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Writing The Body In Memoir: How To Work With What Our Bodies Know
Tiny Lessons From Obituaries: Stories That Could Change Your Life
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August 26, 2026 at Local Economy in Oakland, CA
This is not a morbid night. It’s a strangely joyful one.
Hosted by Vanessa Li (founder of the Tomatokind creative community) and Mary McGreevy (creator of the viral Tips from Dead People obituary project)…
We’ll gather to read real obituaries, uncover the tiny, unexpected ways people lived meaningful lives, and let those stories gently (and boldly) reflect us back to ourselves.
Through playful prompts, honest reflection, and conversations with strangers, you’ll leave a little more awake to your own life and maybe wondering what you want your story to say.
Tickets: Free; suggested donation of $10
Date:
August 26, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Event website: https://luma.com/jchllqc0
Event type:
Community
Originally posted to:
Rockridge District Association Events Calendar
Local Economy is a small, flexible community space on the College Avenue stretch of Rockridge, a few doors from East Bay Booksellers. It looks and feels like a bright neighborhood storefront set up for people to gather rather than a traditional venue. Inside, most things are organized around a long central table where talks, workshops, book clubs and game sessions all happen in close quarters. more...
