Black Wings: They Say The People Can Fly

Wed Apr 08 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

1398 E 3rd Ave Vancouver, V5N 3J7 | Vancouver

Secret Lantern Society
Publisher/HostSecret Lantern Society
Black Wings: They Say The People Can Fly
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Event Description
"They Say the People Can Fly" is a sweeping oral storytelling piece rich with Afro-diasporic folklore, folk history, rhythm and song. Watch and listen as shayna-adjowa’s dynamism, musicality, and embodied storytelling prowess brings to life the captivating lore of Flying Africans: captured, enslaved, and remembering their wings. Runtime: variable: 50 -75 mins (+ intermission as needed)
Event Notes / Be Prepared:
Tickets are available by sliding scale: $20-$40. Suggested admission: $25.
Doors open at 6:30 PM and the event will start promptly at 7:00 PM. Please do your best to be on time as late arrivals will be disruptive to activities in progress.
We thank you for your support!
Your donation contributes directly to supporting our programming to continue ongoing learning and cultural sharing. If you have financial barriers preventing you from purchasing a ticket, please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate. We thank you for your support!
About the artist:
Shayna Jones (she/her) is an award winning actor, a playwright, a folklorist, and a multi-disciplinary spoken word artist specializing in the traditional oral storytelling of African and Afro-Diasporic lore.
As a professionally trained performer, vocalist, and fine mover, Shayna has crafted performances for countless audiences across Canada featuring Afro-centric Folk History, Folklore and Contemporary Experience. Learn more about Shayna and her work at:
www.wearestoryfolk.com
Secret Headquarters is gratefully situated on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. We honor, respect, and give thanks to our hosts.
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1398 E 3rd Ave Vancouver, V5N 3J7, 1398 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N, Canada

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