“THE BEST AUDIENCE IN TOWN”
21 Years of Building Community One Story at a Time
Spicy!
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7 pm
Venue: 191 Toole
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Our storytellers will be heating things up onstage with Spicy!, but you’ll be chillin’ at Tucson’s iconic 191 Toole.
Tickets available at the door.
Whatever you’re into, food, humor, romance … How spicy do you like it?
Do your jokes make ‘em blush? Does your chili cause a “fire in the hole?” Does your sex life need a little kung pao?
We want to hear about it when Odyssey Storytelling presents: Spicy!
Join Our Upcoming Storytelling Events
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Spicy!
June 5, 2025 7-9:30 PM
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Grudges
July 10, 2025 7-9:30 PM
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¡Manifestación!
August 7, 2025 7-9:30 PM
“These events are so fun! And you will be inspired.”
- Susan W.S.
“Last night, storytelling opened something inside of me … I was moved enough by others bravely sharing to tell my family’s fully charged immigration story publicly, as well.”
-Cecilia A.
“Odyssey Storytelling was a great experience for me … the laughter. The shared community building, and an overall great monthly experience.”
-Barbara E.
“Real people, with a little coaching, make their real stories sparkle and shine.”
-Linda R.
Our Themes for 2025
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January
Safe Space
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February
Queens
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March
Tell Me a Story
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April
Losing My Religion
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May
Adventure
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June
Spicy!
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July
Grudges
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August
¡Manifestación!
Action for justice
Nonprofit spotlight/collaboration TBD
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September
Dog Days
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October
Dark Side
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November
Tick Tock
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December
Wait, What?
Listen to the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
Pitch a Story
Do you have a story for one of our upcoming themes? The themes are meant to be interpreted from a broad range of perspectives so your story might just be the one we are looking for.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
HAUNTED HANDS
The Magic of Storytelling & Community Building
Celebrating The Richness of The Human Experience
Odyssey Storytelling builds community through the art of storytelling. Our monthly event holds space for Tucson community members to take the stage and share a personal story.
The magic of this simple act of sharing their truth in front of a live audience suddenly builds bridges across the human landscape. People of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives join our stage and our audience.
The outcome is a celebration of the richness of the human experience and the fostering of empathy, understanding, and solidarity.
Founded in 2004 by Penelope Starr
Odyssey has helped storytellers of all levels (experienced, or first time) find their voice and share their truth. “Along the way, I learned that profound changes occur when we tell and listen to each other’s stories, how a simple act can build community, dispel prejudices, foster creativity, and help heal.”
Join Us in Creating 20 More Years of Unforgettable Storytelling!
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Patreon Support
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