BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Capital Storytelling - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Capital Storytelling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Capital Storytelling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T113000 DTSTAMP:20260820T200726Z CREATED:20260820T200211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T200726Z UID:27300-1794130200-1794137400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-class-virtual-fall-2026/2026-11-08/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STORYTELLING-101-1920-x-1080-px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T113000 DTSTAMP:20260820T200726Z CREATED:20260820T200211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T200726Z UID:27299-1793525400-1793532600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-class-virtual-fall-2026/2026-11-01/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STORYTELLING-101-1920-x-1080-px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T200000 DTSTAMP:20261012T150553Z CREATED:20260912T041309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T150553Z UID:27402-1793124000-1793131200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Immigrant Stories 2026: courage\, strength\, and hope DESCRIPTION:  \nGET FREE TICKETS \nand then \nDONATE TO THE EVENT \n  \nJoin us on Tuesday\, October 27th at 6 PM in the University Union Building on the campus of Sacramento State for our 5th annual Immigrant Stories showcase\, an event amplifying the lived experiences of our immigrant community members. Five storytellers will take the stage to share their true personal stories on the theme of this year: Courage\, Strength\, and Hope. This event is hosted in partnership with the Undocumented Student Resource Center (formerly called the Dreamer Resource Center) of Sacramento State. It is funded in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and sponsored by SMUD. \nThis year we are hosting the event both in-person and online. Please note: All attendees (for both in-person and online) must get tickets. Tickets are free. For those who are able to donate\, we truly appreciate your support. You may donate by clicking on the “Donate to the Event” button.   \nWe have space for 350 attendees in our auditorium at Sacramento State\, and we would love for you join us there. If you are not able to join us in person\, join us online (via Zoom). For both in-person and virtual tickets\, click the button below. You’ll be directed to our Eventbrite page where you should click “Reserve a Spot” and then you can choose whether you’d like to order “in-person” or “virtual” tickets. \nFor security purposes\, we are sharing the location information and our virtual link with only our ticket holders. Once you get your tickets\, you will receive information a few days before the event about the auditorium location and/or a link to join us virtually! If you have questions\, email us at info@capitalstorytelling.com.  Join us in solidarity to witness and uplift our immigrant community’s stories. \n  \n**You must order tickets beforehand. Tickets can be obtained at our Eventbrite site (button below).  \nFor those who are able to donate\, money will go towards our Immigrant Storytelling Program as well as the Undocumented Student Resource Center. Your donation allows us to continue offering free storytelling programing to first- and second- generation immigrants in our city and to host our annual event. This program and event is lifechanging for many people. Donations that go to the Undocumented Student Resource Center will support students at Sacramento State whose families may be mixed status\, undocumented\, and immigrant.  \n  \nGET FREE TICKETS \n  \nDate: October 27th\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 PM PT\nLocation:  University Union Building on the campus of Sacramento State AND VIRTUAL. To receive the exact room location OR to get a link to the virtual event\, you must order a ticket and enter an email address. Information will be sent to ticket holders’ email addresses. \n  \n \nASL Interpretation will be provided. The venue is wheelchair accessible. \nIf you need accommodations or have questions\, please contact Lisa Cantrell at lisa@capitalstorytelling.com so that we can work with you to make this event as accessible as possible. \nThe event will be held on the first floor of the University Union on the campus of Sac State\, 6000 J Street\, Sacramento. See map and info below for details on location and parking (and click the map to enlarge it). The University Union is highlighted in Yellow on the map. Parking is in purple. If you have questions\, email us at info@capitalstorytelling.com or call the Undocumented Student Resource Center at (916) 278-7734. You may also call Capital Storytelling at 1-(209)-425-2951. \n  \nMeet the Storytellers \n  \n Shein Ei Cho (she/her) Storyteller Shein Ei Cho is a storyteller\, story coach and science communicator who wanders into any stationery store that she sees. She is a two-time winner of Story Collider’s Science Story Slam and has told stories at First Person Story\, the Story Collider and various story slams. She currently works in scholarly communication to make science accessible and equitable. She was a Story Ambassador in 2025 and has facilitated workshops for Capital Storytelling. Manuel Camacho Storyteller Manuel Camacho is a proud\, former undocumented immigrant. He came to the United States when he was 19 years old and learned English as a second language. He uses storytelling as a medium to share his experience coming across the border and working without papers. He believes that it is important to recognize and honor those who risk their lives searching for a better life. He is a professor\, short story writer\, and poet. Priya Venkatesan (she/her) Storyteller Priya Venkatesan is originally from India and speaks Telugu\, Tamil\, and English. She holds a master’s degree in computer applications and has built a long career spanning technology\, process improvement\, and change management. A passionate public speaker and advocate for career transitions and new beginnings\, Priya believes it is never too late to start again and create a meaningful path forward. Living across languages\, cultures\, and professional worlds has shaped her understanding of identity\, belonging\, and resilience. She is passionate about building communities where people feel connected\, supported\, and empowered and believes that sharing our stories can inspire change and help others feel less alone. Pete Cruz (he/him) Storyteller Pete Cruz is a second-generation immigrant whose father first arrived from the Philippines to America in 1929. Pete's mother later joined his father in the United States in 1948. Pete was born in San Jose\, CA\, where his family's beginnings were as farmworkers. He is an accomplished author who wrote the award-winning book\, No Tears for Dad: My Path to Forgiveness\, a sensitive and raw memoir of recovery from childhood trauma. Pete is currently making the transition from a writer of stories to a teller of stories. Where the craft of writing requires precision for each written word\, he finds his challenge as a storyteller is to present a tale without notes and in a more informal\, communal environment. Diana Paola Manzano Licona (she/her/ella) Storyteller Diana Paola Manzano Licona was born in Mexico and raised in Southern California. She is the daughter of two immigrant parents who sacrificed everything they had for a better life. Because of their sacrifices\, Diana is currently pursuing her higher education at Sac state. In spring 2027\, she will graduate with a B.A in social work with a minor in child and adolescent behavior. Diana hopes to be an advocate for children in the system and those with disabilities. She found her passion for advocacy through the Undocumented Student Resource Center\, formally known as the Dreamer Resource Center\, at Sac State. Through them\, Diana found the courage to be a voice for underrepresented communities. \n  \nQuestions and Answers! \nDo I have to get tickets for the event beforehand? Yes. This year for security reasons we are requiring all guests to order their ticket before the event (both in-person and virtual attendees). The event is donation based (so if you are unable to pay\, you can still get tickets for free!) but you should go to our Eventbrite page (by clicking on the button above) to get a ticket. \nHow do I attend virtually? If you’d like to attend virtually\, click the button above to go to our Eventbrite page. You can then click “Get Tickets” and then you will have the option to order virtual tickets. You will then receive an email with the link to get into our virtually streamed Zoom event to watch the event online. \nI want to attend in person. Can I just show up on the night of the event? The short answer is “not really.” We will be sending the exact auditorium location only to those who are ticket holders (so you’ll need to order a free ticket before hand and enter your email address so that we can send you an email to tell you know where to go for the event!). If you show up to the University Union on the night of the event you will likely see where the event is (we’ll have sign up to direct you)\, BUT if you do not have a ticket\, we will still ask that you go to our Eventbrite page and get a ticket before you enter the auditorium. We are doing this so that we can maintain security of the event given the current political climate. We recommend getting that ticket before you arrive so that you can enter the auditorium easily and quickly and also so that you can be sure that we have a seat for you!  We have limited space in the auditorium (350 seats). \nWhere is the event located? The event will be in one of the auditoriums inside of the the University Union on the campus of Sac State (Sacramento State University is located at 6000 J Street\, Sacramento CA). We will share details about the exact room a few days prior to the event with those who have ordered a ticket for the in-person event. To see where the University Union is\, you can check out the campus map below! The University Union is highlighted in yellow on the map. You can also put “University Union” into your phone’s GPS application and your phone should also direct you to the building! \nWhere do I park? There is a parking structure right next to the University Union (see map for purple highlighted parking structures). We suggest that you park in Parking Structure 2. You will need to pay for parking. You can do that by paying at one of the kiosks in the parking structure OR by using the QR code on the campus map to pay by phone. If you are using the QR code and your smart phone to pay\, use the parking code 5115. (You will be prompted for this code when paying with your phone.) \n  \n\nTo enlarge the map\, double click on it. You can also find an interactive campus map here. On the interactive map you can type in the name of the building to find it and navigate.\n  \nThank you to our partners and our sponsors for this event. \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/immigrant-stories-2026/ LOCATION:Sacramento State University\, 6000 J St\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ImmigrantStories_2026Banner_Small_FBFit_wSMUD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T153000 DTSTAMP:20221209T161333Z CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:21952-1792245600-1792251000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2026-10-17/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T200000 DTSTAMP:20261013T234354Z CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T234354Z UID:21922-1791914400-1791921600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:Come join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T153000 DTSTAMP:20221209T161333Z CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:21688-1789826400-1789831800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2026-09-19/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260820T181204Z CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181204Z UID:21582-1788890400-1788897600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:For info on our Sept 8th 2026 special event\, please read all the way to the bottom of this page.  \nCome join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \nATTENTION: For September 2026\, Do Tell will depart from its regular monthly format (see below) to celebrate National 988 Day in recognition of the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. In addition to a few open mic slots\, there will be several featured storytellers on the theme of navigating mental health challenges (their own and/or those of family and friends). And of course we welcome empathetic listeners into our audience as well!!! \nThose considering dropping their name in the hat for an open mic slot should prepare a story on the theme described above. For the September 2026 show only\, open mic hopefuls MUST register their interest at least 24 hours in advance by texting the host John Aubert at 530-400-3112. Additional guidelines will be provided at that time. \nMost other details of this event remain the same as our regular monthly open mic; those new to Do Tell should see the following URL for additional guidelines: https://capitalstorytelling.com/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic-2026-09-08/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T162517Z CREATED:20260415T160003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T162517Z UID:26903-1786885200-1786892400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Podcasting 101 - Summer 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sundays: July 26\, August 2\, 9\, & 16\n1:00 – 3:00 PM PT (note your time zone) \nTransform your idea into a podcast. No fancy studio required. \nThis 4-week online virtual class trains you in the art of podcast production. Participants will learn how to create podcasts using readily available devices (computers\, smart phones\, or audio recorders)\, how to use audio editing software\, and how to publish podcast episodes through various online platforms- all with one-on-one instruction from experienced radio and podcast producers. \nEnrollment also includes 2 hours of one-on-one assistance from the instructor to support the creation of projects. Participants must have access to a computer. \nCost: $295 ($270 through June14th) \nInstructor: Victoria Boston \n\nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: If you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nENROLL \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/podcasting-101-summer-2026/2026-08-16/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CapStoryPodcastPicWebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T153000 DTSTAMP:20221209T161333Z CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:21277-1786802400-1786807800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2026-08-15/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T200000 DTSTAMP:20261013T234354Z CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T234354Z UID:21242-1786471200-1786478400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:Come join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T162517Z CREATED:20260415T160003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T162517Z UID:26902-1786280400-1786287600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Podcasting 101 - Summer 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sundays: July 26\, August 2\, 9\, & 16\n1:00 – 3:00 PM PT (note your time zone) \nTransform your idea into a podcast. No fancy studio required. \nThis 4-week online virtual class trains you in the art of podcast production. Participants will learn how to create podcasts using readily available devices (computers\, smart phones\, or audio recorders)\, how to use audio editing software\, and how to publish podcast episodes through various online platforms- all with one-on-one instruction from experienced radio and podcast producers. \nEnrollment also includes 2 hours of one-on-one assistance from the instructor to support the creation of projects. Participants must have access to a computer. \nCost: $295 ($270 through June14th) \nInstructor: Victoria Boston \n\nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: If you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nENROLL \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/podcasting-101-summer-2026/2026-08-09/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CapStoryPodcastPicWebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T162516Z CREATED:20260415T160003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T162516Z UID:26901-1785675600-1785682800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Podcasting 101 - Summer 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sundays: July 26\, August 2\, 9\, & 16\n1:00 – 3:00 PM PT (note your time zone) \nTransform your idea into a podcast. No fancy studio required. \nThis 4-week online virtual class trains you in the art of podcast production. Participants will learn how to create podcasts using readily available devices (computers\, smart phones\, or audio recorders)\, how to use audio editing software\, and how to publish podcast episodes through various online platforms- all with one-on-one instruction from experienced radio and podcast producers. \nEnrollment also includes 2 hours of one-on-one assistance from the instructor to support the creation of projects. Participants must have access to a computer. \nCost: $295 ($270 through June14th) \nInstructor: Victoria Boston \n\nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: If you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nENROLL \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/podcasting-101-summer-2026/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CapStoryPodcastPicWebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T162516Z CREATED:20260415T160003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T162516Z UID:26889-1785070800-1785078000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Podcasting 101 - Summer 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sundays: July 26\, August 2\, 9\, & 16\n1:00 – 3:00 PM PT (note your time zone) \nTransform your idea into a podcast. No fancy studio required. \nThis 4-week online virtual class trains you in the art of podcast production. Participants will learn how to create podcasts using readily available devices (computers\, smart phones\, or audio recorders)\, how to use audio editing software\, and how to publish podcast episodes through various online platforms- all with one-on-one instruction from experienced radio and podcast producers. \nEnrollment also includes 2 hours of one-on-one assistance from the instructor to support the creation of projects. Participants must have access to a computer. \nCost: $295 ($270 through June14th) \nInstructor: Victoria Boston \n\nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: If you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nENROLL \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/podcasting-101-summer-2026/2026-07-26/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CapStoryPodcastPicWebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T153000 DTSTAMP:20260331T192117Z CREATED:20260331T191235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T192117Z UID:26822-1784455200-1784475000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Facilitating Storytelling Workshops - training for leaders\, educators\, and change-makers DESCRIPTION:Gain training in leading storytelling workshops. This 2-day class trains individuals to lead storytelling workshops in their places of work\, communities\, schools\, and organizations. \nJuly 12 & 19 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM PT / 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET (VIRTUAL) \nCOST: $475 \n  \nENROLL\n  \nStorytelling has the power to change our communities and transform the lives of those around us. Creating spaces for people to share and listen to one another’s stories can open up routes to inter-group dialogue\, community building\, and ultimately social change. Capital Storytelling has spent years developing methods to open people up and help them find and share their stories.  We are now offering training for community members (leaders\, educators\, and change makers) to give them methods for facilitating storytelling workshops. In this intensive 2-full-days class\, Executive Director and founder of Capital Storytelling\, Dr. Lisa Cantrell\, will lead you through methods for facilitating storytelling workshops based on those we use at Capital Storytelling (and that we have used in private as well as corporate workshops). She’ll also share insights gained over the years to help you create a brave and compassionate space for story sharing. \nDuring the class\, you will receive instructions along with reflective exercises and out-side-of-class-assignments to push you in your own growth to become a workshop facilitator. By the end of the two sessions\, you will have tools for setting up and leading your own story circle or workshop\, including an informational packet with storytelling prompts\, workshop instructions\, worksheets\, and a slide deck that you can modify and use for your own workshops/story circles. \n  \nWhat will participants do on each day? \nOn Day 1 (July 12)\, participants will watch a demonstration of a 60 minute storytelling workshop. They will then get step-by-step guidance on the individual components of the workshop (along with explanations on why and how for each component). On this day\, participants will get training in the use of storytelling prompts and methods developed at Capital Storytelling for drawing out authentic personal stories from workshop participants. The group will practice using the prompts and activities together and will discuss ways to engage their audiences. Participants will be provided with worksheets and a slide deck to use in their own workshops. They will then be given “homework” for the week that includes reflective questions and an assignment to practice what they have learned thus far in a small group setting before the following class session. \nOn Day 2 (July 19)\, participants will reconvene to discuss the assignments from the previous week. They will then get in-depth instruction on how to lead their own workshop participants in active listening and ways to create compassionate and brave spaces for connection among their workshop participants. Participants will also receive supportive “scripts” to help them as they develop their own style of leading. The class will end with discussion and final tips on how to create storytelling spaces in their own communities. \n  \nAbout the instructor for this training course: \n \nDr. Lisa Cantrell is a psychologist\, a tenured professor at Sacramento State University\, and the executive director of Capital Storytelling. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Indiana University and has produced stories for NPR. Dr. Cantrell has spent over a decade researching and training others on the power of storytelling\, and she has developed storytelling curriculum for use with educators\, physicians\, researchers\, and activists. She regularly consults for businesses\, non-profits\, and government agencies across the U.S. You can find out more at her website: https://lisamcantrell.com/ \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/facilitating-storytelling-workshops-training-for-leaders-educators-and-change-makers-2026/2026-07-19/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FB-version-of-Facilitating-Instagram-Post-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T153000 DTSTAMP:20221209T161333Z CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:21038-1784383200-1784388600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T200000 DTSTAMP:20261013T234353Z CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T234353Z UID:21006-1784052000-1784059200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:Come join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2026-07-14/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T153000 DTSTAMP:20260331T192117Z CREATED:20260331T191235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T192117Z UID:26818-1783850400-1783870200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Facilitating Storytelling Workshops - training for leaders\, educators\, and change-makers DESCRIPTION:Gain training in leading storytelling workshops. This 2-day class trains individuals to lead storytelling workshops in their places of work\, communities\, schools\, and organizations. \nJuly 12 & 19 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM PT / 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET (VIRTUAL) \nCOST: $475 \n  \nENROLL\n  \nStorytelling has the power to change our communities and transform the lives of those around us. Creating spaces for people to share and listen to one another’s stories can open up routes to inter-group dialogue\, community building\, and ultimately social change. Capital Storytelling has spent years developing methods to open people up and help them find and share their stories.  We are now offering training for community members (leaders\, educators\, and change makers) to give them methods for facilitating storytelling workshops. In this intensive 2-full-days class\, Executive Director and founder of Capital Storytelling\, Dr. Lisa Cantrell\, will lead you through methods for facilitating storytelling workshops based on those we use at Capital Storytelling (and that we have used in private as well as corporate workshops). She’ll also share insights gained over the years to help you create a brave and compassionate space for story sharing. \nDuring the class\, you will receive instructions along with reflective exercises and out-side-of-class-assignments to push you in your own growth to become a workshop facilitator. By the end of the two sessions\, you will have tools for setting up and leading your own story circle or workshop\, including an informational packet with storytelling prompts\, workshop instructions\, worksheets\, and a slide deck that you can modify and use for your own workshops/story circles. \n  \nWhat will participants do on each day? \nOn Day 1 (July 12)\, participants will watch a demonstration of a 60 minute storytelling workshop. They will then get step-by-step guidance on the individual components of the workshop (along with explanations on why and how for each component). On this day\, participants will get training in the use of storytelling prompts and methods developed at Capital Storytelling for drawing out authentic personal stories from workshop participants. The group will practice using the prompts and activities together and will discuss ways to engage their audiences. Participants will be provided with worksheets and a slide deck to use in their own workshops. They will then be given “homework” for the week that includes reflective questions and an assignment to practice what they have learned thus far in a small group setting before the following class session. \nOn Day 2 (July 19)\, participants will reconvene to discuss the assignments from the previous week. They will then get in-depth instruction on how to lead their own workshop participants in active listening and ways to create compassionate and brave spaces for connection among their workshop participants. Participants will also receive supportive “scripts” to help them as they develop their own style of leading. The class will end with discussion and final tips on how to create storytelling spaces in their own communities. \n  \nAbout the instructor for this training course: \n \nDr. Lisa Cantrell is a psychologist\, a tenured professor at Sacramento State University\, and the executive director of Capital Storytelling. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Indiana University and has produced stories for NPR. Dr. Cantrell has spent over a decade researching and training others on the power of storytelling\, and she has developed storytelling curriculum for use with educators\, physicians\, researchers\, and activists. She regularly consults for businesses\, non-profits\, and government agencies across the U.S. You can find out more at her website: https://lisamcantrell.com/ \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/facilitating-storytelling-workshops-training-for-leaders-educators-and-change-makers-2026/2026-07-12/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FB-version-of-Facilitating-Instagram-Post-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T153000 DTSTAMP:20221209T161333Z CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:20737-1781964000-1781969400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2026-06-20/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T194811Z CREATED:20260324T213157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T194811Z UID:26760-1781442000-1781449200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Strategic Storytelling for your Career - May & June 2026 DESCRIPTION:May 24 & 31\, June 7 & 14 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT (note your time zone!) \nVIRTUAL \nYour career is a story. Learn how to tell it.\nYour experiences aren’t just a resume—they are a powerful narrative that can unlock your next big role. In this four-part series\, we’ll help you transform your professional journey into a compelling brand. From mastering the interview to influencing with authenticity\, you’ll engage in guided reflection and community practice to find your voice. Leave with the drafts\, clarity\, and confidence you need to articulate your value and lead with purpose. The class is offered online via Zoom. \nCost: $250 ($210 through May 3rd)\nInstructor: Diana Medina\n\n \nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: If you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nENROLL\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/strategic-storytelling-for-your-career/2026-06-14/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Strategic-Storytelling-2-Facebook-Ad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T200000 DTSTAMP:20261013T234351Z CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T234351Z UID:20677-1781028000-1781035200@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:Come join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T194811Z CREATED:20260324T213157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T194811Z UID:26759-1780837200-1780844400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Strategic Storytelling for your Career - May & June 2026 DESCRIPTION:May 24 & 31\, June 7 & 14 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT (note your time zone!) \nVIRTUAL \nYour career is a story. Learn how to tell it.\nYour experiences aren’t just a resume—they are a powerful narrative that can unlock your next big role. In this four-part series\, we’ll help you transform your professional journey into a compelling brand. From mastering the interview to influencing with authenticity\, you’ll engage in guided reflection and community practice to find your voice. Leave with the drafts\, clarity\, and confidence you need to articulate your value and lead with purpose. The class is offered online via Zoom. \nCost: $250 ($210 through May 3rd)\nInstructor: Diana Medina\n\n \nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: If you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nENROLL\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/strategic-storytelling-for-your-career/2026-06-07/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Strategic-Storytelling-2-Facebook-Ad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T194811Z CREATED:20260324T213157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T194811Z UID:26758-1780232400-1780239600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Strategic Storytelling for your Career - May & June 2026 DESCRIPTION:May 24 & 31\, June 7 & 14 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT (note your time zone!) \nVIRTUAL \nYour career is a story. Learn how to tell it.\nYour experiences aren’t just a resume—they are a powerful narrative that can unlock your next big role. In this four-part series\, we’ll help you transform your professional journey into a compelling brand. From mastering the interview to influencing with authenticity\, you’ll engage in guided reflection and community practice to find your voice. Leave with the drafts\, clarity\, and confidence you need to articulate your value and lead with purpose. The class is offered online via Zoom. \nCost: $250 ($210 through May 3rd)\nInstructor: Diana Medina\n\n \nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: If you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nENROLL\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/strategic-storytelling-for-your-career/2026-05-31/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Strategic-Storytelling-2-Facebook-Ad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T205126Z CREATED:20260501T182941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T205126Z UID:26972-1780135200-1780140600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Immigrant Stories: Free Virtual Storytelling Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Share your journey. Find connection. Amplify your voice.  \nCapital Storytelling invites you to a brave space designed to honor and amplify the diverse experiences of the immigrant community. Through a 90-minute virtual session\, you will be guided through reflective exercises and activities to help you discover the true stories within your own life and find the meaning behind them. Participants will have the opportunity to share their stories in a supportive group environment. \nThese workshops are also a pathway for those interested in sharing their story on stage during our live Immigrant Stories showcase events. \nWorkshop Dates:\nSunday\, May 24th | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PT\nSaturday\, May 30th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT \nEach workshop date is identical\, just held on two different days. You only need to register for one.  \nLocation: Virtual (Zoom)\nCost: Free (Registration required)\nPriority: The workshop is intended for anyone who identifies as a first- or second-generation immigrant. While open to all\, priority will be given to those living in the Northern California area.\nInstructor: Dra. Ximena Ospina \nREGISTER \nYour privacy is important to us. Information collected is used solely for workshop coordination and is never shared with outside entities. \nNote: If you would like to participate in the workshop and have questions\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/immigrant-stories-discover-your-story-virtual-workshop-1/2026-05-30/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Immigrant-Stories-Virtual-Workshop-3-Facebook-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T194810Z CREATED:20260324T213157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T194810Z UID:26755-1779627600-1779634800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Strategic Storytelling for your Career - May & June 2026 DESCRIPTION:May 24 & 31\, June 7 & 14 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT (note your time zone!) \nVIRTUAL \nYour career is a story. Learn how to tell it.\nYour experiences aren’t just a resume—they are a powerful narrative that can unlock your next big role. In this four-part series\, we’ll help you transform your professional journey into a compelling brand. From mastering the interview to influencing with authenticity\, you’ll engage in guided reflection and community practice to find your voice. Leave with the drafts\, clarity\, and confidence you need to articulate your value and lead with purpose. The class is offered online via Zoom. \nCost: $250 ($210 through May 3rd)\nInstructor: Diana Medina\n\n \nScholarships are available for those with financial need. NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CLICK HERE \nWant to give this class as a gift to someone? Click here to purchase a gift card. \nNote: If you would like to pay by check or money order\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nENROLL\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/strategic-storytelling-for-your-career/2026-05-24/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Strategic-Storytelling-2-Facebook-Ad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T143000 DTSTAMP:20260511T205126Z CREATED:20260501T182941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T205126Z UID:26965-1779627600-1779633000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Immigrant Stories: Free Virtual Storytelling Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Share your journey. Find connection. Amplify your voice.  \nCapital Storytelling invites you to a brave space designed to honor and amplify the diverse experiences of the immigrant community. Through a 90-minute virtual session\, you will be guided through reflective exercises and activities to help you discover the true stories within your own life and find the meaning behind them. Participants will have the opportunity to share their stories in a supportive group environment. \nThese workshops are also a pathway for those interested in sharing their story on stage during our live Immigrant Stories showcase events. \nWorkshop Dates:\nSunday\, May 24th | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PT\nSaturday\, May 30th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT \nEach workshop date is identical\, just held on two different days. You only need to register for one.  \nLocation: Virtual (Zoom)\nCost: Free (Registration required)\nPriority: The workshop is intended for anyone who identifies as a first- or second-generation immigrant. While open to all\, priority will be given to those living in the Northern California area.\nInstructor: Dra. Ximena Ospina \nREGISTER \nYour privacy is important to us. Information collected is used solely for workshop coordination and is never shared with outside entities. \nNote: If you would like to participate in the workshop and have questions\, please contact us at info@capitalstorytelling.com. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/immigrant-stories-discover-your-story-virtual-workshop-1/2026-05-24/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Immigrant-Stories-Virtual-Workshop-3-Facebook-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T153000 DTSTAMP:20221209T161333Z CREATED:20221209T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T161333Z UID:20519-1778940000-1778945400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Sacramento Storytellers Guild Program (Monthly Hybrid Event!) DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Storytellers Guild hosts a monthly storytelling program with 6 storytellers and 2 poets each event! The event is hybrid: in person at the Sacramento Poetry Center with a Zoom audience as well! For more info\, visit their website: https://sacramentostorytellersguild.org/ \nZoom for each month is here: https://zoom.us/j/91354356933\nMeeting ID: 913 5435 6933 \nIf you’d like to sign up to share a story or poem\, email storyteller@sacramentostorytellersguild.org \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/sacramento-storytellers-guild-program-monthly-hybrid-event/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20261013T234351Z CREATED:20230412T171203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T234351Z UID:20482-1778608800-1778616000@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic) DESCRIPTION:Come join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event\, Do Tell! At the event\, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact\, we invite you and anyone else who is interested\, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You can find the guidelines below. Come out to just listen or come tell a story! Food and beverages are for sell at the venue. \nSecond Tuesday of each month (check our calendar for dates!) \nLogOff Brewing\n3054 Sunrise Blvd Suite J  \nRancho Cordova\, CA 95742 \n  \nGuidelines for Your “Do Tell” Open Mic Story \n\n\n\nTell us a TRUE story about something you did or experienced:  Fiction is wonderful\, but we want to hear about events from your life and things that you have personally experienced! Lectures\, rants\, listicles\, guided meditations\, singalongs\, sermons\, and elevator pitches ALL have their place\, but this isn’t it.\nTry to keep it under 8 minutes:  We’ll give you a gentle one minute warning at 7 minutes; please wrap it up by 8 min so that there’s time for everyone else’s stories.\nLeave your notes and phones behind:  We find that the best personal stories are often those that are told without notes. So please don’t read your story to us – just tell it to us! (And we won’t judge you if you mix up the timeline or forget a part!)\nBe respectful:  We want everyone to feel welcome and respected\, so please do not use stereotypes\, slurs\, racial epithets\, or derogatory language about any group.  Also\, please do not use accents and dialects from cultures that are not your own.  If you are unsure about something in your story\, ask the host.\nAim for an R rating (or less):  We know y’all have some crazy stories (and we wanna hear ‘em)\, but let’s try to keep them R-rated or under.  And please read the room; if there are kids present consider giving a content warning to parents.  Sometimes opting for euphemisms instead of coarse language will do the trick…  And finally\, please give a content warning before your story if you think it could cause anyone fear or anxiety. \n\n\n\nTo put your name in the hat\, show up a little early and find the host! The host will then draw names from the hat and those people will be invited on stage to share their 8-mins-or-less story with the crowd! \nStill have questions? Email John Aubert at johnaubert@capitalstorytelling.com! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/do-tell-in-person-storytelling-open-mic/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DoTell_Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260225T205142Z CREATED:20260225T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205142Z UID:26706-1777813200-1777820400@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-class-virtual-spring-2026/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Storytelling-101-Virtual-April-2026-FB-landscape-version.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260225T205142Z CREATED:20260225T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205142Z UID:26705-1777208400-1777215600@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-class-virtual-spring-2026/2026-04-26/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Storytelling-101-Virtual-April-2026-FB-landscape-version.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260225T205142Z CREATED:20260225T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205142Z UID:26704-1776603600-1776610800@capitalstorytelling.com SUMMARY:Oral Storytelling 101 Class (VIRTUAL) Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:This 4-week virtual class trains you to tell real-life stories orally. In the first week of this class participants learn how to identify stories from their own life and how to find their focus and voice.  In weeks 2 and 3 participants continue to hone their skills as they share their own stories in front of the class and receive feedback.  On week 4\, participants share their final story in front of the group. The class is offered via Zoom. Limited to 10 participants. \nMORE INFO\n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook URL:https://capitalstorytelling.com/event/oral-storytelling-101-class-virtual-spring-2026/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://capitalstorytelling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Storytelling-101-Virtual-April-2026-FB-landscape-version.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR