# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Lecture + Drinks Night - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us, get off your phone, and grab a drink as former Columbia professor Dr. Madigan reveals how statistics mislead usAbout this Event?? Binge Thinking NYC LaunchPut down your phone and pick up a drink.After selling out lecture nights across Boston, Binge Thinking is coming to NYC.For our first New York lecture night, former Columbia professor and statistician Dr. David Madigan will show you how numbers are used to manipulate what we believe—and how to spot it.Lecture: How to Lie with Statistics (and how to spot it)You'll discover:• Why a "99% accurate" test can still be wrong most of the time• How graphs can tell the opposite story of the underlying data• Why statistics in headlines are often technically true—and deeply misleadingNo math degree required. No equations. Just fascinating stories, surprising examples, and practical tools for becoming much harder to fool.? Drinks available throughout the event? 40-minute talk + audience Q&A? Meet curious people afterwardAbout Binge Thinking:We bring professors to bars.In a world of AI slop, doomscrolling, and endless podcasts, Binge Thinking brings real experts into real places for nights of learning, conversation, and community.Think Responsibly.Schedule7:00 PM — Doors Open & Drinks7:30 PM — Lecture Begins8:10 PM — Audience Q&A8:30 PM — Drinks & Conversation9:00 PM — Event EndsPlease note: This is Binge Thinking's first-ever New York City event. Capacity is limited and advance registration is strongly encouraged. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/pop-up-lecture-drinks-night/100001991731464426 - **Event Categories**: pop-ups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Velvet Brooklyn (Velvet Room) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 24.99, max: 24.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Velvet Brooklyn (Velvet Room) - **lat**: 40.70986 - **long**: -73.96274989999999 - **full address**: Velvet Brooklyn (Velvet Room), 174 Broadway, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pop-Up Lecture + Drinks Night - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/691214827fe18b02ed5443f65d0bf75e9eb687ca91b5c540be593ff1bba5c45e-rimg-w496-h350-dcffe284-gmir.jpg?v=1781647446 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pop-Up Lecture + Drinks Night being held? - **A:** Pop-Up Lecture + Drinks Night takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Velvet Brooklyn (Velvet Room), 174 Broadway, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pop-Up Lecture + Drinks Night? - **A:** Pop-Up Lecture + Drinks Night is organized by Binge Thinking. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pop-Up Lecture + Drinks Night is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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