May24 @NoStress
2026-05-24 17:50 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
This is a new venue for us, tucked in the back of this amazing hydroponics and exotic flower store. The entrance is at the rear, and you can park in the lot as the other units will be shut for the evening. The plan is for Jeremy to host here weekly, but to start, we’ll be there holding his hand and bringing hot towels. 😜
The Fish & Bear Network – Where Voice Meets Community
We’re bringing back real human connection through spontaneous, unscripted storytelling. No performances, no opinions, no story-selling — just real people sharing real experiences.
The Evening (6:00 PM sharp)
Please arrive on time. We keep the storytelling circle small so the rounds stay lively, and late arrivals or early departures are disruptive. If you can’t commit to the full evening, you’re warmly welcome as a listener.
Part One – We open with a couple of story rounds. The first is almost always “The Story of Your Name” — everyone’s an expert there. Up to 12 people join the storytelling circle; everyone else listens.
Break – Stretch, chat, and find the restroom.
Part Two – A few more story games to close out the structured portion.
Free Time – Mingle while we tidy up. As a courtesy to the store, please help leave the space as you found it.

May26 @CoV
2026-05-26 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States
The Fish & Bear Network – Where Voice Meets Community
We’re bringing back real human connection through spontaneous, unscripted storytelling. No performances, no opinions, no story-selling — just real people sharing real experiences.
The Evening (7:00 PM sharp)
Please arrive on time. We keep the storytelling circle small so the rounds stay lively, and late arrivals or early departures are disruptive. If you can’t commit to the full evening, you’re warmly welcome as a listener.
Part One – We open with a couple of story rounds. The first is almost always “The Story of Your Name” — everyone’s an expert there. Up to 12 people join the storytelling circle; everyone else listens.
Break – Stretch, chat, and find the restroom across the courtyard.
Part Two – A few more story games to close out the structured portion.
Free Time – Mingle while we tidy up. As a courtesy to the church, please help leave the space as you found it.
Note: Alcohol and smoking of any kind are not permitted on site.

May31 @NoStress
2026-05-31 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Jun2 @CoV
2026-06-02 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Jun7 @NoStress
2026-06-07 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Jun9 @ CoV
2026-06-09 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Jun11 @TheHive
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Valley Hive, 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Chatsworth, CA, 91311, United States
We are back at The Valley Hive on the first Thursday of each month until October! {Except this month, which is the second Thursday}
This is an outdoor event. So please look outside, check the weather, and dress appropriately. If it looks like it’s going to rain (it is possible!), then there is a covered area we can use. But we will postpone if the weather is too much like being back in Scotland.
The Fish & Bear Network – Where Voice Meets Community
We’re bringing back real human connection through spontaneous, unscripted storytelling. No performances, no opinions, no story-selling — just real people sharing real experiences.
The Evening (7:15 PM sharp)
Please arrive on time. There is minimal parking in the lot, and plenty on the street (free after 7 pm, hence the 7:15 start).
We keep the storytelling circle small to keep the rounds lively. Late arrivals or early departures are disruptive, so if you can’t commit to the full evening, you’re warmly welcome as a listener.
Part One – We open with a couple of story rounds. The first is almost always “The Story of Your Name” — everyone’s an expert there. Up to 12 people join the storytelling circle; everyone else listens.
Break – Stretch, chat, and find the restroom that is at the rear of the Nursery store.
Part Two – A few more story games to close out the structured portion.
Free Time – Mingle while we tidy up. As a courtesy to the Valley Hive and Nursery, please help us leave the space as we found it.

Jun14 @NoStress
2026-06-14 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Jun16 @ CoV
2026-06-16 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Jun21 @NoStress
2026-06-21 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Jun23 @ CoV
2026-06-23 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Jun28 @NoStress
2026-06-28 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Jun30 @ CoV
2026-06-30 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Jul5 @NoStress
2026-07-05 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
This is a sweet venue tucked in the back of this amazing hydroponics and exotic flower store. The entrance is at the rear, and you can easily park in the lot as the other units will be shut for the evening.
The Fish & Bear Network – The Most interesting Conversations You’ll Have all Week.
### The best way to meet new people.
### And the best way to get to know someone better.
We’re bringing back real human connection through spontaneous, unscripted storytelling. No performances, no opinions, no story-selling — just real people sharing real experiences.
The Evening (6:00 PM sharp)
Please arrive on time. We keep the storytelling circle small so the rounds stay lively, and late arrivals or early departures are disruptive. If you can’t commit to the full evening, you’re warmly welcome as a listener.
Part One – We open with a couple of story rounds. The first is almost always “The Story of Your Name” — everyone’s an expert there. Up to 12 people join the storytelling circle; everyone else listens.
Break – Stretch, chat, and find the restroom.
Part Two – A few more story games to close out the structured portion.
Free Time – Mingle while we tidy up. As a courtesy to the store, please help leave the space as you found it.

Jul7 @ CoV
2026-07-07 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States
This venue is a lovely room with a big fireplace, next to an outdoor courtyard, with ample on-street parking.
The Fish & Bear Network – The Most Interesting Conversations You’ll Have all Week.
### The best way to meet new people.
### And the best way to get to know someone better.
We’re bringing back real human connection through spontaneous, unscripted storytelling. No performances, no opinions, no story-selling — just real people sharing real experiences.
The Evening (7:00 PM sharp)
Please arrive on time. We keep the storytelling circle small so the rounds stay lively, and late arrivals or early departures are disruptive. If you can’t commit to the full evening, you’re warmly welcome as a listener.
Part One – We open with a couple of story rounds. The first is almost always “The Story of Your Name” — everyone’s an expert there. Up to 12 people join the storytelling circle; everyone else listens.
Break – Stretch, chat, and find the restroom.
Part Two – A few more story games to close out the structured portion.
Free Time – Mingle while we tidy up. As a courtesy to the church, please help leave the space as you found it.

Jul12 @ NoStress
2026-07-12 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Jul14 @CoV
2026-07-14 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Jul19 @NoStress
2026-07-19 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
This is a sweet, hidden event space tucked in the back of this amazing hydroponics and exotic-flower store. The entrance is at the rear, and you can easily park in the lot as the other units will be shut for the evening.
The Fish & Bear Network – The Most interesting Conversations You’ll Have all Week.
### The best way to meet new people.
### And the best way to get to know someone better.
We’re bringing back real human connection through spontaneous, unscripted storytelling. No performances, no opinions, no story-selling — just real people sharing real experiences.
The Evening (6:00 PM sharp)
Please arrive on time. We keep the storytelling circle small so the rounds stay lively, and late arrivals or early departures are disruptive. If you can’t commit to the full evening, you’re warmly welcome as a listener.
Part One – We open with a couple of story rounds. The first is almost always “The Story of Your Name” — everyone’s an expert there. Up to 12 people join the storytelling circle; everyone else listens.
Break – Stretch, chat, and find the restroom.
Part Two – A few more story games to close out the structured portion.
Free Time – Mingle while we tidy up. As a courtesy to the store, please help leave the space as you found it.

Jul21 @ CoV
2026-07-21 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Jul26 @No Stress - SINGLES NIGHT
2026-07-26 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
Singles are always welcome at Fish & Bear, but this event is specifically for single people. The focus is on developing friendships at an event where being single is the norm. We are starting this because some of our attendees said they came to us to be social and meet new people. They’d often spent time on dating apps, thinking that a romantic relationship would fulfill this need, but had found that approach lacking.
This is a sweet, hidden event space tucked in the back of this amazing hydroponics and exotic-flower store. The entrance is at the rear, and you can easily park in the lot as the other units will be shut for the evening.
The Fish & Bear Network – The Most interesting Conversations You’ll Have all Week.
### The best way to meet new people.
### And the best way to get to know someone better.
We’re bringing back real human connection through spontaneous, unscripted storytelling. No performances, no opinions, no story-selling — just real people sharing real experiences.
The Evening (6:00 PM sharp)
Please arrive on time. We keep the storytelling circle small so the rounds stay lively, and late arrivals or early departures are disruptive. If you can’t commit to the full evening, you’re warmly welcome as a listener.
Part One – We open with a couple of story rounds. The first is almost always “The Story of Your Name” — everyone’s an expert there. Up to 12 people join the storytelling circle; everyone else listens.
Break – Stretch, chat, and find the restroom.
Part Two – A few more story games to close out the structured portion.
Free Time – Mingle while we tidy up. As a courtesy to the store, please help leave the space as you found it.

Jul28 @CoV
2026-07-28 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Aug2 @No Stress
2026-08-02 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Aug4 @ CoV
2026-08-04 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Aug9 @ No Stress
2026-08-09 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Aug11 @ CoV
2026-08-11 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Aug16 @ No Stress
2026-08-16 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Aug18 @ CoV
2026-08-18 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States

Online: Aug20
2026-08-20 11:45 - 13:00 | Online
This is the online version of our in-person events.
​It’s a shorter event, cause we are sat at screens enough already.
​But we will still create the same strong connections.
​So it’s great if you are feeling a little isolated and unable to get to our in-person events. Maybe you’re nowhere near our locations, or you are working from home.
It’s delivered via Zoom, and you need to book your tickets in advance on Luma at https://luma.com/gk6f88l1
You can only book there, as we need to tightly limit the numbers to just nine, so that we can deliver the event in under an hour.

Aug23 @ No Stress
2026-08-23 17:50 - 20:30 | No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 S Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91201, United States

Aug25 @ CoV
2026-08-25 18:50 - 21:30 | CoV, 6565 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411, United States
