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Huzzah! 15 Years of Storytelling
Join Better Said Than Done on September 3rd at Jammin’ Java for Huzzah: a storytelling show celebrating 15 years of amazing stories. In the past 15 years, we’ve heard hundreds of incredible stories and hundreds of fabulous storytellers. We’d bring them all back on stage if we could, but for this one night, we’re bringing… Read more
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Rainbows and Unicorns – Stories of Love and Hope
Join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack on June 27th for Rainbows and Unicorns: Stories of Love and Hope, with emcee Joe Morice and storytellers Bree Fram, Bonnie Gardner, Jamie McElhatton, Rishi Nixon, Denise Page, Jack Scheer, and Carlos Valazquez. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church,… Read more
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Festival Wrap-Up
The 7th Annual Women’s Storytelling Festival was held on March 19-22, 2026. Note that you can buy a festival pass through April 8th here, which provides access to watch the videos through April 28th. Most of the festival was live (and live-streamed) at Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Not all of the wonderful storytellers… Read more
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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… Read more
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Women’s Storytelling Festival – Tellers from North and South
The performers at the 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival are coming to our stage from North and South. Jenn Kamara describes herself as a policy wonk by day and absurdity magnet by night. She says that every situation provides her with an opportunity for a good story. Among the venues she has performed at are RISK!,… Read more
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It’s Raining Men
On April 25, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “It’s Raining Men: stories about guys and weather,” with emcee Ravi Pimplaskar and storytellers Len Kruger, Joe Morice, Sarah Snyder, Zette St. Charles, Carlos Velazquez, and Chris Wade. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA… Read more
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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! Read more
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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… Read more
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Stories about change
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… Read more
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The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival
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… Read more