(un)told
Dec
22
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

December’s theme is Traditions. We are looking for stories on this theme or whatever you fancy!

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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Signature Series: Bringing Villagers' Voices to Life: Stories from Sierra Leone
Jan
12
2:00 PM14:00

Signature Series: Bringing Villagers' Voices to Life: Stories from Sierra Leone

Nancy Edwards and Dauda Mansaray weave together their experiences of rural life in Sierra Leone, West Africa, giving voice to villagers. They engage audiences through narrative, spoken word poetry, and song; sharing complementary yet contrasting perspectives on village life from Sierra Leone’s post-independence and civil war periods. Compelling and powerful stories reveal the ancestral roots of knowledge and oral traditions; the strengths of family, community, and social connections; the hardships of poverty and child labour; and the trauma and injustice of civil war. Vivid and heartfelt stories are sprinkled with hopefulness and humour. Their insider and outsider cultural perspectives intersect as they share the bonds of our common humanity, and reconcile their cultural dislocation from Sierra Leone, a country they both love.

Join us at Arts Court on Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 pm ET or on demand. Tickets are $23/students $10.

For more information and tickets, visit www.ottawastorytellers.ca/bringing-villagers-voices-to-life

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Story Café
Jan
13
7:00 PM19:00

Story Café

Join us for an evening of storytelling by local tellers at Story Café, on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Hollander (65 Holland Ave. in Ottawa) beginning at 7:00 PM.

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

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(un)told
Jan
26
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

January’s theme is New Beginnings. We are looking for stories on this theme or whatever you fancy!

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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Story Café
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00

Story Café

Join us for an evening of storytelling by local tellers at Story Café, on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Hollander (65 Holland Ave. in Ottawa) beginning at 7:00 PM.

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

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(un)told
Feb
23
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

February’s theme is Love. We are looking for stories on this theme or whatever you fancy!

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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Story Café
Mar
10
7:00 PM19:00

Story Café

Join us for an evening of storytelling by local tellers at Story Café, on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Hollander (65 Holland Ave. in Ottawa) beginning at 7:00 PM.

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

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(un)told
Mar
23
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

March’s theme is I'm a Fool. We are looking for stories on this theme or whatever you fancy!

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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Story Café
Dec
9
7:00 PM19:00

Story Café

Fabulous storytellers share their personal stories on the Story Café stage in December with Personal Tales Worth Telling.

Shannon Clarke, Ron Davies, Pat Holloway, Cheryl Hynes, and Andrea Prazmowski each tell a tale that will entertain!

Story Café is on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Hollander (65 Holland Ave. in Ottawa) beginning at 7:00 PM.

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

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(un)told
Nov
24
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

November’s theme is Good People. We are looking for stories on this theme or whatever you fancy!

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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Signature Series: Memories are Made of This - And, of course, they’re always true
Nov
17
2:00 PM14:00

Signature Series: Memories are Made of This - And, of course, they’re always true

Kathie Kompass and Mary Wiggin recall how family members came to Canada, found work, celebrated holidays, and coped with life. Their stories may be less than completely true, but, at the same time, entirely possible!

Join us at Arts Court on Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 pm ET or on demand. Tickets are $23/students $10.

For more information and tickets, visit www.ottawastorytellers.ca/memories-are-made-of-this

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Story Café
Nov
4
7:00 PM19:00

Story Café

SPECIAL DATE: Story Café is Monday, November 4! Marie Robertson and Mary Wiggins will take the Story Café stage.

Join us for an evening of storytelling by local tellers at Story Café, on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Hollander (65 Holland Ave. in Ottawa) beginning at 7:00 PM.

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

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30th Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival | 30e Festival du conte pour enfants d’Ottawa
Nov
2
10:30 AM10:30

30th Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival | 30e Festival du conte pour enfants d’Ottawa

30th Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival | 30e Festival du conte pour enfants d’Ottawa

Heroes edition | édition des héros

Takes place at Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Drive) – look for the storytelling in the Chamber!

All types of heroes can be found at the 30th Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival! Get ready for a festival filled with imagination, excitement, and heroic tales.

During this free event, storytellers will tell engaging stories about heroes for children of all ages in English and French. Hear thrilling tales of superheroes, legends, and everyday champions from professional storytellers.

10:30 am: Claude Garneau and Mila Bercier (French stories for ages 2 to 5)
11:00 am: Janet LeRoy (English stories for ages 2 to 5)
11:30 am: Sylvi Belleau (French stories for ages 6 to 12)
12:00 pm: Jacqui Du Toit (English stories for ages 6 to 12)
12:30 pm: Daniel Hendrickse (English stories for ages 6 to 12)
1:00 pm: David Finkle (English, Indigenous stories for ages 6 to 12)

Don't miss the Ottawa Children's Storytelling Festival—a heroic day of stories, crafts, and games for the whole family!

The festival is presented by the Ottawa Public Library and Ottawa StoryTellers.

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(un)told
Oct
27
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

October’s theme is Scary Tales. We are looking for stories on this theme or whatever you fancy!

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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Signature Series: 9 Lives, 8 Near-Misses : life lessons from near-death events
Oct
10
7:30 PM19:30

Signature Series: 9 Lives, 8 Near-Misses : life lessons from near-death events

Paul Shanker de Tourreil has nine lives but is down to his one after decades of bizarre, often comical misadventures in the Signature Series presentation of 9 Lives, 8 Near-Misses : life lessons from near-death events

9 Lives, 8 Near-Misses : life lessons from near-death events was nominated for the Just For Laughs Outstanding English Comedy (Montreal Fringe Festival 2023) and won the Most Promising French Comedy (Montreal Fringe Festival 2024)!

Join us at Arts Court on Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 pm ET or on demand. Tickets are $23/students $10.

For more information and tickets, visit www.ottawastorytellers.ca/9-lives-8-near-misses

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Story Café
Oct
7
7:00 PM19:00

Story Café

SPECIAL DATE: Story Café is Monday, October 7th! Tom Lips will take the Story Café stage with Love and Danger: The Rocky Road to Romance.

Join us for an evening of storytelling by local tellers at Story Café, on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Hollander (65 Holland Ave. in Ottawa) beginning at 7:00 PM.

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

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(un)told
Sep
22
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

September’s theme is Lessons Learned. We are looking for stories on this theme or whatever you fancy!

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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(un)told
Aug
25
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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(un)told
Jul
28
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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Moon Magic: A Tribute in Story & Song (One World Grannies Fundraiser)
Jun
26
6:15 PM18:15

Moon Magic: A Tribute in Story & Song (One World Grannies Fundraiser)

The 2024 edition of the One World Grannies “Stories for a Summer Evening Fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, June 26, from 6:15 to 9:00 pm at First Unitarian Congregation (30 Cleary Avenue in Ottawa).

Ottawa StoryTellers is proud to be a partner and to support this fundraiser!

A $35 ticket* to Moon Magic includes an evening of entertainment, homemade hors d’oeuvres and desserts, door prizes, laughter, and a celebration of 18 years of support and solidarity with the grandmothers of sub-Saharan Africa. These courageous older women have been caregivers to the millions of children and young people orphaned by the AIDS pandemic and they continue to need the support we offer through the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. The funds we raise support the grandmothers, the children in their care, and the community-based organizations that work with them.

*plus Eventbrite fees ($3.61)

TICKETS: Get your tickets here or contact Laura Vernon at 613-729-0077

PROGRAM:

6:15 PM: A reception featuring wonderful granny-made hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Sangria and artisanal soaps by Soap Belle’s One World granny Laura Vernon will be available for sale.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM:

o A fabulous hour of stories and music by talented Ottawa storytellers and musicians Gail Anglin, Susan Sweeney Hermon, Jack Pyl, and Anne Hurley

o A recounting of a conversation in Swaziland between Peggy Edwards and a local grandmother under the moon

o An intermission with more good things to eat and purchase

o Door prizes!

SPONSORS: We could not offer you this magical evening without the generous support of our Lead Sponsors, Joni Campbell, Royal LePage Real Estate and AMICA The Glebe, and Supporting Sponsor Watson’s Pharmacy and Compounding Centre.

PARTNERS: Find out more about One World GranniesUnitarian Go-Gos, or the Grandmothers Campaign.

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(un)told
Jun
23
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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Story Café
Jun
10
7:00 PM19:00

Story Café

Join us for an evening of storytelling by local tellers at Story Café, on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Hollander (65 Holland Ave. in Ottawa) beginning at 7:00 PM.

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

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(un)told
May
26
7:00 PM19:00

(un)told

(un)told features original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting without notes, sets, or props. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) in Room 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. It’s the kind of night where everyone has something interesting to say.

Please note that some stories feature adult content, so we recommend tellers and listeners aged 18+ attend these events.

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