Maggie's Scary Story Contest | A Live Reading in Brooklyn

You decide who wins!

Witness a talented group of writers as they share their chilling, albeit hastily-written, tales. An hour before the start of the show, the writers assemble with 60 minutes on the clock to craft their own completely original scary stories.

Once the stories are read aloud, you'll vote for your favorite. Some may make you laugh, others will chill you to the bone, but all will draw you deeper into the shadows of the night. In the end, there can only be one winner.

Lineup: TBD

Comedian Maggie Olmsted (The New Yorker, NYCF) hosts and produces this annual event showcasing scary stories written by some of the best comedians, journalists, poets, playwrights, and novelists in Brooklyn.

About Tradesman:

Opened in 2012 and steadily going since, Tradesman provides a pleasant place to have a drink in the neighborhood.  With a Large Patio making Safe COVID practices easy and stress free we are a neighborhood staple. Its a great afterwork stop off or date night hang.

If you would like to reserve space or book an event please email us at [email protected]

Our interior, designed by owners Larissa Varges & Mark Gregor in collaboration with Widger Manufacturing, reflects our love for skilled Tradesman that seems forgotten today. The space makes use of existing materials found when we arrived and items well loved and collected.  The back bar and the end walls make use of wooden foundry mould parts, the bar is made from white oak and the taps crafted from pipe fittings.  For upholstery we used packing blankets and our table tops are old workshop tables.  Enjoy the atmosphere

We bring locals together in a comfortable fun atmosphere.  Youll find the occasional Pop-Up and small events, check out our instagram

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Host or Publisher Christian Miller and Maggie Olmsted