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SUMMARY:Words with Nerds
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the Wisconsin Science Festival for a special edition of Words with Nerds\, an infotainment event that’s like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks\, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!\nPrepare to be regaled by presentations on entomology\, an Iranian perspective on the war in Iran\, and more with Anupreksha Jain\, Sarah Adelman\, and Dr. Sepehr Vakil PhD.\nHosted by: Sasha Rosser——Thursday\, October 15\, 2026Doors open at 6:30PM\, show starts at 7:00PMCrucible3116 Commercial AvenueMadison\, WI 53713——Tickets are $15 advance\, $20 DOS. It is recommended to purchase tickets online in order to guarantee seating. Group discounts available online.https://www.eventbrite.com/…/words-with-nerds-tickets…\nSPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS (CASH ONLY): $10 cover with a student ID.\nRSVP on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/1041987585143031——-Seating is first come\, first served. It is suggested that you arrive at the venue when doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime in order to get your pick of seats.\nRecommended for ages 18+. Per venue rules\, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will be asked to show a photo ID upon check-in.\nLineup subject to change.\nWe do not offer refunds\, but if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend\, please contact Cheshire Cat Comedy at cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com to redeem for free admission to a future show of your choice. Refunds are issued automatically in the event of a show’s cancellation.———————Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – previous performers have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy\, a principal component analysis of the Taco Bell Menu\, nipple equality activism in Madison\, how people misuse statistics\, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies\, how to perform self-surgery\, and much\, much more.\nPast presenters span local entrepreneurs\, professors\, researchers\, activists\, union organizers\, surgeons\, engineers\, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.\nParties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com.
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LOCATION:Crucible\, 3116 Commercial Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53714\, United States
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