January 23 Show: Stories of Substance
aka "Drugs are Nice"
We’re kicking off the 2026 season of In a Nutshell with a show we’ve been excited about for a long time.
Stories of Substance (also known around here as Drugs Are Nice) is an evening of true, personal storytelling about moments when drugs didn’t lead to disaster. Instead, something cracked open, shifted, connected, or even changed for the better.
Most public stories about drugs end in shame, regret, or with warning labels. These stories go somewhere else. They’re about insight, humor, humanity, transformation, and sometimes just what it’s like to have a wild and unforgettable night.
These aren’t “drug stories,” exactly (though drugs do show up). They’re stories about the substance that remains after the ‘substances’ leave the body.
The Storytellers
Four exceptional storytellers take the stage on January 23, each bringing a story that surprised us—not because it was shocking, but because it was honest.
The Night
📅 Friday, January 23, 2026 7p (doors at 6p)
📍 The Sofia, Sacramento
🎤 Live, true storytelling
👥 Come alone, with a partner, or bring friends—all are welcome
If you’ve been to In a Nutshell before, you know the vibe: people arrive curious, laugh harder than they expect, and leave with something to talk about on the way home.
If you haven’t been yet, January is a great place to start.
Tickets
🎟️ Tickets are available through The Sofia box office.
Call (916) 443-0394 or purchase through their website here:
We can’t wait to see you in real life, humans!
xoxo,
Amy and her wascally wabbit pals, Keith and Aaron
If you’re enjoying this show, one of the best ways to support it is by becoming a paid subscriber here on Substack. That support helps us pay storytellers and ourselves, keep live shows going, and keep making our podcast, which will be free in 2026. No pressure, but it really does make a difference. xoxo, Amy