Story lovers in the Twin Cities eagerly await the last weekend of September, because that’s when the annual Black Storytellers Festival takes place. Three nights of storytelling in three different venues feature some of the best Black storytellers in the U.S.
This year the line-up includes both popular local performers and perenniel audience favorites from around the country: Gran’Daddy Junebug, ShaVunda Brown, Tish Jones, Paul Best, Mama KoKu, Brotha Ase, Toni Simmons, & Danielle Daniel.
Thursday 9/26, 6:30-9:00pm - Opening Ceremony and Story Concert at the Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway Frontage Road, Golden Valley, MN
Friday 9/27, 6:30-9:00pm - Liars Contest at the Capri Theater, 2027 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN
Saturday 9/28, 6:30-9:00 - Grand Finale Storytelling Concert - Studio 900, The Hennepin, 900 Hennepin AvenueMinneapolis, MN
This year’s festival theme is “The Legacy of Black Love Continues.” All events are free, family friendly, and open to the public. To help the organizers plan for audience size and expectations, please RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/M3E51HsbNq