This event is in the past.It took place on February 21, 2026 at The Ark.




Four master storytellers take the stage for the 39th year of this beloved Ann Arbor tradition. It's the cozy, listening-room setting The Ark is famous for, but with spoken word instead of strings: pure stories, well told, in a room that actually rewards paying attention.
Intimate listening room
Live storytelling
Acoustic atmosphere
Community venue
Tips
đźŽlike watching in your living room, with better sound
🎟️General Admission seats are closest to the stage, not VIP
The Ark's 39th Annual Storytelling Festival
Old Fourth Ward




Four master storytellers take the stage for the 39th year of this beloved Ann Arbor tradition. It's the cozy, listening-room setting The Ark is famous for, but with spoken word instead of strings: pure stories, well told, in a room that actually rewards paying attention.
Intimate listening room
Live storytelling
Acoustic atmosphere
Community venue
Tips
đźŽlike watching in your living room, with better sound
🎟️General Admission seats are closest to the stage, not VIP
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