# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nerd Nite Bloomington #6 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Nerd Nite is an event during which 3 people give fun-yet-informative presentations, while the audience drinks along. Be there AND be square!About this EventJoin us for our sixth Nerd Nite Bloomington!Doors at 7:00pm | Presentations at 7:30We all know that learning is more fun when you’re drinking with friends and colleagues. Nerd Nite is an event held in more than 120 cities across the globe during which several folks give 15 minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines – while the audience drinks along. It’s like the Discovery Channel… with beer! Imagine learning about everything from math feuds or the science of the Simpsons, to the genealogy of Godzilla or debunking beer myths, while having a few or a few too many.Come join us for a drink, learn something new, and meet fellow nerds. Be there AND be square!This month's speakers and presentation topics:1) Sex on Six Legs: The Secret Lives of Wasps and Fliesby Kylie DannattInsects are the most diverse group of animals on the planet accounting for more than half of all known living species on Earth. Bug sex, like bugs themselves, is quite diverse. From detachable penises, loud sex that becomes fatal, and sexual cannibalism, sex on six legs is never boring by human standards. What do thistle tortoise beetles and the tuberous bush cricket have in common? Grab a drink and find out!Kylie Dannatt is a Gender Studies PhD student by day, bug enthusiast by night. When they aren’t searching for bugs, Kylie is committed to research and praxis pertaining to contraception and reproductive justice.2) In Pursuit of the Perfect Mapby Andy PetersenWhether for exploring the world, claiming territory, or the much-beloved practice of collecting taxes, maps have been shaping and reshaping our societies for thousands of years. However much we try though, our maps always have inaccuracies—whether intentional or not. Together we'll (very) briefly examine the history of maps, consider the approaches to address these inaccuracies, and try to determine what is the perfect map.Andy Petersen is a librarian and taxonomist with zero formal cartographic education. When he started a job at a mapping company, he figured it was high time he learn a little something about maps.3) Malicious Molasses: The Stickiest Situation in American History?by Molly BeausirBoston has been host to some of the most major moments in American History. But you might not think to visit the site of a disaster of sticky proportions right off the Freedom Trail that resulted in the deaths of 21 people and a lawsuit that forever changed the landscape of corporations' accountability to the public in the United States. Fair warning: You'll never be able to look at a jar of molasses the same again.Molly Beausir is from the Northside of Indianapolis and loves to nerd out about strange and underknown stories from history. She listens to music constantly, especially the indie-pop-rock-folk variety, and she's trying to get over the fact that last year her music age from the Spotify Wrap was 80. She has two bear sized black dogs named Wally & Mac, and loves to try every single new coffee shop that pops up in Indy./ / / / /Do you have a nerdy passion? Want to talk about it with a room full of smart drunk people at a future Nerd Nite? Contact us! We’d love to hear from you. Invite your friends and help us spread the word about Nerd Nite Bloomington! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/nerd-nite-bloomington-6/100001999395946097 - **Event Categories**: pop, sports, trips-adventures, dog, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Bishop Bar - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bloomington - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: The Bishop Bar - **lat**: 39.1657617 - **long**: -86.533322 - **full address**: The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nerd Nite Bloomington #6 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c36f88796e50025aa87e19102b53207bcbaf91f70dd397cf00c8acd6ceb03f41-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788339621 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nerd Nite Bloomington #6 being held? - **A:** Nerd Nite Bloomington #6 takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nerd Nite Bloomington #6? - **A:** Nerd Nite Bloomington #6 is organized by Nerd Nite Bloomington. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nerd Nite Bloomington #6 is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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