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July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Shows coming up in July

If you are in the DC, MD, VA area this month, guess what? So am I! I mean, I live in the area, so, it makes sense. Whether you are from the area or just passing through, pass through one of my shows! Some are online, and a few more are in-person. I'll be telling … Continue reading Shows coming up in July

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

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

Summer is in full swing, and so are many places that showcase preforming arts. I'm lucky enough to be a part of a few of them. Thursday I get to be a part of a storytelling telling show raising money for a chapter of the NAACP, Friday I'll be back telling #jokeswithfolks #nofussnocuss, and Sunday … Continue reading Wait! Where Am I Supposed To Be This Week ?!?!?!

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Dad Jokes, Dad Stories, And Everything In-between

June is here! Of course, if you are using a calendar, I guess you don't really need me to tell you that. You would, however, need me to tell you what I'll be up to this month. Once again I am fortunate to be a part of some great things. Hopefully, you can make checking … Continue reading Dad Jokes, Dad Stories, And Everything In-between

May 12, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

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

Guess what? Somehow I managed to squeeze in 5 shows to be a part of in the span of the next 4 days. I'm excited about them all. I get to do all the aspects of stories and jokes and talking to folks. I'm hosting storytelling shows Wed for Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and … Continue reading Wait! Where Am I Supposed To Be This Week ?!?!

May 10, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Bittersweet

I never watched the TV show "Lost". Not that it ever seemed bad, it just didn't get my attention well enough to sit down and watch it. From what I understand of it, a plane crashes on a remote island and people have to survive this new place in life until they can get back … Continue reading Bittersweet

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

New month, new places to be!

The number one event of this month for me is Mother's Day. But there happens to be a few other days that I have other events that are going to be great! I'll be doing things like hosting a storytelling showcase for students I helped to teach, celebrating the 10 year anniversary with Better Said … Continue reading New month, new places to be!

April 30, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Is comedic storytelling a new genre of oral storytelling? Part 2

Given that today is the last day of National humor month, I felt it fitting to come back to an article I wrote earlier this year about comedic storytelling. I was on the hunt to find the answer, is comedic storytelling a new art form? (See more here) Since many people in the circles I … Continue reading Is comedic storytelling a new genre of oral storytelling? Part 2

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 Nick Baskerville 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 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Nick Baskerville 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 Nick Baskerville 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

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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

SecondĀ  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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