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SUMMARY:May1 - Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/may1-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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SUMMARY:May8 - Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/may8-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T213000
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CREATED:20250408T025256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T031847Z
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SUMMARY:May15 - Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/may15-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T213000
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CREATED:20250408T025401Z
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SUMMARY:May22 - Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/may22-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T080000
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SUMMARY:May29 - Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/may29-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T183000
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SUMMARY:June5  - Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/june5-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T183000
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SUMMARY:June12 - Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/june12-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T213000
DTSTAMP:20250611T001740Z
CREATED:20250609T232822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T001740Z
UID:231-1750359600-1750368600@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:June19 - Firepit Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \n\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \n\nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at The Valley Hive.  We are meeting at a truly unique location where they mix honeybee products\, beekeeping supplies\, and a wonderful nursery.  Unlike our usual location\, there will NOT be any drink or food for sale\, so if you will need refreshment\, please bring it with you. The plan is for us to be outdoors and sit around a fire pit. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! You are free to connect with the world!
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/june19-firepit-fish-bear/
LOCATION:Valley Hive\, 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T213000
DTSTAMP:20250611T002113Z
CREATED:20250609T233437Z
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SUMMARY:June26 MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The event starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/june26-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T213000
DTSTAMP:20250624T182331Z
CREATED:20250624T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T182331Z
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SUMMARY:July3 MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/july3-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T213000
DTSTAMP:20250703T232028Z
CREATED:20250703T232028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T232028Z
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SUMMARY:July10 MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/july10-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T213000
DTSTAMP:20250703T232337Z
CREATED:20250703T232337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T232337Z
UID:308-1752778800-1752787800@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:July17 MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/july17-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T213000
DTSTAMP:20250715T202029Z
CREATED:20250715T202029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T202029Z
UID:330-1753383600-1753392600@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:July24 MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/july24-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mac-landscape-e1744080399363.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T213000
DTSTAMP:20250715T202313Z
CREATED:20250715T202313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T202313Z
UID:334-1753988400-1753997400@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:July31 MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/july31-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mac-landscape-e1744080399363.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T213000
DTSTAMP:20250801T005137Z
CREATED:20250801T005137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T005137Z
UID:347-1754593200-1754602200@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:August 7 MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/august-7-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T213000
DTSTAMP:20250806T211117Z
CREATED:20250806T211117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T211117Z
UID:353-1755198000-1755207000@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:August 14th MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/august-14th-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T213000
DTSTAMP:20250807T031006Z
CREATED:20250807T031006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T031006Z
UID:361-1755802800-1755811800@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:August 21st MacLeod's Fish & Bear
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/august-21st-macleods-fish-bear/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T213000
DTSTAMP:20250825T234829Z
CREATED:20250825T234829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T234829Z
UID:381-1756407600-1756416600@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:August 28th @ MacLeod's
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/august-28th-macleods/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T213000
DTSTAMP:20250902T185622Z
CREATED:20250829T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T185622Z
UID:399-1756925100-1756935000@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:September 3rd @ MacLeods
DESCRIPTION:**MOVED TO WEDNESDAYS FOR LESS NOISE AND EASIER PARKING!** \nWhere Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/september-3rd-macleods/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T213000
DTSTAMP:20250902T184403Z
CREATED:20250902T174407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T184403Z
UID:407-1757529900-1757539800@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Sept 10th @ MacLeod's
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/sept-10th-macleods/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/macleods-calendar-1-e1756839329375.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T213000
DTSTAMP:20250912T190425Z
CREATED:20250902T182840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T190425Z
UID:423-1758048600-1758058200@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Sept 16th @ CoV
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at the Parlor Room\, Church of the Valley.  We have a sweet room and a lovely courtyard for our use\, so please arrive on time so that we can start promptly at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line for the 🚽 at the other side of the courtyard. \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat for a bit while we clear up and clear out. As it is a community church space\, we will need to ensure that we leave the space as we found it. \nAlcohol and smoking of any type are prohibited at this location.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/sept-16th-cov/
LOCATION:CoV\, 6565 Vesper Ave\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T213000
DTSTAMP:20250912T190504Z
CREATED:20250902T181002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T190504Z
UID:411-1758134700-1758144600@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Sept 17th @ MacLeod's
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/sept-17th-macleods/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T213000
DTSTAMP:20250912T190549Z
CREATED:20250902T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T190549Z
UID:435-1758653400-1758663000@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Sept 23rd @ CoV
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at the Parlor Room\, Church of the Valley.  We have a sweet room and a lovely courtyard for our use\, so please arrive on time so that we can start promptly at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line for the 🚽 at the other side of the courtyard. \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat for a bit while we clear up and clear out. As it is a community church space\, we will need to ensure that we leave the space as we found it. \nAlcohol and smoking of any type are prohibited at this location.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/sept-23rd-cov/
LOCATION:CoV\, 6565 Vesper Ave\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parlor-calendar-1-e1756839312850.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T213000
DTSTAMP:20250912T190611Z
CREATED:20250902T181244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T190611Z
UID:415-1758739500-1758749400@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Sept 24th @ MacLeod's
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at MacLeod’s Brewery & Taproom.  We meet at a wonderful bar\, so make the most of it. Arrive a bit early to get a drink or some food. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs\, get a drink\, or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/sept-24th-macleods/
LOCATION:MacLeod Ale Brewing Co\, 14741 Calvert St\, Van Nuys\, Ca\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/macleods-calendar-1-e1756839329375.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T213000
DTSTAMP:20250924T233207Z
CREATED:20250912T185958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T233207Z
UID:445-1758826800-1758835800@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Sept 25th @ Valley Hive
DESCRIPTION:!!!The JUST VIBES CAFE will be open for this event!!! \nWhere Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at The Valley Hive. This is an outdoor event under the stars\, so bring what you’ll need to be comfortable. There will be chairs and lighting and water and beauty\, but anything else you need\, you should bring. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/sept-25th-valley-hive/
LOCATION:Valley Hive\, 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T213000
DTSTAMP:20250912T190646Z
CREATED:20250902T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T190646Z
UID:440-1759258200-1759267800@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Sept 30th @ CoV
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at the Parlor Room\, Church of the Valley.  We have a sweet room and a lovely courtyard for our use\, so please arrive on time so that we can start promptly at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line for the 🚽 at the other side of the courtyard. \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat for a bit while we clear up and clear out. As it is a community church space\, we will need to ensure that we leave the space as we found it. \nAlcohol and smoking of any type are prohibited at this location.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/sept-30th-cov/
LOCATION:CoV\, 6565 Vesper Ave\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parlor-calendar-1-e1756839312850.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T213000
DTSTAMP:20251005T033235Z
CREATED:20251005T033235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T033235Z
UID:512-1759863000-1759872600@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Oct 7th @ CoV
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at the Parlor Room\, Church of the Valley.  We have a sweet room and a lovely courtyard for our use\, so please arrive on time so that we can start promptly at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line for the 🚽 at the other side of the courtyard. \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat for a bit while we clear up and clear out. As it is a community church space\, we will need to ensure that we leave the space as we found it. \nAlcohol and smoking of any type are prohibited at this location.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/oct-7th-cov/
LOCATION:CoV\, 6565 Vesper Ave\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parlor-calendar-1-e1756839312850.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20250919T224332Z
CREATED:20250919T224156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T224332Z
UID:469-1760036400-1760045400@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Oct 9th @ Valley Hive
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at The Valley Hive. This is an outdoor event under the stars\, so bring what you’ll need to be comfortable. There will be chairs and lighting and water and beauty\, but anything else you need\, you should bring. The storytelling starts at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line 🚽! \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat\, drink\, and generally have fun.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/oct-9th-valley-hive/
LOCATION:Valley Hive\, 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/mac-landscape-hive-e1776382880634.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T213000
DTSTAMP:20251005T033538Z
CREATED:20251005T033538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T033538Z
UID:517-1760467800-1760477400@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Oct 14th @ CoV
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at the Parlor Room\, Church of the Valley.  We have a sweet room and a lovely courtyard for our use\, so please arrive on time so that we can start promptly at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line for the 🚽 at the other side of the courtyard. \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat for a bit while we clear up and clear out. As it is a community church space\, we will need to ensure that we leave the space as we found it. \nAlcohol and smoking of any type are prohibited at this location.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/oct-14th-cov/
LOCATION:CoV\, 6565 Vesper Ave\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parlor-calendar-1-e1756839312850.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T213000
DTSTAMP:20251005T034141Z
CREATED:20251005T033754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T034141Z
UID:521-1761072600-1761082200@fishandbear.net
SUMMARY:Oct 21st @ CoV
DESCRIPTION:Where Voice Meets Community!\nWelcome to The Fish and Bear Network\, a movement that’s bringing back the oldest form of human connection: storytelling in its purest\, most spontaneous form.  \nWhat we’re about\nIt’s time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life\, with real people\, telling real-life stories can. \nStorytelling is the capability that we have used to connect with each other and create this modern world. And yet somehow\, especially on social media\, we have neutered storytelling into story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences. \nOur events are simple\, timed\, unprepared story prompts that help everyone who listens connect to our unique and yet relatable experiences. Often\, the stories told are intensely funny\, sometimes emotional\, but always interesting. \nI call them games rather than exercises because they are fun and often frivolous\, but there’s no competition and no one loses – except those who don’t attend! 😀 \nThe Evening\n\n\n\nArrive before the start at the Parlor Room\, Church of the Valley.  We have a sweet room and a lovely courtyard for our use\, so please arrive on time so that we can start promptly at 7 pm. The circle of storytellers is limited so that the exercise rounds don’t take too long. So if you are keen to be a part of the storytelling\, then you should try to arrive early. It would be disruptive to make changes to the circle\, so if you plan to leave early or arrive late\, please attend as a listener. \n\n\n\n\nLet the Games begin. We will start with a couple of simple story rounds for the storytellers. The first is almost always ‘The Story of your name’ because everyone is the world’s expert in living their life with their name. As general rule\, we will have up to 12 storytellers\, and everyone else will get to be listeners. Our exercises and games aren’t about performance or entertainment\, as the truth sounds different\, so everyone can be a storyteller. \nBreak! We host these events to encourage connection and community\, so this break is there to keep it light and cheerful. So stretch your legs or stand in line for the 🚽 at the other side of the courtyard. \n\n\n\n\nPart Two. Now that we all know this evening’s storytellers\, it is time to play a couple more story games to complete the structured part of the event. \n\n\n\n\nFreedom! All structure is over! Feel free to chat for a bit while we clear up and clear out. As it is a community church space\, we will need to ensure that we leave the space as we found it. \nAlcohol and smoking of any type are prohibited at this location.
URL:https://fishandbear.net/event/oct-21st-cov/
LOCATION:CoV\, 6565 Vesper Ave\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91411\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fishandbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parlor-calendar-1-e1756839312850.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn&Mark":MAILTO:marktweddle@youtellyours.com
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