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BIPOC community of multi-disciplinary artists experimenting together with their messes-in-progress through free and low-cost workshops in NYC and LA.

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Come enjoy some live-storytelling working with themes explored in the 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒔 exhibition, such as, paranoia, identity, societal fear, and horror!! 🎤💀

🦇 The night will be hosted by @failbetterarts Managing Director and @mothstories Instructor @christopherfromqueens

👻Audience members can get involved in this workshop-show by offering supportive feedback. If the spirit moves you, we’ll also have ONE open mic slot on the night of!

🎟️ 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: admission into the Fail Better Story Time Event and 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 exhibition, refreshments, a complimentary glass of wine (with valid I.D.), and a discount in the Gallery's gift shop.

👉Gallery Members may RSVP for this event for free as part of their yearly benefits. Members of the Brea Gallery receive two complimentary event tickets with their membership benefits; join today to take advantage of year-round rewards. All ticket sales are final.

⏳ Thursday, Nov. 19 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
🩸 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea CA 92821
🐎 Parking - Free & located beneath the Civic Center
🌙 Tickets $15 - purchase yours through the link in our bio!

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Soooooo excited for CHRISTOPHER MONCAYO-TORRES’ new show “BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE” 🎭 @outsideinthtr that starts previews September 15th and 19th with main run September 20 - October 6th for more details @christopherfromqueens 🎟️ in Bio

Christopher is also known for his work @mothstories @failbetterarts @conversacion.la

📺 Full Episode coming soon !!!

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DAY 19 📝 FAIL BETTER

This was one of my favorite events this month, even though I don’t talk about it much on the video. People tell true personal stories, and you learn how to tell your own stories better. 10/10 would cry and laugh and eat empanadas again

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As we process our recent loss, we’ve decided what’s needed for now is gathering with our community as planned. We hope you can join us for Fail Better Story Time on Tue July 14th 7pm @studious.work

New & seasoned storytellers will share raw, messy drafts of true stories in front of a live audience for constructive feedback.

RSVP to be a part of our audience and offer support or simply witness true stories in development, and create community with fellow artists in LA.

RSVP with the link in our bio

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Community Events at Studious!! Share with a friend ❤️🙏

⚽ World Cup Watch Party & Potluck — Watch the quarterfinals and bring a dish to share.
Fri, July 10 | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM

🀄 Lucky Bamboo Mahjong Club — Beginner-friendly mahjong night for all levels.
Fri, July 10 | 6:30–9:30 PM

🎤 Fail Better Story Time — A night of real stories, lessons, and laughs.
Tue, July 14 | 7:00–9:30 PM

🎲 Studious Game Night — Board games, community, and casual Friday fun.
Fri, July 17 | 6:00–10:00 PM

🐱🍸 Cats & Cocktails Mixer — Meet new people, sip drinks, and hang with kittens.
Sat, July 18 | 2:00–4:00 PM

🎶 Canto Pop Night — Celebrate Cantonese pop music, culture, and community.
Thu, July 23 | 7:00–10:00 PM

Visit our Meetup link in bio to RSVP and see all upcoming events! (Or search Chinatown LA in meetup)

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Grateful to our @failbetterarts audience for offering encouraging and constructive feedback to new & seasoned LA storytellers last week.

A huge shoutout to our tellers @jestinla @bk_wong @endriia & @xanderthegreat01 for trusting us with raw drafts of your true stories. Special shoutout to our brave open mic participant @to.thulio

As always, a special thank you to @studious.work for being home to our ever growing community of artists & art supporters! And to @geeo21 & @theangeliquee for their support throughout the evening helping us run the show - truly takes a village, y’all!

Fail Better Story Time returns Tuesday, July 14, @ 7pm back to @studious.work

Audience: Use the link in our bio to RSVP!

Storytellers: Submit via the link in our bio to tell at a future show!

Until next time…
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better”~ Samuel Beckett

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Fail Better Story Time’s lineup of new & seasoned storytellers features @xanderthegreat01 @endriia @jestinla & @bk_wong

Join us Tues, June, 9th at 7pm @studious.work for a night of true personal stories in development, supportive feedback from the audience and homemade Ecuadorian empanadas de queso!

One 5-min lottery open mic spot available!

The night will be hosted and moderated by @mothstories storytelling instructor @christopherfromqueens.

RSVP with the link in our bio! Please note we are now charging a $10 admission fee at the door (via cash or Venmo). This fee helps us pay for the space!

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Excited to be part of Fail Better Story Time LA with @neutrinotempest @javimendozaf @jestinla!

I’m sharing a clip from Moyamoya Baby: A Trilogy of Strokes, Bloodflow, and F*ckboys, my culminating solo show inspired by personal experience managing moyamoya disease, a rare cerebrovascular disorder.

Join us on Tues, April 14 at 7pm @studious.work for a night of true personal stories, supportive feedback and homemade Ecuadorian empanadas 🇪🇨

The night will be hosted and moderated by Moth storytelling instructor @christopherfromqueens.

RSVP with the link in bio! $10 admission fee at the door (via cash or Venmo). This helps pay for the space!

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And we’re back! Fail Better Story Time returns in two weeks: Tuesday, April 14th at 7pm @studious.work
We’re giving new & seasoned storytellers a space to share new drafts of TRUE stories and receive audience feedback.

RSVP to be a part of our audience, hear true stories in development and create community with fellow artists in LA. We’ll also have another local vendor joining us.

UPDATE: In order to keep up with space costs at @studious.work , we’re now transitioning from donations to an admission fee of $10. We’re grateful for your continuing support as we make this change.

RSVP with the link in our bio!

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February Joy and Gratitude - Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Fail Better Story Time, and LA Moments 🎵🏈🦋

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thank you so much @failbetterarts and @christopherfromqueens for having me to share my true story, ROBBED IN ROME and have a trip down memory lane #worldtraveler #story

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Performing a story @failbetterarts was such an honor and grateful for the opportunity and highly recommend everyone who loves stories to check this place out!!!

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