Public-speaking Events in New York

Check out happening public-speaking events all around New York, NY

Matt Haig discusses THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN at B&N Union Square

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble USD 36 to 44

Rachel Maddow in Conversation with Steven J. Ross

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Kaufmann Concert Hall at 92nd Street Y

Sam Harris: Truth & Consequences

 Thu, 14 May at 07:30 pm Beacon Theatre

A Conversation with Dr. Jill Biden

 Mon, 01 Jun at 07:00 pm Kaufmann Concert Hall at 92nd Street Y

Shannon Chakraborty + Hadeer Elsbai: The Tapestry of Fate

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm Strand Book Store USD 44

Carley Fortune: Our Perfect Storm

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm The Strand Building USD 48

Manoush Zomorodi presents Body Electric, with Debbie Millman

 Tue, 05 May at 06:30 pm P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts USD 10 to 34

Ghost Stories: Siri Hustvedt with Katie Kitamura

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Strand Book Store USD 0 to 38

Decline and Fall

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm New York Society for Ethical Culture USD 34

Garry Trudeau & Joshua Kendall in Conversation

 Mon, 25 May at 07:00 pm Buttenwieser Hall

Dreaming Beyond Rikers

 Sat, 06 Jun at 03:00 pm The People's Forum Free

Against Erasure: Black Histories

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Goethe-Institut New York USD 0 to 23

Her Future Summit VIP Roundtable Dinner

 Fri, 02 Oct at 07:30 pm Location TBA to registrants only USD 215

SuperDebate New York City at NeueHouse Madison Square

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm NeueHouse (NeueHouse Madison Square)

Unbannable Library (Union Square)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 10:00 am Union Square (North Plaza, E 17th St at Broadway/UnionSquare W) Free

Nim Tottenham: How Parents Influence the Development of the Emotional Brain

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm Barnard College Free

Annual Václav Havel Lecture with economist and philosopher Tomáš Sedláček

 Mon, 04 May at 06:30 pm Bohemian National Hall Free

Take an Upper West Side Stand-up Comedy Class - Tuesday Nights

 Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm PianoPiano Rehearsal Studios USD 395

Breaking the Silence

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm The Church of the Village USD 0 to 23

Lectures on Tap-"Bizarre Scientific Articles: The Anthology"

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:30 pm Midtown Manhattan USD 41

In Conversation: Massimiliano Gioni & Johanna Fateman on Carol Rama

 Wed, 20 May at 05:30 pm Hauser & Wirth Free

Soho Forum Debate: Natasha Sarin vs. Adam Michel

 Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm The Sheen Center USD 12 to 34

I AM HER: The Symposium Equipping the Women to Lead Boldly and Live Fully

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Midtown Manhattan Free

Soho Forum Debate: Simon Hankinson vs. Bryan Caplan

 Mon, 08 Jun at 06:30 pm The Sheen Center USD 12 to 34

Conquer Public Speaking Anxiety With Improv and Storytelling

 Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm Ripley-Grier Studios USD 25

The 6-Minute Challenge, Vol. 20 - Alumni Special

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Bohemian National Hall USD 7

Summer Comedy Camp, Times Square NYC

 Mon, 29 Jun Broadway Comedy Club USD 500 to 2,491

Theo Baker in Conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin

 Sun, 17 May at 07:00 pm Buttenwieser Hall

When Mass Torts Go Wrong: A Panel Discussion on New Book "The Pain Brokers"

 Mon, 27 Apr at 05:00 pm Cardozo School of Law Free

The East Village: Then and Now by Daniel Root

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Rizzoli Bookstore Free

Some Thoughts on the Social Utility of the Historian

 Mon, 18 May at 05:30 pm Kimmel Center for University Life Free

The Invisible Corps: In Service of Health

 Thu, 07 May at 11:00 am CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Free

AAPI Month Speaker: Tak Toyoshima , Creator of “Secret Asian Man”

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm SVA Theatre Free

Speakpreneur New York

 Fri, 15 May at 09:00 am Fount Studios USD 50 to 997

Panel discussion: 100th Anniversary of Art Deco

 Wed, 20 May at 06:30 pm Cultural Center, Lycée Français de New York Free

Intrepid After Hours: Tell Your Story, featuring The Moth

 Wed, 29 Apr at 04:30 pm Intrepid Museum Free

Along the Hudson: Walking Manhattan’s Western Waterfront IN PERSON

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm The General Society Library USD 5 to 15

Felipe Luciano - An Intimate Conversation

 Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm 1590 Park Ave USD 0 to 37

“Responding to History:”

 Wed, 06 May at 11:00 am Weatherhead East Asian Institute (located at the School of International and Public Affairs) Free

Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | New York City, NY

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 558 to 1,895

Fixing Our Democracies

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm The Forum at Columbia University (The Foyer – 2nd Floor) Free

Person, Place, Thing with Randy Cohen: Alan Klein & Alexander Neubauer

 Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm The Grolier Club Free

NYC Tech Toastmasters May 2026 | `2nd Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 20 May at 06:30 pm Solas Free

Soho Forum Debate: Michael Tracey vs. Marcella Szablewicz

 Tue, 14 Jul at 06:30 pm The Sheen Center USD 12 to 34

Kate Doerge in Conversation with Norah O’Donnell

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm Buttenwieser Hall

NYC Tech Toastmasters June 2026 | `1st Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Solas Free

State of Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital

 Wed, 29 Apr at 12:00 pm 200 W 13th St Free

Presentation Skills 1-Day Workshop | New York City, NY

 Fri, 10 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 558 to 1,895

Omeed’s Tapestries- with Barry M. Putt  and Robert Liebowitz

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:30 pm The Drama Book Shop Free

The Complicit Lens

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm 40 Loisaida Ave Free

Stone: Ancient Craft to Modern Mastery IN PERSON

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm The General Society Library USD 5 to 15

New York Toastmasters Meeting: (In Person) Open to public 5/11

 Mon, 11 May at 06:30 pm The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Parish Hall Free

NYC Book Talk: Free the People to Free the Money to Free the People

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm The People's Forum Free

Machetero Screening, Poetry Reading & Panel Discussion with Not 4 Profit

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm Piragua Art Space Free

NYC Tech Toastmasters May 2026 | `1st Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 06 May at 06:30 pm Solas Free

Ru Marshall on Carlos Castaneda, with Thad Ziolkowski

 Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm The Skylight Room: 9100 Free

Manifest with Your Voice in Gemini Season

 Wed, 20 May at 06:30 pm My Little Magic Shop USD 37

NYC Tech Toastmasters August 2026 | `1st Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 05 Aug at 06:30 pm Solas Free

NYC Tech Toastmasters September 2026 | `2nd Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 16 Sep at 06:30 pm Solas Free

A Conversation with DVS Commissioner Yesenia Mata

 Tue, 12 May at 12:00 pm New York Health Foundation Free

Transforming Your Skills!

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:30 pm The Dream Center Free

Book Talk: Migration, Race, and Illegality in a Moroccan City

 Thu, 14 May at 04:30 pm John Jay College of Criminal Justice Free

New York Toastmasters Meeting: (In Person) Open to public 6/22

 Mon, 22 Jun at 06:30 pm The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Parish Hall Free

New York Toastmasters Meeting: (In Person) Open to public 4/27

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:30 pm The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Parish Hall Free

Improv NOW - Improv Drop-In Comedy Class!

 Sun, 08 Feb at 04:30 pm The National Opera Center Free

80 Years of the Italian Republic

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm Italian Academy, Columbia University Free

Kate Doerge in Conversation with Norah O'Donnell

 Mon, 15 Jun Buttenwieser Hall

NYC Tech Toastmasters June 2026 | `2nd Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:30 pm Solas Free

Present Like a Pro Presentation Training Workshop

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 am TBD USD 957 to 1,064

New York Toastmasters Meeting: (In Person) Open to public 6/8

 Mon, 08 Jun at 06:30 pm The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Parish Hall Free

NYC Tech Toastmasters July 2026 | `1st Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 01 Jul at 06:30 pm Solas Free

Colleen Asper: Public Artist Lecture

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm Baruch College 14-270 Free

Become a Better Speaker with MINY Toastmasters! Hybrid- Guests Welcome!

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm Cre8ive NYC - Multipurpose Office/Studio/Rehearsal Spaces Free

NYC Tech Toastmasters July 2026 | `2nd Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 15 Jul at 06:30 pm Solas Free

A Conversation with Jed Perl

 Wed, 16 Sep at 06:00 pm The Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery Free

NYC Tech Toastmasters October 2026 | `1st Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 07 Oct at 06:30 pm Solas Free

NYC Tech Toastmasters August 2026 | `2nd Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 19 Aug at 06:30 pm Solas Free

NYC Tech Toastmasters October 2026 | `2nd Meeting *One Drink Minimum*

 Wed, 21 Oct at 06:30 pm Solas Free

A Friend is Calling

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm 630 9th Ave suite 1400 Free

Improv NOW - Improv Drop-In Comedy Class!

 Sun, 08 Jun at 06:00 pm 330 7th Ave 7th floor USD 15 to 29

Public Speaking Skills 1 Day Workshop | New York City, NY

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Improve your public speaking skills at Columbia University Toastmasters!

 Sat, 28 Nov at 03:00 pm Columbia University - Schermerhorn Hall, Room 417 (Ground Floor) Free

Debate Team (Wednesday)

 Wed, 04 Feb at 03:00 pm NEST+m Free

Effective Public Speaking – 1 Day Workshop in New York, NY

 Mon, 22 Dec at 09:00 am Regus - New York City - 100 Church Street USD 463 to 567

Speak with Confidence & Impact – 1 Day Workshop in New York, NY

 Mon, 22 Dec at 09:00 am Regus NY, New York City - 100 Church Street USD 463 to 567

Drama Club

 Thu, 05 Feb at 03:00 pm NEST+m Free

Debate Team (Tuesday)

 Tue, 03 Feb at 03:00 pm NEST+m Free

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Tue, 13 Feb at 03:00 pm Brooklyn Free

Public Speaking Mastery: Speak with Confidence & Impact! in Fort Worth, GA

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

Powerful Public Speaking – 1 Day Skill Building Workshop in New York, NY

 Mon, 22 Dec at 09:00 am Regus - New York City - 100 Church Street USD 463 to 567

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Sat, 09 Dec at 06:00 pm New York Free

Master Public Speaking? Half day intensive training

 Tue, 25 Apr at 05:00 pm New York USD 1,039

Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

 Mon, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm NYC, New York 10001, USA Free