Nerd Nite: Avalanches, Propaganda, & Cannabis

If you are a fan of TED talks, the Discovery Channel, Wikipedia binges, and drinking, Nerd Nite Denver is the show for you! ************************************** When: Wed, March 28 – doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm Where: The Oriental Theater Tickets: $6 online, $10 at the door – 18+ **Online ticket sales end (or sell out) at 6:00pm on the day of the show but plenty are still available at the door. ** ​This month, we're proud to partner with the March for Science - Denver by donating a portion of ticket sales to support our local march. Join your fellow nerds April 14th in Denver's Civic Center Park at 8:30AM. ​More information can be found at marchforscience.org. LINEUP: Avalanches by Michael Parsons From November to July, avalanches happen more often than you think. Michael Parsons explains what happens in the mountains to cause these dangerous events. Macho, Macho Men: Visual Propaganda in Antiquity and Today by Francesca Tronchin From ancient Mesopotamia, to Egypt, to Rome, the image of a “tough guy” leader can be found in plenty of ancient societies. Dr. Francesca Tronchin explains how this image has evolved through the ages to result in modern-day imagery like shirtless Putin and its equivalents. The Science of Jazz Cabbage by Ethan Menendez Ever wonder why different strains of cannabis affect you differently? From Indica to sativa, smoke to oil, Ethan Menendez will teach us how to get the most out of your cannabis. As always, a huge thanks to our leading sponsor Sexpot Comedy, to our photography partners in crime From the Hip Photo, and the best venue in Denver, The Oriental Theater!