Nerd Nite | for ages 19+

Name: Nerd Nite | for ages 19+
Start: 2026-04-07T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-07T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

Schedule

Tue Apr 07 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. | Thunder Bay, ON

What is nerd nite?
This is a 19+ casual FREE gathering with speakers who present about something that they're passionate about—from the science of Pokemon to wine sommelier secrets to the mysteries of the Great Lakes; we’ve had speakers talk about anything and everything they nerd out about!
As always, we'll have exciting science demonstrations and trivia with PRIZES!
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Topic 1
By Liam Giffin and Dr Jean Fletcher
Legend to Fact: The Lighthouse of Doom
The Parks Canada team works to expand our understanding of Lake Superior’s history by tying the stories told here to archeological proof. Tonight, we connect the dark legend of the ‘Lighthouse of Doom’ to the humble truths of Talbot Island lighthouse and the fate of its keepers.
Topic 2
By Elliott Cromarty
Tales of a Karaoke Junky
Have you wondered what may inspire a person to sing a song on stage in front of strangers? Are you wondering what steps to take to make the plunge? Join an "international" performer as he delves into the world of karaoke. Mayhap a song be performed of audience choosing.
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This year, the Thunder Bay Science Festival is a collaborative venture under the direction of Science North, in partnership with Intercity Shopping Center, EcoSuperior, Thunder Bay Museum, Parks Canada and Lakehead University.
Presented by: CAA North & East Ontario
Sponsored by: ERCO Worldwide and Ontario Power Generation
Climate Action Summit Sponsored by: Canadian Association of Science Centres
We also acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada towards Science Festival activities.