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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

Education

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Dr. Evan Mandery

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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—  THE EXPERIENCE

Events in cities that

think out loud.

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

Manhattan

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PhDs & Pints

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

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