public affairs

The Tank opens its doors to progressive public affairs and community-oriented events, that promote free expression, new ideas and civic engagement. Guest speakers and panels, community discussions and presentations and inclusive celebrations invite the public to make The Tank a modern Town Square where new, provocative and even conflicting ideas are given center stage. To submit a proposal to public affairs at The Tank, please email Justin Krebs at justin@thetanknyc.org.


Crafting Liberally

Sun, 05/11/2008 - 3:00pm

Join other progressive knitters, quilters,
scrapbookers, needleworkers, and others
for an afternoon of tip-trading,
show-and-telling, crafting & conversation.

FREE Admission
There will be some snacks & beverages,
but feel free to bring anything to share.

Questions? Email your host Claire
at claire.silberman@gmail.com

Laughing Liberally Lab & Jen Sorensen Book Party

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 7:30pm

Two of the nation's top altweekly cartoonists will present a political comic extravaganza, accompanied by "Laughing Liberally" standup comedians. Jen Sorensen, creator of the nationally-syndicated strip "Slowpoke" which appears in the Village Voice, will present a slideshow of her work, chat with the audience, and sign copies of her new book. Joining her will be Ruben Bolling, creator of the legendary comic "Tom the Dancing Bug", featured on Salon.com.

The event is in celebration of Slowpoke: One Nation, Oh My God!, Jen's latest collection of cartoons and commentary, which covers everything from Gay Republican Guilt Camp to virtual donuts. Of the volume, "This Modern World" creator Tom Tomorrow says "Jen Sorensen is a maniacal genius."

Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8pm. Free!

Eating Liberally Presents "Bottlemania: How Water Went On Sale And Why We Bought It"

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 6:00pm

Join author Elizabeth Royte for a discussion of the bad business of bottled water. With water-based snacks, of course. Free.