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After years of being an instructor in the military and the and the fire service, I realized I needed to improve my delivery. My students needed me to improve delivery. But how do I improve my delivery? Simple. I finally took a member of Toastmasters up on the invitation to come to a meeting. It wasn't long until I joined. Along the way of improving my skills at delivering a message, I came to understand that of all the ways to get a point across, telling stories is the best way to get it done. Around this time, another friend from Toastmasters told me about The Moth monthly story telling shows. What better way to test out my theories on storytelling. It's in my travels there to the shows that I found more and more shows, and classes, and events centered around storytelling. Despite how many people know about the storytelling world, not many people know about the storytelling world. So now, I'm out to tell the world about storytelling.
April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Wait! Where Am I Supposed To Be This Week ?!?!?

Another week, another chance for stories and jokes and talking to folks! On Thursday, I get to be the keynote speaker for a Toastmaster Open house. Everyone is able to attend because, well, that's how an open house works! Then on Friday, Clean AF Comedy show starts back up again with the Season 4 premier. … Continue reading Wait! Where Am I Supposed To Be This Week ?!?!?

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

Who Has Story Telling Shows in May?

If you have a storytelling show coming up next month I'd love to add it to my monthly listing. Send me the following info: Name of the eventLink to the event (Facebook, Eventbrite, your website, etc.)Theme (If you have one) Note, this for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. You can use the this link … Continue reading Who Has Story Telling Shows in May?

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

More Shows, More Shows, and More Shows

I big thanks to Dan Bublitz from the Art Of Bombing podcast and Maryam Zaringhalam and Shane Hanlon from The Story Collider for letting me tell stories and jokes to all their folks. Didn't get a chance to see me then? Check out "More About Nick Baskerville" here to catch me in my shows this … Continue reading More Shows, More Shows, and More Shows

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

More Stories and Jokes on the Way

Turns out flowers aren't the only thing Apr showers brings! Check out these chances to hear me tell jokes and stories on these great shows! Upcoming Performances 7 Apr - Virtually Clean Comedy (Comedy, Online) (Tickets and Info here) 9 Apr - The Story Collider Washington DC's Story Hour (Storytelling, Online) (Tickets and Info here) … Continue reading More Stories and Jokes on the Way

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Who’s Ready to Open Up?

I knew this day would come. As I read the article on 23 Mar, the state of Virginia is opening up more from quarantine. Nothing too crazy (Florida leads the charge in that area), but still a big step. Maryland has done similar. DC won't be too far behind. Other areas in the US are … Continue reading Who’s Ready to Open Up?

March 29, 2021April 2, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

April Storytelling Shows

While I normally only cover the DC, MD, and VA area, with all shows being online now, I have broaden my scope of storytelling so you can broaden your scope of story listening. With that in mind, do take a look at the Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) Website (https://virginiastorytellingalliance.org/events/) as well as The National Storyteller … Continue reading April Storytelling Shows

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

Who has storytelling shows in Apr?

If you have a storytelling show coming up next month I'd love to add it to my monthly listing. Send me the following info: Name of the eventLink to the event (Facebook, Eventbrite, your website, etc.)Theme (If you have one) Note, this for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. You can use the this link … Continue reading Who has storytelling shows in Apr?

March 12, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

I Got Jokes and Stories!

This month I get the chance to keep telling stories and jokes to folks! Check out the listing below. Be sure to check the "More About Nick Baskerville" to see the updates to show dates and links! Upcoming Performances Fridays at 6 PM EST with Clean AF Comedy Show (Online) (https://www.facebook.com/cleanafcomedy)12 Mar - Private Event … Continue reading I Got Jokes and Stories!

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

Flashback

Sunday morning I'm scrolling through Facebook, drinking coffee in the kitchen table, getting ready for the day. I see a post that reminds me to make a change in the settings. I am rarely a fan of these posts, and today I decide that I have had enough. I took action. I go into my … Continue reading Flashback

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 nbaskerville Blog, Storytelling

Women’s HER-story Month

March in the US is Women's History Month. It makes sense, then, that are many storytelling shows showcasing women's stories (Storytelling Shows in Mar). A really big showcase this month will be the Women's Storytelling Festival being held virtually 19-21 Mar. It's being organized by Better Said Than Done who has partnered with the National … Continue reading Women’s HER-story Month

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Monthly Reoccurring Shows

Better Said Than Done

 

Last Saturday of the Month

The Auld Shebeen

**DOWNSTAIRS**

3971 Chain Bridge Rd.

Fairfax, VA 22030

 

Third Thursday of the Month

DC Drafthouse

1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

**Entrance is on L Street Between 13th and 14th Street**

 

6:00PM Doors Open

7:00PM Show

 

http://www.bettersaidthandone.com/storytelling-shows/

 

The Moth

 

First Thursday of the Month

The Miracle Theatre

535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Stories Start

 

Third Monday of the Month

City Winery DC

1350 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Stories Start

 

https://themoth.org/events/results?eventLocations=6486&typesOfEvents=&eventDate=

 

Perfect Liars Club

 

First Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

 

https://www.perfectliarsclub.com/washington-dc-shows.html

 

Story District

 

Second Tuesday of the Month

Normally at:

2009 8th St, NW

Washington, DC 20009

6:30 pm Doors open

8:00 pm Show starts

 

Other show are available

on varying dates and locations

 

http://storydistrict.org/shows

 

Mistakes Were Made

 

Third Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

 

https://mistakes.live/new-events

 

The Story Collider

 

Every other month

Second  Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

 

https://www.storycollider.org/upcoming-shows

 

The Grapevine Storytelling Series

 

Second Wednesday of the Month

14TH & V

2021 14th St, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

7:30 pm Show Starts

 

Tell Me More…

 

Third Sunday of the month

Push Comedy Theater

763 Granby Street

Norfolk, VA 23510

7:00 pm Show Starts

 

https://www.tellmemorelive.org/themes/

 

Rappahannock Rap

 

Second Friday of the month

LibertyTown Arts Workshop

916 Liberty St

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

8:00 pm Show Starts

https://www.facebook.com/groups/408259483325069/

This Is My Brave

 

Shows are available at varying dates and locations throughout the year. Shows are also available in other states.

 

https://thisismybrave.org/events/

 

 

The Stoop Storytelling Series

 

Varying days (normally Tues, Wed, or Thurs), normally once or twice a month

 

Baltimore, MD (varying locations)

 

https://www.stoopstorytelling.com/shows/

 

 

Secretly Y’all

 

Varying days (normally Sun, Mon, or Tues), normally once a month

 

Richmond, VA (varying locations)

 

https://www.secretlyall.org/

 

Hoot and Holler

 

Varying days, normally once a month

Roanoke, VA

 

https://www.facebook.com/hootandhollerstories/

 

 

Toastmasters

 

Clubs are available in varying dates, times and locations throughout the DC, MD, VA area. Some clubs that specialize in storytelling are:

 

Maryland

 

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club?q=Maryland%2C+United+States&radius=50&n=&advanced=0&latitude=38.94279&longitude=-76.73002&autocomplete=true

 

Virginia

 

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club?q=Virginia%2C+United+States&radius=100&n=&advanced=0&latitude=37.303937&longitude=-78.412571&autocomplete=true

 

 

 

 

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