January Long Story Short: Am I The Asshole?
When it comes to work beefs, family conflicts, and other dramas, sometimes you need to tell those stories as you try to figure out: Am I the Asshole?
Sometimes, you sure are.
But let's all enjoy the stories anyway!
At Long Story Short, tell your story without notes in five minutes or less, in a fun environment with no pressure. Anyone can throw their name into our hat and be called upon randomly to share their story. Or you can just watch! Long Story Short follows the idea of a campfire, where we tell tales, bond and make friends, and pass the talking stick (ok, you come up to the microphone). Take Your Turn!
Long Story Short: Am I the Asshole?
Thursday, January 4, 2022 @7pm
Thorn Brewing
3176 Thorn St.
$5 suggested
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June Long Story Short: Inglorious Mistakes
The shame, the ignominy, the terror that lies in the waiting for others to discover your loss of honor. What brought this on, you wretched soul? Share the tale of what slip-ups caused your fall from grace. Join us in a room of friends new and old, over some delicious beverages at Thorn St. Brewing's North Park location. Take your turn at the mic and restore your name in the annals of celebrated history! Or, just kick back and watch. Either way, we'd love to see you there.
June Long Story Short: Inglorious Mistakes
Thursday, June 1st, 2023 @ 7pm
Thorn St. Brewing
3176 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104
$5
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May Long Story Short: Wrong Number
The wrong turn that takes us into the unexpected, the bad call that confounds our expectations, the wrong number that starts a new conversation; so many twists and turns are picking up the line at May's Long Story Short and we hope you're someone who picks up.
Anyone can tell a true, 5-minute story however they interpret the theme without notes!
May Long Story Short: Wrong Number
Thursday May 4th @ 7pm
Thorn St. Brewing
3176 Thorn Street,. San Diego, CA 92104
$5 suggested donation
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April Long Story Short: Squishy & Moist
They're the most hated words audiologically, but maybe the most loved words when it comes to sensation. Who among us doesn't love the feel of wet sand between our toes, or soft moss in a damp forest? Tell us all about those splooshes at Long Story Short, where you share your true story in 5 minutes or less, with no notes or script. The pressure is absent, but the fun is all around.
April Long Story Short: Moist & Squishy
Thursday, April 6th @7pm
Thorn St. Brewing
3176 Thorn St., San Diego 92104
$5
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March Long Story Short: Muted
Ever feel silenced, shut-up, cut-off? What did you do about it? That's the gristle we're going to be picking from our teeth on the microphone at March's Long Story Short, where anyone can tell a true, 5-minute story without notes however loosely or wildly they want to respond to the prompt. The real gift is the friends we make who let us be loud along the way.
March Long Story Short: Muted
March 2nd, 2023
Thorn St. Brewing
3176 Thorn Street,. San Diego, CA 92104
7pm - 9pm
$5
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February Long Story Short: Once Bitten
Oh that taste we dared try once that haunts our brain long after--that's what we're talking about at February's Long Story Short in any way the idea of being "Once Bitten" can be interpreted by all the brave souls who show up. Anyone can tell at story at any point in this show, no notes, for five-minutes, and we do so hope you are one of them. You'll never find a more beautiful room to try out your thoughts on a microphone, and we would be so honored to hear you.
February Long Story Short: Once Bitten
February 2nd, 2023
Thorn St. Brewing
3176 Thorn Street,. San Diego, CA 92104
7pm - 9pm
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January Long Story Short: Broke
TAKE YOUR TURN!
Join us at the first Long Story Short of 2023!
So Say We All’s unscripted storytelling fun-time is back for more jaw-dropping, hysterical, poignant, relatable tales shared over kick-ass beers!
We start where a lot of people start the year: BROKE. Financially spent, emotionally drained, maybe even physically broken after winter vacation (why oh why did you try snowboarding?)… everyone has a story to share about the time they were straight-up, low-down, inside-out broke. Come share yours at Thorn St. Brewery and at least get repaired with some revelry and camaraderie. Feel the heal!
ABOUT LONG STORY SHORT:
At Long Story Short, tell your true story without notes in five minutes or less, in a fun environment with no pressure. Anyone can throw their name into our hat and be called upon randomly to share their story. Or, you can just kick back and watch! Long Story Short follows the idea of bonding at a campfire, where we tell tales, make friends, and pass the talking stick (well, okay, you come up to the microphone). Take Your Turn!
Long Story Short: Broke
Thursday, January 5, 2023 @7pm
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn St.
$5 suggested
January Long Story Short: Knockout
Long Story Short rings in the New Year by ringing your bell. Stories about the big KO moments in life, however storytellers choose to interpret that. Gorgeous people, blackout nights, literal fistfights, and takes we couldn’t even think of dominate the ring this January.
Everybody and anybody can tell a true, 5-minute or less story at Long Story Short, especially you!
Long Story Short: Knockout
Thursday, January 6th, 2022 @ 7pm
Thorn St. Brewing
3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104
$5
December Long Story Short: Laugh Till You Cry
December's Long Story Short is all about the stories that you have to laugh about because the alternative is just not really an option.
December Long Story Short: Laugh Until You Cry
Thursday December 2nd @ 7pm - 8:30pm
Thorn Street Brewery
3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104
$5 suggested donation
November Long Story Short: Definitely Not A Scam
November's Long Story Short circle is all about the dupers, the liars, the misinformants, and how our storytellers navigated their murky waters.
November Long Story Short: Definitely Not A Scam
Thursday, November 4th @ 7pm
Thorn Brewing
3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104
$5 suggested
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October Long Story Short: Back to Haunt You
Long Story Short's October campfire revolves around all the things that storytellers would have preferred to remain forgotten, but refused.
October Long Story Short: Come Back to Haunt You
Thursday, October 7th @ 7pm
$5 suggested: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
September Long Story Short: Smartypants
September's Long Story Short is a party for those who were too cool for school until they weren't... or were they?
September Long Story Short: Smartypants
Thursday September 2nd @ 7pm
$5 suggested: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
August Long Story Short: If You Can't Stand The Heat Get Out Of The Kitchen
August's Long Story Short throws gasoline on the bonfire by daring its guests to tell stories about when they played too close to the fire and got burned, and some of them got tempered by the heat.
August Long Story Short: If You Can't Handle The Heat Stay Out Of The Kitchen
Thursday August 5th @ 7pm
$5 donation: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
July Long Story Short: Wrong Turn
There are times when it's all gone off the rails. No matter how hard you try. Maybe you didn't have a roadmap -- or the GPS failed. Were you able to make things right? Find your way? Go with the flow? Or did everything just go down in flames?
Any interpretations of the theme are welcome. Just bring your lovely self and a friendly, open mind. (And be prepared to chat with our affable host, David Latham!)
About Long Story Short:
LSS is an unscripted (but you're welcome to prepare if you like) storytelling show, wherein anyone can throw their name into our virtual hat and be called upon randomly to tell their story. The only criteria are that your story be:
-Told without notes or a script
-Told in 5 minutes or fewer
-Be on-theme (even loosely)
Long Story Short has become our virtual campfire, where we pass the talking stick around and share our stories. Be they hilarious, heartfelt, bizarre, or all of the above, LSS stories get you connected with your storytelling community. Join in and make new friends! It's a no-pressure situation, where you are welcome to sign up at any point in the event, and even kick back and just listen. We have fun, we connect, and we can't wait to see you in the zoom room.
All you need is a free Zoom account, a computer, and a web camera to participate.
We'd love it if you could donate $5 or more please to help Long Story Short here: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
Zoom meeting details:
Long Story Short: Wrong Turn
July 1 2021 7:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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**Please read these instructions!:**
- Go get yourself a free Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/. You can use it within a browser window, or download the program as an application (we recommend the latter.)
- Launch the Zoom application.
- Even if you don't want to tell a story, you can still sit in on the Zoom and feel like you're in the room with everyone. As close as we can get to it, anyway!
- Be aware: this LSS will be live-streamed to SSWA's Facebook page.
IMPORTANT MUST-READ ETIQUETTE RULES:
- Please make sure that you are joining us from a quiet space. Turn off all television, radio, music, etc. Put barking dogs, crying babies, and in-use party horns in other rooms. The hosts will politely ask you to turn your bullshit down if it's too loud.
- We encourage the use of headphones. If you have a computer mic, even better. Neither are required.
- You are expected to exhibit in the chat the dignity and poise you would reserve for a nice grandmother. No negative comments, side conversations, etc.
- Have fun!
Donate $5 or more please at the (virtual) door here: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED TO FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sosayweallonline/live
June Long Story Short: I don't Even Feel Bad
IDGAF may apply to just about everyone these days. Maybe the opposite is true for some -- we've been delving hardcore into issues we care deeply about. But then some serious consequences have arisen. Maybe you've done something in your past that was dangerous or risky, or even downright awful.... maybe you were the victim of such an action... and maybe, just maybe, you didn't even feel bad about it. Any interpretations of the theme are welcome.
Just bring yourself and a friendly, open mind. (And be prepared to chat with our affable host, David Latham!)
About Long Story Short:
LSS is an unscripted (but you're welcome to prepare if you like) storytelling show, wherein anyone can throw their name into our virtual hat and be called upon randomly to tell their story. The only criteria are that your story be:
-Told without notes or a script
-Told in 5 minutes or fewer
-Be on-theme (even loosely)
Long Story Short has become our virtual campfire, where we pass the talking stick around and share our stories. Be they hilarious, heartfelt, bizarre, or all of the above, LSS stories get you connected with your storytelling community. Join in and make new friends! It's a no-pressure situation, where you are welcome to sign up at any point in the event, and even kick back and just listen. We have fun, we connect, and we can't wait to see you in the zoom room.
All you need is a free Zoom account, a computer, and a web camera to participate.
Zoom meeting details:
Topic: Long Story Short: I Don't Even Feel Bad
Time: Jun 3, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 893 7985 1900
Passcode: 998525
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Meeting ID: 893 7985 1900
Passcode: 998525
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbvEuYGGy
**Please read these instructions!:**
- Go get yourself a free Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/. You can use it within a browser window, or download the program as an application (we recommend the latter.)
- Launch the Zoom application.
- Even if you don't want to tell a story, you can still sit in on the Zoom and feel like you're in the room with everyone. As close as we can get to it, anyway!
- Be aware: this LSS will be live-streamed to SSWA's Facebook page.
IMPORTANT MUST-READ ETIQUETTE RULES:
- Please make sure that you are joining us from a quiet space. Turn off all television, radio, music, etc. Put barking dogs, crying babies, and in-use party horns in other rooms. The hosts will politely ask you to turn your bullshit down if it's too loud.
- We encourage the use of headphones. If you have a computer mic, even better. Neither are required.
- You are expected to exhibit in the chat the dignity and poise you would reserve for a nice grandmother. No negative comments, side conversations, etc.
- Have fun!
Donate $5 or more please at the (virtual) door here: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED TO FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sosayweallonline/live
May Long Story Short: Nature Calls
Let's see what the May Gray brings our way this year! Does the weather make you want to get outside even more? Huddle up in your home? Do you revel in unleashing your golden shower upon Mother Nature's blossomed bosom? Well then bring your unscripted (but you're welcome to prepare) tales to our Zoom room for this month's LSS!
Remember, any interpretations of the theme are welcome! Just bring your lovely self and a friendly, open mind. (And be prepared to chat with our affable host, David Latham!)
About Long Story Short:
LSS is an unscripted (but you're welcome to prepare if you like) storytelling show, wherein anyone can throw their name into our virtual hat and be called upon randomly to tell their story. The only criteria are that your story be:
-Told without notes or a script
-Told in 5 minutes or fewer
-Be on-theme (even loosely)
Long Story Short has become our virtual campfire, where we pass the talking stick around and share our stories. Be they hilarious, heartfelt, bizarre, or all of the above, LSS stories get you connected with your storytelling community. Join in and make new friends! It's a no-pressure situation, where you are welcome to sign up at any point in the event, and even kick back and just listen. We have fun, we connect, and we can't wait to see you in the zoom room.
All you need is a free Zoom account, a computer, and a web camera to participate.
Zoom meeting details:
Topic: Long Story Short: Nature Calls
Time: May 6, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88222310575...
Meeting ID: 882 2231 0575
Passcode: 224449
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kVg3d9Ab
**Please read these instructions!:**
- Go get yourself a free Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/. You can use it within a browser window, or download the program as an application (we recommend the latter.)
- Launch the Zoom application.
- Even if you don't want to tell a story, you can still sit in on the Zoom and feel like you're in the room with everyone. As close as we can get to it, anyway!
- Be aware: this LSS will be live-streamed to SSWA's Facebook page.
IMPORTANT MUST-READ ETIQUETTE RULES:
- Please make sure that you are joining us from a quiet space. Turn off all television, radio, music, etc. Put barking dogs, crying babies, and in-use party horns in other rooms. The hosts will politely ask you to turn your bullshit down if it's too loud.
- We encourage the use of headphones. If you have a computer mic, even better. Neither are required.
- You are expected to exhibit in the chat the dignity and poise you would reserve for a nice grandmother. No negative comments, side conversations, etc.
- Have fun!
Donate $5 or more please at the (virtual) door here: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED TO FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sosayweallonline/live
April Long Story Short: Secret Admirer
We've all had one... or have we? Have we wished for one? Have we wished for one to go away? Have we been the secret admirer? Were we (un)wanted?
Any interpretations of the theme are welcome. Just bring your lovely self and a friendly, open mind. (And be prepared to chat with our affable host, David Latham!)
About Long Story Short:
LSS is an unscripted (but you're welcome to prepare if you like) storytelling show, wherein anyone can throw their name into our virtual hat and be called upon randomly to tell their story. The only criteria are that your story be:
-Told without notes or a script
-Told in 5 minutes or fewer
-Be on-theme (even loosely)
Long Story Short has become our virtual campfire, where we pass the talking stick around and share our stories. Be they hilarious, heartfelt, bizarre, or all of the above, LSS stories get you connected with your storytelling community. Join in and make new friends! It's a no-pressure situation, where you are welcome to sign up at any point in the event, and even kick back and just listen. We have fun, we connect, and we can't wait to see you in the zoom room.
All you need is a free Zoom account, a computer, and a web camera to participate.
We'd love it if you could donate $5 or more please to help Long Story Short here: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
Zoom meeting details:
Long Story Short: Secret Admirer
Apr 1 2021 7:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 841 9116 3622
Passcode: 003539
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Meeting ID: 841 9116 3622
Passcode: 003539
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgWA1jldo
**Please read these instructions!:**
- Go get yourself a free Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/. You can use it within a browser window, or download the program as an application (we recommend the latter.)
- Launch the Zoom application.
- Even if you don't want to tell a story, you can still sit in on the Zoom and feel like you're in the room with everyone. As close as we can get to it, anyway!
- Be aware: this LSS will be live-streamed to SSWA's Facebook page.
IMPORTANT MUST-READ ETIQUETTE RULES:
- Please make sure that you are joining us from a quiet space. Turn off all television, radio, music, etc. Put barking dogs, crying babies, and in-use party horns in other rooms. The hosts will politely ask you to turn your bullshit down if it's too loud.
- We encourage the use of headphones. If you have a computer mic, even better. Neither are required.
- You are expected to exhibit in the chat the dignity and poise you would reserve for a nice grandmother. No negative comments, side conversations, etc.
- Have fun!
Donate $5 or more please at the (virtual) door here: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED TO FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sosayweallonline/live
[Guest poster design this month by Victoria Leyva!]
March Long Story Short: Lost & Found
What up March! Ready for some stories?
Bring your unscripted (but you're welcome to prepare) tales to our Zoom room for this month's LSS! Remember that time your TomTom landed you nowhere near where you wanted to go? That time you tried to run away and only made it two blocks? Was there a precious possession that you thought was gone forever? Any interpretations of the theme are welcome! Just bring your lovely self and a friendly, open mind. (And be prepared to chat with our affable host, David Latham!)
About Long Story Short:
LSS is an unscripted (but you're welcome to prepare if you like) storytelling show, wherein anyone can throw their name into our virtual hat and be called upon randomly to tell their story. The only criteria are that your story be:
-Told without notes or a script
-Told in 5 minutes or fewer
-Be on-theme (even loosely)
Long Story Short has become our virtual campfire, where we pass the talking stick around and share our stories. Be they hilarious, heartfelt, bizarre, or all of the above, LSS stories get you connected with your storytelling community. Join in and make new friends! It's a no-pressure situation, where you are welcome to sign up at any point in the event, and even kick back and just listen. We have fun, we connect, and we can't wait to see you in the zoom room.
All you need is a free Zoom account, a computer, and a web camera to participate.
Zoom meeting details:
Topic: Long Story Short: Lost & Found
Time: Mar 4, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 886 0425 1294
Passcode: 693702
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Meeting ID: 886 0425 1294
Passcode: 693702
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kAW32Y90D
**Please read these instructions!:**
- Go get yourself a free Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/. You can use it within a browser window, or download the program as an application (we recommend the latter.)
- Launch the Zoom application.
- Even if you don't want to tell a story, you can still sit in on the Zoom and feel like you're in the room with everyone. As close as we can get to it, anyway!
- Be aware: this LSS will be live-streamed to SSWA's Facebook page.
IMPORTANT MUST-READ ETIQUETTE RULES:
- Please make sure that you are joining us from a quiet space. Turn off all television, radio, music, etc. Put barking dogs, crying babies, and in-use party horns in other rooms. The hosts will politely ask you to turn your bullshit down if it's too loud.
- We encourage the use of headphones. If you have a computer mic, even better. Neither are required.
- You are expected to exhibit in the chat the dignity and poise you would reserve for a nice grandmother. No negative comments, side conversations, etc.
- Have fun!
Donate $5 or more please at the (virtual) door here: https://sosayweall.wildapricot.org/Donate
THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED TO FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sosayweallonline/live
