Stories. Connection. Courage. It starts with a story.

The holidays bring out all kinds of spirits, the joyful, the restless, and sometimes the slightly tipsy. They remind us of who we love, what we’ve lost, and how complicated it can be to gather around the same table year after year.

Join us for an evening of true stories inspired by the season: tales of family chaos, unexpected grace, ghostly memories, and the strange magic that shows up when we least expect it. Four Portland storytellers share funny, heartfelt, and deeply human moments that capture the highs and lows of the holidays.

This isn’t a night about picture-perfect celebrations. It’s about what happens when the wrapping paper rips, the pie burns, and we still find something beautiful (or hilarious) in the mess.

Come solo, bring friends, or make it a night out. All are welcome. Come for the stories. Stay for the reminder that we belong to each other, and that community, however imperfect is what makes us human.

Our featured storytellers for this show are Eddie Reyes, K Marie, Nikhilesh Desai, and Emily Larkin.

You Are Not Alone is part of a storytelling series hosted by Lauren Sinner & Chris Williams that centers human connection in all its messy, beautiful, and surprising forms. Come as you are. Leave with a little more of what we all need.