# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lectures on Tap- Plants that Eat Animals: The Science of Carnivorous Plants - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in SF bars.About this Event? Location: Exact address given in confirmation email? Lecture: "Plants that Eat Animals: The Science of Carnivorous Plants"? Speaker: Botanist, Matthew GastonCarnivorous plants have awed, stunned, and puzzled scientists for centuries—and they still inspire wonder today. Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the origin, evolution, and natural history of these remarkable organisms, from the beloved Venus flytrap to the “possibly carnivorous” bromeliads of South America.In this engaging lecture, Matthew Gaston will explore how carnivorous plants evolved their unique lifestyles, unpacking the physiology and biochemistry behind plant carnivory and the ingenious traps they use to capture and digest animal prey. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive overview of all known carnivorous plant groups and a new appreciation for the elaborate strategies plants use to survive in challenging environments.Matthew Gaston holds a B.S. in Genetics & Plant Biology and an M.S. in Tropical Plant and Soil Science. Formerly Director of Education at Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, he has inspired students, gardeners, and the plant-curious nationwide through field trips, nursery talks, bar lectures, and live streams.Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! ?Agenda6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.6:55 PM – Host introduction7:00 PM – Lecture begins7:45 PM – Audience Q&A8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round8:30 PM – Wrap up. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/lectures-on-tap-plants-that-eat-animals-the-science-of-carnivorous-plants/100002000661151360 - **Event Categories**: science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: North Beach - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: North Beach - **lat**: 37.7994612 - **long**: -122.4089071 - **full address**: North Beach, North Beach, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lectures on Tap- Plants that Eat Animals: The Science of Carnivorous Plants - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/636eec70373af22d46d1b052e2c72d237e0d849a83d50615539ebe450a10d610-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1790730996 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lectures on Tap- Plants that Eat Animals: The Science of Carnivorous Plants being held? - **A:** Lectures on Tap- Plants that Eat Animals: The Science of Carnivorous Plants takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at North Beach, North Beach, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lectures on Tap- Plants that Eat Animals: The Science of Carnivorous Plants? - **A:** Lectures on Tap- Plants that Eat Animals: The Science of Carnivorous Plants is organized by Felecia For The Win. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Lectures on Tap- Plants that Eat Animals: The Science of Carnivorous Plants", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/636eec70373af22d46d1b052e2c72d237e0d849a83d50615539ebe450a10d610-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1790730996", "startDate": "2026-10-06", "endDate": "2026-10-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/lectures-on-tap-plants-that-eat-animals-the-science-of-carnivorous-plants/100002000661151360", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "North Beach", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "North Beach", "postalCode": "94133", "addressLocality": "San Francisco", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.7994612", "longitude": "-122.4089071" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in SF bars.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-06", "validFrom": "2026-10-09", "lowPrice": "39.19", "highPrice": "39.19", "price": "39.19", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/lectures-on-tap-plants-that-eat-animals-the-science-of-carnivorous-plants/100002000661151360" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/lectures-on-tap-plants-that-eat-animals-the-science-of-carnivorous-plants/100002000661151360", "price": "39.19", "name": "Admission Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Felecia For The Win", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/felecia-for-the-win/24277484", "description": "Felecia is a software engineer, content creator, and host with over 700k followers across her social media platforms. 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