About us
Welcome to the Ottawa Storytelling Events Meetup group!
If you love stories, arts, and entertainment, this is the group for you. Join us for a variety of monthly storytelling events, and other cultural experiences in Ottawa.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just enjoy hearing a good story, our events are sure to offer something for everyone. Come and connect with fellow theatre group enthusiasts and enjoy the best in live performances and storytelling in the Ottawa area. We can't wait to see you at our next event!
Upcoming events
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Story Cafe: November
Heart & Crown - Preston Street, 353B Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1V6, Canada, Ottawa, ON, CA#### A Monthly Evening of Captivating Tales
Join Ottawa StoryTellers for Story Café, a relaxed evening of live storytelling featuring both seasoned and emerging tellers.
Each month brings a new mix of autobiographical stories, folk tales, traditional stories and original narratives, shared in the welcoming atmosphere of a local pub.
Story Café is now being held at Heart & Crown on Preston Street, in The Snug Pub.
Located in the heart of Little Italy, the Heart & Crown offers an accessible and welcoming setting to gather, enjoy a drink or something to eat, and experience live storytelling.
Because dates are booked with the venue on a month-to-month basis, the day of the week may vary from month to month. Check this page or our Events Calendar for the latest Story Café date.
Story Café begins at 7:00 PM.
Hosted by Corey Hackett and coordinated by Colette Laplante, Story Café is a place where stories bring us together.1 attendee
(un)told: An Evening of Personal Stories
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON, CA(un)Told is a monthly gathering built around a simple idea: everyone has a story worth telling, and storytelling is something you learn by being in the room.
This is a cross-cultural, come-as-you-are night of real, personal stories told live in ten minutes or less. No notes, no sets, no props, and no pressure to perform. Some people share. Many listen. All of it counts.
#### What to expect
Listening is welcome: Many people just come to listen. There’s no expectation to share.
Sharing is arranged in advance: If you’d like to tell a story, contact Brad ahead of time so we can make sure it’s a good fit.
Everyday stories are valued: Your story doesn’t need to be polished. Ordinary moments often resonate the most.
Support is available: Story coaches are usually present. Coaching is optional and informal.
Learning happens by listening: Even if you never tell a story, you’ll learn how storytelling works.#### Thinking about telling a story?
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If you’re considering sharing a story and want to talk it through first, reach out to Brad. This isn’t an audition or a commitment - just a way to make sure (un)Told is the right fit for you and your story.
To help Brad understand what you’re thinking, include:- What your story is about (a sentence or two)
- Why this story matters to you right now
- Whether you’d like any support (optio
Email Brad at: untold@ottawastorytellers.ca
Note: (un)Told focuses on personal stories, not speeches, debates, or advocacy.
If you’re unsure whether your story fits, Brad is happy to talk it through.####
(un)Told is free to attend.
Fourth Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM EST
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
355 Cooper Street, Room 14
Join the room. Listening is welcome.53 attendees(un)told: An Evening of Personal Stories
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON, CA(un)Told is a monthly gathering built around a simple idea: everyone has a story worth telling, and storytelling is something you learn by being in the room.
This is a cross-cultural, come-as-you-are night of real, personal stories told live in ten minutes or less. No notes, no sets, no props, and no pressure to perform. Some people share. Many listen. All of it counts.
#### What to expect
Listening is welcome: Many people just come to listen. There’s no expectation to share.
Sharing is arranged in advance: If you’d like to tell a story, contact Brad ahead of time so we can make sure it’s a good fit.
Everyday stories are valued: Your story doesn’t need to be polished. Ordinary moments often resonate the most.
Support is available: Story coaches are usually present. Coaching is optional and informal.
Learning happens by listening: Even if you never tell a story, you’ll learn how storytelling works.#### Thinking about telling a story?
####
If you’re considering sharing a story and want to talk it through first, reach out to Brad. This isn’t an audition or a commitment - just a way to make sure (un)Told is the right fit for you and your story.
To help Brad understand what you’re thinking, include:- What your story is about (a sentence or two)
- Why this story matters to you right now
- Whether you’d like any support (optio
Email Brad at: untold@ottawastorytellers.ca
Note: (un)Told focuses on personal stories, not speeches, debates, or advocacy.
If you’re unsure whether your story fits, Brad is happy to talk it through.####
(un)Told is free to attend.
Fourth Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM EST
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
355 Cooper Street, Room 14
Join the room. Listening is welcome.12 attendees
Past events
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