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SUMMARY:Story Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Story Concerts are the signature event of Write Out Loud. They were born from the desire to share literature as a communal\, participatory experience. Each Story Concert presents a curated selection of short stories\, poetry\, and sometimes music\, revolving around a central theme\, all read by professional actors. We produce a six-show season of Story Concerts every year\, in addition to special concerts with a variety of cultural organizations.\n\n\n\n2025-2026 Season 19 dates:\n\n\nOct 13\, 2025\nDec 15\, 2025\nJan 19\, 2026\nFeb 9\, 2026\nApr 20\, 2026\nJune 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\nPerformances begin at 7pm.\nDottie Studio Theatre\n2880 Roosevelt Road\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
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CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS
DESCRIPTION:Print culture\, storytelling\, and creative community converge at Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS on May 7\, 2026 at the San Diego Made Factory. Part of San Diego Made’s First Thursdays series\, this free evening celebrates self-publishing and the collective power of print through conversations with local authors Stacey Uy\, Megan Groth\, and Bryttney-Mischele\, alongside curated art\, live music\, food\, and drinks. Hosted by Kelsi Taylor with a live DJ set by DJ Destin33\, the gathering offers an intimate and inspiring space for creative exchange among writers\, artists\, and cultural thinkers. \n\n\n\nSan Diego Made Factory2031 Commercial St.San Diego\, CA 92113
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/hi-res-edition-004-paper-cuts/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Spoken Word / Literature,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha Night
DESCRIPTION:PechaKucha Night (PKN) returns to San Diego on May 21 at 6:00 PM at LPA Design Studios\, with this edition’s theme: Future Nostalgia. Join us for an evening of inspiring talks exploring the intersection of past and future; how memory\, culture\, and innovation shape what’s next and create lasting moments. Here are some of the featured speakers: \n\n\n\n\nLay Alston\, soul & wheel\n\n\n\nJames Armendariz\, FPBA\n\n\n\nSarah Beckman\, Outside The Lens\n\n\n\nChristian Dimeling\, Von Dimeling Studio\n\n\n\nRoss Majewski and Alma Padilla-Iriarte\, Artist and Exile\n\n\n\nRob Quigley\, Rob Wellington Quigley Architects\n\n\n\nAdditional speakers will be announced soon.\n\n\n\n\nThis will be an outdoor event\, so please bring your own chair or blanket\, as seating will be on the grass. Tilebar will be providing soft beverages and light snacks. \n\n\n\nPKN is a fast-paced storytelling event where creatives present 20 slides for 20 seconds each—sharing ideas\, projects\, and perspectives in a dynamic\, engaging format. In San Diego\, PechaKucha Night is officially hosted by the San Diego Architectural Foundation (SDAF)\, bringing together designers\, thinkers\, and the broader creative community. \n\n\n\nCome connect\, listen\, and be inspired!
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/pechakucha-night/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature
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SUMMARY:2026 DNA New Work Series
DESCRIPTION:Get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the future of American theatre at the 2026 DNA New Work Series from La Jolla Playhouse. Taking place May 30–31\, 2026 at the Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center\, this beloved annual program invites audiences into the earliest stages of new play and musical development through free readings and workshops from some of today’s most exciting theatre artists. Known as an incubator for groundbreaking productions\, the DNA Series offers an intimate opportunity to experience bold new stories before they reach stages around the world.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/2026-dna-new-work-series/
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