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NEW YORK CITY  ·  MANHATTAN

Where curious minds meet
over drinks.

Live talks from professors, scientists, and storytellers hosted inside

a bar. Intellectual nightlife for the chronically curious.

THIS MONTH

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Featured Lectures

—  THE EXPERIENCE

How a night
unfolds

We turned the lecture hall into a cocktail bar. Every event is crafted to be intimate, social, and just a little bit mind-expanding.

Arrive & order a drink

Doors open 45 minutes early. The bar is open. The vibe is already good.

Meet interesting people

Mingle with curious minds: professionals, creatives, and academics all in one room.

45-minute expert lecture

A leading thinker distills years of expertise into a captivating, accessible talk.

Open Q&A & conversation

The real magic happens after. Ask anything. Meet the speaker. Stay as long as you like.

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"I came for the talk on consciousness and left with three new friends and an existential crisis. 10 out of 10."

Sofia R.

UX Designer · attended 8 events

AVG. ATTENDEES

60-80

per event

EVENTS/MONTH

2

across NYC

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Featured Speakers

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Professor Brotherton

Criminology

Dr. David Brotherton is a Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) and an internationally recognized expert on gangs, immigration, deportation, youth cultures, and social justice.

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Professor Bermudez

Pharmacology

Isabel Bermudez is a cognitive neuroscience researcher and science communicator with an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she studies psychedelics, neuropharmacology, and drug policy.

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Professor Calathes

Criminology

Dr. William Calathes is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Bronx Community College, where he teaches a range of Criminal Justice courses, and a Professor of Criminal Justice at New Jersey City University. He earned a B.A. in Political Science (summa cum laude), an M.A. in Criminal Justice, a J.D., and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. 

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Professor

Desai

Political Affairs

Anup Desai is a professor and entrepreneur, whose work explores how geography and technology shape economics, politics, and culture in the modern world.

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Professor Mia Saviero

Neuroscience

Mia Soviero is a neuroscientist, science communicator, and entrepreneur dedicated to expanding access to STEM education. As the founder and CEO of Research Girl, she has built a global nonprofit that connects aspiring researchers with mentorship, educational resources, and research opportunities. 

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Professor Mandery

Education

Dr. Evan Mandery is an American author and criminal justice academic. He has written novels, non-fiction books, and an interactive web series called Artificial.

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think out loud.

We partner with the best intimate venues including cocktail bars, speakeasies, and private clubs that set the mood for big ideas.

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PhDs & Pints

Talks meets nightlife. Real expertise, real drinks, real conversation.

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