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• 1001 Friday Nights of Storytelling

  • Start
    Friday, April 17, 2026
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  • End
    Friday, December 25, 2026
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  • Schedule
    35 sessions
  • Location
    St. David’s Church Parish Hall 49 Donlands Avenue, Toronto, ON (across from Donlands TTC Station)

  New storytellers are always welcome!

  Every Friday night since 1978, storytellers and listeners have been gathering in Toronto for an open evening of oral stories. Each Friday night is unique, and everyone is welcome to come and listen, come and tell. On these nights, we come as listeners and as tellers: we may ramble on, recite, relate, recount, retell, or recollect; however, we may never, ever read. You might hear traditional tales, stories of personal experience, literary stories, original stories, ballads, or episodes from history, all told through the human voice.

  Pay what you can: $5 suggested

  
  

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• StorySwap Canada ONLINE Open-Mic

  • Start
    Sunday, April 19, 2026
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  • End
    Sunday, December 27, 2026
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  • Schedule
    37 sessions
  • Location
    ONLINE

  StorySwap Canada online, weekly gathering!
  
  ZOOM LINK   https://tinyurl.com/StorySwapCanada
  
   SUNDAYS   4 - 6 pm EST NEW TIME ZONES (March 2026)
  
  Weekly swaps!
  
  To keep and grow the connections, friendships, and community that has developed online in Canada, a group has come together and organized StorySwap Canada. This group of volunteers consists of storytellers from almost every Canadian region. We welcome Canadian storytellers as well as those from all over the world.
  
  We are supported by Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada.
  
  Folktales, ballads, poems, family stories, or wholly invented tales are all welcome, as are listening ears.
  
  Join and tell a story is already leaping up to be told ....
  OR just be inspired when you listen to others
  OR just listen. There are no stories without listeners.
   
  You can come for one hour or two and meet new people in our Breakout Rooms halfway through the session.
  
  

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• First Steps into Storytelling

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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  • End
    Tuesday, November 03, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Lillian H Smith Library Auditorium 239 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5
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  About the Course

  Discover the joy of storytelling and the power of connecting with others through stories. In this welcoming beginner class, you'll learn the essential building blocks of great storytelling by exploring timeless folktales. These enduring stories were created to be told aloud, and their plots and characters have captivated listeners for generations.

  You'll learn how to bring characters, settings, and events vividly to life in the imaginations of your audience. Along the way, you'll explore the secrets of pacing, repetition, and creating a genuine connection with your listeners.

  Working with partners and in small groups, you'll discover your own unique storytelling strengths in a supportive and encouraging environment. You'll tell a small story in every class and receive constructive feedback to help you grow in confidence and skill.

  Each week combines demonstrations, discussion, and plenty of hands-on practice, introducing a new aspect of storytelling that you can immediately put into action. Whether you're hoping to become a more confident storyteller or simply want to experience the joy of sharing stories with others, this class will give you a strong foundation.

  Instructors:

  Lynn Torrie is a patient and experienced instructor who has taught adult learners through the Toronto District School Board, Toronto Metropolitan University, the Kimel Centre for Brain Research and her own private classes. A professional storyteller herself, she has told stories to everyone from toddlers to seniors, indulging in her passion for folktales and for stories from Canadian history.

  Brandon Lista (he/him) is a storyteller, speaker, and educator whose work bridges corporate settings, the arts, and community life. With a passion for folktales and a belief that everyone should know at least one good story, he brings narrative practice into classrooms, conferences, and local arts spaces to help people connect, reflect, and make meaning together. His corporate, academic, and creative works are grounded in the idea that stories are essential tools for navigating complex sociotechnical worlds, building shared understanding, and fostering collaborative communities.
  

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 14

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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• EastEnd Storytellers

  • When
    Friday, November 06, 2026
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    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Scarborough Village Rec Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd.

  Our next EastEnd Storytellers meeting will be the 1st Friday in November:

  Friday, August 7

  3:30 - 5:00

  Active Living Centre

  Scarborough Village Rec Centre

  3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham)

  
  

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• Storytent at Wychwood Barns Hosted by: Ruth Danziger

  • When
    Saturday, November 07, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 4C6

  Join us at The Stop Farmers Market  for FREE storytelling with  parents and their children. Come to listen, come to learn and come to tell a story. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Seed to Story: Non-fiction Solo Show Workshop

  • When
    Saturday, November 07, 2026
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 4C6
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    3

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  About The Course

  Have you ever wanted to create a solo show but weren't sure where to begin?

  Join CORIN RAYMOND for tips, strategies, and insights on how to develop an autobiographical story into a solo show. Through exercises and discussions, participants will be introduced into methods of evolving a personal experience into the glimmers of a full-length story.

  LIMITED SPACE - ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

  This 3 hour intensive includes:

  • Exercises to help uncover and organize your personal story
  • Exploration of form and storytelling structure
  • Insights from professional touring creator/performers

  The exercises and subjects in this workshop are curated to engage:

  • Storytellers
  • Creatives
  • Theatre artists
  • Comedians
  • Writers

  Participants are expected to have some level of performing or writing experience, whether professional, amateur, or student. The goal of the workshop is to empower creators to approach the development of their own practice while demystifying the art form. Everyone’s got a story to tell - let’s find yours!

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• Storytent at Wychwood Barns hosted by Rubena Sinha

  • When
    Saturday, November 14, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 4C6

  Join us at The Stop Farmers Market  for FREE storytelling with  parents and their children. Come to listen, come to learn and come to tell a story. 

  
  

  
  

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• Storytent at Wychwood Barns hosted by Laurie Malabar and June Brown

  • When
    Saturday, November 21, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 4C6

  Join us at The Stop Farmers Market  for FREE storytelling with  parents and their children. Come to listen, come to learn and come to tell a story. 

  
  

  
  

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• Story Pillars: Letters to your Ex

  • When
    Saturday, November 21, 2026
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    8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, M6G 2P7
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  Letters to Your Ex – Stories Out Loud is a live storytelling event where 4–5 storytellers share the story of a past relationship before reading a letter written to their ex. Expanding on the published book Letters to Your Ex—a collection of 139 letters selected from over 20,000 global submissions—the featured stories cover crushes, situationships, and committed relationships, reflecting the emotional complexity of love and loss across cultures and identities. Audience members are also invited to contribute to a live "What would you tell your ex?" wall, creating a shared space for reflection, connection, and the reminder that no one experiences heartbreak alone.

  Please note: Speakers may touch on abuse, suicide, death, self-harm, and other sensitive topics.
  

  
  

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• Storytelling Gatherings at Montgomery's Inn Museum

  • When
    Wednesday, November 25, 2026
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    4709 Dundas St W., Toronto / Montgomery's Inn Museum

  Storytelling Gatherings at Montgomery's Inn Museum. Each month we gather around the circle to share stories. They can be personal stories or folktales. The goal is to connect through stories and make new friends.

  Storytelling Circle at Montgomery's Inn, gather to listen and to share stories about summer travels and adventures or any story that you like in a welcoming relaxing environment.

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• Storytent at Wychwood Barns

  • When
    Saturday, November 28, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 4C6

  Join us at The Stop Farmers Market  for FREE storytelling with  parents and their children. Come to listen, come to learn and come to tell a story. 

  
  

  
  

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• Arts Market Storytent at Wychwood Barns hosted by Mariella Bertelli

  • When
    Sunday, November 29, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 4C6

  Join us for a special storytent at a special time, during the holiday Arts Market.

  Find a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special while supporting local artists, makers and creatives. A free festive day like no other in the St. Clair West Neighbourhood!

  Stay for FREE storytelling with  parents and their children. Come to listen, come to learn and come to tell a story. 

  
  

  
  

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• Storytent at Wychwood Barns Hosted by: Ruth Danziger

  • When
    Saturday, December 05, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 4C6

  Join us at The Stop Farmers Market  for FREE storytelling with  parents and their children. Come to listen, come to learn and come to tell a story. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Storytent at Wychwood Barns hosted by Laurie Malabar and June Brown

  • When
    Saturday, December 12, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 4C6

  Join us at The Stop Farmers Market  for FREE storytelling with  parents and their children. Come to listen, come to learn and come to tell a story. 

  
  

  
  

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• The Food & Warmth Holiday Storytelling Show

  • When
    Saturday, December 12, 2026
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    8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, M6G 2P7
  • Spaces left
    118

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  The Food & Warmth Holiday Fundraiser presented by Listen to This! Local storytellers share festive tales while raising funds and support for Toronto charities. This event is hosted by storyteller, comedian and community-builder Michael Salvatore, and will feature Justin Shaw and Dan Yashinsky.

  
  

  
  

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