About The Story Café @ Urban Solace:

The Story Café is a monthly meet up of storytellers in Bangalore which takes place on the first Thursday evening 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm every month. This is an invitation fo all those who like to tell or or listen to traditional or personal stories and meet with other storytellers and story lovers. The evening will have two parts - the first 45 minutes will be an open mic for anyone who would like to tell a story. The only rule – no longer than 10 minutes! In the second half a featured teller will tell stories for upto 30 minutes. Suitable for all ages15 years and above.

The Story Cafe is hosted by By the River, a storytelling initiative for adults in Bangalore.

The open mic can accommodate a maximum of 5 tellers– so please register by dropping a mail to stories@bytheriver.in or call +91 98862 83739 if you want to share a story. If you just wish to listen just show up. We welcome contributions at the venue as this is a community led and shared event; the entire proceeds will be shared between the featured storyteller and the venue partner Urban Solace.

ABOUT THE FEATURED STORY TELLERS: Madhu Shukla and Vijji Chari

This month we feature storytellers Madhu Shukla and Vijji Chari as By the River; By the River is a storytelling initiative cofounded by Madhu and Vijji in 2014 in Bangalore, taking the joy and power of stories to adults, communities and organisations. Vijji is most passionate about the power of stories to nurture connections through authentic conversations while Madhu believes in the power of stories to awaken compassion and wisdom to build a more inclusive society. They have been hosting the The Story Cafe at The Urban Solace Cafe in Ulsoor since 2017- which is a monthly meet up for practicing and new storytellers to listen and tell both traditional and personal stories.