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Mystery Box Show: Free Livestream

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

FREE Livestream on YouTube at 6:30pm PST With Jason Rouse, Heather Marcus, James Cox, and Reba Sparrow From vanilla to kinky, queer to straight, and everything in between, a night at The Mystery Box Show brings you tales of one-night stands, explorations into fetish, awkward first times, dark fantasies come true, and much much more. Storytellers have included bestselling authors, nationally touring comedians, adult film industry veterans, theatre professionals, sex toy experts, members from the kink community, students and people from all walks of life. Nothing here is too raw, too sweet, too strange, or too deep; it's all about the sex, and all about the story.

Free

Virtual Story Time with Nikki McClure

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Throwing it back to better days when Nikki McClure read her latest picture book What Will These Hands Make? And thinking ahead to brighter days when she'll read to us- virtually!- her book, Mama, Is It Summer Yet? Join us Tuesday, May 19th at 11am right here on our Facebook page!

Free

Spring Storytelling Intensive

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

This four-week intensive will help you master the art of live true personal storytelling, as seen in The Moth and Back Fence PDX. The workshop covers crafting stories using the five-part story arc, delivering your best performance onstage, and a treasure trove of secrets to this satisfying artform. You will get personal feedback to support you in developing your unique storytelling voice and style. Mindy Nettifee is a producer of Back Fence PDX and host for The Moth. She is an award-winning writer, performance poet, and storyteller. In addition to her many years teaching the craft of live storytelling, she has taught creative writing and performance workshops at several places, including NYU and Lewis & Clark college. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Depth…

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$175

Uncovering our Resilience, Gratitude, and Connections During COVID-19

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Together, we will share our challenges during COVID-19 and through storytelling, discover how we might create a path of healing for both ourselves and our loved ones. Paul Iarrobino is a skilled facilitator and founder of Our Bold Voices, a local storytelling company. This event is for adults aged 50+. Please include your email address in your registration so we can send you information on how to join this virtual event.

Free

Covid-19 Story Time with Pediatrician Dr. Beth Links Torwekar

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Next Virtual Event! Dr. Beth Links Torwekar Reads JULIE AND THE EVIL QUEEN An Educational Story just for kids about Covid-19! We will post a Facebook Page Link on Tuesday, June 2nd at 11am. Hear this amazing new book written by a local pediatrician to help kids deal with the pandemic!

Free

Crafty Storytime (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a crafty storytime hour. Work on your craft from your home while Books Around the Corner owner, Stephanie, reads to you for about 15 minutes of a different book each month. After that talk with others in your community while working on your project. REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS JOIN ONLINE https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84315489135

Free

The Mystery Box Show: FREE Livestream on YouTube

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

With Kevin Allison, Claire Rudy Foster, and more to be announced soon! From vanilla to kinky, queer to straight, and everything in between, a night at The Mystery Box Show brings you tales of one-night stands, explorations into fetish, awkward first times, dark fantasies come true, and much much more. Storytellers have included bestselling authors, nationally touring comedians, adult film industry veterans, theatre professionals, sex toy experts, members from the kink community, students and people from all walks of life. Nothing here is too raw, too sweet, too strange, or too deep; it's all about the sex, and all about the story.

Free

Portland Storytellers’ Guild: Pearl’s Pearls

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Tales for and by Pearl Steinberg On Zoom Friday, June 12 at 7:00 pm The Portland Storytellers Guild presents an online evening of stories celebrating Pearl Steinberg, beloved Guild member who passed away in May weeks at 97. Tellers who knew her well come together to share stories that reflect the style and substance of the tales Pearl loved to tell. This free performance will be the Guild’s first live offering since the closure of public events. Zoom in to see and hear Norm Brecke, Maura Doherty, Barbara Fankhauser, Edward Hershey, Will Hornyak, Ken Iverson, Anne Penfound and Anne Rutherford in a performance hosted by Eric Foxman — and including a video of Pearl telling a favorite story. There is no cost to attend, but…

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Free

June PRIDE MONTH Grief Rites Virtual Reading

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us Sunday, June 14, 4pm PST via ZOOM Virtual Reading. In honor of PRIDE month you'll hear stories of love and loss from Queer writers. Grief Rites is 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. *Storytellers: Domi Shoemaker Jeanette LeBlanc Shelby Forsythia Cheryl Bridges Skyler Reed Pema Rocker .................. coffee and grief is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: My Meeting Time: Jun 14, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84824357394?pwd=WElraEN0cGMzNXlKTDVQR2U4OGZsZz09 Meeting ID: 848 2435 7394 Password: 449593 One tap mobile +12532158782,,84824357394#,,1#,449593# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,84824357394#,,1#,449593# US (Houston) Dial by…

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Free

The Moth: Virtual StorySLAM: Co-Habitation

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

CO-HABITATION: Prepare a five-minute story about living with someone, or something. Your crazy college roommate or the raccoons in your backyard. A very particular neighbor or your unique family. Tell us about how you can’t live with them, but you can’t live without them! Additional Information About the Venue: A link to the official Zoom room will be sent on the day of the event to anyone who purchases a ticket. Make sure you check your spam folder. If you have any issues accessing the event please contact info@themoth.org

Free
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