Words with Nerds

Join us for Words with Nerds: it's like TED Talks, but way funnier. Hosted and illustrated live by New Yorker cartoonist Will Santino!

Speakers at this show include:

Will Santino

Dan Gantman

Ton Johnson

Stay tuned for topics!

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Thursday, February 20, 2024

Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts 7:00PM

Crucible

3116 Commercial Avenue

Madison, WI 53713

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Tickets are $10 advance, $15 DOS.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/words-with-nerds-tickets-1128439556089

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS (CASH ONLY): $5 cover with a student ID

RSVP on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/8744758515636957/

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Seating is first come, first served. It is suggested that you arrive at the venue when doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime in order to get your pick of seats.

Recommended for ages 18+. Per venue rules, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will be asked to show a photo ID upon check-in.

Lineup subject to change.

We do not offer refunds, but if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact Cheshire Cat Comedy at [email protected] to redeem for free admission to a future show of your choice. Refunds are issued automatically in the event of a show's cancellation.

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Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians 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 in Madison, how people misuse statistics, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more.

Past presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.

Words with Nerds is produced by Best of Madison winner Cheshire Cat Comedy and began in 2022 as a monthly event on the third Thursday of every month at Crucible, Madison’s premier alternative arts club. The showcase has since blossomed into a featured showcase at locations such as The Forward Club at Breese Stevens Field, Comedy Cabin in Janesville, and The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago.

Every now and then, Words with Nerds adds in a little splash of something extra; past examples include Rick Sanchez of Rick and Morty performing a burlesque number and Batman doing stand-up comedy.

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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Crucible, 3116 Commercial Avenue, Madison, United States