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Philly Story Fest

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November 21, 2025
Zellerbach Theatre
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Philly Story Fest returns to bring the oldest human art form to the big stage.

The event features award-winning journalists, film makers, artists and locals for a night of performance art and storytelling by and for the people of Philadelphia. This year’s show is titled “No Small Wind Is Blowing” and features stories about immigration, transition and the invisible forces that inspire movement.

Storytellers from The Philadelphia Inquirer, WXPN, Mother Jones, The Philadelphia Citizen, Streets Dept, WURD and more go behind the scenes of their work, inviting readers into a world they’ve only observed from the outside. Artists, musicians and local raconteurs will also share surprising, sometimes hysterical, uniquely Philadelphia stories live on stage.

Partners: Philly Story Fest is sponsored by Knight Foundation and Penn Live Arts.

Story Fest is produced, curated and directed by Back Pocket Presents 501(c)3, a team of journalists, artists and storytellers who create award-winning live experiences across the country.

For more information, visit storyfest.org

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