Tag: va

  • Women’s History Proclamation & Reception

    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

  • Player: Stories about Games

    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

  • Stories about change

    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

  • The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival

    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

  • Abigail Adams Founding Mother

    Abigail Adams Founding Mother

    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… Read more

  • State of the State

    State of the State
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    The following was shared in our October 25th newsletter. We have a local, DMV-based, audience, as well as people who attend our online storytelling shows, workshops, and the Women’s Storytelling Festival from all over the country and around the world. If you’d like to receive our newsletter, you can subscribe for free here. Notes from… Read more

  • WSF Virtual Tickets 26

    WSF Virtual Tickets 26

    This post is only for purchasing Virtual Festival Passes, to watch the Women’s Storytelling Festival online. Find In-Person Tickets Closed. Become a Festival Sponsor Closed. If you purchase a Virtual Only Pass, your name will NOT be on the entry list at the Sherwood Center. The Virtual Only Pass is for watching all festival events… Read more

  • WSF In-Person Tickets

    WSF In-Person Tickets

    This post is only for purchasing Full Festival, In-Person, Passes to the 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival in Fairfax, VA. Find Virtual Only Tickets Here. Become a Festival Sponsor Here. 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… Read more

  • Free Story Swap

    Free Story Swap

    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… Read more

  • Halloween Stories in the Park

    Halloween Stories in the Park

    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. Read more