Author: Nick Baskerville

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.

October 24, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Storytelling Shows in Nov

I'm always thankful to find storytelling shows! Here are some to share with you for the month of Nov. This month the list isn't complete yet, so be on the lookout for the update! While I normally only cover the DC, MD, and VA area, with all shows being online now, I have broaden my … Continue reading Storytelling Shows in Nov

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Is Clubhouse still a thing?

As I get ready to move from one assignment to another in the fire department, the inevitable has to happen: moving day. Tell me if this sounds familiar. You box up belongings from one place to take to another place. While packing, you begin reevaluating what you have and asking, "I should keep it?" The … Continue reading Is Clubhouse still a thing?

September 26, 2022September 25, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Storytelling Shows in Oct

Storytelling is always in season! But this season is the scary season! Many shows this month have themes that are spooky, thrilling, and creepy. All of which will keep your attention in-person and online! While I normally only cover the DC, MD, and VA area, with all shows being online now, I have broaden my … Continue reading Storytelling Shows in Oct

September 19, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Who has storytelling shows in Oct?

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 event Link to the event (Facebook, Eventbrite, your website, etc.) Theme (If you have one) Note, this is for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. Also, I will … Continue reading Who has storytelling shows in Oct?

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

So, what did you do this weekend?

What did you do this weekend? Me, I went to synagogue and a church, met up with comedians that are Jewish, Muslim, and Christian, and made jokes about the bible. It was exactly what I needed. Interfaith Comedy (click here to see the website) is a collective of comedians from different religious backgrounds that tell … Continue reading So, what did you do this weekend?

September 5, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Shows and events coming up

Life has been busy, but I have been lucky enough to still squeeze in telling stories and jokes and talks with folks! I just finished assisting the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) with a 6-week storytelling class. There is another one coming in the fall, plus some 3 hr workshops as well. If you are … Continue reading Shows and events coming up

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Storytelling shows in Sep

School is back and so are more storytelling shows! Kids are on their way back to school. People are on their way back to college. And everyone is on their way back to telling stories. While the listing may seem shorter at first, what's happening is more shows are reoccurring shows and can be found … Continue reading Storytelling shows in Sep

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Who has storytelling shows in Sep?

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 is for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. Also, I will keep sharing … Continue reading Who has storytelling shows in Sep?

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

What’s going on in Aug?

This month, I actually won't be performing much. I am once again attending Toastmasters clubs as a member. I'll be using my time there to create and tweak workshops and webinar ideas I have for storytelling and humor. I've talked before about the benefits of Toastmasters for practicing telling stories and using humor (see here … Continue reading What’s going on in Aug?

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Storytelling shows for Aug 2022

Hopefully, you are surviving the heat this summer! There aren't any signs of it letting up anytime soon. The same goes for storytelling, though! As always, there are great choices of storytelling events in-person, online, or both. And some of the online choices are international as well! While I normally only cover the DC, MD, … Continue reading Storytelling shows for Aug 2022

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