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The Mystery Box Show: SEX/PEOPLE: A Sex Talk Roundtable

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

FREE on YouTube at 7:30pm PDT feat. Allison Moon, Lee Harrington, 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

Portland Storytellers’ Guild: Jocularity, Jocularity, Jocularity

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

A Levitatious Evening of Escape It’s a good time for a laugh. Or maybe Two! How About THREE? Join Trish Anderson, Patrick Gannon and Eric Foxman for stories, whether true or maybe-true, which we promise will put a smile on your face. In fact, we guarantee it: if you don’t laugh often during the evening, we’ll give you double your sorrows back! Join us to hear about: the whale that goes boom; ram, lamb, thank you ma’am; criminal M.O.s; and other stories. An evening of jocularity in all its varied richness. Saturday evening, February 6 at 7:00 pm (PST) via Zoom in the comfort of your own home. Click here for Tickets which are just $10 per log-in; as many people can watch as is…

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$10

Portland Storytellers’ Guild: Guild Monthly Story Swap – Free!

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join the Portland Storytellers' Guild for an informal evening of stories shared virtually. Join us to tell.  Join us to listen.   A friendly supportive atmosphere composed of tellers with all levels of experience. We'll fit in as many tellers as we can, so be prepared to volunteer at the start.  Spoken stories (not read) to be limited to 6-7 minutes.

Free

The Mystery Box Show: Sex-Themed Storytelling Returns!

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Spend Valentine's Day with the Mystery Box Show's Livestream feat. Ka'Ron, Aleah Liebenau, and more! 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.

$15 – $115

Late Night Feelings – Valentine’s Day Show

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

A one-night-only, steamy n’ dreamy Valentines show exploring modern romance. Imbibe with us on love and get tipsy on tenderness. Singles, couples, and the heartless are all welcome to enjoy an evening of improvised storytelling, music, and cheeky advice . Enjoy this sweet treat of a show from the sexy safety of your home. Step into the virtual realm of love, cutie. Sensual, hilarious, honest, and feisty - a real Valentines Day banger. Featuring some of Portland's loveliest improvisational actors and storytellers handpicked by Cupid themselves. This show contains Adult Content February 14th - Valentines Day, 8pm COST: Suggested $10 per household or Pay-What-You-Want (link below) https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2QH5X8JQMQF28

Free – $10

Telltale Presents: Pass It On

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Hey, champ! Thanks for checking out Telltale. We are (once again) a monthly curated storytelling event for people that like to get vulnerable and take no shit. We are into genuine connection, laughter, heartbreak, poignant moments, and community building. We are in our 4th season. Yeah, it’s going to be on zoom and not in person. Yeah, it’s not the same. But it’s better than nothing. And I said I’d do the show until the government stopped making me angry all the time....and....you see my point. At this unique version of Telltale, you can expect about 6-8 performers sharing something with you, in the way that feels right to them--so there will be a mix of comedy, stories, music, essays, and more. Your evening will…

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Free

PSG !Extra! Featured Teller performance with Anne-Louise Sterry

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join Portland Storytellers' Guild as we welcome Anne-Louise Sterry to the stage for a tour de force one-person evening of stories. The virtual event can be enjoyed right in the comfort of your home. The Portland Storytellers' Guild continues its "virtual" season on Saturday, February 20 at 5:00 pm via Zoom. More info and ticket link coming very soon. Mark your calendar and save the date for an evening you won't soon forget. AND... Register Now, Watch Later  -- Registrants will get an email the day after the performance and can watch the recording during the week following the show!

Free

Listen to the Past, Stories from OJMCHE’s Oral History Collection: Synagogues

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join OJMCHE Archivist Alisha Babbstein, Curator of Collections Anne LeVant Prahl, and Director Judy Margles as they discuss their favorite oral history clips and tell stories about the community that created them. This time the focus is on synagogues. Today Oregon is home to nearly 40 synagogues, representing a delicate balance of old and new and all exemplifying unique regional sensibilities.

Free

Drop The Mic

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join Artists Rep and Back Fence PDX at this one time Zoom listening party as our storytellers question, CAN I GET A DO OVER? Pre-show begins at 6:30 with the stories starting at 7pm.Music by DJ Bobby D will be played live at pre-show and during the event. Purchase Tickets Here Drop the Mic is a storytelling project collaboration with Artists Rep and Back Fence PDX featuring the work of some of Portland’s best storytellers: Chris Williams, Darshanpreet Gill, Katie Nguyen, Kisha Jarrett, Lauren Modica, Monica Choy, Shauna Hahn, and Vin Shambry; co-produced and co-hosted by B. Frayn Masters and Mindy Nettifee. Phil Johnson, sound mixing engineer / producer. Ashley Mellinger line producer. After the Zoom event on 2/27 ticketing options and access to listen…

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Free

PSG: SILVER LININGS AND BLESSING IN DISGUISE

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

With the perspective of hindsight we can find redeeming aspects to life’s most disturbing events and difficult moments, a theme Jeanne Anderson, Edward Hershey and Rob Luck explore in “ Silver Linings and Blessings in Disguise,” the Portland Storytellers Guild’s monthly performance on Zoom, Saturday evening, March 6. Their stories about the liberation that comes with realizing perfection is not everything, reassessing a lost opportunity and reconsidering a community pariah — seem especially timely as we complete a year like no other. Hear for yourself by registering here.  Tickets are just $10 per computer conenction and as many can watch as is social-distancing-safe. AND... Register Now, Watch Later  -- Registrants will get an email the day after the performance and can watch the recording during…

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$10
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