Brooklyn Public Library's Night of Ideas Returns to an in-Person Event With Headliner Patti Smith

It is a shortened event but it is back in person for another evening of debate, discussion and performances at Brooklyn Public Library’s annual Night of Ideas.

Starting at 7 p.m. and running until midnight on Saturday, May 21, the marathon of intellectual discussion (formerly known as the Night of Philosophy and Ideas) this year will center around the theme of “where are we going?”

While the bus ride with one-on-one time with an artist or speaker is already booked up, you can still register for the main events of the night. These include a headline performance from Patti Smith, as well as speakers such as public interest lawyer Kathryn Kolbert addressing the end of Roe and efforts to save reproductive rights, political scientist Claire Sagan, novelist Leila Slimani and more.

Registration is required and the audience will be limited in capacity. The registration information warns that entry that the evening is on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached. Proof of vaccination is required for entry and mask wearing is mandatory. The full program of speakers is available online.

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