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Children’s Book Week Storytime With Tonya Lippert

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

In conjunction with Children’s Book Week, author Tonya Lippert joins us to read from her new picture book, Goodbye, School (Magination Press). Franny loves her school. She’s played, read, studied, and even napped here. But today it’s time to leave. As Franny prepares to move to a new school, she takes time to reminisce and cherish her old school. How can Franny say goodbye?

Free

Mystery Box Social Dinner Party!

The Mystery Box Show Dining Room - Residential Home 9927 N Decatur St, Portland, OR, United States

Let's erase the stigma of sex being a forbidden topic of conversation! Normalization has always been a goal at The Mystery Box show. This elegant dinner party takes it one step further by allowing and ENCOURAGING sex talk at the dinner table! The evening will begin with cocktails and appetizers, followed by 2 courses and dessert, interspersed with a special screening and deep dive into some of the Mystery Box Show's most compelling sex-centric stories. All paired with wine and amazing conversation! We will be joined by the storytellers themselves- a real treat to be able to talk directly to their experiences. And who knows? Maybe the evening will inspire anecdotes and stories of your own! This evening will make an excellent date night, a…

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$60

Grief Rites Readers Series – May 6

American Legion Post 134 2104 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States

A monthly storytelling showcase about grief, loss and love. Gather in community with others who share grief in all forms and manifestations. Come ready to cry, laugh, listen and hold space for yourself and others. *Trigger warning, because Grief. Content not edited for language or topic. Mature audience. *Venue is accessible; gender-neutral restrooms on premises Readings begin promptly at 7pm. Come early, grab a drink (full bar) and find your seat. Please consider bringing canned goods or cold weather clothing/blankets to donate to the Post 134 food & clothing pantry, which serves local veterans, houseless and anyone in need. ***This month's event will include an open mic, in addition to our curated readers. If you have words to share about your grief, we welcome you.***…

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Free

The Moth: StorySLAM: Mama Rules

The Secret Society 116 NE Russell St, Portland, OR, United States

MAMA RULES: Prepare a five-minute story involving a mother or mothering! Your womb of origin or the person who raised you. Mother love: making it all better or setting you straight. Maternal instincts and mother-powered superhuman acts. (Lifting a car, anyone?) Mama's boys, Mommy Dearest and Mr. Mom also welcome. Becoming a mother, finding a mother, or finally recognizing the wisdom of the one you got. (Please be sure that you bring a story about a mother, not an homage.) This venue is 21+. *Tickets for this event are available one week before the show, at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. *Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is…

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The Immigrant Story Exhibition Opening Reception

Collins Gallery 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for an opening reception for the exhibit: The Immigrant Story: Who We Are and What We Carried, featuring talks from the photographers and the sharing of stories. Light refreshments will be served. Who We Are is our way of honoring those affected by the horrific violence that took place aboard a Portland MAX train on May 26, 2017. It is a visual narrative of six Muslim women who wear hijabs. The six stories were documented by The Immigrant Story in 2017 and 2018. What We Carried, by award-winning photographer Jim Lommasson, uses objects to tell the stories of refugees fleeing the Iraq and Syrian wars.

Free

Pop-Up Magazine – Spring Issue 2019

Revolution Hall 1300 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, United States

A night of true stories, documentary films, photography, and radio from some of our favorite writers, performers, and musicians. Unrecorded, live onstage. Pop-Up Magazine is a live magazine, created for a stage, a screen, and a live audience. Each evening is unique, but here are a few things to look forward to: Some of the country’s most interesting writers, filmmakers, photographers, radio producers, and illustrators share new, true stories onstage. Stories come to life on a giant screen filled with photographs, films, illustrations, and animations. Story soundtracks are composed and performed live onstage by Magik*Magik Orchestra. Curious, creative people come to see old friends and meet new ones. Venues like BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in New York, Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, and The…

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$29

Pop-Up Magazine – Spring Issue 2019

Revolution Hall 1300 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, United States

A night of true stories, documentary films, photography, and radio from some of our favorite writers, performers, and musicians. Unrecorded, live onstage. Pop-Up Magazine is a live magazine, created for a stage, a screen, and a live audience. Each evening is unique, but here are a few things to look forward to: Some of the country’s most interesting writers, filmmakers, photographers, radio producers, and illustrators share new, true stories onstage. Stories come to life on a giant screen filled with photographs, films, illustrations, and animations. Story soundtracks are composed and performed live onstage by Magik*Magik Orchestra. Curious, creative people come to see old friends and meet new ones. Venues like BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in New York, Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, and The…

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$29

The Blackonteurs

Deep End Theater 211 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

The Blackonteurs are back at The Deep End Theater! ​Named one of “Six New Projects Shaking Up Portland’s Arts Scene” by Portland Monthly, The Blackonteurs is Portland’s own storytelling show that features all black and African-American performers sharing their stories of triumph, struggle and laughter. On Thursday, May 16th at 7:30pm, join us for performances by: - Jerry Bell, Jr! - Courtenay Collins! - Thomas Malcolm Cook! - Laquida Landford! - Jewel Williams! And hosted by the forever-effervescent Leann Johnson, recently voted Best Host of the 3rd Annual NW Black Comedy Festival!

$12

The PRIDE Show

Magenta Theater 1108 Main St, Vancouver, WA, United States

Pride is coming a month early! For our two-year anniversary show, we're bringing you an incredible lineup. Our storytellers include Nastashia Minto (who will be doing a book signing), Marli Williams, Flint, Blu Kody Christensen, and we're bringing back the hilarious Deb Wheelbarger (from our JOY show). We'll have prizes, treats, and a special announcement. Thank you for two incredible years of courage, community, and hope! Tickets Here

$15

The Turnout presents Front Porch Sessions feat Nishat Akhtar, Andrew Holguin, and Lindsey E. Murphy

The Secret Society 116 NE Russell St, Portland, OR, United States

Theme: "Adventure" May 20th, 2019, 8:00pm The Turnout @ Secret Society - tickets > 116 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212 with story tellers: Lindsey E. Murphy Lindsey E. Murphy is the award-winning entrepreneur, executive producer, creator and host behind YouTube’s most beloved kids science show, The Fab Lab With Crazy Aunt Lindsey, which takes everyday science concepts and turns them into fabulous DIY projects. Before breaking out on her own in 2017, Lindsey spent more than 15 years in digital media, marketing, and business development, having started her career at MTV Networks and moving on to XBOX, Nike, Wieden+Kennedy, and many other iconic brands. As the CEO of Murph Media Co., Lindsey specializes in making content from the heart, digital consulting, audience + creative development.…

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$10
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