About this Event
Welcome to Lectures on Tap
Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in River North, Chicago!
Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.
🗓️ Date: August 19th, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
đź“Ť Location: River North, Chicago (exact address provided in confirmation email)
📚 Lecture: “The Secret World of Cultural Warfare: Ballet, Marvel & More”
🎤 Speaker: Dr. John J Murphy
Ever wonder how a Chinese revolutionary ballet helped open diplomatic relations with America? Or why the Pentagon has script approval on your favorite blockbusters? Join us for a fascinating exploration of the secret world of cultural warfare, where art isn't just entertainment, but ammunition.
Dr. John J Murphy will take us on a whirlwind journey from Mao’s wife weaponizing ballet dancers to Marvel superheroes serving Uncle Sam. We'll delve into how governments have always understood the power of storytelling, a lesson that platforms like Netflix are just beginning to grasp: whoever controls the narrative controls the world.
John J Murphy is a historian, educator, and self-proclaimed professional nerd with a deep passion for the intersection of culture and politics. He holds an M.A. in History from Tulane University and a doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership. By day, he serves as a school principal in Chicago, blending his love for history with education.
Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the intriguing connections between art and power!
Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌
Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
River North, River North, Chicago, United States
USD 43.89
