Upcoming Events
THU 28 MAR:
DINNER + Comedy night: silk route comedy
Brace yourselves for the grand return of Silk Route Comedy at Tankstation!
More info to come regarding line-up!
Dinner: 18:00 (don’t forget to reserve a plate)
Comedy: 20:00 (FREE!)
CHEF: Deepika
MENU:
Tomato Sauce marinated Tempeh
Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream
Polenta
Spinach Salad
Chocolate Brownie
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
SUN 31 MAR:
YOGA + BRUNCH
Join us on Sunday for Yoga & Brunch at Tankstation with the lovely teacher Monic.
Afterward, you can enjoy a delicious brunch and have a nice drink in Tankstation together with other happy people!
Yoga: 11:00 – 12:00 7€
Brunch: 12:00 -13:00 8€
CHEF: TBA
MENU:
Surprise Menu! (Check the board when you arrive, or ask one of our amazing volunteers)
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat brunch because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
TUE 9 APR:
VEGAN NIGHT
Join us for our Vegan night, back recently by popular demand every second Tuesday of the month!
>>> CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLATE <<<
Dinner 18:00
Entrance: FREE
Chef: TBA
Vegan Menu:
Surprise Menu!
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
SAT 18 MAY – SUN 19 MAY:
TankFest
TankFest (previously our Spring Festival) is coming back again this spring!
>>> CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKET <<<
SATURDAY:
Live Bands
Food from the Tosti Bois
Local Art
SUNDAY:
Open Market
Food by Chef Tita and Tankstation
Fun Workshops
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PAST EVENTS
MONDAYS (WEEKLY): 4 MAR – 7 APRIL:
WORKSHOP: queer utopias
A songwriting project
Are you a queer-identifying woman* or non-binary person between the age of 16-25 wanting to creatively explore the topic of what a utopian world could look like? Then this might be for you.
Together, facilitators and participants will hold a safer space for each other where open communication, consent and transparency are core values.
>>>READ MORE AND APPLY HERE<<<
*All trans and cis women are welcome to participate in this workshop. The workshop is focused on the queer community, though still open to allies with an affinity for the topic who do not identify as queer.
Facilitators
The results of the project will be used as part of Maggys’ arts-based and qualitative research within their bachelor thesis. Any possible photo, film or artistic material created within the project will only be used after official approval by the participants.
The workshop will take place at Tankstation’s workshop space. This space is also wheelchair accessible.
Details
The workshops will start on Monday, the 4th of March, taking place at Tankstation in the evenings from 6 to 8pm with little breaks in between. The workshop offers space for 10 participants max. So don’t wait too long to sign up!
If you have any questions you can contact Maggy via her email: m.katt@student.artez.nl or you can send us a private message on Instagram: @queer_utopias
saturdays (WEEKLY): 2 MAR – 30 MARCH:
WORKSHOP: ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY
Are you feeling attracted by analogue photography, but you are afraid to start with it? Are you already an experienced digital photographer, but know nothing of the grandma of your camera? Have you been shooting analogue for the last decade, and are you missing a community in Enschede?
Details
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Where: Tankstation
Cost: €40
Student cost: €35
(Price includes: a roll of black and white film, 10 sheets of photographic paper and usage of the darkroom equipment and chemicals. )
Week 2: How an analogue camera works and how to take pictures with it. Learn the basics of operating an analogue camera so you can start shooting and exploring.
Week 3: Film Development. Dive into the fascinating process of developing the film and bring your captured moments to life.
Week 4: Paper Development and Darkroom Experience. Experience the magic of the darkroom as you learn to print black and white images on photographic paper.
Spaces are limited.
TUE 26 MAR:
DINNER + OPEN MIC. NIGHT
Join us for open mic. night at Tankstation (every last Tuesday of the month)! Come by and enjoy a delicious meal and then jump on stage to perform!
Do you feel you want to SING of a hidden love, or withered roses, gravely somber happy thoughts or parcels in the mail!?
CHEF: Saskia
MENU:
Surprise menu
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
THU 21 MAR:
Dinner + TankJam
Come along for a tasty dinner and then jam out on stage (or just watch) with our partners Pavilion.
House band: TBA
Times:
Dinner – 18:00
Jamming – 20:00
CHEF: Abhishek
MENU:
Avial
Lemon Rice
Sabudana Vada
Chickpea Salad
Paruppu Payasam
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
TUE 17 MAR:
DINNER + FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION: Невагома (Weightless)
Join us for a film screening of Невагома (Weightless) by Marta Hryniuk and Nick Thomas, followed by a panel discussion with Marta and Nick and moderator Anna Melnyk.
In this film, Khrystyna Bunii travels solo across remote south-west Ukraine in pursuit of her anthropological research. As she encounters people and digitises their family photo archives, conversations and interconnections emerge. Conducting visual research into the trans-national region of Hutsulshchyna, Bunii pursues a political practice of self-narration from the margins of representation.
The sequences of this poetic journey do not simply elucidate the history of the region, but rather call for an associative labour from researcher and spectator alike, and finding people who want to talk about the region’s past is not an easy task. Made through close collaboration between the film’s directors and protagonist, Weightless combines observational and direct cinema style with staged performance and elements of documentary-essay.
We are interested in the complicated entanglements of eastern European countries – we want to know what can be learned and reclaimed from these histories and narratives, and how they shape people’s intersubjective experiences. We see these narratives as a part of a shared political space, and as a catalyst for imagining alternative ways of living and working together.
Khrystyna’s practice is an example of writing this history from below, in her home region, with a grassroots methodology. She works on a human scale and her methods are non-totalising, concerned with the lives of ordinary people. Her archiving forms a collective memory, and a call not to forget but to live with the joy and difficulty of Hutsulshchyna’s history.
Dinner: 18:00
Film Screening: 20:00
Panel Discussion: 21:15
Entrance: FREE
About the Filmmakers
Marta Hryniuk (b.1991 Poland) and Nick Thomas (b.1990 UK) are visual artists and filmmakers based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. They have worked together since 2019 collaborating on films, as well as leading workshops, programming, and assisting others in video and sound production.
Hryniuk and Thomas are founding members of WET film – a production and distribution cooperative for film, video and artists’ moving image, and are members of Filmwerkplaats, an artist-run lab for 16mm film processing.
They have presented their work internationally, predominantly as video and film installations. ‘Weightless’ is their first feature length film. Their film ‘Forces’ is in the Eye Experimental collection.
Before relocating to Rotterdam, both artists combined their individual practises with cultural organising. Hryniuk co-founded an artist-run space Silverado (2013-17, Poznań); Thomas worked as programme assistant at LUX Scotland, and a committee member at Transmission Gallery Glasgow.
CHEF: Miriam & Nana
MENU:
Pink Soup
Sweet Peppersauce w/ Kidney Beans
Turnip Pate
Sauerkraut Salad w/ Dates & Walnuts
Surprise Cake
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
THU 14 MAR:
DINNER + Ukrainian night @ tankstation
Join us at Tankstation’s Ukrainian Night next Thursday and learn about the rich culture of Ukraine.
We’ll finish the night with live music by 2 bands, followed by dancing to a curated Ukrainian playlist.
Timetable
18:00 – 20:00: Enjoy a delightful Ukrainian dinner by Lisa and Ana. (don’t forget to reserve a plate)
20:00 – 20:55: Open mic and poetry hosted by Sofiia.
21:00: Live acoustic performance by Marko.
21:30: Live music with Oleskii
22:00: Dance to a curated Ukrainian playlist.
CHEF: Lisa & Ana
MENU:
Potato Hashbrowns
Holubtsi
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Borshjt
Varenyky(Dumplings w/ berries)
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
TUE 12 mar:
VEGAN NIGHT
We’re beyond excited to share some fantastic news – Vegan Night is making a comeback! It used to be our monthly ritual, and guess what? It’s back by popular demand every second Tuesday of the month!
>>> CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLATE <<<
Dinner 18:00
Entrance: FREE
Chef: Tita
Vegan Menu:
Spanakopitakia with Tzatziki
Lentil Soup
Moussaka
‘Greek’ Salad
Baklava Bite
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
THU 7 MAR:
DINNER + live music: Alex Kelman
Join us for a lovely dinner and then catch the amazing Alex Kelman live at Tankstation!
During his long musical career, Alex Kelman has gained a fairly large musical baggage. He created many projects himself and took part in some as a guitarist: Punk TV, Hot Zex, TonySoprano, Dsh! Dsh! and other music bands in various years were noticeable and filled their own niche.
In front of a new album release, Alex Kelman presented single “VHS” (Vysoka Hranica Snov – High Limit of Dreams) recorded in collaboration with a shoegaze/dream pop band The Secrets Of The Third Planet (vocals and guitars by E.Frankevich) and supplemented with a video clip filmed and edited by Anastasia Maystrenko and Vadim Levovenya
CHEF: Loura
MENU:
Okra & Carrot Stew
Rice
Kubbeh
Cabbage Salad
Cream-filled Phyllo
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
TUE 5 MAR:
DINNER + Chess night
Join us for a lovely dinner cooked by Chef Tita, and then outplay your friends or other chess fanatics (or beginners) during our evening of chess!
If possible, bring your own chess set, we have a few available but the more sets, the more fun!
Chess: after dessert
CHEF: Tita
MENU:
Vegetable Soup
French Fries
Mushroom Croquettes with Tarragon Aioli
Carrot Salad
Caramelized Apple
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
THU 29 FEB:
SCHRIKKEL FESTIVAL @ Tankstation
Leap Day DINNER + Live Music: Kungens Män
Mark your calendars because on the 29th of February, Following the Schrikkeldag Art Festival and themed dinner in Tankstation. We will be hosting an unforgettable evening of mind-bending music and sonic exploration featuring the phenomenal Kungens Män!
Leap Day Dinner: 12€
Chef: Kashyap
MENU:
NoMeatBalls (Sweden)
Bisi Bele Bath (Indian)
Pear Salad (Dutch)
Sachlav (Middle East)
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner with us because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
TUE 27 FEB:
DINNER + FIRST OPEN MIC. NIGHT OF THE SEASON
Open mic. night is back at Tankstation every last Tuesday of the month! Come by and enjoy a delicious meal and then jump on stage to perform!
Do you feel you want to SING of a hidden love, or withered roses, gravely somber happy thoughts or parcels in the mail!?
CHEF: Loura
MENU:
Rice with Pea Sauce
Kubbah
Green Salad
Aichsaraya
(1 course meal this Tuesday as Thursday will be our special leap day meal)
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
SUN 25 FEB:
YOGA + BRUNCH
Join us on Sunday for Yoga & Brunch at Tankstation with the lovely teacher Monic.
Afterward, you can enjoy a delicious brunch and have a nice drink in Tankstation together with other happy people!
Yoga: 11:00 – 12:00 7€
Brunch: 12:00 -13:00 8€
CHEF: TBA
MENU:
Surprise Menu! (Check the board when you arrive, or ask one of our amazing volunteers)
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat brunch because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
thu 22 FEB:
DINNER + philosophy workshop: what is activism?
Come by for a lovely dinner and then check out the awesome workshop on Philosophy and Activism
Have you ever looked at the world and felt outraged or disappointed at how we handle some aspects of our society? And have you asked yourself what could you do to bring about some much-needed change? Should you bring the topic at the dinner table, or should you create massive disruption on the streets? Perhaps you’ve wondered if you should start by changing yourself or if it would be best to target powerful individuals or institutions. What is the most effective way to build a better world for everyone? Is there a right or wrong when it comes to different tactics of resistance?
In this workshop, we’ll hear stories about resistance across the world and discuss together questions around different tactics for bringing about change in our communities and the world at large. Come prepared to share your own story, or simply to listen to other people’s stories and reflect on your own.
This workshop is led by Patyt Reyes, PhD candidate in Political Philosophy of Technology at the University of Twente, and member of Extinction Rebellion Twente.
CHEF: Deepika
MENU:
Chinese Fried Rice
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Hot & Sour Soup
Vegetable Potstickers
Mango Pudding
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat brunch because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
tue 20 FEB:
DINNER + CRAFT AND CHILL EVENING
Join us for a lovely dinner cooked by chef Marta, and stay for the craft and chill event led by Exaltio!
Bring your favourite crafting or DIY projects and enjoy a laid back atmosphere.
CHEF: Marta
MENU:
Minestrone Soup
Fried Potatoes
Bread&Bean Cream
Mixed Salad
Marinated Tofu
Cocoa Truffles
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat brunch because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
THU 15 FEB:
Dinner + TankJam
TankJam is back baby! Come along for a tasty dinner and then jam out on stage (or just watch) with our partners Pavilion.
House band: TBA
Times:
Dinner – 18:00
Jamming – 20:00
CHEF: Eva
MENU:
Surprise Menu!
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
TUE 13 Feb
First VEGAN Dinner of the season + board games
Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month for VEGAN NIGHT!
Calling all board game enthusiasts. Bring your games (or play some of ours) and join us for a board game night.
>>> CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLATE <<<
Dinner 18:00
Pub Quiz: 20:00
Entrance: FREE
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Chef: Tita
Vegan Menu:
Split Pea Soup
Yellow Rice & Semur Terong
Heartwarming Bean Salad
Glazed Tofu
Pandan “Cheese”cake
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
THU 8 FEB
Dinner + Workshop: “Contact Improv”
Join us in an engaging workshop where we delve into a unique form of dance through contact and improvisation, discovering how to navigate movement for yourself and with others.
>>> CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLATE <<<
Inspired by Loby’s ongoing practice in contact improvisation at Kahbam, we’ll explore principles through bite-size exercises. All levels are welcome to participate and apply these newfound skills in a small jam session later on.
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Contact Improvisation is a contemporary dance form based on the physical principles of touch, shared weight, listening to a shared point of contact. This form is for everybody, whether you are an advanced dancer or just a curious beginner, including all kinds of abilities and restrictions.
Movements explorations of the body and centering the mind, lifting using minimal effort, how to make ourselves light when being lifted or stable when it comes to supporting.
Cultivating a comfortable attitude towards being in the moment of not-knowing, for the
responsiveness to our partners and the surroundings.
Don’t forget to sign up if you want to participate because spots are limited!! To get tickets, follow the link here.
For more information on teacher Loby and their workshops visit www.kahbam.com
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Menu:
Vegetarian Loempia
Winter Soup
Rice
Spicy Salad
Lemon Custard
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
TUE 6 FEB
Art Exhibition Opening + DINNER + “Queerness in Conversation”
Salomé Tetteh Quaye, a dedicated photographer from Almelo, captures the beauty of fashion, nature, and people. Meanwhile, Celine Micheli, a transdisciplinary queer non-binary artist from Italy, delves into performance, sound, and visual arts, addressing themes of intersectional feminism, vulnerability, and intimacy.
At 20:00, dive into the heart of the evening – “Queerness in Conversation,” first of many open dialogues at Tankstation. Led by a diverse trio – Sietse Henselmans (NL), Sophia Varekamp (US), and Zara Lall (INDIA) – this interactive conversation isn’t just a presentation; it’s an opportunity for everyone to actively participate.
We want to hear YOUR thoughts and experiences. This is a space where everyone is a participant, expressing themselves kindly and constructively. It’s a unique chance to learn, understand, and challenge preconceived notions. Bring an open mind, share your thoughts, and be ready to listen. Let’s create an atmosphere where everyone feels safe, respected, and part of the discussion.
Menu:
Lentil Soup
Rice with vegetables
Falafel
Winter Salad
Muhallabia
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
THU 30 NOV 2023:
Tankstation’s 10 year anniversary party & exhibition opening!
This year marks a decade that Tankstation has been located at Deruingerstraat!
This space has been proudly built throughout the years by amazing leaders like Linzi, Yasaman and Alex and the community of volunteers, artists, chefs and more that helps keep it moving, changing and growing.
CHEF: Showcase
MENU:
Suprise Menu! (Check the board when you arrive, or ask one of our amazing volunteers)
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)
TUE 7 NOV 2023:
DINNER + GAME night
Everyone is welcome! Come with your friends or meet some new amazing people during a night of laughs and fun.
Interested? Respond to the event on Facebook and invite your friends!
MENU:
Dutch comfort food plate:
Stamppot with Pickles and Vegan Gravy
Beet Salad
Autumn Pear Dessert
SUN 29 OCT 2023:
YOGA + BRUNCH
Join us on Sunday for Yoga & Brunch at Tankstation with the lovely teacher Monic.
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Brunch: 12:00 -13:00 8€
Interested? Respond to the event on Facebook and invite your friends!
CHEF: TBA
MENU:
Surprise Menu! (Check the board when you arrive, or ask one of our amazing volunteers)
Don’t forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat brunch because, without a reservation, we can’t guarantee you food!
(You can also indicate you’d like a vegan option or let us know about any allergies in your reservation, Tankstation prides itself on being diet and allergy friendly)