About us
### Where Voice Meets Community!
Welcome 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.
## What we’re about
It's time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life, with real people, telling real-life stories can.
Storytelling 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.
Our 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.
I 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! 😀
Upcoming events
3
- $20.00
Storytelling games - CoV Parlor room
Church Of The Valley, 6565 Vesper Ave., Van Nuys 91411, CA, US[Please note that there is no religious component to this or any other of our events, and don't be deterred if it looks like no one is going - we post our events on multiple platforms. Please RSVP at fishandbear.net if you'd prefer to pay on the night.](https://fishandbear.net)
A Truly Invigorating Social Event,
Where people - often strangers - meet and tell stories.
Nobody knows what story they are going to tell.It's time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life, with real people, telling real-life stories can.
Storytelling is the capability we have used to connect with one another and create the modern world. And yet, especially on social media, we have reduced storytelling to story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences.
Our 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.
I 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! 😀
Arrive before the start.
Parlor Room (Within the Church of the Valley complex)
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. We shut the gates once we have started.Let 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.Break!
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 🚽!Part 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.The End!
There's a little time to chat with your new friends while we clear up and reset the room.1 attendee - $20.00
Storytelling games - No Stress Hydro-Gardens
No Stress Hydro-Gardens, 1801 South Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA, US[Please don't be deterred if it looks like no one is going - we post our events on multiple platforms. Please RSVP at fishandbear.net if you'd prefer to pay on the night.](https://fishandbear.net)
A Truly Invigorating Social Event,
Where people - often strangers - meet and tell stories.
Nobody knows what story they are going to tell.It's time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life, with real people, telling real-life stories can.
Storytelling is the capability we have used to connect with one another and create the modern world. And yet, especially on social media, we have reduced storytelling to story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences.
Our 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.
I 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! 😀
Arrive before the start.
No Stress Hydro-Gardens
We have a lovely room at the back of this hydroponics and exotic plant store for our use. Please arrive on time so that we can start promptly at 7 pm.Let 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.Break!
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 🚽!Part 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.The End!
There's a little time to chat with your new friends while we clear up and reset the room.1 attendee - $20.00
Social Storytelling - Valley Hive
The Valley Hive, 10538 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, US**OUTDOOR LOCATION FOR THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE WARMER MONTHS**
[Don't be deterred if it looks like no one is going - we post our events on multiple platforms. Please RSVP at fishandbear.net if you'd prefer to pay on the night.](https://fishandbear.net)
A Truly Invigorating Social Event,
Where people - often strangers - meet and tell stories.
Nobody knows what story they are going to tell.
It's time to truly connect again in the way that only sitting in real life, with real people, telling real-life stories can.
Storytelling is the capability we have used to connect with one another and create the modern world. And yet, especially on social media, we have reduced storytelling to story-selling and mostly share opinions rather than real-life experiences.
Our 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.
I 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! 😀Arrive before the start.
The Valley Hive
This event is outdoors, under a beautiful tree, so please dress appropriately for the weather. If it is likely to rain, then there is a roofed outdoor classroom space which we will use instead. Gates open at 6:30pm, so please arrive early 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.Let 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.Break!
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 🚽!Part 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.Freedom!
All structure is over! Feel free to chat, drink, and generally have fun.1 attendee
Past events
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