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Third Wednesday of Every Month
(starting in August 2026) The Living Room @ The Spot (1700 Central, Evanston) Sign Up List at 7:15 pm Stories at 7:30pm FREE |
Do Not Submit Evanston takes place in the cozy speakeasy adjoining this exciting new Evanston eatery.
Arrive at 7:15 to sign up for a spot, and when your name is called, you will get 7 minutes on stage to share/tell/read anything you'd like. First come, first served. Listeners welcome.
No experience necessary to participate.
No pressure, judgement, critiques, or scoring.
No restrictions on content or language except for hate speech.
Mouthwatering food and drinks available all evening. Venue opens at 4:00 PM.
Metered parking in the vicinity.
Questions, comments, concerns or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
About Your Hosts
Jason Klingler once traveled to 6 countries in 20 days, played in the World Series of Poker twice and runs a food blog on Instagram without ever actually cooking a meal. He's obsessed with live music, waits patiently for the next karaoke night and is still trying to figure out how all of this adds up to a normal adult life.
Sara Marberry grew up in Normal, Illinois, but her life has been anything but normal. She’s a writer, storyteller, and curious observer of ordinary life. After more than three decades writing, speaking, and consulting about healthcare and senior living design, she’s traded industry conferences and client meetings for personal essays, storytelling stages, and whatever else sparks her curiosity. These days, Sara is just as likely to be wandering through a historic cemetery, exploring a Chicago neighborhood, taking a painting class, admiring great architecture, traveling somewhere new, or striking up a conversation with a stranger just to hear their story. Sara’s stories and essays have been published in Storied Stuff, Swim Swam, The Blue Hour Magazine, Realize Magazine, and This I Believe. She writes about life, love, loss, family, happiness, reinvention, and the unexpected lessons that show up along the way. She’s also working on her first novel. Sara believes the best stories are often hiding in plain sight: ordinary people navigating the messiness of everyday life with humor, heart, and resilience. Because if we’re paying attention, almost every day gives us something worth talking about.