# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fred Armisen & Dr. David Eagleman Neuroscience for Drummers at The Guild
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Are drummers’ brains actually wired differently? Join Sing for Science for an extraordinary evening of comedy, music, and brain science featuring legendary comedian/musician Fred Armisen and renowned Stanford neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman. Inspired by a real-world experiment that began when Brian Eno asked Dr. Eagleman to test the brain activity of U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr., this live event explores the deep connections between rhythm, perception, motor coordination, and creativity.

Sing for Science joins Fred and Dr. Eagleman for a dynamic conversation centered around unpacking exactly what happens inside the mind of a musician. To close the show, we’ll recreate Dr. Eagleman’s original experiment live on stage: Fred will play the drums while wearing EEG equipment, giving the audience a real-time, visual look into his brain activity as he plays. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the intersection of creative culture and cognitive science live on stage.

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Fred Armisen is an Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. Best known for his iconic 11-season run on Saturday Night Live, co-creating and starring in the Peabody Award-winning comedy series Portlandia, and co-creating IFC's Documentary Now!, Fred has long blended his background as a professional drummer with his comedic work. His Grammy-nominated Netflix comedy special, Standup for Drummers, was tailored specifically for audiences of rhythm enthusiasts and filmed at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall.

Dr. David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University, a New York Times bestselling author, and a prominent science communicator. He is the writer and host of the Emmy-nominated PBS series The Brain with David Eagleman and the author of numerous acclaimed books on brain plasticity, time perception, and synesthesia, including Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain and Livewired. Beyond his research and teaching, Dr. Eagleman serves as the CEO of Neosensory, a company developing sensory substitution technology, and works extensively to translate complex neuroscience for the general public.

Sing For Science is a nonprofit designed to strengthen science literacy and public trust in science and higher education. We do that by pairing artists with leading scientists and using music, humor, and live performance to make complex ideas accessible to audiences who might never attend a traditional science program.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menlo-park/fred-armisen-and-dr-david-eagleman-neuroscience-for-drummers-at-the-guild/200030755120406
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, art, comedy, entertainment, literary-art, music, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Menlo Park
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, United States, California 94025
- **lat**: 37.45242
- **long**: -122.18125
- **full address**: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, United States, California 94025

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fred Armisen & Dr. David Eagleman Neuroscience for Drummers at The Guild being held?
  - **A:** Fred Armisen & Dr. David Eagleman Neuroscience for Drummers at The Guild takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, United States, California 94025.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fred Armisen & Dr. David Eagleman Neuroscience for Drummers at The Guild?
  - **A:** Fred Armisen & Dr. David Eagleman Neuroscience for Drummers at The Guild is organized by The Guild Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fred Armisen & Dr. David Eagleman Neuroscience for Drummers at The Guild 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 Menlo Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Fred Armisen & Dr. David Eagleman Neuroscience for Drummers at The Guild sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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