📖

02/14/2025

✨ Love isn’t always perfect… but at least it can be sweet, weird, and hilarious. 💕🤣

From grown a$$ men with pirate ship beds 🏴‍☠️ to the tragic struggle of LA parking 🚗💔, these bite-sized love stories prove that romance comes in all shapes and sizes.

Which one made you laugh, cry, or say “same”? 😂👇 Drop your own bite-sized love story in the comments! We’re reading (and loving) them all. 🫶

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