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PSG: A Beautiful Girl, Her Prince (and that Step-mother!)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Sound Familiar?  The fairy tale with the step sisters, the fancy dress ball, the fairy god-mother? And those slippers? A universal story, right? Maybe not. Join members of the Portland Storytellers’ Guild for an around the world tour of this story from different cultures with so many nuanced differences. What – no slippers? Huh -- no prince or fancy ball? Hey – what happened to the fairy god-mother? Through it all, discover that in our many cultural differences, we have a lot more in common than we thought. A half dozen storytellers bring you Cinderella in some of her many surprising guises from around the world. Join us for a fun frolic with an old/new friend. A virtual evening of tales Saturday, April 3 at…

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$10

The Mystery Box Show: April

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

feat. Sampson McCormick, Rain DeGrey, Tatiyanna Shirley, 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.

$12 – $62

PSG: 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

PSG !Extra! THE DEVIL WITH THE THREE GOLDEN HAIRS with Norm Brecke

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Norm Brecke will tell this classic Grimm tale in two parts. You’ll also hear about Norm’s Uncle who influenced his sense of humor and theatrical side. In a way, his Uncle gets to play the Devil in the story, a part he would have relished. Get ready for a night of adventure, humor, music, and a good deal of luck! Join Portland Storytellers' Guild as we welcome Norm Brecke to the stage for a tour de force one-person evening of stories and songs. The virtual event can be enjoyed right in the comfort of your home. The Portland Storytellers' Guild continues its "virtual" season on Saturday, April 17 at 4pm AK / 5pm Pacific / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm EST via Zoom.…

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$10

Portland Storytellers’ Guild: ROAD – TESTED !!!

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Three Veteran Guild Members (Anne Louise Sterry, Chetter Galloway and Will Hornyak) reprise crowd favorites for a rollicking evening of stories, songs and poems.   An evening to remember from some of the Guild’s favorites. Join us for a fun frolic with old friends and wonderful tales. A virtual evening of stories Saturday, May 1 at 7pm PDT / 8pm MDT / 9pm CDT / 10pm EDT / 6pm AKDT. Register here -- only $10 per computer connection; as many can watch as is socially-distanced-safe. Remember – the evening will be recorded; all registrants will get a link the day after to watch the recording anytime in the following week. So don’t let the start time or a prior commitment stand in your way: The Guild…

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$10

Five Oaks Museum Showcase

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

A Virtual Fundraiser & Celebration of Community Excellence In the first year under their new name, Five Oaks Museum has cut a new path for history and culture institutions. The Guest Curator program has produced three game-changing, community-led exhibitions so far: This IS Kalapuyan Land, Gender Euphoria, and DISplace. Join the museum for their first fundraising event within the new brand - a showcase of vibrant performances and speakers that celebrates these exhibitions and the incredible community leaders who created them. The virtual event is free and open to the public. Funds raised are infused back into the community as ethical compensation for the storytellers who shape the museum. Their exhibitions, Instagram takeovers, events, and collaborative projects bring vitality to local history, arts, and culture.…

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Free – $50

I Am My Story: Voices of Hope

Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

The Immigrant Story invites you to visit “I Am My Story: Voices of Hope,” our newest exhibition, opening May 14, 2021, at the Oregon Historical Society. At a moment when our state and the nation are entering a critical period of conversation about the erasure and underrepresentation of people of color, “I Am My Story: Voices of Hope” highlights the experiences of six young women from Africa who have made their homes in Oregon. They are survivors of genocide and war; they have lived through a traumatic break with the past and they face prejudice and injustice in their new home. Their stories offer a window into the struggles experienced by communities of color, worldwide and here in Oregon, and their remarkable resilience and determination.…

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Free – $10

Portland Storytellers’ 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

Telltale Presents: _______ Will Save Us

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Hey, champ! Thanks for checking out Telltale. We are 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 getting ready to close out our fourth season. Yeah, it’s on zoom, which isn't the same. But it’s better than nothing. And I said I’d do the show until things stopped making me angry.... and....you see my point. At 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 likely include honesty, swear words, enthusiasm, resistance, dark humor, connection....and whatever else you…

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Free – $7

PSG Addition: YES, IT REALLY HAPPENED!

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Perhaps Hard To Believe, Yet True Join the Guild for a quick tour of historical oddities:  A Book and A Ship.  A Man With a Penchant For Selling.  A Set of Keys.  And More.  Each tale different.  Each Account Amazing.  Every Story Memorable.  All true stories – Yes, They Really Happened! -- that are on the edge of disbelief. Eric Foxman brings stories of people and astonishing events from many lands.  An hour of Goosebumps, Smiles and possibly Warm-Fuzzy Feelings (though not necessarily all at the same time). This unusual addition to the Guild’ season is a special Thank You and Fund Raiser program for five professional Guild members whose performance incomes have been adversely impacted by the pandemic.  There is no registration fee to…

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