Welcome, Story-Lovers.

Raw. Real. Rewritten.


Fillet of Solo (FoS) is a showcase of Chicago’s rich and broad-ranging storytelling community. FoS presents bold, entertaining, revelatory performances from a wide range of perspectives. It hosts both solo artists and collectives. It features established artists as well as offering support and opportunity to new voices.


After 30 years as an annual storytelling festival, Fillet of Solo has transitioned to a weekly showcase at Bughouse Theater. We welcome the opportunity to gather more frequently, to process the times in which we live and to enjoy hot-off-the-presses stories.

Upcoming Performances

The Ladies Home Companion

01/28/2026
Paying tribute to the legacy of three powerful women: Aunt Helen, Aunt Mary and Mom.
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SweaTatorship: Ready to Rule

12/17/2025
Who runs the world? Sweat Girls! Tales from the new order.
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80 Minutes Around the World

12/17/2025
Stories of immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, their descendants and allies.
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