STORYTELLERS OF CEDAR RAPIDS
Elevating Voices, Building Community
What to expect
Every event is a vibrant evening filled with opportunities to listen, share, and connect:
- Featured storytellers sharing powerful, lived experiences
- Open mic spots for emerging voices from our community
- Live music from local artists to set the tone
- Conversation and reflection to deepen community connections
Join Us
Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or listening from the audience, you are part of the story. Storytellers of Cedar Rapids creates a space to share real experiences, hear new perspectives, and build connection through the power of storytelling.
Season 3 is here — and this year, we’ve added a special fifth show!
SEPTEMBER 9 — Against the Grain
NOVEMBER 18 — A Seat at the Table
DECEMBER 16 — The Gift of “__________”
MARCH 10 — What We Grow
MAY 12 — Arrivals and Departures
All shows begin at 7:30 PM
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Groundswell Cafe
201 3rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids
Come for the stories. Stay for the connection.
Be a Featured Storyteller
Matthew 25 invites community members to take part in these unique storytelling experiences that bring neighbors together through the power of personal stories. Over the course of about 7 weeks, selected storytellers meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Matthew 25 to workshop and shape their story. Guided by facilitators, participants collaborate to craft a personal narrative connected to the show’s theme. Stories are memorized and shared on stage—no notes—at a culminating live event.
Why Participate?
Storytelling at Matthew 25 blends art, entertainment, and community-building. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences, connect with others, and contribute to a more compassionate, empathetic, and joyful community.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in being a featured storyteller for a future show, please click on the button below and apply:
Meet Akwi & Courtney
Show Co-Facilitators