# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sipping + Settling + Storytelling - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Sip. Settle. Storytell. Join us for an intimate Juneteenth weekend gathering for women ready to share their truth. Alexandria, VA.About this EventSipping, Settling, & Storytelling: Free Before They Told MeSome rooms are built for business. This one is built for truth.Sipping, Settling, & Storytelling is a brand-new intimate coffee experience for women — a space where good conversation, warm community, and honest storytelling meet over a great cup.We're launching our very first gathering the morning after Juneteenth, and our inaugural theme couldn't be more intentional: Free Before They Told Me.Come share the moment you claimed your freedom before anyone gave you permission to. The moment you knew — before the world caught up.What to ExpectThis is not a networking event. This is not a panel. This is a curated, intimate gathering where you get to sip something warm, settle into a room full of women who get it, and tell your story — or simply hold space while others tell theirs.Expect good energy, real conversation, and a morning that fills you up in all the right ways.Hosted by SwagHer Media | @swaghermagazine | @fancyswagherWho This Is ForThis experience is designed for women who are ready to be in the room — present, open, and unapologetic. Whether you have a story ready or just need to be around women who get it, you belong here.Come as you are. Leave fuller than you arrived.Agenda?: 10:00 AMDoors OpenInfo: Arrive, get settled, grab your cup + a bite to eat, and ease into the room.?: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMWelcome & Intentions FancyInfo: Fancy opens the gathering, introduces the theme "Free Before They Told Me," and sets the tone for the morning.?: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AMThe Sip & SettleInfo: An intentional slow-down moment. Music, warm beverages, and light conversation as the room finds its rhythm.?: 10:40 AM - 11:40 AMOpen-Mic StorytellingInfo: The heart of the morning. Attendees are invited — never pressured — to share their story. This is a space of deep listening. We receive every story with presence and respect. Responses and feedback are only offered if the storyteller asks.?: 11:40 AM - 11:45 AMCollective ReflectionInfo: A quiet, intentional close to the storytelling. We sit with what we heard, honor the courage it took to share, and let the stories land.?: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PMClosing Intentions & Send Off + BRIEF NetworkingInfo: Fancy closes the gathering with gratitude and a send-off that leaves everyone full + light networking before we leave. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/sipping-settling-storytelling/100001990990250435 - **Event Categories**: storytelling, open-mic, juneteenth - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Cowo & Créche - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.72, max: 25.63, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Cowo & Créche - **lat**: 38.8004173 - **long**: -77.0654321 - **full address**: Cowo & Créche, 2034 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sipping + Settling + Storytelling - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b2ae3653867560dfb95d080f965644b2145cb79241842ee55a12f1c0dfd236a6-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1780539377 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sipping + Settling + Storytelling being held? - **A:** Sipping + Settling + Storytelling takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cowo & Creche, 2034 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Sipping + Settling + Storytelling? - **A:** Sipping + Settling + Storytelling is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sipping + Settling + Storytelling? - **A:** Sipping + Settling + Storytelling is organized by SwagHer Magazine. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sipping + Settling + Storytelling is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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