
BROKE STAY BROKE Book Launch Party!
Come celebrate the release of my new book, Broke Stay Broke at Star Lounge on Sunday May 4th. I’ll be joined by my favorite Chicago transplant, Dayvon Clark and the legendary Mayda Del Valle. Hosted by the indomitable JW Basilo. It’s free, all ages, and it will be rad. Books will be on sale. Tell all your friends!

Funny Ha-Ha
I will be reading along with some other great writers, comedians, etc at the legendary Hideout. Only come if you like to have fun and party and want everyone to know you are super cool.

Uptown Poetry Slam
Oh snap, I’ll be running the show! Come watch me host the Father’s Day edition of the Uptown Poetry Slam. Your feature will be your favorite storytelling poet in Chicago, multi Moth Grand Slam winner Jitesh Jaggi.
Nequa Valley Lit Fest
This is a private event for the students of staff of Nequa Valley High School. I’m reading the poems, I’m teaching the workshops, I’m eating a complementary Subway sandwich. Good times.

Uptown Poetry Slam
Put on your finest Easter gear and join me as I feature at the legendary Uptown Poetry Slam. I’ll be previewing my new book

Bloomington Poetry Slam
Feature at the Bloomington Poetry Slam in Bloomington, IN. Hosted by Dan “Sully” Sullivan

Broke Stay Broke Book Signing AWP
If you are attending AWP, come find me at the Write Bloody Booth #960 where I will be signing copies of my new book, Broke Stay Broke. Come on over!

Write Bloody AWP Showcase
Join me and fellow Write Bloody authors at our AWP off-site reading at the luxurious Los Angeles Athletic Club.
Tinley Park High School Lit Fest
Tim Stafford is for the children! Private poetry reading for the Tinley Park HS Community.

Show and Tell Storytelling: Get Me Out of Here!
Join me as I tell a story about nearly signing up for the Marine Corps but being saved by the power of musical theatre. Tix are pay what you can


The Witching Hour
The 11th Annual Story Sessions Campfire Presents: The Witching Hour
Gather around the campfire while me and some awesome storytellers tell you true scary stories that may or may not make you crap your pants. No promises.

Gear Up VA Story Slam
I will be hosting a story slam for the Gear Up Virginia Annual Conference alongside my Coolspeak homies Carlos Ojeda Jr, Chris Collins, and Natasha Carrizosa.