White Dog Cafe - Storytelling - Songs and Stories of Freedom

with George Lakey, director of Training for Change, which leads workshops in democratic, nonviolent skills for social change around the world. Having personally led over 1,000 workshops on 5 continents, Lakey will share stories and sing-alongs inspired by his activist adventures. Ever since going to jail in the civil rights movement, George has found that singing and activism go hand in hand. Accompanying himself on the piano, he’ll add some Broadway tunes and tell tales from exotic lands.

Storytelling night provides the opportunity to hear the life stories of a variety of peoples and gives voice to underrepresented groups such as ex-offenders, senior citizens, gays, youth, immigrants and homeless people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness.

Optional à la carte dinner at 6pm is followed by storytelling at 7:30pm. Reservations recommended (215) 386-9224. Open seating at bar for drinks, snacks or desserts. Singles welcome at group tables.