How do you make summer even better?

...with a Story Slam!

The Naked Librarian & Apple Tree Concerts present a...

Saturday, August 24th

7pm Dessert | 8pm Stories Begin

Apple Tree Concerts Venue in SW Portland

What's a Story Slam?

Think of it as 10 movies in 2 hours, except the stories are true, happen live, and you’re invited to join the show! 

Sign up to tell a story or come to cheer on the storytellers. Winner gets a prize! 

This event is inspired by the OGs of live storytelling at the Moth.

Sign up to tell a story or come cheer on the storytellers.

Bring dessert to share and your favorite beverage. Winner gets a prize!

"Endless Summer"

Tell a Story Based on the Night's Theme

Check your rearview, your lost locket, your back pocket, your library of campfire memories...

Because we want to hear your best summer stories...the ones that make us laugh, cry, marvel, and melt.

Maybe your story happened when you were five. Maybe you were 25. Maybe your story happened last week. The only rule is that your story takes place in summer OR summer plays an important role in your story.

Okay, wait...there are a few more rules:

Your story must be true, yours to tell, around five minutes, and told not read. Can you bring a notecard? Fine. But we hope you won't need it.

At the end of the night, the audience will pick a story winner! But remember. Anyone courageous enough to tell a story or attend to cheer on a best friend or new one is a winner in our book.

We have limited spots for storytellers. Sign up in advance on your ticket form. Seating is open, so arrive early for the best seats and please bring a chair.

oh, summertime

"Summertime, oh summertime, pattern of life indelible, the fade proof lake, the woods unshatterable, the pasture with the sweet fern and the juniper forever and ever, summer without end..."

~E.B. White

"Don't miss it. It's like getting a behind the scenes tour of someone's life."

~Tanya

"You will be inspired... It takes so much courage to take the stage."

~Kyle

"The audience is so supportive. The perfect setting to try out live storytelling."
~Victoria

The Naked Librarian

How It Works

1. RSVP

Help us plan the event when you RSVP. You'll receive the address on the confirmation page. We're also asking for a small donation to cover the event costs. Thanks in advance!

2. Tell us if you want to be a storyteller.

After you RSVP, you'll be prompted to sign up to be a storyteller. Story spots are limited so your best shot is to declare your intentions in advance.

3. Save the date!

We'll see you on AUGUST 24th for a memorable night of fun, stories, and pie! Dessert at 7pm. Stories start at 8pm. Remember to bring dessert to share and your favorite beverage and concert chair.

The Story Slam is brought to you by the creative forces behind The Naked Librarian and Apple Tree Concerts.

About Apple Tree Concerts

Apple Tree Concerts is the love child of Jen and Jeff Hughes, who've been bringing live music and artists to their Southwest Portland neighborhood since 2014. Lucky invitees enjoy events set in their cozy backyard, beneath one very special apple tree and a sky full of stars. A a few chickens pecking in the background complete the totally iconic Portland experience.They've joined forces with The Naked Librarian so they can shower their community with the magic of stories.

About The Naked Librarian

The Naked Librarian is a health and happiness project for grown-ass women, created by writer and story coach Victoria Payne. Victoria has shared her own stories on the Moth Stage, winning her first Story Slam in February 2024. She hosts story events in the Portland and Salem area. Get more Naked Librarian stories, hear interviews with notable women, and learn from wellness experts on the podcast. Available on your favorite platforms.


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