Our Place, Our Stories: An evening of storytelling
The pre-conference and conference are separate ticketed events. You do not need to be attending the conference to join us here. You can purchase your tickets here or on our Conference website.
An Evening of Place-Based Stories & Poetry
Every place has a story. And every story has a place.
As we head into UXHICon 2026, whose theme is MOʻOLELO, we're kicking things off with an evening centered on the stories that connect us to place: the neighborhoods that raised us, the places where we found belonging, the homes that shaped us, and the places that live on in memory.
Think Moth StorySLAM meets local slam poetry, with real stories, original poems, and creative perspectives. Come gather, mingle, have a drink, and experience the power of storytelling through the places that have shaped who we are.
Come for the stories. Come for the connection.
Details
Ticket includes the storytelling event and drinks
Food from vendors available for purchase
No UXHICon attendance needed to join
Agenda
5:30 PM: Doors open & check-in
6:00 PM: Program begins
8:30 PM: Pau
Parking
OurSpace is located at 1052 Waimanu Street, between the Public Storage and the Pacifica Apartments. Free garages are located within a 5 minute walk at South Shore Market, Ward Center, and Whole Foods. There is also a lot on Kamake'e between Kapiolani Blvd and Waimanu St that charges $2/hour or $5/hour early bird. Metered street parking is also available. Please refer to the parking map here!
🎤 Want to Share Your Story or Poem?
We're looking for storytellers and poets to share their own place-based stories.
To apply: Email a few sentences about your story or poem, including what place it's about and what it explores, to nolan@popcreativemedia.com by October 2. No polished draft needed! We'll follow up to confirm your slot.
Join us as we begin our journey into UXHICon 2026: MOʻOLELO. Learn more at uxhiconference.com.