In the Valley of Coming Forth: Afrofuturist Play by Dr. Herukhuti

Set in the year 2169 after a global apocalypse caused by the impact of settler-colonialism, imperialism, white supremacy, capitalism, and cis-hetero-patriarchy on the environment and climate, “In the Valley of Coming Forth” is an Afrofuturist, funk, ritual performance about a Black woman’s struggle to rescue her kidnapped non-binary child and destroy the system that has torn them apart. 

Join us for this alternative Thanksgiving event at Weeksville Heritage Center and the site of the largest free-Black community in the pre-Civil War age as we consider what it means to be free and the costs associated with our freedom dreams when we pursue them. 

Come dressed in your Afrofuturist-inspired clothing, make up, and hairstyles to participate in this immersive experience and dance to the live and DJ spun music with us. 

Performance:

Friday, November 24, 2023 7 p.m. ET

 After experiencing “In the Valley of Coming Forth,” join a community discussion about the themes of the play, the impact of European settler-colonialism and imperialism on people of African descent, and our relationship to land and heritage with a panel of cultural workers, community organizers, and artists.

Talkback: Saturday, November 25, 2023 1 p.m. ET