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Video of past Swaps are posted for your enjoyment and review. Sponsored by the Storytelling Association of California (SAC). 

Do Tell Story Swap Playlist.
Do Tell Story Swap meets every SECOND TUESDAY of the month from 7 pm to 9 pm via Zoom.

Next Do Tell Story Swa​p is March 11, 2026

Please join us for fun and friendship at Do Tell Story Swap. We invite storytellers and listeners to enjoy this age old tradition of sharing stories of all kinds.

Stories are told and not read. No topic is required. They should be between 5-7 minutes. Longer stories as time allows. Sign up to tell when entering the Zoom Swap.

To receive a Zoom link, please email DoTellStorySwap@sonic.net with your request or questions. 
Do Tell Story Swap 
Virtual via Zoom in 2026
Storytelling for adults & teens
TELLABRATION!™ 
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 7 to 9 pm
BAY AREA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2026
SUNDAY, APRIL 26 IN ORINDA
On Sunday April 26th, the Bay Area Storytelling Festival will return by popular demand to take place at the Orinda Community Center located in the East Bay hills in California. We are excited to carry on the tradition of one of the longest running storytelling festivals in California.

This year’s program will again feature nationally and internationally known tellers in a day of performances and workshops amid this celebration of the vibrant art of storytelling.

Save the date and plan on joining us on Sunday, April 26th. More information and TICKETS

BASF The Story Continues as we again gather to celebrate the vibrant art of storytelling. Our nationally acclaimed featured tellers – Andy Offutt Irwin, Motoko and Jasmin Cardenas - will transport us with tales from their diverse backgrounds and traditions, enchanting us with their award-winning storytelling, and bringing the ancient art alive for modern audiences. Join us for a full day of story concerts, a workshop, a SAC Showcase and an opportunity to tell a story of your own at our Open Mic. This will be a festival not to be missed!

Both virtual and in-person, we're thrilled to share stories with you! In-person tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours soon! We look forward to gathering, with friends new and old, under the canopy of story.