(un)Told - October 26th
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Bottle Lamp Tales Teller with Jan Blake October 23rd
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In Conversation with Jan Blake - October 24th
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2025 Children's Festival - November 1st
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Open Mic Online - November 4th
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Story Café - November 10th
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(un)Told - October 26th ⦾ Bottle Lamp Tales Teller with Jan Blake October 23rd ⦾ In Conversation with Jan Blake - October 24th ⦾ 2025 Children's Festival - November 1st ⦾ Open Mic Online - November 4th ⦾ Story Café - November 10th ⦾
Tickets for In Conversation with Jan Blake are now available! Capacity is limited - reserve early to secure your spot!
Bottle Lamp Tales Artist: Jan Blake
Lifestyles of the Rich and the Shameless Artist: Tom Lips
The Women in Me Artist: Sao-Mai Nguyen
Recovering Romantic Artist: Briane Nasimok
Grimm | Dark Paths and Wild Wonder
The Strategy Of War: Aztec Mythology Artist: Mera Reyes
(un)Told: Stories That Stayed With Us
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
Adisoke - Stories of Spirit and Wonder
Spooky Stories | Histoires Effrayantes - Oct 25
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October 25 octobre
Free event for children ages 4 to 10. Evénement gratuit pour les enfants âgés de 4 à 10 ans.
10:30am - II:15am | 10h30 - 11th15
Ottawa Public Library Carlingwood
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Free to attend, no ticket required.
Participation gratuite, aucun billet requis.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival - Nov 1
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The Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival returns on November 1st for its 31st year. Don’t miss the Mythical Creatures & Magical Beasts edition featuring stories, activities and crafts throughout the day from 10:00 am-1:30pm.
Le Festival de contes pour enfants d'Ottawa revient le 1er novembre pour sa 31e édition. Ne manquez pas l'édition « Créatures mythiques et bêtes magiques », qui propose des contes, des activités et des ateliers créatifs tout au long de la journée, de 10 h à 13 h 30.
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Recommended ages: 3-10 | Âges recommandés : 3 à 10 ans
Please note: The Children’s Festival is a shared experience for families. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the event.
Remarque : le Festival des enfants est une expérience partagée pour les familles. Tous les enfants doivent être accompagnés d'un parent ou d'un tuteur pendant toute la durée de l'événement.
(un)Told - Oct 26
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What is (un)told? Founded in 2012, (un)told showcases original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting – no notes, no sets, no props – all in 10 minutes or less. It’s the kind of evening where everyone has something interesting to share.
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(un)told takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street), Room 14.
Tickets are free but space is limited.
Our Story Begins
With Community
Ottawa StoryTellers is a vibrant collective of voices - professional tellers, emerging artists, and passionate listeners all brought together by a shared love of story. We celebrate the power of oral storytelling to connect, inspire, and build community across generations and cultures. From intimate performances to bold stage productions, our events invite audiences into the timeless magic of a
well-told tale.
Stay Connected With the Story
The stories don’t stop when the curtain falls. Follow Ottawa StoryTellers on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes moments, event announcements, and storytelling inspiration all year long. Join our growing online community and be part of the conversation.
Community Engagement:
Storytelling in Community
Storytelling brings people together by sharing experiences, histories, and perspectives that foster understanding and connection. In a community setting, it can inspire participation, strengthen relationships, and create a shared sense of identity.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Ottawa StoryTellers’ events and performances take place on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. We respectfully acknowledge that they are the original caretakers of this land. Ottawa StoryTellers is not just acknowledging land; we’re acknowledging Indigenous cultures that have been telling stories since time immemorial. We are dedicated to working with our indigenous partners to honour and learn from their traditions.