Kick off Pride weekend with a storytelling event about three iconic Jewish LGBTQ+ Amsterdammers. I’ll be doing an hour-long story at the Jewish Museum on Friday, August 4 at 2pm.
Mezrab is celebrating Pride with a night dedicated to it. I’ll be telling a story about a historic Amsterdam icon. Come join us on Tuesday, August 1 at 8:30pm.
https://mezrab.nl/events/tuesday-storytelling-night-pride-edition/
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. That can only mean one thing – Museum Night! Every year, the museums and cultural institutions across Amsterdam band together to fill the darkness with light.
This year, I’m thrilled to say that I’ll be doing storytelling at the Van Gogh Museum. I’ll be one of six storytellers illuminating the stories that line the museum’s walls. Mezrab storytellers will also be leading a hands-on workshop.
Join us on November 6!
On June 4, I’ll be doing a little storytelling and leading a brainstorm at the Reinvent Tourism Festival.
Planting a seed with hidden history
How we see the world is defined by the story we tell ourselves about how we got here. That’s why one of the most powerful things you can do is introduce your guests to BIPOC, LGBT+, women’s and Jewish history. In this brainstorm, we’ll give an example of the type of intersectional stories that Amsterdam is full of and lay out some guiding principles. Then, we’ll do a group brainstorm about how participants can incorporate these kinds of stories and explore which figures they should look into.
Every Thursday, I tell a quirky story from Amsterdam history on Dam Daily. Here are some links to past episodes. My stories are usually around the 40th or 45th minute, but the whole episode is always a good listen.
Check out #DamDaily every Thursday from 9am-11am. Or, listen whenever you feel like it on podcast or their site: https://broadcastamsterdam.nl/shows/dam-daily/
In addition to fascinating guests and some truly excellent music from host Blesz, you can hear me tell a quick story from Amsterdam’s hidden history. Check it out!
I’ve missed storytelling! I’m excited to say I’m back to revealing Amsterdam’s hidden history with a socially distanced tour. We walk through the spacious Plantage neighborhood and I tell the stories of the hidden heroes who shaped Amsterdam. Check it out:
https://www.ask-a-badass.com/tours-on-offer/socially-distanced-tour
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Kick off Pride weekend with a storytelling event about three
Mezrab is celebrating Pride with a night dedicated to it.
On June 4, I’ll be doing a little storytelling and
Like many people, the past couple years have made me question the city I live in. Then, a nighttime walk reminded me of history and why I have faith in Amsterdam.
When gatherings resume, you can find me on the fourth Friday of every month performing in Samizdat: Stories from the Underground at Mezrab House of Stories. In the meantime, check out their streamed stories every Friday night at 20:30.
