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performing Bard City :: Nerd Nite DC has been DC’s favorite irreverent lecture series since 2009

<h3>SPEAKERS</h3> “What’s the Worst that Can Happen in 38 Minutes: The Anglo-Zanzibar War” by Andy WeldDescription: The Anglo-Zanzibar War was the shortest war in history! Why did it happen? How did happen? What did it mean for England, Zanzibar and Colonial Africa more broadly? Let’s find out! Bio: Andy Weld is a writer, actor, director and occasional PR professional with a passion for, and undergraduate degree in, African History. Andy has performed sketch comedy all over the US and Canada with DC sketch group Bad Medicine and, in 2022, wrote and directed his first play, Stranded.******************************************************************<ul><li>“But Daddy! I love him!: Exploring the Manifestation of Trauma in The Little Mermaid” by Saundra Bishop</li></ul>Description: Trauma is a topic all of us are aware of but let’s explore different definitions of trauma, how it manifests through behavior, and possible ways to address it: through case studies of characters in our childhood cartoon The Little Mermaid. Let’s dig deep into why King Triton lashes out, why Ariel falls in love so easily, and why Prince Eric is so clueless! After this, you’ll see this classic movie in a whole new way. Bio: Saundra Bishop is the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of Beyond the BASICS and the author of The Trauma Informed Behavior Management Handbook. She was also a foster parent for 7 years and adopted 3 of her 4 kids from foster care. She was asked to write a 10 word bio once and came up with “I’m basically an octopus: smart, fierce, and live like I have 8 arms” and it pretty much sums her up‐ including her penchant for using extra words for pizzaz.******************************************************************<ul><li>The History Of Dungeons &amp; Dragons”by Trevor Valle</li></ul>Description: D&amp;D has become, once again, a household name. When did it all start, and why is it different (and WAY BETTER) today? Bio: Trevor Valle is a professional DM, and has been playing D&amp;D and other role-playing games for over 4 decades. He also likes dead stuff, accelerating stuff, and flying stuff, but those are different talks.

<h2>Nerd Nite</h2><a href="https://dc.nerdnite.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WEBSITE</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NerdNiteDC/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nerdnitedc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">INSTAGRAM</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/NerdNiteDC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TWITTER</a> Welcome to the monthly Nerd Nite, where nerds can share their passions and unusual research with a room full of people eager to spend a weekend night in a bar learning.Nerd Nite DC is DC’s original science + nerd + drinking event. See us nerd out!

<h3>Bard City</h3><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553578030276" title="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553578030276" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bardcity.band/" title="https://www.instagram.com/bardcity.band/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">INSTAGRAM</a> | <a href="https://x.com/bardcity_band" title="https://x.com/bardcity_band" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">X</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/65RhKCowdVSOoEKHiqbMd8" title="https://open.spotify.com/artist/65RhKCowdVSOoEKHiqbMd8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SPOTIFY</a> |<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bardcity.band" title="https://www.tiktok.com/@bardcity.band" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> TIKTOK </a>| <a href="https://bardcity.bandcamp.com" title="https://bardcity.bandcamp.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BANDCAMP</a>]\Bard City is a band "FOR BARDS, BY BARDS" singing comical originals about the life and adventures of everyone's favorite bards! Using inspiration from fantasy table top games the band entertains and enchants their listeners. From monsters, to mayhem, to money there is not a fantasy stone left unturned by these boisterous bards. We welcome you to Bard City!

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