About this Event
Join us every 3rd Thursday to tell your stories, immerse yourself in the words of others, play storytelling games, gain confidence, and build community. This is a space for Dorchester’s LGBTQIA+ community and our allies to come together and cheer each other on!
No storytelling or public speaking experience needed to join; nor is anyone under any obligation to speak. Any human, regardless of age, background, or belief, is welcome here. We embrace diversity and encourage open-mindedness, understanding, and respect for all.
Doors open at 6:00 PM and programming is from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
DotStories is brought to you in partnership by DotOut and JustBook-ish.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Mix & Mingle
Info: Join us before programming to check out the cafe, browse some books, and meet the DotStories facilitators and regulars!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Welcome
Info: Quick round of introductions and some housekeeping
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
StoryTime
Info: This is the space for folks who have been working on a story and want to present it to the DotStories crew! Each session has a theme, which is usually what the StoryTime speaker bases their story on. In addition to stories based on the theme, this is also the space to try out any kind of storytelling! Do you have a big work presentation coming up you want to practice? Are you giving a toast at a wedding you want to try out? Did something big happen that you want to get off your chest?
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:45 PM
On Your Toes
Info: This is where we try out some quick-thinking storytelling games! No prep is needed, and everyone is welcome to participate if they're comfortable!
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Superlative Showdown
Info: This is our way of wrapping things up! We start with voting on who should fill the slots for that session's four superlatives: Funniest, Most Creative, Most Inspiring, and Most Dramatic. Once the spots have been filled, the four superlative title holders compete in a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament to crown one storyteller as the DotStories Session Champion. The Champion is awarded a JustBook-ish giftcard, along with bragging rights until the next DotStories session!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Just Book-ish, 1463 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, United States
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