If someone asks, "How are you?" and you smile warmly and say, "I feel great and life is amazing," something is clearly wrong with you and you should be shunned. We mean, obviously. Life is one giant death-defying chase. Don't believe us? Catch six, thrilling real-life stories from local people who found themselves in a chase: on rollerblades, with government officials, after a murder suspect, for sexiness, for a reason to live and as fast as the speed of sound. It's called Drunken Telegraph, where Tacomans sharing stories about the experiences that make us who we are. Got a chase story? After the main-stage performers, audience members can take their own turn sharing stories on the spot during the "Story Slam." The world is filled with people who do interesting stuff. Why not be one of them? Do tell.

TACOMA FREE FOR ALL: DRUNKEN TELEGRAPH, 7:30 p.m., Broadway Center Studio III, 915 Broadway, Tacoma, free with registration at broadwaycenter.org