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

The Immigrant Story Live

 Sat, 13 Sep at 07:00 pm Portland Center Stage at the Armory

Neko Case w/ John Grant at Roseland Theater

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Roseland Theater

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

DUNGEONS & DRAG QUEENS: GEEKWEEK ON FLEEK!

 Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 pm Star Theater

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

The Blues Cabaret Feat. Earl Thomas and The Dave Fleschner Trio

 Thu, 11 Sep at 07:00 pm Hōkū Events on Madison

Reading: Leslie Barnard Booth and Lisa Gerlits

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

Character Shaping | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

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

Pericles: An Immersive Adventure

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

An Evening with Adam Savage

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

Mbrascatu

 Fri, 17 Oct at 08:00 pm 680 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Telling Stories with Data: Hands-On Tableau Workshop

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

Lauren Blakely in conversation with Jen Comfort

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

The Unraveling of York by Vin Shambry

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

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

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Roseland Theater

Reading: Suzy Vitello with Pamela Statz

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

Book Release: Jewish Women’s Storytelling Collective

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:00 pm 2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97232

AMP Music Festival: Night 1

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

Base Establishment | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

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

The Rebel Eves

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

The Overview | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

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

Plot Formation | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

 Fri, 12 Sep at 11:00 am Urbanite Free

Ned LeDoux

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

Jenny Tian – Jenny’s Travels

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

Queer Open Mic Night

 Wed, 24 Sep at 06:30 pm 2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Elevate Portland Women's Mini Retreat

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

Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony

Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Working Artist Q and A: Dylan Hall

 Sun, 14 Sep at 05:00 pm 1810 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209, United States

Britnee Kellogg

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

Shadow & Spark - a 5Rhythms® Essentials Series

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Vitalidad Movement Arts Center

The Journey of York

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

Wayqeycuna (Argentina)

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Portland Center Stage

David Sedaris at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

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

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

Fox and Bones with Wood Butcher and Justin Farren

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

Pearly Nights - 2025 Auction and Gala

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

Reading: The Jewish Women's Storytelling Collective

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

World Building | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

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

PHOEBE KATIS with Rachel Mazer

 Sun, 19 Oct at 08:00 pm Jack London Revue

ANDREW DUHON

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

Everest

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm World Trade Center (Portland, Oregon)

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

Drive Discovery | 5 Pillars of Storytelling Workshops

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

Soulful Sounds in Portland

 Fri, 24 Oct at 04:00 pm South Portland Auditorium

Evolve & Unite Festival 2025

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am Portland Expo Center

Cantigas de Santa Maria II: Further mysteries and stories of 13th-century Galicia

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:30 pm 2509 NE Clackamas St, Portland, OR 97232-1990, United States

An Splendid Evening of Soul Searching with Lyla Sage!

 Tue, 07 Oct at 06:00 pm Portland Center Stage USD 45

Telltale Presents: The 4th Annual Ghost Show

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Downtown Portland

Portland, OR - After the Snowfall

Wed, 22 Oct at 06:30 pm Cinema 21

Max McNown Forever Ain't Long Enough Tour at Crystal Ballroom

 Mon, 20 Oct at 08:00 pm 805 SE Sherman, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97214

Timothy Snyder in Conversation

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

Emily Scott Robinson and Andrea von Kampen @ the Mission Theater

 Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm McMenamins Mission Theater

Thursday Night Coffeehouse Showcase - PSA Curated

 Thu, 11 Sep at 07:00 pm 2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Behind the Wok: Preserving the Legacy of Chinese American Restaurants in Portland’s Jade District

 Wed, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm Oregon Historical Society

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

Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks! (Virtual Event)

 Sat, 16 Nov at 03:00 pm Portland Free

Storytime at JSMA at PSU

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am PSU Farmers Market, Booth 23; South Park Blocks between Millar Library and Fariborz Maseeh Hall, near 1875 SW Park Ave 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