One Year Ago Today: A Storytelling Workshop

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-07:00

3235 Grand Ave | Oakland

urban university
Publisher/Hosturban university
One Year Ago Today: A Storytelling Workshop
Advertisement
Together, we will learn storytelling techniques, practice writing, and share stories that happened roughly one year ago.
About this Event

Think back to one year ago today. What was happening in your life? Were you on the precipice of something great? Were you at the end of a crisis you thought would never end? Were you trying your new favorite thing for the first time? Or was it just a Thursday? Somewhere in that memorable or mundane moment is a story; and we want to hear it!

The One Year Ago Today (OYAT) Storytelling Workshop is the space for you to learn, practice, and perfect storytelling techniques in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment! Participants will reflect on their life roughly one year ago, identify interesting happenings and experiences, and craft engaging stories around these events. Upon completion of the workshop, participants are guaranteed a spot in an upcoming One Year Ago Today Open Mic to perform their story live!

*Eventbrite charges a small processing fee. By choosing to cover this fee at checkout, you ensure that our charity organization, urban university receives the full value of your registration.


Artist Bio:

At his core, Thomas Laymon is an amateur* linguistic and photographic storyteller. He believes in the power of stories to capture the beauty of everyday life, whether through words or images. Thomas is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences, while inspiring others to explore their own creative expressions through writing, story sharing, and photography.


*Amateur (noun): A person who engages in a study, sport, or other activity for pleasure; a person who admires something; devotee; fan.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3235 Grand Ave, 3235 Grand Avenue, Oakland, United States

Tickets

USD 33.85

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Oakland

In my HER Era
Sat, 14 Mar at 11:30 am In my HER Era

Fluid510

40x40 Neighborhood Empowerment Day
Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm 40x40 Neighborhood Empowerment Day

Parker Community Resource Center

2026 Oakland Ballers Fantasy Camp
Sat, 14 Mar at 12:30 pm 2026 Oakland Ballers Fantasy Camp

1689 20th St

Oakland St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Oakland St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

Fluid510

Clothing Swap & Print!
Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Clothing Swap & Print!

Junior Center Of Art & Science

CRIP CAMP Free Community Screening at Oakland Public Library
Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm CRIP CAMP Free Community Screening at Oakland Public Library

Oakland Public Library

Jarrod Lawson
Sat, 14 Mar Jarrod Lawson

Yoshi's - Oakland

Queer Magic | Mar 14
Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Queer Magic | Mar 14

Temescal Brewing

Vegan Family Style Feast: Thai dishes
Sat, 14 Mar at 06:00 pm Vegan Family Style Feast: Thai dishes

1131 24th St

Bay Area Deaf Arts Closing Performances March 13 & 14
Sat, 14 Mar at 06:30 pm Bay Area Deaf Arts Closing Performances March 13 & 14

408 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612-2702, United States

RuPauls Drag Race Nini Coco Live!
Sat, 14 Mar at 06:30 pm RuPauls Drag Race Nini Coco Live!

Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant

Oakland Roots SC vs. New Mexico United (Home Opener)
Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Oakland Roots SC vs. New Mexico United (Home Opener)

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Oakland is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Oakland Events