Nerd Nite St. Pete - August 2024

We all know that learning is more fun when you’re drinking with friends. Nerd Nite operates in over a hundred cities around the globe including our city - St. Pete! This lecture event strives for an inebriated, salacious, yet deeply academic vibe. Several presenters totally geek out for 20 minutes each while guests drink and socialize. It’s like Ted Talk– with beer! Drink, learn, connect, and talk about fun, interesting stuff!

Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentations begin promptly at 7pm. 

Tickets are $6.91 in advance.  All tickets will be sold online.  And we always sell out! 

Show your ticket on your phone or just give us your name and we will check you in.

Check out this month's speakers:

Sarah Peacock

Unlocking Democracy: The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Unveiled

Discover the key to a more equitable and representative democracy. We will unravel the complexities and potential of this approach to voting. Join us as we gain a deeper understanding of the future of American democracy.

Sarah Peacock is a 2nd generation St. Pete resident. Armed with a passion for an equitable society and propelled forward by the work of Floridians for National Popular Vote, as well as their nationwide counterpart, Sarah has lobbied at the district, county, and state, and national levels. She is dedicated to seeing a society were equal rights and opportunities are the norm, and enjoys empowering her community to fight for the changes they want to see.

Chaz Colavito

Everything's Hybrid: Bridging the Gap Between Cannabis Science & Marketing

Cannabis isn’t what it used to be, as legalization spreads across the country, here’s some tips and tricks for your next shopping trip to the dispensary.

With over 5 years of experience in the Florida Cannabis market, plus another decade in retail, Chaz brings a plethora of experience of the cannabis retail market.

Thomas Hallock

Salt Creek, St. Pete's Forgotten Stream

What's the difference between a ditch and a creek? And why do these words matter? We'll ask these questions about Salt Creek, an urbanized stream that flows from Lake Maggiore to Bayboro Harbor, through the heart of south St. Pete. What are the stories of natural waterways that we drive over every day?

Thomas Hallock has taught at USF's St. Pete campus for over 20 years. With his partner Julie Armstrong, he has raised a (now grown) son. When he is not reading or writing, Tom likes to go on ill-advised kayak adventures.