Season Passes
Become a Season pass holder
We believe storytelling is at the heart of what it means to be human, and when we gather to share, we build something greater than ourselves—a community that listens, creates, and inspires. By becoming a season pass holder, you become an essential part of this creative movement, helping to fuel live events, workshops, and artist programs that celebrate the human experience.
Upcoming Events
Saturday | September 5 | 7:30pm | Join Speakeasy Improv every FIRST SATURDAY of the month during our regular season. Presenting a comedy show that will keep you laughing till you cry. | A Story Parlor Signature Event
Sunday | September 6 | 5:30pm | Held on First Sundays, join this all-arts open mic. Prepare a five minute original piece in whatever medium you so choose — storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, dance — or simply come to enjoy and support the local arts community.
Join this gathering of stories describing personal journeys produced by Storyteller Chuck Fink. This Story Parlor Signature Series features local storytellers practiced in the art of delivering stories that are true to the human spirit and experience. Come to laugh, come to grieve, come to share in the journey of being.
Saturday | September 12 | 7:30pm | Long-running reading series, Juniper Bends, presents an evening of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and music featuring local and visiting artists. | A Story Parlor Signature Event
Sunday | September 13 | 10am-12pm | In this gentle offering, we’ll practice how to communicate our stories concisely and effectively, and how to carefully listen to each other with acceptance and empathy. When we take these skills into everyday life, we contribute to restoring connection in a divided world and will ultimately understand ourselves more deeply as well.
Second Sunday Evenings | Join us for a FREE night of improv games and longform montages. Improvisers of all skill levels welcome! | Hosted by Joyride Improv
Enjoy an evening of mind blowing entertainment that will leave your jaw on the floor. It’s 70 minutes of highly interactive experiences that you won’t believe. Limited seating. 18+ please.
Ancient myths and tales are interwoven with music, poetry, and questions for the listener so that we can reflect on and embody the story, quilting it to the present moment and finding echoes of ourselves within it. Come be enchanted by story and old-growth conversation on this autumnal equinox.
Nourish yourself through the power of community, connection, and creativity in this monthly drop-in group that invites you to reflect, share, and engage with what it means to live a whole creative life.
Upcoming workshops
Monthly Immersion: September 2026-April 2027 | An interactive 9 month program on how to create and facilitate unique offerings rooted in the intersection of the creative process, personal stories, and the human condition. Tailored for folks interested in starting a new and fulfilling career path, or simply wanting to deepen their relationship to creativity and self. Led by Inward & Artward founder, Erin Hallagan Clare.
Fall Intensive: September-December 2026 | An interactive four month program on how to create and facilitate unique offerings rooted in the intersection of the creative process, personal stories, and the human condition. Tailored for folks interested in starting a new and fulfilling career path, or simply wanting to deepen their relationship to creativity and self. Led by Inward & Artward founder, Erin Hallagan Clare.
Mondays, September 14-October 12 | In this five-week workshop, we will look at different ways to focus your story narrative, fictional or factual, to enhance each scene so it comes alive. Facilitated by Bruce Spang.
Wednesdays, September 16-October 14 | This full-bodied, approachable poetry class will guide you from "Ooof, poetry" to "Where's my journal?!" by cultivating attention. Perfect for those who are just toe-ing in to poetry, or are looking to reset and refresh their approach. Facilitated by Tikva Kingrea (I&A Certified).
September 19-20, 2026 | A three-step approach to energetic improv with Tom Chalmers, presented by Joyride Improv.
Saturday, September 26 | 11am-3pm | A unique offering integrating sensory grounding, symbolic imagination, creative exploration, reverence, somatic awareness, relational witnessing and meaningful ritual. The Earth Gift Ritual invites participants into deeper connection with Self, others and the living Earth through creativity, presence and embodied experience.
Thursdays | October 15 - November 19 | In this course, Becca combines nearly 2 decades of stand up experience & gems from “The Artists’ Way” and “Comedy Joke Writing” into a packed 6 weeks of workshop and comedy science education. | Facilitated by Becca Steinhoff
Mondays, October 19 - November 30 | Write your first songs in a safe, nurturing environment. Learn to develop lyric and melody ideas, tap into beginner's mind, and deal with the inner critic!. | Facilitated by Hannah Kaminer
Wednesdays | October 21 - November 18 | This 5-week series will offer another approach to writing— one of the bones and flesh. Come to deepen your connection with your body and its instincts , and awaken the story alive within you! This workshop is open to all levels of writers, including those who don't identify with the title "writer." | Facilitated by Tori Allenspach
we are all made of stories
Supporting local artists isn’t just part of what we do—it’s the heartbeat of our mission. We are committed to fostering a thriving, inclusive arts community by creating opportunities for all artists to share their stories, grow their craft, and be valued for their work.
How We Make a Difference
Removing Barriers for Artists: We’re not just a venue to host a workshop or event: we are a partner through the process, offering mission-driven mentorship ranging from programming support, marketing collaboration, and on-the-ground production assistance.
Ensuring Fair Pay: Every artist who takes the stage at Story Parlor is compensated for their time and talent, reinforcing our belief that art is valuable and artists deserve to be supported.
