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.


Screening Presents "Excuse Me Mr. Speaker"

Wed, 07/08/2009 - 7:30pm

Come and watch this documentary about Paul Newell's 2008 run against New York assembly speaker Sheldon Silver . Film viewing followed by discussion about challenges facing insurgent primary candidates.

A Supreme Night of Comedy

Wed, 07/15/2009 - 7:30pm
$10

In honor of the Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings in DC, Laughing Liberally goes to the mat to take on the courts in a night that does justice to political comedy.

The Brooklyn Latin School presents: Declamation

Fri, 07/24/2009 - 7:30pm

$10/5 with student or faculty ID

New York City’s newest specialized high school, The Brooklyn Latin School, proudly offers their finest Declaimers in a night of poetic, political and provocative public speaking. Teenagers honor the ancient tradition of oral history by showing off their oratory skills by reciting the writings of canonical figures. From Homer to J.D Salinger, from Maya Angelou to Barack Obama, – come be inspired and awed by a generation of New York’s future leaders.

Presale tickets can be found at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/72181