• Apple Pie Stories

    Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, United States

    Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on October 4th, at 6:00pm, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “Apple Pie Stories,” with emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville, Catherine Calvin, Jennifer Hine, Jenn Kamara, Rishi Nixon, and Jessica Robinson. We are thrilled to partner with ArtsFairfax for artoberVA, the inaugural […]

  • Otherworldly Stories

    The recording of Otherworldly Stories, with storytellers Norm Brecke, Karen Golden, Steve Henegar, Tobey Ishii Anderson, Andy Russell, and Hope Wilder, is now available. $15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers You should receive the Youtube link shortly after registering. Check the email you use on Paypal and check your junk folder if […]

  • Halloween Stories in the Park

    Franklin Park 36441 Blueridge View Ln., Purcelville, VA

    Join Better Said Than Done storytellers Jennifer Hine and Jessica Robinson for stories along the Trick or Treat Trail, at Halloween in the Park, at Franklin Park, in Loudoun County, VA. In addition to storytelling, there will be pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, games, face painting, live animals, inflatables, vendors and more! All for free.

  • Free Story Swap

    Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA

    True stories told live! Kings Park Library is hosting its first story swap! Adults ages 18+ are invited to listen and tell true stories in front of an audience. Refreshments will be provided. Want to tell a story? Stories should be true stories composed by the storyteller, and should last approximately 10 minutes. Preference will […]

  • Stories about change

    Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, United States

    On January 31, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “A New Leaf: Stories about change,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Bill Grella, Jennifer Hine, Tim Livengood, Carol Moore, Joe Morice, and Zach Wilks. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. A full […]

  • Player: Stories about Games

    On February 21, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “Player: Stories about games, cheats, and tricks,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Catherine Calvin, J.R. Denson, Bonnie Gardner, Rajesh Mirchandani, Ravi Pimplaskar, and Jack Scheer. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. A […]

  • Women’s History Proclamation & Reception

    Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Proclamation, 7 pm Reception, 6 pm City Hall 10455 Armstrong St. Fairfax, VA The Commission for Women invites you to be part of this event celebrating Women’s History Month!  Everyone is welcome! With a sneak-peak Women’s Storytelling Festival Performance from Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson!

  • Abigail Adams Founding Mother

    Historic Blenheim 3610 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax City, VA

    In Abigail: Founding Mother, national award-winning actor and storyteller, Megan Wells, brings Abigail Adams to life. In this humorous and historically accurate portrayal, Megan Wells vivifies the full measure of Abigail’s contribution to our democracy.  Behind the scenes but very firm, Abigail rode the risky edge of feminine power.  Not too much, not too little […]

  • The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival

    Sherwood Community Center 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA

    The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival will take place March 19 – 22, 2026, starting with a virtual only showcase on the 19th and continuing in-person at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030 through March 22nd. The Women’s Storytelling Festival Main Page The WSF Tickets Page The Women’s Storytelling Festival, produced annually […]

  • Recordings of the 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival

    Live performances of the 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival have concluded, but you can purchase $42 tickets, through April 8th, to watch all 16 plus hours of recordings. The videos are available to watch through April 28th. The Women’s Storytelling Festival Main Page The WSF Tickets Page The Women’s Storytelling Festival, produced annually in March by […]