Name: Words with Nerds: 4-Year Anniversary Edition
Start: 2026-05-21T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-21T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Crucible

Words with Nerds: 4-Year Anniversary Edition

Cheshire Cat Comedy

Crucible

Words with Nerds celebrates four years of bringing funny TED Talks to venues across the Midwest with comedian and international educator Tanner Letourneau presenting "How to Learn Any Language: Tips from a Polyglot":Tanner LeTourneau is a comedian and linguistics nerd who has lived abroad long enough to confidently misunderstand multiple cultures. He speaks several languages, which has proven surprisingly useless in emergencies. He appears on Germany’s RTL2 Bella Italia T.V. show, created the Punderdome show, performed at the Prague Fringe Festival, and was a finalist for Prague’s Funniest Comedian. On stage, he jokes about language learning, mishaps, adventures, and life as an American abroad.------With a supporting performance by "Beauty and the Geek" winner Setty Mois, who will be discussing the art of burlesque. Plus: a special Finding Nemo-inspired nerdlesque number by "Ninth Wonder of the World" contortionist and Cheshire Cat Comedy favorite Neimo! Hosted by Sasha Rosser (Grand Prize winner, Madison's Funniest Comic Competition 2025).------Thursday, May 21, 2026Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7:00PMCrucible3116 Commercial AvenueMadison, WI 53713------Tickets are $15 advance, $20 DOS. Reservations recommended to guarantee seating.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/words-with-nerds-4-year-anniversary-edition-tickets-1985602052189 SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS (CASH ONLY): $5 cover with a student ID. RSVP on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/1254042069605168-------Seating is first come, first served. It is suggested that you arrive at the venue when doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime in order to get your pick of seats.Recommended for ages 18+. Per venue rules, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will be asked to show a photo ID upon check-in.Lineup subject to change.We do not offer refunds, but if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact Cheshire Cat Comedy at cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com to redeem for free admission to a future show of your choice. Refunds are issued automatically in the event of a show's cancellation.---------------------Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – previous performers have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy, a principal component analysis of the Taco Bell Menu, nipple equality activism in Madison, how people misuse statistics, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more.Past presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.Parties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com.

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