# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for lectures on niche topics given by professors, subject experts, & storytellers in cool bars & breweries. Cheers, Scholars!About this EventLectures by professors and subject experts on mind-stimulating topics, served up at cool Bay Area bars.Date: Tuesday, June 30th 2026 ?Time: 6:30 PM ⏳Location: Mother Tongue, OaklandLecture: “Gods, Power, & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica” ?️Speaker: Katie Ligmond, PhD, Art History Professor (Santa Clara University) ?Beneath towering temples, stone gods, and blood-soaked ritual lay some of the most powerful artistic traditions in human history. Dr. Ligmond will guide us through the worlds of the Aztec, Maya, and other ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, where art was never merely decorative, but deeply tied to cosmology, sacrifice, warfare, and divine power.From sacred imagery and ceremonial architecture to coded symbols of death, rebirth, and rulership, we’ll explore how these civilizations used art to shape empires and communicate with forces beyond the human world. This evening invites you into a visual culture both breathtaking and unsettling. Step into a world where stone carried prophecy, gods demanded spectacle, and art stood at the center of survival.? Photo & Video NoticePlease Note: Photos and videos will be taken during this event for marketing, promotional, and social media purposes.By attending, you consent to your image being used in such materials.If you prefer not to be included, please notify event staff upon arrival. Thank you for helping us share our event with the wider community. (:Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PMCheck-inInfo: Doors open! Our event is open seating, so come early to grab a seat and grab your drinks + food. ?: 06:55 PM - 07:00 PMIntroduction ?: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMLecture Time?: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PMAudience Q&A?: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMMix & MingleInfo: Mingle, grow your bar tab, vibe! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/pub-scholar-presents-gods-power-and-sacrifice-art-of-mesoamerica/100001990549105960 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-07-08T02:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar - **lat**: 37.8286658 - **long**: -122.2563899 - **full address**: Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar, 308 41st Street, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/39f46e39d9f2a7573d98e5c456a1f7b398ebdc6332afc7ae269a4d51086206f8-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdfded9-gmir.jpg?v=1783361226 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica being held? - **A:** Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar, 308 41st Street, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica? - **A:** Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica 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 Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica? - **A:** Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica is organized by Pub Scholar. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pub Scholar Presents - Gods, Power & Sacrifice: Art of Mesoamerica is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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