What: Saint Paul April Nerd Nite When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 7pm (NOTE THE LATER DATE!) Where: The Black Hart, St. Paul
The kids are back to school and you know what that means…You need a night out! The forecast is looking like theatre with a sprinkling of helping the homeless. Don’t forget your sunscreen?! (as a topic, the sun will be quite low at 7, obvs.)
Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm. Potentially on the patio pending weather. Snacks/beverages available for purchase at our wonderful host, Black Hart Bar. Be there AND be square!
Never been to Nerd Nite? It’s like mini TED talks…at a bar. We’d love to see you there.
Don’t forget upcoming Nerd Nite events, (usually) on the second Wednesday of every month:
What: Minneapolis September Nerd Nite When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 6:15pm Where: Eat Street Crossing, Minneapolis
A big thank you to everyone who has attended Nerd Nite Mpls over this last year. We’re so happy that we have a strong community who is entertained by learning wild new stuff.
Please consider coming to join us for our one-year anniversary… birthday? Whatever you’d like to call it.
We’ll be doing things a little differently for this one. We’re hoping to have 10-12 presenters giving 5 min talks each. Want to be one of the presenters?? Send a DM or email us at if you have an idea. More info on Instagram.
As always this will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month (Sept 22nd) at @eatstreetcrossing
Doors at 5:30. Happy hour ends at 6. Presentations start at 6:15.
What: August Nerd Nite When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Where: The Black Hart, St. Paul
The August Nerd Nite will be a special event — our third annual Nerd Nite Lightning Talks! Instead of three 15-minute presentations, we’ll do TWELVE five-minute presentations. Come enjoy a beautiful night on the patio with 12 fast and furious talks on everything from meal prep to Gozdilla. Can’t wait to nerd out with you all!
Don’t forget upcoming Nerd Nite events, on the second Wednesday of every month:
September 16, 2026 (NOTE Third Wednesday due to MNUFC soccer game)
October 14, 2026
All Twin Cities Nerd Nite events are free to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Food and drinks for purchase to support St. Paul’s longest-running LGBTQ+ bar.
What: Minneapolis July Nerd Nite When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 6:15pm Where: Eat Street Crossing, Minneapolis
Get away to our sister city to learn about a variety of topics at Eat Street Crossing. The 4th Tuesday of every month. Presentations to be announced on Instagram.
All Twin Cities Nerd Nite events are free to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:15 p.m. Food and drinks for purchase supporting our local businesses.
What: Saint Paul April Nerd Nite When: Wednesday, July 8 2026 @ 7pm Where: The Black Hart, St. Paul
Nerd Nite is back out on the patio this month! Forecast is looking like an LGBTQIA+ church search and video game consoles, with a sprinkling of infinity math.
As always, doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7pm. No cover, but you can purchase snacks and beverages to support our local LGBTQIA+ soccer bar, Black Hart. Be there AND be square!
Never been to Nerd Nite? It’s like mini TED talks…at a bar. We’d love to see you there.
Don’t forget upcoming Nerd Nite events, on the second Wednesday of every month:
August 12, 2026 (Lightning Talks!)
September 16, 2026 (Note date change to 3rd Wednesday due to MNUFC home game)
What: Minneapolis July Nerd Nite When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 6:15pm Where: Eat Street Crossing, Minneapolis
Get away to our sister city to learn about a variety of topics at Eat Street Crossing. The 4th Tuesday of every month. Presentations to be announced on Instagram.
All Twin Cities Nerd Nite events are free to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:15 p.m. Food and drinks for purchase supporting our local businesses.
We’ve got a sensational summer spectacle lined up–the only thing missing is you…and some beautiful weather for our first Nerd Nite OUT on the Patio of the season.
What: Saint Paul April Nerd Nite When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 7pm Where: The Black Hart, St. Paul
As always, doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7pm. No cover, but you can purchase snacks and beverages to support our local LGBTQIA+ soccer bar, Black Hart. Be there AND be square!
Never been to Nerd Nite? It’s like mini TED talks…at a bar. We’d love to see you there.
Don’t forget upcoming Nerd Nite events, on the second Wednesday of every month:
What: Minneapolis April Nerd Nite When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @ 6:15pm Where: Eat Street Crossing, Minneapolis
Get away to our sister city to learn about a variety of topics at Eat Street Crossing. The 4th Tuesday of every month. Presentations to be announced on Instagram.
All Twin Cities Nerd Nite events are free to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:15 p.m. Food and drinks for purchase supporting our local businesses.
Different date, same nerdy goodness! Turns out when you host at a soccer bar, occasionally soccer will take pride of place. Nerd Nite will be the THIRD Wednesday, this month. Also–barring rain–we’ll be out on the patio so dress accordingly!
What: Saint Paul April Nerd Nite When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 7pm Where: The Black Hart, St. Paul
Talk nerdy to me! What better way to while away a wearisome Wednesday than by sharing it with your fellow nerds? We’ve got three new presentations on three incredibly different topics:
Lesbian Assassins in Media
You Want Sumo This?
How Uncomfortable Were Victorian Women
As always, doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7pm. No cover, but you can purchase snacks and beverages to support our local LGBTQIA+ soccer bar, Black Hart. Be there AND be square!
Never been to Nerd Nite? It’s like mini TED talks…at a bar. We’d love to see you there.
Don’t forget upcoming Nerd Nite events, on the second Wednesday of every month:
What: Minneapolis April Nerd Nite When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 6:15pm Where: Eat Street Crossing, Minneapolis
Get away to our sister city to learn about a variety of topics at Eat Street Crossing. The 4th Tuesday of every month. Presentations to be announced on Instagram.
All Twin Cities Nerd Nite events are free to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:15 p.m. Food and drinks for purchase supporting our local businesses.