Nerd Nite - Lawrence

Nerd Nite - Lawrence Nerd Nite is a monthly lecture event where nerds get together for presentations and drinking. Nerds

Nerd Nite is an international organization and is now held in almost seventy major cities across the globe. Originating in Boston, the Lawrence chapter can trace its roots to some of the founding members from Boston to NYC to Austin, TX, and finally to Lawrence, KS. The three people who established the Lawrence chapter were Nick Ray, Dave Trimbach, and Travis Weller.

Emily Rems Emily Rems Busts out with our final presentation, as she talks about her long history editing the feminist ma...
08/13/2026

Emily Rems Emily Rems Busts out with our final presentation, as she talks about her long history editing the feminist magazine "Bust" in New York City. An amazing conclusion to a spectacular Nerd Nite!

Kyle Abbott walks us through the complex and sometimes frustrating Kansas legislative process. No better time to learn h...
08/13/2026

Kyle Abbott walks us through the complex and sometimes frustrating Kansas legislative process. No better time to learn how the sausage is made! Also a shout out to our friends at Wonder Fair and their upcoming Paper Plains Zine Fest coming up over Labor Day weekend!

Nerd Nite #128 is off to a dam(n) good start as Melinda Ball walks us through the Wakarasa River Valley and why you sho...
08/13/2026

Nerd Nite #128 is off to a dam(n) good start as Melinda Ball walks us through the Wakarasa River Valley and why you should care! Also highlighting how their logo looks a lot like ours! And our raffle prizes!

We're so excited about Nerd Nite #128 happening tonight, we wanted to update our logo to reflect one of our presentatio...
08/12/2026

We're so excited about Nerd Nite #128 happening tonight, we wanted to update our logo to reflect one of our presentations! "Wakarusa River Valley: Why You Should Give a Dam(n)" inspired us to represent some of the wetlands fauna. (Art by Keezograms)

Get ready for Nerd Nite #128! Join us at Maceli's Lounge* in downtown Lawrence on Wednesday, August 12 for Nerd Nite! D...
08/11/2026

Get ready for Nerd Nite #128! Join us at Maceli's Lounge* in downtown Lawrence on Wednesday, August 12 for Nerd Nite! Doors open at 7pm and presentations start at 7:30pm. We are excited to be back at it for an August Nerd Nite to remember!

Our presentations:

“ : True Tales From 23 Years At The World’s Greatest Feminist Magazine” By Emily Rems

“Wakarusa River Valley : Why give a dam(n)” by Melinda Ball

“Deadlines, Guidelines, and Something Called a Gut and Go: A Legislative Primer" by Kyle Abbot

Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)! It will be an exciting evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square!

*Maceli’s is located at 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Get ready for Nerd Nite #128! Join us at Maceli's Catering & Events in downtown Lawrence on Wednesday, August 12! Doors...
08/06/2026

Get ready for Nerd Nite #128! Join us at Maceli's Catering & Events in downtown Lawrence on Wednesday, August 12! Doors open at 7pm and presentations start at 7:30pm. We are excited to be back at it for an August Nerd Nite to remember!
Our presentations:
“ : True Tales From 23 Years At The World’s Greatest Feminist Magazine” By Emily Rems
“Wakarusa River Valley : Why give a dam(n)” by Melinda Ball
““How'd That Get There? The Kansas Legislative Process from Bill Draft to Law.” by Kyle Abbot

We did it! A whirlwind of EIGHTEEN fantastic presentations made for a super successful Summer Shorts 2026! Video and pho...
07/09/2026

We did it! A whirlwind of EIGHTEEN fantastic presentations made for a super successful Summer Shorts 2026! Video and photos coming soon! Thanks to all of our presenters and those that made it to Maceli's!

drives us home with his presentation "Get Yer Kicks: 100 Years of Route 66," co presented by his buddy Ted of (from t...
05/14/2026

drives us home with his presentation "Get Yer Kicks: 100 Years of Route 66," co presented by his buddy Ted of (from their presentation at Nerd Nite #100)! He even worked in a sold "Oregon Trail" videogame reference!
Thanks to all of our presenters and our attendees for another wonderful Nerd Nite! See you next month on June 10!

Address

1031 New Hampshire Street
Lawrence, KS
66044

Opening Hours

7pm - 10pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Nerd Nite - Lawrence posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Nerd Nite - Lawrence:

Shortcuts

Share

Category