# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lectures on Tap - "The Astronomy of Astrology" - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in LA bars.About this Event? Location: Exact address given in confirmation email ? Lecture: "The Astronomy of Astrology" ? Speaker: Dr. Mark Popinchalk Join us for a fascinating evening with Dr. Mark Popinchalk as he unravels the astronomical foundations behind popular astrological concepts such as star signs, Saturn returns, and retrograde planets. Whether you're a firm believer or a curious skeptic, this lecture will illuminate how Western astrology is deeply rooted in the astronomical measurements devised by the Babylonians over 800 years ago. Dr. Popinchalk will guide us through the patterns of celestial bodies, including zodiac constellations and planetary motion, using insights from modern science to make sense of these age-old beliefs. You'll discover how Babylonian astronomy continues to influence our culture and how it has shaped our understanding of the cosmos today. Dr. Mark Popinchalk is a postdoctoral researcher at the American Museum of Natural History and an adjunct professor at NYU. He studies the ages of stars by analyzing their rotational speeds and also hosts the late-night science comedy talk show "Science, Tonight!" In addition to his scientific pursuits, he is an avid ultimate frisbee player and bread maker. Don’t miss this intriguing exploration of the cosmos and its impact on astrology! Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! ?Agenda7:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.7:55 PM – Host introduction8:00 PM – Lecture begins8:45 PM – Audience Q&A9:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round9:30 PM – Wrap up. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/lectures-on-tap-the-astronomy-of-astrology/100001982788900978 - **Event Categories**: comedy - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Arts District - **lat**: 34.0418947 - **long**: -118.2326448 - **full address**: Arts District, Arts District, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lectures on Tap - "The Astronomy of Astrology" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9c1c0523db81eb52f00435ff25538ef5648d40941f3012876fe211826aad4608-rimg-w1200-h600-dce0e1da-gmir.jpg?v=1772173836 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lectures on Tap - "The Astronomy of Astrology" being held? - **A:** Lectures on Tap - "The Astronomy of Astrology" takes place on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Arts District, Arts District, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Lectures on Tap - "The Astronomy of Astrology"? - **A:** Tickets for Lectures on Tap - "The Astronomy of Astrology" are priced at USD 39 per person. 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