One Life, Take Two

Bare

2011-09-21T12:15:00.000-04:00

You surely saw this coming: I'm hosting a new sex storytelling series at Brooklyn's Union Hall. Wet your lips and read on: Monday, October 10, 8-10pm, $5 Union Hall, 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York Purchase advance tickets Bare: True Stories of Sex, Desire and Romance brings together storytellers, comedians, sex educators and others to share true tales from their own experiences of sex,

The Floating World

2011-07-27T11:26:00.001-04:00

This weekend, I’m teaching and performing at The Floating World, which annually transforms a non-descript convention center into a vast play space, dungeon and education center—with vending, art shows and burlesque along for the ride. And ponies! It’s a great alternative community event. My classes and events are listed below. Don’t be shy; come up and say hello. When I’m not teaching, I’ll be

Abby Winters

2011-07-21T16:40:00.000-04:00

Madison Young

Shrink

2011-07-12T11:50:00.001-04:00

Join me Wednesday, July 20, for Shrink, a stand-up comedy variety show where the motto is "when you shrink, you come closer together." Hosted by Sharon Spell, with sound tech by DJ Mr. Curmudgeon. Onstage will be: Lee Rubenstein (UCB, MTV and ABC) Adam Wade (17-time MOTH StorySLAM winner, 2-time MOTH GrandSLAM Champion) Luke Thayer (Tyra, Food Network) Megan O'Keefe (Boston News Net, The

The Tell

2011-07-08T13:45:00.003-04:00

Join me at The Tell on Friday, July 15, at the grand El Cortez Casino in Las Vegas. A night of true stories hosted by Heather Hyte (a.k.a. DJ Ladyfingers) and Dayvid Figler featuring great stories on "The Move," tales of getting from one place to another. Unpack the moving stories of: Danielle Kelly Rick Lax Jessenia Paz Paul Suntup Jefferson . . . and special guests! Arrive early, as

The Upper Floor

2011-07-05T16:53:00.003-04:00

The Upper Floor

Independence

2011-07-04T16:04:00.006-04:00

I moved out on Independence Day. Eight years ago today, I left the suburban home my wife and I had purchased three years earlier. She had not spoken to me since April, when I departed for a business trip she strenuously opposed. I had been offered an opportunity to write two related stories—one for a magazine to which I frequently contributed, the second for The New York Times—requiring a stay

Abby Winters

2011-07-01T16:42:00.003-04:00

Kyle

Family Picture

2011-06-30T17:30:00.005-04:00

For spring break a couple of months ago, my ex-wife decided to take our two youngest children on a road trip to New Orleans. By saying “decided,” I mean to underscore that she didn’t consult me, or even tell me of her plans. She hasn’t said a word to me since Christmas. I heard of the planned trip when the kids mentioned it. The trip took them through my hometown. Lucy asked our youngest

Drawn-Out Storytellling

2011-06-23T16:49:00.001-04:00

How do you tell a story? With words? Music? Images? Drawn-Out Storytelling does it with all three. Come watch as storytellers recount the tragic, hilarious, and heartwarming events of their lives, accompanied by comic artists and musicians who provide their own interpretation of each story. From drawing live murals to comic strips populated by stickers, each story will come to life through a

Podcasts

2011-06-17T11:25:00.000-04:00

If you’d like to hear my smut stories told in my own dulcet tones, you can! The newest installment of Kevin Allison’s Risk! Show, entitled “Perverse?,” features the story of the first accidental orgy after the end of my marriage. Listen to Volume Nine of the Standard Issues podcast to hear the woeful tale of my most disastrous date in college. Both are available as free downloads on iTunes.

Connotation Show

2011-06-14T13:47:00.001-04:00

Start Wednesday evening at Connotation Show. I'm on a bill with comedians, so I'll need to add some laughs to my smut. It's a great line up. There are rumors I may jizz Selena Coppock's hair. Hey, that was funny and raunchy. This just may work. Wednesday, June 15, 7pm Connotation Show Luca Lounge 222 Avenue B, at 14th Street Free!

The Upper Floor

2011-06-11T16:01:00.003-04:00

The Upper Floor

BTK Band

2011-06-10T13:13:00.000-04:00

This Monday, join me in kicking out the jams, motherfuckers. I'll take the stage with The BTK Band, justly dubbed the city's "hardest-drinking improvised storytelling rock band." Knowing nothing about the story I'm telling until I'm telling it, the band will turn my tale instantly into song, right before your very ears. If you don't see The BTK Band, just hand in your rock n' roll credentials,

Abby Winters

2011-06-01T16:09:00.005-04:00

Kylie

Adult Ed

2011-05-31T16:00:00.000-04:00

Adult Ed is a Brooklyn-based monthly event series where various speakers present brief, multimedia lectures on a shared theme. Presented by Stay Free! and hosted by Charles Star. The theme this month is "The Experimental Method." The shows will sell out. Arrive early to queue while enjoying a drink. ADAM WADE, "What is the Right Way to Pick Up Ladies at Bars?" Two kind co-workers mentor Wade

Sex and Submission

2011-05-29T16:56:00.008-04:00

Gia DiMarco

Expanding Anyway

2011-05-28T20:01:00.002-04:00

Morning Teleportation

N.Y.Confidential

2011-05-16T14:36:00.000-04:00

Abby Winters

2011-05-10T16:36:00.004-04:00

Dahlia and Hayden

My Bad! Storytelling

2011-05-10T15:58:00.000-04:00

Join me Thursday, May 12, at the Fifth Estate for My Bad! Storytelling, where storytellers make you feel better about your life by telling some of their most embarrassing moments. Your red-faced raconteurs will be: Cyndi Freeman Nathaniel Bates Rory David Scholl Becky Flaum Jefferson Show begins at 8pm. Arrive early for Happy Hour 4-8pm. The Fifth Estate 506 5th Avenue, between 12th and

SexBlogyssey

2011-05-07T12:33:00.001-04:00

Suzanne Portnoy recently acquired a Kindle and rather fell in love with the format. She’s asked a few of her favorite sex bloggers to contribute to a new erotic magazine she edits, available on only by subscription on Kindle. I’m among the contributors, who include some really fine smutmongers. Here are the details: SexBlogyssey is a Kindle-only compilation of the best erotic blogging,

UrbanErotika

2011-04-18T14:20:00.000-04:00

This month, the UrbanErotika Reading Series pays homage to past masters of erotica with selections from classic works read by contemporary writers, who will also read from their own work. Join host Mo Beasley for an evening of sensuous and sexy wordplay featuring: Leah King Renée Flemings Jefferson Wednesday, April 20 Two shows: 7pm and 9:30pm Therapy Wine Bar 364 Lewis Avenue Brooklyn, New

Abby Winters

2011-03-25T16:49:00.003-04:00

Holli

You Don't Like Rock n' Roll

2011-03-24T13:55:00.002-04:00

Hunx and His Punx I kinda think you must be retarded.