• Ghost Stories at the DC Public Library

    On October 22, join storytellers Silvana Clark, J.R. Denson, Jessica Robinson, and Zach Wilks, for a night of terrifying tales at the Haunted Library. Bring snacks and hot beverages and join us on the First Floor of the MLK DC Public Library. Details here. This concert is FREE and open to the public, but intended […]

    Free
  • Reading at The Inner Loop

    Shaw’s Tavern 520 Florida Ave. NW, District of Columbia, United States

    I’m excited to be reading from my story in the new anthology, America’s Future, from Washington Writers Publishing House, at The Inner Loop! WHEN:  Monday, November 10th from 7-10 pm WHERE: Shaw’s Tavern, 520 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 The Inner Loop is known for their lively, inclusive, monthly reading series. Several contributors to […]

  • Storytelling Open Mic

    Franklin Park Arts Center 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcelville, VA

    (Ages 12+) The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it the others in this community series. Each month, we will host an open mic evening followed by a 30-minute performance from a professional storyteller. With special guest […]

    $5
  • Joyful Storytelling Show

    I’m excited to emcee and give a heartfelt toast at Better Said Than Done’s Year-End Celebration and Storytelling show.  Join us on December 4th for  “Joy to the World,” a storytelling show with recipes! With emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Alton Chung, Jane Dorfman, Lyn Ford, Claire Hennessy, Eric Johnson, Anne Rutherford, Ria Spencer, Lisa […]

    $2
  • Stories of Joy

    Stories of Joy and Connection: A hopeful storytelling concert with Laura Packer and friends Join storyteller Laura Packer for stories that remind us that hope, joy, and connection still abound, that darkness will pass, and we have each other. Laura and her guests will share stories that remind us that we are stronger when we […]

  • Yuletide Folly with SFAP

    After much coaxing and a little begging, I finally relented and agreed to tell a story on the end of year special produced by my best frenemy Claire Hennessy and her better half Regina Stoops, the duo at the helm of the West Coast’s answer to Better Said Than Done – Six Feet Apart productions […]

  • Storytelling Open Mic Holiday Theme

    Franklin Park Arts Center 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcelville, VA

    The theme is Holidays and you can tell any kind of story you want, or just come and listen. In addition to the open mic, Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson will also be telling some holiday stories. The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in […]

    $5
  • Stories of Change

    Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, United States

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

    $15
  • The Grapevine 2026

    Busboys and Poets 235 Carroll St NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

    Join The Grapevine Storytelling Series on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma or via Zoom. Our featured tellers this month are Jessica Piscitelli Robinson and Chetter Galloway! Register or learn more: https://fsgw.org/event-6452023 This event is FREE, and we ask for donations to support our tellers, suggested $20 per person. Donations […]