• StoryFest 2026

    Bloomington Center for the Arts 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, United States

    StoryFest is a full day and evening of story performances, workshops for storytellers of all levels, and open mics. Plus information tables, food trucks, and ample opportunities to network, learn, […]

  • Witness- Open Mic Mondays April 2026

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    We are adding a “Witness Open Mic” on the first Monday of the month, to offer our neighbors and fellow citizens a forum to share their stories. What has happened? […]

  • Beginnings & Endings

    Online

    A story begins where the teller chooses to start but where is that? And how does that starting moment draw an audience into the world that is the story? While […]

  • Chris Vinsonhaler “Grendel’s Mama Comes Callin’!”

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    A Retelling of Beowulf With More Sweet Tea (Based on the poem they made you read in 10th grade). Project website: Beowulf.Live Teller Bio: Chris Vinsonhaler is a translator, storyteller, and […]

  • Ruby Rain “In the Palm of Her Hand”

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The Nose Knows! A night of weird and wonderful stories you don’t just hear, you experience. In this hilarious and immersive performance, Ruby Rain blends ancient myths with her own […]

  • Kismet Rendezvous

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Kismet Rendezvous, Twin Cities based Blues and Americana duo Lonesome Dan Kase & Dawn Tanner will be performing music and excerpts from Dawn’s book “Into the Undergrowth”. You do not want to miss this fun and feel good night!   To register: Add the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button Click […]

  • Patrick Scully “A Few Tales – Faerie and Other”

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Patrick’s Cabaret began 40 years ago, in April of 1982. To celebrate this, Patrick Scully returns to the American School of Storytelling  with a special Patrick’s Cabaret themed edition of “A Few Tales – Faerie and Other” “A Few Tales – Faerie and Other” is Patrick on stage telling stories, his most at-home mode, honed […]

  • Braided Stories

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Braided stories combine, mix, and mingle traditional and personal material. This matinee performance features three storytellers, three different braids, geared toward an adult audience. Teller Bios: Travis Wolven: Travis accidentally became a storyteller through his use of stories while language teaching to humans across the multiverse of ages and cultures. With an M.A. in Communication […]

  • Storytelling- Open Mic Mondays April 2026

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This is an ongoing monthly series of storytelling open mics that will take place on the 3rd Monday of the month. Here’s how it works: Up to 10 Tellers. 10 minutes each. Any style- traditional, personal, braided. etc. Sign-up will be first come, first serve. Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm. This event presented in […]

  • Stories for the Planet

    Phoenix Theater 2605 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    An evening of the stories that bring the Earth to life from an amazing slate of Storytellers. Brought together by the American School of Storytelling founder Loren Niemi, here’s an opportunity to dig deeper into the underlying narratives of the planet. Also, music, some wonderful orgs sharing their opps in the lobby, and a chance […]

  • S.P. Jayaraj “Hindu Myths About Nature”

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    S.P. Jayaraj presents a collection of stories from Hindu Mythology revolving around our love of the earth. From stories about Vishnu’s Varaha avatar where he saves the earth from greedy demons, to more obscure stories revolving around forest deities, to tales found in the epics the Ramayana and Mahabharata. These stories explore our connection to […]

  • Poetry- Open Mic Mondays April 2026

    AMSS 1762 Hennepin Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This is an ongoing monthly series of poetry & spoken word open mics that will take place on the 4th Monday of the month. Here’s how it works: Up to 15 poets. 5 minutes or 3 poems each. Any form. Sign-up will be first come, first serve. Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm.