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Summer Story Fest!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 12:00 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2024 5:00 PM

Outlet PDX 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard Portland, OR United States (map)

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Saturday 6/22 12-5pm
Sunday 6/23 12-5pm

Location: 2500 NE Sandy Blvd

Join Outlet and Honeyed Words for a free summer celebration of storytelling on June 22nd and 23rd! Summer Story Fest will bring together over 40 zinesters, authors, and other storytellers throughout Sonny’s House, Outlet, and New New Crusher Court. Enjoy music, ice cream, drop-in workshops, and readings at the best bookish block party of the summer!

Summer Story Fest Schedule

TELLTALE PRESENTS: DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL
A storytelling event about the TV that shaped us!
6/20 — 7pm @ Honeyed Words Bookstore
Tickets: $15

BOOKISH ART: ALCOHOL INK BOOKMARKS + RECYCLED JOURNALS
Create a beautiful bookmark, and then make a book journal using recycled materials!
6/21 — 6-8pm @ Honeyed Words Bookstore
Tickets: $25

SUMMER STORY FEST TABLING + VENDORS
Wander through a courtyard full of zinesters, authors, and other storytellers tabling with their wares!
6/22-6/23 — 12-5pm @ 2500 NE Sandy Blvd
FREE & OPEN TO ALL!

STORYTELLING FLASH TATTOO WEEKEND
Grab a bookish tattoo by @butterknife.tattoo or @eltsian during Summer Story Fest at Sonny's House!
6/22-6/23 @ Sonny’s House
Priority to appointments but walk-ins may be available!

DROP-IN ZINE MAKING WORKSHOP
Come make a zine and explore Outlet’s zine library!
6/22-6/23 — 12-5pm @ Outlet
FREE & OPEN TO ALL!

DROP-IN HANDBOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP
Learn how to assemble, fold, stitch or staple your very own journal at Sonny’s House!
6/22-6/23 — 12-5pm @ Sonny’s House
FREE & OPEN TO ALL!

COMICS CLUB + SUMMER STORY FEST AFTER PARTY
Join us for good vibes and interactive readings by local indie cartoonists! After a day of sunshine and good books, catch the official free Summer Story Fest after-party hosted by the incredible Comics Club! Readings by local indie cartoonists Lindsey Danae Perez, Maggie Cox, Kieran Skade, Hope Amico, and Max Mallory - all organized by Ignatz-nominee Liz Yerby.
6/22 — 6:45pm @ Honeyed Words Bookstore
FREE & OPEN TO ALL!