Storytelling events in Philadelphia

Check out happening storytelling events all around Philadelphia, PA

Not "Just" a Poet

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm 3870 Lancaster Ave USD 13

31st Annual Dorian Corey Awards Ball

Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm 2613 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19129

CultureFest! Holi

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104

Sistas & Stories: An Enrollment Dinner for Black Women’s Health

 Sun, 15 Feb at 12:00 pm Maggiano's Little Italy Free

Meeting Of The Griots

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am 1501 N Broad St USD 0 to 20

The Moth StorySLAM - Fumbles and Fouls at Punch Line Philadelphia

 Tue, 03 Mar at 07:30 pm Punch Line Philadelphia

The Moth Storyslam: Sus

 Mon, 13 Apr Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It - A WURD Radio Screening

 Mon, 23 Feb at 05:30 pm Barnes Foundation USD 18

Beyond the Bars 10th Anniversary Celebration!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm 3500 Lancaster Ave Free

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm 237 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

ZACH MAMA a.k.a « Monica »

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 45

Wait, What's Sri Lanka: An Hour of Stand Up Comedy with Shenuque Tissera

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 43

Steve Wrigley Big DND Energy

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 45

Vance Gilbert

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA

"The Art of Brotherly Love" Philadelphia Premier Screening

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:30 am Landmark's Ritz Five USD 15

The 2026 IAMPHL Student Summit

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus - Downs Hall Free

Echoes of Liberation: Voices of Philadelphia @ Johnson House Historic Site

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm 6306 Germantown Ave USD 30

VOICES! A Writing Workshop & Exhibition

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:00 pm The Free Library Of Philadelphia Free

Visit Philadelphia Black History Tour Series - 7th Ward Tour

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Free

Philly Reincarnated Grand Slam

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm The Rotunda USD 7 to 29

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 11 Mar at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

Technical.ly Builders Conference 2026

 Wed, 06 May at 08:30 am Science History Institute USD 55 to 269

A DEEPLY ROOTED TROLLEY TOUR BY HARRIETTS BOOKSHOP

 Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am Harriett's Bookshop USD 73

Tavern Night 2026

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:00 pm 208 Lincoln Dr USD 13 to 55

The Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio - Grammy-nominated Bluegrass All-stars

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm Bourbon & Branch USD 23

Punchline Philly (Mar 20 - 21)

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Punch Line Philly

Books & Brunch & Mimosa’s

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am TBA USD 55 to 162

New Freedom Theatre Presents - Forgotten Founding Fathers

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Performance Garage USD 50

A Literary Celebration with Amy Beth Sisson & Friends

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm H&H Books Free

NAACP Temple University Chapter hosts NAACP Image Awards Watch Party

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Howard Gittis Student Center USD 0 to 23

Pajama Party & Breakfast for Dinner

 Wed, 25 Feb at 05:30 pm Chick-fil-A Whitman Square USD 10

Hot Spots & Storied Plots

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:00 am 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

The Black Girl Agenda Presents In The Meantime

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Sweet Bakes Couture USD 29

XM:Prince of Egypt / Egyptian Cosplay

 Sun, 22 Feb at 05:00 pm KANVAS Venue USD 16

VIP Millhouse Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Night

 Thu, 19 Mar at 05:00 pm CBG Phila 19134 Free

Harriett’s presents Kiss Of Life w/ Sannii Crespina-flores

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:30 am Harriett's Bookshop USD 22

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Bridge of Freedom

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:00 pm Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Free

HOUSE OF POETS - JUST MIKE THE POET

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Indy Hall Clubhouse at 709 N 2nd St USD 23 to 55

Past To Power - Philadelphia Black History Trivia Night

 Mon, 09 Feb at 06:00 pm 1509 Cecil B. Moore Ave Free

BLK TEA x Exhibit A: Philly Art, Storytelling and Tea

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia USD 66

The Spirit of Soul Food

 Mon, 23 Feb at 05:30 pm The Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library Free

LCA & WYP Present "Tea With Tang & Song"

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society

No Longer Bound The Musical BHM 2026

 Tue, 10 Feb at 11:00 am Independence Seaport Museum USD 29 to 34

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Special Learning Session: Personal Storytelling as Archiving with Yvonne Welbon

 Fri, 27 Feb at 05:00 pm 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104

Big Benny Bailey EP Release Party with The Hill Country Devil and Reese Florence

 Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 pm 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Merlin Holland celebrates After Oscar on April 9th at 6pm

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

"Love Whole and Broken"

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm 1034 Pine St USD 20

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Songs to Break and Mend Your Heart

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

TO BE HERE

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm Christ Church Neighborhood House USD 13 to 77

Make It Look Real

 Wed, 18 Mar at 05:00 pm Rainey Auditorium Free

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Arekusn & UrbnSEEK: Philly Love Letter

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:00 pm CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia USD 82

Body of Work: Yvonne Welbon - Night Two: Living with Pride: Ruth C. Ellis @ 100

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm KANVAS Venue USD 0 to 109

Reassembly Panel Discussion: Even The Score, Academia, Vol. V

 Fri, 20 Feb at 06:00 pm Ulises Free

Story Quilting with Mama Carla

 Mon, 09 Feb at 04:00 pm 2987 Almond St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19134

Not "Just" a Poet

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:00 pm 3870 Lancaster Ave USD 13

Readers Theater: Recuerdos Que No Sabias Que Tenias

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 0 to 23

Philadelphia M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

 Fri, 11 Apr at 05:00 pm 1001 Locust St USD 10 to 30

BLACK HISTORY MONTH script-in-hand reading of "Cadillac Crew"

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm Overbrook Park Church Of Christ Free

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Sat, 28 Oct at 07:00 pm Philadelphia Free

Philadelphia M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows

 Fri, 14 Feb at 10:00 am Lubert Plaza USD 10 to 20

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 13 May at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 08 Jul at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

Philadelphia Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Fri, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm 3rd St & Chestnut St USD 10 to 30

Philadelphia M**der Mystery: A Deadly Dating Game!

 Fri, 14 Nov at 11:00 am Lubert Plaza USD 10 to 30

The M**der Mystery Experience in Philadelphia

 Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm Lubert Plaza USD 10 to 30

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Sun, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Philadelphia Free

Fall 2025 / Winter 2026 Screenings

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Scribe Video Center Free

Philadelphia's Secret Society: Mystery Hunt

 Thu, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm 3rd St & Chestnut St USD 10 to 20

MINDSHOP ™| Data Analysis for Management

 Wed, 18 May at 06:00 pm Your Laptop USD 83

Crossroads: Unity

 Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Unity Java - Umbria

Hoodwinked: Stand Up & Storytelling Open Mic

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:30 pm 1626 E Passyunk Ave Free

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Sat, 09 Dec at 06:00 pm Philadelphia Free

The Spirits of Philadelphia: Outdoor Ghost Scavenger Hunt!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am 200 Chestnut St USD 8 to 20

Coffee & Conversations, an open mic spoken word night

 Tue, 30 Sep at 04:30 pm Walnut Street West Library Free

Personal Branding 1 Day Workshop | Philadelphia, PA

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

The Moth - Philadelphia

 Wed, 04 Mar Punch Line Philly

¡Canticuentos Spanish Storytime!

 Wed, 07 Jan at 11:00 am Falls of Schuylkill Library Free

Business Presentations 1 Day Workshop | Philadelphia, PA

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Public Speaking Mastery: Speak with Confidence & Impact! in Philadelphia

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748