(un)Told - October 26th

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Bottle Lamp Tales Teller with Jan Blake October 23rd

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In Conversation with Jan Blake - October 24th

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2025 Children's Festival - November 1st

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Open Mic Online - November 4th

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Story Café - November 10th

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(un)Told - October 26th ⦾ Bottle Lamp Tales Teller with Jan Blake October 23rd ⦾ In Conversation with Jan Blake - October 24th ⦾ 2025 Children's Festival - November 1st ⦾ Open Mic Online - November 4th ⦾ Story Café - November 10th ⦾

Tickets for In Conversation with Jan Blake are now available! Capacity is limited - reserve early to secure your spot!

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Bottle Lamp Tales
Artist: Jan Blake — Bottle Lamp Tales Artist: Jan Blake

Lifestyles of the Rich and the Shameless
Artist: Tom Lips — Lifestyles of the Rich and the Shameless Artist: Tom Lips

The Women in Me
Artist: Sao-Mai Nguyen — The Women in Me Artist: Sao-Mai Nguyen

Recovering Romantic
Artist: Briane Nasimok — Recovering Romantic Artist: Briane Nasimok

The Strategy Of War: Aztec Mythology
Artist: Mera Reyes — The Strategy Of War: Aztec Mythology Artist: Mera Reyes

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village

Spooky Stories | Histoires Effrayantes - Oct 25

October 25 octobre
Free event for children ages 4 to 10. Evénement gratuit pour les enfants âgés de 4 à 10 ans.
10:30am - II:15am | 10h30 - 11th15
Ottawa Public Library Carlingwood
Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa
Free to attend, no ticket required.
Participation gratuite, aucun billet requis.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival - Nov 1

The Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival returns on November 1st for its 31st year. Don’t miss the Mythical Creatures & Magical Beasts edition featuring stories, activities and crafts throughout the day from 10:00 am-1:30pm.
Le Festival de contes pour enfants d'Ottawa revient le 1er novembre pour sa 31e édition. Ne manquez pas l'édition « Créatures mythiques et bêtes magiques », qui propose des contes, des activités et des ateliers créatifs tout au long de la journée, de 10 h à 13 h 30.
Recommended ages: 3-10 | Âges recommandés : 3 à 10 ans
Please note: The Children’s Festival is a shared experience for families. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the event.
Remarque : le Festival des enfants est une expérience partagée pour les familles. Tous les enfants doivent être accompagnés d'un parent ou d'un tuteur pendant toute la durée de l'événement.
RESERVE A SEAT

(un)Told - Oct 26

What is (un)told? Founded in 2012, (un)told showcases original, personal stories told live in a relaxed setting – no notes, no sets, no props – all in 10 minutes or less. It’s the kind of evening where everyone has something interesting to share.
(un)told takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street), Room 14.
Tickets are free but space is limited.
RESERVE A SEAT

Our Story Begins
With Community

Ottawa StoryTellers is a vibrant collective of voices - professional tellers, emerging artists, and passionate listeners all brought together by a shared love of story. We celebrate the power of oral storytelling to connect, inspire, and build community across generations and cultures. From intimate performances to bold stage productions, our events invite audiences into the timeless magic of a
well-told tale.

👻 Spooky Stories | Histoires Effrayantes 👻

Get ready for a morning of chills, giggles, and imagination! Join us Friday, October 25 at the Carlingwood Branch of the Ottawa Public Library for Spooky Stories, a free bilingual storytelling event for c

Don’t miss your chance to join world-renowned storyteller Jan Blake for a rare Artist Talk right here in Ottawa.Jan will share insights from her extraordinary career, explore the roots of her stories, and discuss the power of live storytelling.

Open Mic Night is on a new day this month and we'll be at Sunnyside Library this Wednesday at 700pm!

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place to discover and enjoy storytelling as a teller or a listener. The supportive atmosphere is great for begin

We're one week away from the return of our Signature Series! It all begins next Thursday at 7:30pm with Bottle Lamp Tales from Jan Blake. In Jamaica, at the end of a village bonfire, children were sent home alone after dark, leaving the parents to te

Tickets for the 2025 Ottawa StoryTellers Children’s Festival are now available! It is free but capacity is limited, so please reserve early to secure your spot!

The Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival returns on November 1st for its

Ottawa StoryTellers is honoured to host world-renowned storyteller Jan Blake for an intimate Artist Talk. Known internationally for her powerful performances and deep knowledge of oral traditions, Jan will share insights into her creative process, th

The Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival returns on November 1st for its 31st year. Don’t miss the Mythical Creatures & Magical Beasts edition featuring stories, activities and crafts throughout the day from 10:00 am-1:30pm.

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Join us tonight for our Online Open Mic! ✨

Settle in from the comfort of home and enjoy an hour of stories from both new and experienced tellers. Want to try telling a story yourself? This is the perfect chance—just hop on Zoom and give it a g

Story Café is back for our 25/26 season and kicked off this evening with some wonderful tales of travel.

Join us next month on November 10th for the next one!
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The Signature Series returns this month with Bottle Lamp Tales from Jan Blake!

In Jamaica, at the end of a village bonfire, children were sent home alone after dark, leaving the parents to tell stories by the fire. The children were given bottle la

Story Cafe returns this Monday!

After a summer off, our monthly Story Cafe returns to The Hollander this Monday at 7pm with stories of trips and travels from Colette LaPlante and Cecilia Blanchfield. Grab a drink and some dinner and join us at Sto

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Community Engagement:
Storytelling in Community

Storytelling brings people together by sharing experiences, histories, and perspectives that foster understanding and connection. In a community setting, it can inspire participation, strengthen relationships, and create a shared sense of identity.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ottawa StoryTellers’ events and performances take place on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. We respectfully acknowledge that they are the original caretakers of this land. Ottawa StoryTellers is not just acknowledging land; we’re acknowledging Indigenous cultures that have been telling stories since time immemorial. We are dedicated to working with our indigenous partners to honour and learn from their traditions.