Join us for the last Nerd Nite of the Season! Get ready to nerd out one last time before we hibernate for winter! This November, we’re diving into topics that are sure to leaf you laughing. Get ready to dive into the wild world of failed military projects that missed the mark in the most entertaining ways possible! Learn how to reach for the stars (or just some pretty cool photos) without getting too uplifted! Discover how Communist beavers skated their way into the annals of Federal Theater history!
Come for the drinks, stay for the knowledge! Bring your fellow nerds and let’s make this a night to remember before we fall into the off-season! 🤓
The show is on Saturday, November 16th @ DC9. Doors at 6:00 pm; show at 6:30pm.
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Communist roller-skating beavers helped destroy the Federal Theater by Alan Katz
Why does the American theater suck? Some people are saying it was communist beavers who did the deed, but I say it’s politicians with bad fashion sense.
How to take photos of space in 670 easy steps – High-Altitude Ballooning by Jimmy Acevedo
Join us to learn about the little-known field of scientific ballooning, which uses lighter-than-air platforms to carry payloads to altitudes exceeding 100,000 feet. These “near-space” flights help study the atmosphere, test actual spaceflight hardware, and can even record the lingering echoes of the Big Bang.
Failed Defense Projects – The Craziest ways the US Military spent your tax dollars by Brandon Ingram
We get it: not all inventions are successes. Tonight we’ll discuss some of the wackiest ideas that the U.S. military tried, but ultimately failed, to put into practice.
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Failed Defense Projects – The Craziest ways the US Military spent your tax dollars by Brandon Ingram
We get it: not all inventions are successes. Tonight we’ll discuss some of the wackiest ideas that the U.S. military tried, but ultimately failed, to put into practice.
How to take photos of space in 670 easy steps – High-Altitude Ballooning by Jimmy Acevedo
Join us to learn about the little-known field of scientific ballooning, which uses lighter-than-air platforms to carry payloads to altitudes exceeding 100,000 feet. These “near-space” flights help study the atmosphere, test actual spaceflight hardware, and can even record the lingering echoes of the Big Bang.
Communist roller-skating beavers helped destroy the Federal Theater by Alan Katz
Why does the American theater suck? Some people are saying it was communist beavers who did the deed, but I say it’s politicians with bad fashion sense.
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and geeky creatures of the night! Join us at DC9 on Saturday, October 19th for the Halloween edition of Nerd Nite! Prepare for a night of frightful fun as we delve into spine-chilling topics that will tickle your brain and raise your spirits!
Discover why Dewey Decimal might just give you chills! Set sail with us to discover how very queer the ocean is! And dive deep into the mysteries of menstrual magic—because periods can be a scream!
“Library Call Numbers : What Do They Mean and Why Do They Have So Many Problems?” Andrea Schuba
“LGBTs of the seas” Jai Tiarks
“Balancing Horror-mones: A stumbling guide to understanding periods and using them to take back power” Amanda Matheis and Tiffany Atkinson
Date: Saturday, September 21st Time: Doors at 6, show at 6:30 Where: DC9 Nightclub
“What’s the Worst that Can Happen in 38 Minutes: The Anglo-Zanzibar War” by Andy Weld Description: The Anglo-Zanzibar War was the shortest war in history! Why did it happen? How did happen? What did it mean for England, Zanzibar and Colonial Africa more broadly? Let’s find out! Bio: Andy Weld is a writer, actor, director and occasional PR professional with a passion for, and undergraduate degree in, African History. Andy has performed sketch comedy all over the US and Canada with DC sketch group Bad Medicine and, in 2022, wrote and directed his first play, Stranded.
“But Daddy! I love him!: Exploring the Manifestation of Trauma in The Little Mermaid”by Saundra Bishop Description: Trauma is a topic all of us are aware of but let’s explore different definitions of trauma, how it manifests through behavior, and possible ways to address it: through case studies of characters in our childhood cartoon The Little Mermaid. Let’s dig deep into why King Triton lashes out, why Ariel falls in love so easily, and why Prince Eric is so clueless! After this, you’ll see this classic movie in a whole new way. Bio: Saundra Bishop is the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of Beyond the BASICS and the author of The Trauma Informed Behavior Management Handbook. She was also a foster parent for 7 years and adopted 3 of her 4 kids from foster care. She was asked to write a 10 word bio once and came up with “I’m basically an octopus: smart, fierce, and live like I have 8 arms” and it pretty much sums her up‐ including her penchant for using extra words for pizzaz. The History Of Dungeons & Dragons”by Trevor Valle Description: D&D has become, once again, a household name. When did it all start, and why is it different (and WAY BETTER) today? Bio: Trevor Valle is a professional DM, and has been playing D&D and other role-playing games for over 4 decades. He also likes dead stuff, accelerating stuff, and flying stuff, but those are different talks.
