#africanamericanhistory – Story Telling On Purpose

April 17, 2023April 16, 2023 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

Did I tell you I’m doing a TEDx Talk?

I would have told you sooner, but I wasn't sure it was real. But when I saw my name listed on the TEDxWoodbridge site (See Here), I kinda have a feeling it's about to happen. This Saturday, I will have 18 mins to leave the audience, and hopefully, people who see it online after that, … Continue reading Did I tell you I’m doing a TEDx Talk?

February 18, 2022 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

You gonna learn today! (Well, technically tomorrow)

I'm just over 24 out from my first solo show. I am so looking forward to mixing together storytelling, comedy, and the fire service in this particular manner. I'm really hoping to see many people come and enjoy time talking about my journey so far, and how I got here. Click the link below to … Continue reading You gonna learn today! (Well, technically tomorrow)

December 6, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, comedy, Storytelling

New Things On The Way

The pandemic has shown me something that a number of people have told me, but I didn't really believe it at first. I really am as busy as people say I am. Don't get me wrong, there are others that do just as much or more. I just underestimate the amount of stuff that can … Continue reading New Things On The Way

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

The Stories We Tell – Tall Tales, Revisited

This weekend, I did some interviews about the stories and history of African Americans in the fire service. I have plans for a podcast and a fringe festival show next year. These stories and histories will play a centerpiece in those projects. As I sat in the boardroom, I sprawled out my equipment: separate mics, … Continue reading The Stories We Tell – Tall Tales, Revisited

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