Nerd Nite Hudson Valley

05/15/2026

It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s…Ursa Major?Please meet Dr. Moiya McTier! presenting Constellations: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly.

Officially, the sky is divided into 88 zones called constellations, each with their own rich mythological histories and fascinating astronomical objects. But this astrophysicist/folklorist has to be honest: some constellations are undoubtedly awesome and some just objectively suck. This talk will reveal the best and worst constellations, scientifically and folklorically speaking.

Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist, folklorist, and author living in NYC. Since breaking barriers at both Harvard and Columbia, McTier has given hundreds of talks around the world, helped design museum exhibits, and consulted on multiple projects with Disney. These days, McTier advocates for artists’ rights with the Human Artistry Campaign and hosts a weekly astronomy podcast called Pale Blue Pod. Her next book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION, a history of creativity from the perspectives of the Greek Muses, comes out this August.

05/08/2026

🚲Welcome back Yvonne Caruthers! One of our May speakers presenting: Physics, Fashion, and Feminism: How Bicycles Continue to Change the World. 

The simple 2-wheeled vehicle that most of us learn to ride as kids has become a global phenomenon since its invention in the early 1800’s. No longer considered to be “just for kids,” bicycles have challenged our conceptions of clothing as well as city planning, and have become powerful cultural symbols as well. 

Yvonne Caruthers is co-founder of Beacon Bicycle Coalition where safe, practical, and enjoyable cycling is accessible to all kinds of riders. Before Yvonne moved to Beacon in 2021, she had a 35 year career as a cellist in the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) in Washington, DC. In addition to made-for-TV specials and foreign tours, in the early 90s the NSO began a series of state residencies. It was then that Ms. Caruthers realized a need for programs connecting music to the standard school curriculum.

Yvonne began studying the violin at 8 in her local public school, switched to the cello at 9 and never looked back. She has three adult children and three grandchildren.

This is her second time back with Nerd Nite and we couldn’t be more excited!

05/01/2026

May Day May Day! Nerd Nite Hudson Valley no. 14: Cycling to the Constellations!

Three fun-yet-informative visual presentations to kick off our summer break with music, prizes, refreshments and guaranteed good company.

This show will be out of this world!

Early Bird Pricing ($15) from May 1st to May the 4th be with you. After May 4th, $20.

Beacon Bicycle Coalition Co-Founder Yvonne Caruthers, a 35 year career cellist in the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington DC, presents Physics, Fashion, and Feminism: How Bicycles Continue to Change the World.

Next, Astrophysicist, Author & Folklorist Dr. Moiya McTier brings us Constellations: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly.

Finally, Dr. Clara Sousa-Silva, a quantum astrochemist and molecular astrophysicist takes us into the strange and unknown with How to Maybe Find Aliens.

Friday May 29th at 7:30pm at The Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY.

Be there and be square.

To read more about our presenters and their talks and to purchase tickets: hudsonvalley.nerdnite.com

04/23/2026

04/17/2026

As you wish! Urkel is once again reminding you TGIF: Thank Geeks it’s Friday!

Get those no. 2 pencils sharpened, your glasses polished and buckle up for POISON & THE PRINCESS BRIDE!

We’ve got TRACE DOMINGUEZ, we’ve got BEER, we’ve got POPCORN, we’ve got PRIZES and we’ve got your favorite 1987 fairytale classic!

See you at Industrial Arts Brewing Co.
Doors 7pm, show STARTS at 7:30. Be there and Be Square!

👓⚔️👸🏼☠️📚👓🧠☠️👸🏼⚔️📚🧠👓

🦇And Happy International Bat Appreciation Day!🦇

03/27/2026

A wonderful packed house for March 20th! Thank you to all the nerds who continually show up and those that gave us a try for the first time. We love all your faces! Here are some, but not all of the highlights of the night!

See you April 17th at !

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