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Appearances - Live & Zoomin' Programs

Story Village Live!


APRIL 19, 2025

Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling, Harlem, NYC.

 

~2024~


PLEASE TOUCH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM  

Philadelphia, PA

November 2 ~ Saturday 

11 AM & 12 PM 

DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE


June 16th Juneteenth

Read Bookstore 

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 


2024  June 19, - Wednesday 1:30 & 3:30

Please Touch Children's Museum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


February 19, 2024 @ 10 AM Healing With Horses in Tobago 

February 21 & 28, 2024 @ 3:30 PM Tobago Library Service


~2023~

Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling, Harlem, NYC.

 

November 2

Woman Cabaret Festival 

Phoemixville, PA

  • April 22 Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling, NYC
  • May 6 Lionville, PA Community Day 
  • June 10. West Park Arts Festival, Philadelphia, PA
  • June 18. Juneteenth, Phoenixville, PA
  • July 20th 10:30 AM Phoenixille Recreation Center

Zoom Weekly Meetup

Educators, poets, storytellers and poetry lovers show up WEEKLY for creative ways to teach or perform the spoken words of  iconic poet and author, Paul Laurence Dunbar. (1872-1906)


Dunbar is the father of the spoken word movement in America. A literary humanitarian, his poetry transcends time and cultures. 

Come on and explore.

Register & show up!

Live! Doin Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

TOBAGO LIBRARY SERVICES

Scarborough, Tobago

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Friday @7:00PM

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MARCH 19, 2024

Bucks County Neighbors

Free Library North Hampton Township

Pennsylvania


APRIL 27, 2024

Hayti Historical Society

Fundraiser for Passtown Elementary School/Community Center 

Coatesville, Pennsylvania 



Save Passtown Elementary School

Aunti Oni is telling stories on...

Can you say zuuug? 

What is it?  It's a very cool APP right on your phone where YOU can also be a storyteller in stories for the young ones in your life! 


It's time for you to be the most amazing Grandparents, Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Brother, Sister or Teacher,  as you tell and send stories,  songs and jokes right from your phone.  

Try it for Free with reasonable options to subscribe *!*

 

Watch Aunti oni on Zoog

Tobago Library Services

February 29, 2025

Wednesdays - Scarborough 

3:30-4:30

Story Village with Aunti Oni  After school students on the island of Tobago.

Ona Judge, Gone But Not Forgotten!

AMERICAN HISTORY TOURS, LLC

OCTOBER 12, 2024 @ 7PM

Hilton Hotel, Penns Landing

Philadelphia, PA

*!*

Oni Lasana portrays the courageous Ona Maria Judge Staines (1773-1848) a enslaved  lady who took her freedom when in 1795 she escaped from President George and Martha Washington in Philadelphia, PA. 


Researched :  NEVER CAUGHT by Professor Erica Armstrong Dunbar,  AN IMPERFECT GOD, George Washington, His Slaves and the Creation of America by Henry Wiencek, ONA JUDGE , I Am Free by Piper Hughley and Diana Rubino and You Tube University. 

Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

PRESENTING ON 

 JUNE 19, 2025

NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania






Virtual Monthly Meetup

Father of the spoken word movement in America. Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote in the voices of his northern neighbors and his southern kinfolk.  Join in with a international group of storytellers, and creative educators and we learn and love what he left behind to enrich our lives today. 

American's Shakespeare?

drop in to find out why. 

register here

LOL 4 Real Wellness Program

At a

July 10, 2023

Private Senior Residency & Rehab

Philadelphia, PA

LOL 4 Real will share Laughter Yoga  techniques for  stress relief, mindfulness and the power of positive care and attention to a woman's group.

Engage Oni to bring your community or school together as a fun ice breaker and unity maker. 


Juneteenth 2024

Healing With Horses

The Love Of Dunbar Collective presents JUNETEENTH...plantation to liberation. 

JUNE 14, 2024 @ 7pm et


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Healing With Horses

Healing With Horses

Healing With Horses

 

January - February 2023

Tuesdays 11am -1pm

Story Village Live with Aunti Oni will present for Healing With Horses, Bucco, Tobago 



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Newtown Theatre

Healing With Horses

Healing With Horses

MAY 7 , 2023 - Sunday  - 2pm 

FINDING HOME

 the eternal quest

with 

Nashid Ali & Bill Wood

& 

aspiring storytellers

Newtown, Pennsylvania 

 


More info?

Appearances! Podcasts & Books! Oh my!

10/21/23 Saturday

Story Village Live!

11 am

Harlem, New York City

Event Details

10/21/23 Saturday

Story Village Live!

SUGAR HILL CHILDREN MUSEUM OF ART & STORYTELLING presents Story Village with Aunti Oni comes to life in Harlem, New York City

Bring your chil...

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11 am

Harlem, New York City

11/2/2023 - Thursday

Sister Wings Poetry

7 pm

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The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA

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11/2/2023 - Thursday

Sister Wings Poetry

POWER CABARET a benefit for Phoenixville Women's Outreach. Proceeds support local woman experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. On...

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7 pm

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The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA

9/12/2023 Tuesday

LOL 4 Real!

3:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Wallingsford, PA

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9/12/2023 Tuesday

LOL 4 Real!

Oni brings the joy, fun and wellness practice of Laughter Yoga to a vivacious senior residence.   

3:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Wallingsford, PA

6/25/2022 SATURDAY

Flagstaff Celebration #Dunbar150

7pm

Dayton, Ohio

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6/25/2022 SATURDAY

Flagstaff Celebration #Dunbar150

Oni as 'Lias' Mother will present along with other talented Dunbarians.  Classical, Modern and Musical interpretations of his works will be ...

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7pm

Dayton, Ohio

6/26/2022 SUNDAY

Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

7pm

Dayton Theatre Guild, Ohio

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6/26/2022 SUNDAY

Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

Oni's brilliant one woman musical and interactive play brings to life the most beloved spoken words of Paul Laurence Dunbar, in his hometown...

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7pm

Dayton Theatre Guild, Ohio

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Oni presents LOL4Real Laughter Yoga

Girls United By Love

 October 7, 2023 

Check it out here

Listen & enjoy listening to stories while you visit

3/29 & 4/26/2022 Tuesdays

Story Village Virtual

4:30 PM EST

-

5:00 PM EST

Delaware City Public Library, Delaware USA

Event Details

3/29 & 4/26/2022 Tuesdays

Story Village Virtual

Aunti Oni Story Village podcast  comes to life with Aunti Oni sharing a storytelling adventure in Ubuntu! Granny Goose! Anansi! Aesop & more...

Event Details

4:30 PM EST

-

5:00 PM EST

Delaware City Public Library, Delaware USA

2/15/2022 - Tuesday

Sister Wings Spoken Word

7:00 PM EST

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8:15 PM EST

Hamden Public Library, Conn. USA

Event Details

2/15/2022 - Tuesday

Sister Wings Spoken Word

UBUNTU STORYTELLERS

Presents

Ase' Our Ancestors Our Selves 


7:00 PM EST

-

8:15 PM EST

Hamden Public Library, Conn. USA

2/17/2022 - Thursday

Story Village with Aunti Oni

9:30 AM EST

-

10:30 AM EST

Whim Primary School, Tobago - Trinidad & Tobago

Event Details

2/17/2022 - Thursday

Story Village with Aunti Oni

Story Village with Aunti Oni podcast comes to life with Aunti Oni sharing a storytelling adventure in Ubuntu! Anansi! Aesop! & more!

9:30 AM EST

-

10:30 AM EST

Whim Primary School, Tobago - Trinidad & Tobago

2/17/2022 - Thursday

Sister Wings Spoken Word

7:00 PM EST

-

9:00 PM EST

Zoom

Event Details

2/17/2022 - Thursday

Sister Wings Spoken Word

UBUNTU STORYTELLERS 


7:00 PM EST

-

9:00 PM EST

Zoom

2/18/2022 - Friday

Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

8:00 PM EST

-

9:00 PM EST

Event Details

2/18/2022 - Friday

Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

Nathaniel Gadsden's Writers Workshop 

THE VOICE 17104 Harrisburg, PA

Featuring 

Paul Laurence Dunbar's southern English prose set during the 18...

Event Details

8:00 PM EST

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9:00 PM EST

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Podcasts & radio & BOOKS....OH YEAH OH YEAH

Baptized By The Blues

Hindsight 2020 is the latest release of wonderful  short stories. Where you can read about Oni's she-larious  road trip with Diane Williams to Clarksdale, Mississippi to do her spoken word thing at  Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero Juke Joint.


Your purchase of this book contributes to the vibrant literary scene in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 



Order Your Copy Here

Philly Scam or Pay It Forward?

The Best Short Stories of Philadelphia is an anthology of the best stories the Greater Philadelphia Area has to offer. 

Oni's short story is published along with over a dozen intriguing and diverse stories of living and loving Philadelphia, PA.


Your purchase of this book contributes to the vibrant literary scene in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.




Order your copy here

Hip Hop Speaks To Children!

In this Award winning, ground breaking, poetry shaking anthology of modern poetry is where you can hear Aunti Oni rap Paul Laurence Dunbar's "We Wear The Mask." 

Along with cultural icons,  Nikki Giovanni and Val Gray Ward, Aunti Oni raps Gwendolyn Brooks, "We Real Cool" and an excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr's, "I Have A Dream" speech. 

Available at all bookstores!  

Order here!

Where Stories, Poetry & Music Live!

Classic & modern stories & poetry are here to stay! So Aunti Oni may as well share with a new generation of youth and families who want quality multi-cultural representation. 

On the modern tip, Aunti Oni features up and coming authors and drops a few original stories & poetry. 

On the old school side, shout outs to Aesop, Anansi, Mother Goose and more!

 

Listen here

~ African Folktales ~

Aunti Oni made a special appearance as the American aunt of the delightful Miss Jojo's of the award winning African Folktales podcast!

Aunti Oni retells Anansi, Aesop and a modern story in her own joyful style. Check out Aunti Oni's stories in season 1 episodes 7, 8 & 9.


Listen here

Kwanzaa all the time!

Aunti Oni tells original and traditional stories based on each day of Kwanzaa.


Faith: Ubuntu Story - Traditional

Kujichagulia : Kuji's Choice by Oni Lasana

Ujimaa : Kai & The Kwanzaa Mask by Michelle Washington-Wilson & Oni

Ujamaa : Maggie Lena Walker by Oni Lasana

Nia : Nia Whilamena by Michelle Washington-Wilson & Oni

Kuumba : Kwanzaa All The Time Poem by Oni Lasana

Imani : The Faith Tree by Oni Lasana

Listen here

Story Time with Shani

Based in Malaysia, Story Time with Shani is a unique variety of story, songs and experiences from around the world. 

Looking for international talented creators, subscribe to Shani's podcast today!

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Listen here

Stories In The Valley Radio Show

 Oni is a member of Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild

 She was featured in this segment of Lehigh Valley Public Radio, WDIY 66.1 FM, a National Public Radio affiliated station.

Listen here

Story Story Podcast

A Podcast with Stories from the Best Storytellers In the World, hosted by Rachel Ann Harding.  

January 2019 featured Aunti Oni telling stories, once again, in this special edition tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.


Listen here

Talking Stories

Originating from London, England, Tony Cranston also features news on festivals and stories from storytellers across the globe.

Listen to Oni Doin' Dunbar's Angelina poem  @ 45:32 in the poetry segment.  

Listen here

Past Presentations 2019

We keep past engagements listed to allow you to view the variety of presenters.

May 9, 2019 Thursday

Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

2:30 pm

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3:30 pm

Bala Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Event Details

May 9, 2019 Thursday

Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

Oni brings American History to life with this theatrical journey in literature, history and music.

Featuring the southern dialect poetry of P...

Event Details

2:30 pm

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3:30 pm

Bala Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

May 15, 2019 Wednesday

Granny Goose & Friends

11 AM

-

12 PM

Philadelphia, PA

Event Details

May 15, 2019 Wednesday

Granny Goose & Friends

Granny Goose & Girlfriend, Nyota Kungaa @ FAMILY DAY at Your Child's World Daycare Center.  Stories, Songs, and photo op with Nyota! A speci...

Event Details

11 AM

-

12 PM

Philadelphia, PA

June 10, 2019 Monday

LOL 4 Real! with Oni

10 am - 11 am

Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Event Details

June 10, 2019 Monday

LOL 4 Real! with Oni

Laughter Yoga will be in full effect at a private school. Over 250 students will be guided into the joyful and relaxing practice of Laughter...

Event Details

10 am - 11 am

Langhorne, Pennsylvania

June 15, 2019 Saturday

Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

1 - 2 pm

Historic Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Event Details

June 15, 2019 Saturday

Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

Historic Kennett Square  presents Always Free, A Juneteenth Celebration

1 - 2 pm

Historic Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

July 13, 2019 Saturday

Nana Anansi

1:30 pm

Belmont Hill Library 120 Watersford Road, Bala Cywd, PA

Event Details

July 13, 2019 Saturday

Nana Anansi

Bring your listening ears, your singing voice and your imagination to join in the adventures of Anansi the Spider. The wise & foolish charac...

Event Details

1:30 pm

Belmont Hill Library 120 Watersford Road, Bala Cywd, PA

November 23, 2018

Tobago Time! 2018-2019

Tobago Time! 2018-2019

Bayshore at Bivalve will present Oni telling her original story "Chicken Bone Beach" about segregation in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  


Also Oni will be "Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother"  Hope you can come out for sum fo' real down home storytelling!

 

Bayshore Center

Tobago Time! 2018-2019

Tobago Time! 2018-2019

Tobago Time! 2018-2019

Oni will be presenting LOL4REAL! on the beach at Pigeon Point, Swallows, & Store Bay. Telling stories and enjoying the heat of winter with family and friends at the Tobago Library Services.


Seba Enrichment Academy, West Chester, PA

March 23, 2018 : Nana Oni told African tales from Liberia, Nigeria and Ghana. Aesop song and on how Anansi, the spider shared wisdom with the world. A cultural display on the art and cultural artifacts of Zimbabwe. Wakanda Forever!


Find out more

The West Chester Community Performers

Over 30 years and "drama mama's" still going strong!

April 8, 2018 Sunday 1:30pm

Chester County OIC presents 

Lots of Jazz & Loving Langston - A Jazz Brunch & Harlem Renaissance Experience featuring WCCP presenting the poetry of literary icon, Langston Hughes.


Caribbean Connection *!*

Auntie Oni Story Time

 January 10, 17 & 31, 2018

Wednesdays : 3:30pm

Story Time & LOL4REAL!

@ 

Tobago Library Services

Scarborough, Tobago



Ubuntu Storytelling Workshop

February 22, 2018  

Thursday  9 -11am

Storytelling Workshop for Educators. Story coaching for the annual Student Storytelling Competition 2018. 

Oni with a few teachers who retold stories!


Librarian's Storytelling Workshop

Librarian's Storytelling Workshop

January 25, 2018 - Thursday ~ 9-11AM

UBUNTU STORYTELLING 101

Storytelling Workshop for Librarians

With organizer's; L-R 

Gaby Fernandez, History Collection, Oni, Heather Gray - Youth Librarian & Shaheeda Sylvester PR & Marketing - Tobago Library Services, Scarborough Main Branch, Tobago

WORK & PLAY SHOPS

Philadelphia Arts & Educators Expo

Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA

New Jersey Storytelling Network Festival

Calling all Program Directors! Educator! & School Assembly planners! 

Visit ONI LASANA PRODUCTIONS exhibition booth at the City of Philadelphia's Arts & Educators Creative Economy Expo @ The Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts in downtown Philadelphia!


Oni will be live and in person sharing information on her latest program offerings & pre

Calling all Program Directors! Educator! & School Assembly planners! 

Visit ONI LASANA PRODUCTIONS exhibition booth at the City of Philadelphia's Arts & Educators Creative Economy Expo @ The Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts in downtown Philadelphia!


Oni will be live and in person sharing information on her latest program offerings & presentations for youth and adults...you won't want to miss out on adding a Oni Lasana Production to your enrichment resources for your school, organization & community!


Visit www.CreativePhl.org 

for more info.

New Jersey Storytelling Network Festival

Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA

New Jersey Storytelling Network Festival

ONI LASANA was a featured teller for the 4th year. She presented stories and songs  from her "DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE" program.



Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA

Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA

Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, Doyestown, PA

Playwright, poet and storyteller Oni Lasana performs in DOIN' DUNBAR AS 'LIAS' MOTHER featuring the dialect poetry of African-American writer Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906). Mercer Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian, welcomed Oni  to present in the museum's prestigious "Twilight Tales" series. Tailored  to the setting, and illustra

Playwright, poet and storyteller Oni Lasana performs in DOIN' DUNBAR AS 'LIAS' MOTHER featuring the dialect poetry of African-American writer Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906). Mercer Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian, welcomed Oni  to present in the museum's prestigious "Twilight Tales" series. Tailored  to the setting, and illustrated with materials from the Mercer collection, her entertaining program offers a theatrical portrayal of Dunbar’s poems. 


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Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle










Laughter Yoga!

Performances & Workshops

Performances & Workshops

LOL 4 Real! a wellness program.

Oni showing off her well earned happy laugh lines!

Performances & Workshops

Performances & Workshops

Performances & Workshops

Tobago Library Services

Scarborough, Tobago

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Performance Poet

Performances & Workshops

Performance Poet

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz

Four Woman & Tommorrow's Girls

Moonstone Production, Philadelphia

Oni's Diary : Muse - Considering something thoughtfully

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