STORYTELLING GATHERINGS

At Living Hyphen, we aim to cultivate a space where amateur and emerging writers and artists can share their stories in an open, honest, and kind space. We often partner with community hubs, local cafes, and independent bookshops to host gatherings that create an inviting and intimate space for courageous and tender storytelling. As with everything that we do at Living Hyphen, our storytelling gatherings aim to reshape the mainstream and turn up the volume on voices that often go unheard.

Over the years, we’ve hosted twenty gatherings with over a thousand guests on a variety of themes that speak to the nuanced and complex experiences of hyphenated Canadians. We invite you to scroll below and explore our gatherings.

EXPLORE OUR GATHERINGS

Since our magazine launch in 2018, we’ve invited artists and writers from across Turtle Island to share their stories with us. Our various stages have been graced with everything from stand-up comedy to spoken word, from song and dance to drag, from live calligraphy to pottery throwing. We are in awe by the range and depth of talent in our community.

Click through to explore some of our gatherings, learn about our storytellers, and watch some of their performances.

Honouring the Land | Evergreen Brickworks | October 2023

Storytelling in Solidarity | The Theatre Centre | April 2024

Stories of Home | Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives | June 2024

Passports of Privilege | Reset Living Room | August 2024

Good Mourning Festival | Evergreen Brick Works | November 2024

Holding Grief & Gratitude | The Theatre Centre | December 2024

PARTNER WITH LIVING HYPHEN TO HOST STORYTELLING GATHERINGS

Are you an arts programmer looking to engage your community in powerful storytelling? We’d love to work with you. Let’s find a way to bring our storytelling gatherings and open mic nights to your community!