# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nerd Nite June 2026: Baby names, science lies and vampire slayers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Nerd Nite is back this month with fun but informative talks about the mathematics of baby names, vampire deaths and the lies of race science. 

Tickets: https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/date-night/nerd-nite-london-24-june-2026-1?


Nerd Nite is an evening of 3 nerdy talks of 20 minutes each, interspersed by bar breaks to lubricate and refresh our curious minds.

This month: 

WHAT'S IN A BABY NAME?
Zoe Griffiths is a maths speaker who has talked about maths in a range of settings; on the YouTube channel Numberphile, on BBC Radio 4, at science festivals, comedy nights and at schools all over the world. For Nerd Nite she will be analysing the maths behind the Office for National Statistics' data on baby names. 

BAD SCIENCE
Subhadra Das is a writer, historian, broadcaster and comedian who specialises in the history and philosophy of science, particularly the history of scientific racism and eugenics. For nine years she was Curator of the Science Collections at UCL. She has written and presented podcasts and comedy shows, curated exhibitions, and appeared on radio and TV. Her first book Uncivilised: Ten Lies That Made The West was published in February 2024 - for her NN talk she will be focussing on the lies of race science.

VAMPIRE SLAYER STATS
Comedian and storyteller Ben Lund-Conlon will be giving an abridged version of his debut Edinburgh Fringe show – an hour-long statistical analysis of deaths in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Have you ever wondered how many vampires Buffy slays in Sunnydale? Statistically, is Buffy the Vampire Slayer the best vampire slayer in Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Ben has counted every single death depicted, reported, referenced or implied in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, created a (colour-coded) spreadsheet, and delved into the stats. Expect pie charts, line graphs, tree maps and flow charts.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/nerd-nite-june-2026-baby-names-science-lies-and-vampire-slayers/200030276064152
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, comedy, entertainment, sports, festivals, exhibitions, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Matthias Halls in Stoke Newington
- **lat**: 51.55205
- **long**: -0.08184
- **full address**: St Matthias Halls in Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Nerd Nite June 2026: Baby names, science lies and vampire slayers being held?
  - **A:** Nerd Nite June 2026: Baby names, science lies and vampire slayers takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at St Matthias Halls in Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Nerd Nite June 2026: Baby names, science lies and vampire slayers?
  - **A:** Nerd Nite June 2026: Baby names, science lies and vampire slayers is organized by Nerd Nite London.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Nerd Nite June 2026: Baby names, science lies and vampire slayers 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 London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Nerd Nite June 2026: Baby names, science lies and vampire slayers sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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