Words with Nerds: TED Talks, but way funnier

Join us for Words with Nerds, a great show for information sponges who love to laugh! Think TED Talks, but way funnier.

Speakers and topics include:

• Sasha Rosser - "The Neuroscience of Jokes"
• Danny Lang - "A Love Letter to Bayonetta"
• Diya Basrai - "The Biology of Dreams"

Hosted by:

Sasha Rosser

Intermixed with stand-up sets from surprise guests!

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Doors open at 8:30PM, show at 9PM

The Lincoln Lodge

2040 N Milwaukee Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

Tickets are $10 advance or $15 on the day of the show.

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Words with Nerds is produced by Best of Madison winner Cheshire Cat Comedy and mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing local specialists and comedians together to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – previous performers have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy, a principal component analysis of the Taco Bell Menu, nipple equality activism, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more. Presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.

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Parties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to [email protected].

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Lineup subject to change.

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Special accommodations can be made for larger parties. Please email [email protected] with information about your party size and any specific requirements.

REFUND POLICY: Please note that refunds are only available by request up to 24 hours before the event start date. Requests for refunds after that will be declined but a credit note will be issued for future shows (via email.) Thanks.

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