In-person Food & Drink Arts & Culture

Tales & Taste 2.0: Tell It To Me Like I'm 5 Years Old

Saturday, July 18, 2026
12:00pm to 3:00pm

Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Organized by: Let Love Champion
July
18

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon where stories come alive and flavors explode! At Tales and Taste, you'll dive into captivating tales while enjoying delicious bites. It's the perfect chance to meet new friends, share laughs, and treat your taste buds all in one cozy spot. Don't miss out on this unique in-person experience – your next favourite story (and snack) awaits!

What if the most powerful stories were also the simplest to understand?

Tales & Taste 2.0 is a storytelling experience where creatives transform real-life experiences into clear, honest, and deeply human stories shared through spoken word, film, writing, and performance. This edition challenges storytellers to strip away complexity and "tell it like I'm 5 years old," making stories about bullying, confidence, identity, and resilience easy to grasp, yet impossible to forget.

Because too often, people carry experiences they don't know how to express, or feel no one would understand. This event creates a space where those stories are not only told, but truly heard.

Expect an immersive experience of: Powerful spoken word and poetry Short visual storytelling and film Honest, simplified narratives that hit deep A warm, welcoming atmosphere with food and connection

Whether you're coming to share, listen, or reflect, Tales & Taste is about turning personal stories into shared understanding and reminding us that sometimes, the simplest stories carry the greatest truth.


Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)

7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 2V4


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