Nerd Nite 178: A Fermentation Opera January brings another fun and fascinating nite of nerdery! Thurs, Nov 20, 7:30pm in-person at Barrel O' Fun & live-streaming on twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin "Opera for the Curious" by Adam Hagerman "The Art and Science of Edible Fermentation" by Dr. Sarah Coleman

Be there and be square! See you at the shows!

Let's get set to start 2026 off with a plan... which might include a few gadgets, or new ways to use things you already have. ** "Designing Your Life in the Age of Algorithms" by Jessica Lowry ** "Wearables: Fashion Victim? Tech Victim? Both?" by Andrew Donoho ** austin.nerdnite.com

Nerd Nite Austin #146: Astronomy! This month we gravitate toward deep space with three PhDs giving astronomically nerdy talks! Thurs, Nov 20, 7:30pm in-person at Barrel O' Fun and live-streaming on twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin

Next show on October 23!

Nerd Nite 174: Cute as a Bug This month we have talks about some of the most interesting and cutest bugs! Thursday Sept 25 7:30pm at Barrel O' Fun and live-streamed at twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin

Nerd Nite 172 - Relics Join us Thursday, July 31, 7:30pm in person at Barrel O' Fun, or live-streamed at twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin Be there and be square! "Galileo's Middle Finger" By Susan Mack "The Spear of Destiny" by L.B. Deyo "The Skull Mask of Tezcatlipoca" by Kevin Garcia

This Thursday! The Talks: "Algae Apocalypse: the Most Important Slime" by Lewis Weil "Babylon 5: A Revolution in Sci-Fi TV" by Jeff Johannigman As always, Nerd Nite Austin is free, so arrive early to get a good seat if you plan to come in person.

Nerd Nite 170: Life Interrupted Join us Thursday, May 29, 7:30pm in person at Barrel O' Fun, or live-streamed at twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin This month's talks are about rebuilding after life knocks you down. "Neurorehab & Recovery" by Craig Knapp "We Value Your Privacy" by Josh Davis

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Nerd Nite 168: Technology's Dark Side Join us Thursday, March 27, 7:30pm in person at Barrel O' Fun, or live-streamed at twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin "The History of Jetpacks" by @nerdnitehouston.bsky.social Boss Heather Ringman "The Tyranny of Tech" by John Bongaarts

Nerd Nite Austin 167- Relatable! Join us in person or watch at twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin This month's event is part of Texas Science Fest 2025. Find out more at sciencefest.utexas.edu The talks: "How Couples Navigate Big Transitions" by Marci Gleason, Ph.D. "Love and Placebo" by Tim Clark Newton

Nerd Nite Austin 166: Making Movies Thursday, January 30st, 7:30pm at Barrel O’ Fun and live streaming at www.twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin "Fugitive Dreams: The Making of an Independent Film" by Jason Neulander "Sound in Film: The Not So Silent Partner" by Lyman Hardy

Big news! Patch Adams himself will be joining us tonight via Zoom! He will do a Q&A after Dr. Harris's talk about the Gesundheit Institute. Join us in person or streamed at www.twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin

Nerd Nite Austin 164: The Best Medicine This month we feature two doctors talking about the healing power of laughter, music and compassion. "Patch Adams' Gesundheit Institute" by Patrick Harris, PhD, LPC "Medicine That Rocks!" by Tyler Jorgensen, MD Also at www.twitch.tv/nerdniteaustin