Storytelling events in Portland

Check out happening storytelling events all around Portland, OR

Book Launch Party

 Sat, 06 Sep at 06:30 pm Irving Street Studio, Northwest Irving Street, Portland, OR, USA

Hannah Glavor and Essie & the Hum at Mother Foucaults

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm Mother Foucault's Bookshop Free

Big Yard Studio: The Academy

 Fri, 29 Aug at 07:00 pm PDX CONTEMPORARY ART USD 55

Lance And Lea

 Sat, 23 Aug at 09:00 pm Ponderosa Lounge & Grill USD 17 to 28

PJCE featuring Mary Flower

 Fri, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm The Alberta Rose Theatre

Black Belt Eagle Scout w/ SÁVILA & Kusikia at Aladdin Theater

 Fri, 22 Aug at 08:00 pm 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Pericles: An Immersive Adventure

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:30 pm Portland Center Stage at the Armory

CHLOE GENDROW (MT) and GUEST TBA

 Sat, 30 Aug at 08:00 pm Kelly's Olympian USD 18

DUNGEONS & DRAG QUEENS: GEEKWEEK ON FLEEK!

 Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 pm Star Theater

Telling Stories with Data: Hands-On Tableau Workshop

 Thu, 11 Sep at 07:10 pm University of Portland (BC015) Free

Powell's Presents: Lucy Knisley

 Sat, 16 Aug at 03:00 pm Powell's Books, Inc. (Powell's City of Books)

Interrogation: Comedians Tell True Crime Stories

 Fri, 22 Aug McMenamins Al's Den

Neko Case w/ John Grant at Roseland Theater

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Roseland Theater

Powell's Presents: K. X. Song in Conversation With Courtney Gould

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Powell's Books, Inc. (Powell's City of Books)

The Overview | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

 Sun, 07 Sep at 11:00 am Bank of Expensify Free

Amy LaVere with Will Sexton

 Fri, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm 2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Guided Tour: Stories in Stone

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Lone Fir Cemetery

Heartland

 Fri, 26 Sep at 09:00 pm Ponderosa Lounge & Grill USD 28 to 44

Telltale and Sad Boy Union Presents: Exist to Resist Fest

 Sat, 27 Sep at 01:00 pm Twilight Cafe and Bar

Sara Cate in conversation with Lindsay Straube

 Wed, 03 Sep at 07:00 pm Portland Center Stage USD 50

'Exhibit' by Regina Taylor

 Thu, 14 Aug at 07:30 pm 1000 NE Multnomah St Free

Summer Feast

 Sat, 16 Aug at 06:30 pm Northeast Morgan Street USD 0 to 130

Mr. Wood is Dead: 10 Year Anniversary Tour | Newmark Theatre

 Sat, 23 Aug at 08:00 pm Newmark Theatre

Brett McFarland & The Freedom Riders: Straight Outta Humboldt Tour

 Fri, 15 Aug at 08:00 pm The Get Down

MORGAN SÖRNE with Soriah and Myrrh Larsen

 Sat, 23 Aug at 08:30 pm Star Theater

Alison Cochrun in conversation with Sarah Estep

 Tue, 02 Sep at 07:00 pm Lincoln High School USD 25

An Evening with Adam Savage

 Fri, 17 Oct at 08:00 pm Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

The Unraveling of York by Vin Shambry

 Fri, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm 5131 NE 23rd Ave Free

Free Live Music at Rockwood Market Hall

 Sun, 17 Aug at 04:00 pm Rockwood Market Hall Free

Brigid's Hearth

 Wed, 03 Sep at 07:00 pm The Raven's Wing Magical Co-Op - Portland

Reading: Leslie Barnard Booth and Lisa Gerlits

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm Annie Bloom's Books

SGT. SPLENDOR (Kate Vargas & Eric McFadden) with special guest Ty Curtis

 Fri, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm Jack London Revue

Lauren Blakely in conversation with Jen Comfort

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Grand Gesture Books USD 25

Neko Case w/ John Grant (Night 1 Sold Out) at Roseland Theater

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Roseland Theater

AMP Music Festival: Night 1

 Thu, 16 Oct at 08:00 pm Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) USD 40

The Rebel Eves

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm 2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Britnee Kellogg

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 pm Ponderosa Lounge & Grill USD 28 to 44

Ned LeDoux

 Sat, 27 Sep at 09:00 pm Ponderosa Lounge & Grill USD 44 to 87

Reading: Suzy Vitello with Pamela Statz

 Tue, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm Annie Bloom's Books

Jenny Tian – Jenny’s Travels

 Mon, 22 Sep at 08:00 pm 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97211

Chase Wright

 Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 pm Ponderosa Lounge & Grill USD 28 to 50

Plot Formation | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

 Fri, 12 Sep at 11:00 am Urbanite Free

Base Establishment | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

 Tue, 09 Sep at 11:00 am The Paladins League Free

Elevate Portland Women's Mini Retreat

 Sat, 11 Oct at 08:30 am McMenamins Kennedy School

A Night with Emily Rath!

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:30 pm Portland Center Stage USD 25

The Journey of York

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:30 pm Historic Alberta House USD 5

Reading: James Patrick Thomas with Greg Carpinello

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Annie Bloom's Books

Powell's Presents: Carole Hinojosa & Laura Lampton Scott

 Wed, 27 Aug at 07:00 pm Powell's Books, Inc. (Powell's City of Books)

David Sedaris at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

 Mon, 17 Nov at 07:30 pm Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

I’m With Her - Wild and Clear and Blue 2025 at Revolution Hall

 Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm 1300 SE Stark St, # 110, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97214

Pacific NW Multi Cultural Readers Series & Film Festival

 Thu, 14 Aug at 09:00 am DoubleTree by Hilton Portland Free

Nicotine Dolls - an Attempt at Romantic at Aladdin Theater

 Mon, 13 Oct at 08:00 pm 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Reading: The Jewish Women's Storytelling Collective

 Mon, 06 Oct at 07:00 pm 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97219

Fox and Bones with Wood Butcher and Justin Farren

 Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 pm 1195 SE Powell Blvd., 97202

Queer Open Mic Night

 Wed, 27 Aug at 06:30 pm 2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Pearly Nights - 2025 Auction and Gala

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm Venue 13 1355 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209

Songwriter Soiree 141 w HeartBeat Silent Disco: Live in the Park Aug 21st!

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm Alberta Park USD 18

Timothy Snyder in Conversation

 Tue, 28 Oct at 07:30 pm Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Open Mic Night

 Wed, 20 Aug at 07:00 pm 503 Distilling (Lounge and Distillery)

Character Shaping | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

 Thu, 11 Sep at 11:00 am The Paladins League Free

World Building | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

 Wed, 10 Sep at 11:00 am Lil' America Food Cart Pod Free

ANDREW DUHON

 Wed, 24 Sep at 08:00 pm Jack London Revue

Drive Discovery | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

 Mon, 08 Sep at 11:00 am Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe Free

TOC & PICA present An Evening with JJJJJerome Ellis: Vesper Sparrow

 Sun, 19 Oct at 07:30 pm 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97201

HUNTER : PRESENTS // SELOFAN : BESTIAL MOUTHS : CENTRIFUGAL FORCE MACHINE // STAR THEATER 09-02-25

 Tue, 02 Sep at 07:00 pm Star Theater

Reading: Heidi Yewman and Bonnie Comfort

 Tue, 16 Sep at 07:00 pm Annie Bloom's Books

Telltale Presents: The 4th Annual Ghost Show

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Curious Comedy Theater

The Absolute Worst & Weirdest Show: ANIMALS

 Wed, 20 Aug at 08:00 am The White Eagle

Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:30 pm Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

See Jane Run, An Indo Story

Thu, 14 Aug at 12:00 pm DoubleTree Hotel Portland

THE UPPER STRATA Thursday, 3pm October 02 2025 LIVE IN-STORE GRAPHIC NOVEL & ALBUM EVENT

 Thu, 02 Oct at 03:00 pm 5335 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97213

The Ponderosa Presents - Dakota Poorman

 Fri, 29 Aug at 09:00 pm Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

A Garden of Doors | Storytelling workshops with Rachel Attias

 Fri, 11 Jul at 05:00 pm Las Adelitas Free

Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks!

 Mon, 12 Feb at 03:00 pm Portland Free

Sip and Learn

 Wed, 23 Apr at 08:00 am Latino Founders Free