Welcome to our secret home!

Please take a mid-Autumn scroll down to:

• We are Hiring! DEADLINE October 26th at midnight.

• Secret Stories from Secret Members

• Secret Membership Invitation - engage in secret activities and members-only events

• Support our Salon Series through a not-so-secret Partnership

• The date for our 32nd Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival

• Our Secret Newsletter sign-up and archive

• The secret location of our home at Secret Headquarters

This new members-only series invites the curious and courageous among you to draw from your personal experiences and share a story in whatever way you interpret the relevant theme. And if you do not want to speak in public, fear not - shy folk are most welcome, for what are stories without receptive listeners?

We’ll have snacks and beverages on hand to sustain ourselves through these epic tales.

As noted above, this month's theme is
* It Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time *

Secret Lantern's Artistic Director Naomi Singer will share the awkward and awful details of The Accidental Triathlon that evolved during the Symphony of Fire in the summer of 2006. Because what could possibly go wrong, swimming in English Bay with fireworks exploding overhead?

If you have a tale of an ill-advised escapade, an imprudent scheme, or a
downright idiotic decision, we'd love to hear all about it!
Let us know by October 26th so we can add you to the schedule:
secretlantern@gmail.com

***Important note***
This is a members-only gathering so please scroll down to
learn how to become a Secret Member.

Become a SECRET MEMBER of the Secret Lantern Society!

What is time? Is it real?
Once upon a time we knew ourselves through the rhythms of the sun and the patterns of the stars. And while we openly embrace the timelessness of nature, beauty, and wonder, we urge you to become a secret member as soon as possible!

Miraculously, the Secret Lantern Society has survived and evolved in magical ways for over three decades.
Our longevity is a testament to our resilience and dedication, and to the loyalty of our community participants, neighbours, volunteers and members!
There are now 3 levels of membership to choose from, each with their own unique secret membership card, plus abundant benefits, members-only
gatherings, and secret missives in the mail. We would love to welcome you to join our not-so-secret Society and delve more deeply into our countless cultural projects, intriguing workshops, mysterious gatherings, and the highly irregular goings-on in our fabulous Secret Headquarters.

More shall be revealed!

A not-so-secret partnership

Secret Lantern Society and the AIA Arts In Action Society became partners in 2024 with the shared purpose of supporting our beloved Secret Salon Series.

Since 2023 Secret Lantern has hosted over 40 salons in our gorgeous lantern-lit home at Secret Headquarters, offering immersive cultural experiences
that merge art, education, science, diverse traditions, music, and nature in unexpected ways. We love this series and all our creative and inspired presenters!
While we have sought funding from various government agencies, the greatest supporters of the Salons are the presenters themselves, who have generously reduced or waived their fees. We are dedicated to changing this and to paying our artists in keeping with industry standards.
You can help!

* DONATION OPPORTUNITY *

Our partnership with the Arts In Action Society enables us to provide CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPTS for donations of $50 and up.

If you would like to support the many artists and presenters involved in this series, please e-transfer your donation to:

artsinaction.society@gmail.com
NOTE: Please include the word "Salon"

We sincerely thank you for your generosity!

We look forward to celebrating our 32nd Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival with you on

Sunday December 21st, 2025

Details will be revealed early November.

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Find us at Secret Headquarters

Secret Headquarters is located at 1398 E 3rd Avenue in Vancouver, BC. (look for the yellow awning)

Please note: We are often away on secret missions so please e-mail us to arrange a visit. But by all means, feel free to show up spontaneously and see what happens when you use our antique doorknocker.

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.