classes & events
FALL 2026
The Open Road encourages lifelong learning, and seeks to build a gateless community of people who are curious about everything. Open Road Events (ORE) are initiated by the Open Road; other things in this schedule Open Road Recommends (ORR). All live events in Portland, unless otherwise noted. If you have questions, contact us at stallingsjohnny@gmail.com or 503-347-6869.
classes
Yoga with Elizabeth (ORR) Elizabeth Domike teaches yoga five mornings a week online. Gentle joint activation movement, with a poem at the end of each practice. Join people from all over the world. To register, contact her at: smallhouse@aol.com.
Monday-Friday 8-8:30 a.m.
$38 per month
readings
Will Hornyak (ORR) Will is a Featured Poet for the Milwaukie Poetry Series.
Wednesday, September 9, 6 p.m.
Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR
this event is FREE!
Amos Kilbright: His Adscititious Experiences (ORE) Johnny Stallings reads Frank Stockton’s astonishing tale.
Saturday, September 12, at noon
Artspace Room at Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont
this Open Road event is FREE!
STORYTIME! Johnny Stallings reads a story every night. It’s a Pajama Party & a Love-In!
September 22-October 13, at 8 pm (PDT)
on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89534225375
his Open Road event is FREE!
Paul Susi (ORR) reads from his book Character Work.
Tuesday, September 22, 6 p.m.
Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR:
this event is FREE!
Paul Susi (ORR) reads from his book Character Work.
Tuesday, October 13, 4 p.m.
Tillamook Public Library, 1716 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR
this event is FREE!
storytelling
Will Hornyak (ORR) Will will be telling stories at Last Gasp of Summer Stories and Music Potluck
September 12, 3-7 pm
82 5th Ave., Carson, Washington
Suggested $15 donation
Contact Will for more info: hornyak.will@gmail.com
Will Hornyak (ORR) Will is a Featured Storyteller at this year’s National Storytelling Festival!
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: October 2, 3 & 4
Jonesborough, Tennessee
Will Hornyak (ORR) Fiddlin’ & Folktales: A magical evening of music and storytelling with Will Hornyak and Seth Moran.
Friday, October 9, 7 pm
Historic Covington House in Vancouver, Washington
for tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fiddlin-and-folktales
Will Hornyak (ORR) Monsters, Ghosts and Tricksters: Will Hornyak with Susan Strauss.
Saturday, October 10, 6 pm
Bend Waldorf School, 2150 NE Studio Road #2, Bend, OR 97701
Tickets: $15 (soup & bread included)
Special Puppet Show at 5 pm!