Storytelling in San Diego: 12 dates coming up at 8 places

November6

Thu, Nov 5 · 7pm LONG STORY SHORT: Parallel Thinking Little Bird Brewing · North Park An open mic about seeing the whole picture, untangling complications, and finding a path forward—including stories involving psychedelics. Spoken word
Mon, Nov 9 · 6:30pm–8:30pm Unexpected Gifts: Stories of the Things We Didn't Know We Needed The Template · Ocean Beach A monthly curated storytelling program with Tammy Burmeister, Kirk Faulkner, and Elizabeth Santillanez, hosted by Emily Stamets. Spoken wordFree
Wed, Nov 11 · 7pm Afterglow: Beckett Boggs The Polished Pigeon · Downtown An intimate live music and storytelling night featuring Beckett Boggs. Live music$30
Thu, Nov 19 · 6pm–7:30pm Out of the Blue: Tales of Luck, Magic, and Un-looked-for Blessings Skybound coffee + dessert lounge · Vista A curated storytelling program with Carol Jacksa, Catherine Bonin, and Kirk Faulkner, hosted by Emily Stamets. Spoken wordFree
Thu, Nov 19 · 7pm–9pm November VAMP — “Guest List” Kensington Club · Kensington-Talmadge A VAMP nonfiction storytelling showcase about the people who come in and out of our lives, invited or otherwise. Spoken word$15
Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm–3pm Tales of Hope from Around the World — Annual Tellabration™ Bethany Lutheran Church · Ocean Beach Spoken wordFree

Thu, Dec 3 · 7pm–9pm December Long Story Short — “Spill the Beans” Little Bird Brewing · North Park An open-mic storytelling night for truth-telling and tales of your choice. Spoken word$10
Sat, Dec 12 VAMP: COEXIST Bumper Sticker Show Temple Beth Israel at Heritage Park · Old Town San Diego A storytelling show featuring true stories from any religious perspective. Spoken word
Wed, Dec 16 · 7pm–9pm December VAMP — “Won't Be a Next Time” Kensington Club · Kensington-Talmadge A VAMP nonfiction storytelling showcase about fleeting moments, memories, and relationships—and, perhaps, the end of things. Spoken word$15

Thu, Jan 7 · 7pm–9pm January Long Story Short — Happy Birthday! Little Bird Brewing · North Park Spoken word$10
Thu, Jan 14 · 7pm–9pm “On Deck” — A Night of Open Mic Storytelling by Coronadans Veterans of Foreign Wars · Coronado An open-mic storytelling night for Coronadans to share stories about their time on the sea; no script is needed. Spoken wordFree
Thu, Jan 21 · 7pm–9pm January VAMP — “Off With a Bang!” Kensington Club · Kensington-Talmadge A VAMP nonfiction storytelling showcase inviting stories about getting started, kickstarts, kickflips, and volatile situations. Spoken word$15