About Story Café

This Pay-What-You-Can event brings together seasoned and emerging tellers for an evening of captivating tales. Whether you love autobiographical stories, folk tales, or original narratives, there's something for everyone.

February’s Story Café

Next Event: February 10
Join us for a buffet of stories featuring talented tellers Colette Laplante, Elaine O'Reilly, Richard Whyte, and Gail Anglin. Expect a rich mix of storytelling styles, from personal reflections to timeless folk tales, in a warm and welcoming setting.

Hosted by Kim Kilpatrick, Story Café is a space where stories connect us all. Donations are appreciated, with a suggested contribution of $5.

Come, listen, and be transported—one story at a time!

Story Café is a Pay-What-You-Can event, and donations are accepted in person, via Eventbrite, canadahelps.org, or by sending an e-transfer to ostbusiness@ottawastorytellers.ca. Suggested donation: $5.

Upcoming Story Cafés

Monday, February 10: Greatest Hits with Colette Laplante, Elaine O'Reilly, Richard Whyte, and Gail Anglin

Monday, March 10: To Be Determined

Monday, April 14: Kathie Kompass and Leah Sander

Monday, May 12: Clara Dugas

Monday, June 9: Karen Fee and Lynda Joyce

There are openings for this season’s Story Café

If you are interested in putting together an hour of storytelling, either by yourself or with a partner, send us the following details of your show:
1) The name and email address of each teller.
2) At least two preferred dates*
3) The theme of your evening, a title, and a tagline (for promotional purposes).
4) Confirmation of a paid OST Membership.

*February and March are available

Please email your proposal and any questions to the Program Coordinator, Kim Kilpatrick, at kimjkilpatrick@gmail.com.