# Event Details - **Event Name**: After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: How cannabis and psychedelic substances affect the brain and shift our perception of realityAbout this EventA Conversation on W**d, Psychedelics, and the BrainJoin neuroscientist and psychedelic researcher for W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States, an engaging discussion exploring how cannabis and psychedelic substances affect the brain and shift our perception of reality. We’ll unpack the science behind altered states of consciousness, what researchers are learning about compounds like THC and psilocybin, and how these substances interact with the brain’s networks involved in mood, perception, and cognition. This talk serves as a gateway to understanding our minds and ourselves through altered states. This isn’t a lecture or a debate. It’s a lively, interactive conversation designed to spark curiosity and thoughtful discussion - best enjoyed with a drink in hand. No neuroscience background required; curiosity is all you need. Come explore big questions about the mind, share perspectives, and meet fellow curious thinkers through your After5 Society.About the Speaker: Maya Trivedi (she/her) is a neuroscientist and researcher working on psychedelic clinical trials. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Madison in one of the first graduate programs dedicated to the scientific study of psychoactive compounds, including cannabis and psychedelics. Her work focuses on the role of altered states of consciousness in advancing our understanding of psychiatric disorders, developing methods for documenting psychedelic phenomenology, and exploring how holistic approaches can be integrated into evidence-based clinical care. She also brings over three years of experience in psychedelic harm reduction and is committed to advancing public education around psychoactive substances through a lens of safety, evidence, and compassion.Good to know before you come:Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation emailArrive early to grab a drink and get settledThe speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterwardThis is a participatory eventSeating is limited to keep the experience intimateAgenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMDoors Open & Drinks FlowInfo: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMGuided Experience / TalkInfo: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in - it's your experience to enjoy.?: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMSocial Time & ConnectionInfo: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/after5chicago-wd-and-psychedelics-the-neuroscience-of-altered-states/100001991945117468 - **Event Categories**: science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-07-13T23:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: River North (address found in email confirmation) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.99, max: 29.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: River North (address found in email confirmation) - **lat**: 41.8929153 - **long**: -87.63591249999999 - **full address**: River North (address found in email confirmation), Address found in email confirmation, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bde0536c815e756ea5d46f7061709b6d5cd8c442af5531b86d47f72bc2ff1c81-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1b1b1b-gmir.jpg?v=1782024461 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States being held? - **A:** After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States takes place on Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at River North (address found in email confirmation), Address found in email confirmation, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States? - **A:** After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States? - **A:** After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States is organized by After 5 Society. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "After5Chicago - W**d and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bde0536c815e756ea5d46f7061709b6d5cd8c442af5531b86d47f72bc2ff1c81-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1b1b1b-gmir.jpg?v=1782024461", "startDate": "2026-07-13", "endDate": "2026-07-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/after5chicago-wd-and-psychedelics-the-neuroscience-of-altered-states/100001991945117468", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "River North (address found in email confirmation)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Address found in email confirmation", "postalCode": "60654", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.8929153", "longitude": "-87.63591249999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "How cannabis and psychedelic substances affect the brain and shift our perception of reality", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-13", "validFrom": "2026-09-06", "lowPrice": "29.99", "highPrice": "29.99", "price": "29.99", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/after5chicago-wd-and-psychedelics-the-neuroscience-of-altered-states/100001991945117468" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/after5chicago-wd-and-psychedelics-the-neuroscience-of-altered-states/100001991945117468", "price": "29.99", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "After 5 Society", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/after-5-society/27311938", "description": "After 5 Society believes learning belongs outside the classroom. 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