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Profs & Pints Baltimore: The Green Knight and Medieval Yule

Baltimore, MD EST
Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “The Green Knight and Medieval Yule,” a look at the Arthurian holiday legend and pre-Christian belief in “green men,” with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, visiting faculty at University of Maryland, … read more

Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: You Better Watch Out

Sterling, VA EST
Profs and Pints Northern Virginia presents: “You Better Watch Out,” a look at terrifying holiday folklore around the world, with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State University and co-founder of the Carterhaugh S… read more

Profs & Pints DC: What the 2024 Election Results Mean

Washington, DC EST
Profs and Pints DC presents: “What the 2024 Election Results Mean,” a detailed assessment of the outcomes of our nation’s 2024 elections and their likely impact on American government and politics, with Matthew Green, profes… read more

Profs & Pints DC: The Gothic Ghosts of Christmas

Washington, DC EST
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Gothic Ghosts of Christmas,” a look at the old English tradition of telling terrifying tales at Yuletide, with Marianne Noble, professor of Literature at American University.

Profs & Pints Charlottesville: The Twisted Roots of The Nutcracker

Charlottesville, VA EST
Profs and Pints Charlottesville presents: “The Twisted Roots of The Nutcracker,” on the strange origins of a beloved holiday tale, with Sarah Hillenbrand Varela, associate professor of German at Longwood University, and Erik… read more

Profs & Pints DC: Slavic Solstice Magic

Washington, DC EST
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Slavic Solstice Magic,” a look at traditional paganism-based East Slavic rituals to embrace the longest night and the onset of winter, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington Uni… read more

Profs & Pints Annapolis: The Green Knight and Medieval Yule

Annapolis, MD EST
Profs and Pints Annapolis presents: “The Green Knight and Medieval Yule,” a look at the Arthurian holiday legend and pre-Christian belief in “green men,” with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, visiting faculty at University of Maryland, … read more

Profs & Pints Baltimore: The Gothic Ghosts of Christmas

Baltimore, MD EST
Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “The Gothic Ghosts of Christmas,” a look at the old English tradition of telling terrifying tales at Yuletide, with Marianne Noble, professor of Literature at American University.

Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Slavic Solstice Magic

Fairfax, VA EST
Profs and Pints Northern Virginia presents: “Slavic Solstice Magic,” a look at traditional paganism-based East Slavic rituals to embrace the longest night and the onset of winter, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George… read more

Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Robert Frost's Winter Poems

Sterling, VA EST
Profs and Pints Northern Virginia presents: “Robert Frost’s Winter Poems,” an exploration of a beloved poet’s thoughts on the season, with Michael Manson, former lecturer on literature at American University and past preside… read more

Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Life at Earth's Poles

Fairfax, VA EST
Profs and Pints Northern Virginia presents: “Life at Earth’s Poles,” a chance to become more familiar with whales, penguins, polar bears, and other denizens of our planet’s coldest climates, with Chris Parsons, whale and dol… read more

Profs & Pints DC: The Green Knight and Medieval Yule

Washington, DC EST
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Green Knight and Medieval Yule,” a look at the Arthurian holiday legend and pre-Christian belief in “green men,” with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, visiting faculty at University of Maryland, Baltimo… read more

Profs & Pints DC: You Better Watch Out

Washington, DC EST
Profs and Pints DC presents: “You Better Watch Out,” a look at terrifying holiday folklore around the world, with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State University and co-founder of the Carterhaugh School of Folklo… read more

Profs & Pints San Francisco: Unpacking Yuletide Traditions

SF, CA PST
Profs and Pints San Francisco presents: “Unpacking Yuletide Traditions,” a look at the unexpected folkloric and historic origins of many American holiday practices, with Tim Tangherlini, professor of Nordic folklore at the U… read more

Profs & Pints Richmond: The Ghosts of Christmas Past

Richmond, VA EST
Profs and Pints Richmond presents: “The Ghosts of Christmas Past,” on the Victorian tradition of telling chilling tales over the holidays, with Joshua Barton, lecturer in English at Virginia Commonwealth University and schol… read more

Profs & Pints Nashville: When Christmas Summoned Ghosts

Nashville, TN CST
Profs and Pints Nashville presents: “When Christmas Summoned Ghosts,” on the centuries-old English tradition of telling terrifying tales during the holiday season, with Stephanie A. Graves, lecturer in English at Vanderbilt … read more

Profs & Pints DC: How Dickens Reshaped Christmas

Washington, DC EST
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Dickens Reshaped Christmas,” on the beloved British author's fascinating life and profound impact on a holiday, with John Pfordresher, an emeritus professor of English at Georgetown Universi… read more
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Past Events

SOLD OUT-Profs & Pints Charlottesville: Existence Beyond the Body

SOLD OUT-Profs & Pints Charlottesville: Existence Beyond the Body

Charlottesville, VA
This talk has sold out in advance and no door tickets will be available. Profs and Pints Charlottesville presents: “Existence Beyond the Body,” a discussion of studies of consciousness after death, with researchers from the Division of Perceptual Studies in the University of Virginia’s School of M…
Wednesday, November 13 2024 5:30 PM 8:00 PM

Profs & Pints DC: Washington's Impressionist Art-Door tickets remain available

Profs & Pints DC: Washington's Impressionist Art-Door tickets remain available

Washington, DC
Advance ticket sales have ended but plenty of additional tickets remain available at the door. Profs and Pints DC presents: “Washington’s Impressionist Art,” a guide to finding and fully understanding French impressionism on display throughout the city, with Rebecca Jeffrey Easby, associate profes…
Tuesday, November 12 2024 6:00 PM 8:30 PM

Profs & Pints San Francisco: Exploring Mysticism-Door tickets remain available

Profs & Pints San Francisco: Exploring Mysticism-Door tickets remain available

San Francisco, CA
Advance ticket sales have ended but plenty of additional tickets remain available at the door. Profs and Pints San Francisco presents: “Exploring Mysticism,” on mystical thought and experience throughout the centuries and its potential to bring enchantment to life today, with Niklaus Largier, prof…
Tuesday, November 19 2024 6:00 PM 8:30 PM

Profs & Pints DC: Spirits Around the Place-Door tickets remain available.

Profs & Pints DC: Spirits Around the Place-Door tickets remain available.

Washington, DC
Advance ticket sales have ended but plenty of additional tickets remain available at the door. Profs and Pints DC presents: “Spirits Around the Place,” a look at East Slavic beliefs in supernatural creatures and haunted spaces, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. T…
Tuesday, November 19 2024 6:00 PM 8:30 PM

Profs & Pints Baltimore: The Single Lesson-Door tickets remain available

Profs & Pints Baltimore: The Single Lesson-Door tickets remain available

Baltimore, DC
Advance ticket sales have ended but plenty of additional tickets remain available at the door. Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “The Single Lesson,” on myths and misconceptions about singlehood and research and advocacy efforts focused on the unmarried, with Craig Wynne, a professor of English …
Friday, November 15 2024 6:00 PM 8:30 PM

SOLD OUT-Profs & Pints Richmond: Ancient Magic and Witchcraft (Special Encore)

SOLD OUT-Profs & Pints Richmond: Ancient Magic and Witchcraft (Special Encore)

Richmond, VA
This talk has sold out in advance and there will be no door tickets or waiting list. Profs and Pints Richmond presents: “Ancient Magic and Witchcraft,” on beliefs in supernatural powers in the Greece and Rome of antiquity, with Barbette Spaeth, professor emerita of classical studies at the College…
Thursday, November 14 2024 6:00 PM 8:30 PM

Profs & Pints DC: Poets of the First World War-Door tickets remain available

Profs & Pints DC: Poets of the First World War-Door tickets remain available

Washington, DC
Advance ticket sales have ended but plenty of additional tickets remain available at the door. Profs and Pints DC presents: “Poets of the First World War,” on the lives and legacies of writers whose accounts from the trenches changed how we put warfare into words, with Christopher Hamner, associat…
Thursday, November 14 2024 6:00 PM 8:30 PM

Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Single Lesson-Door tickets remain available

Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Single Lesson-Door tickets remain available

Fairfax, VA
Advance ticket sales have ended but plenty of additional tickets remain available at the door. Profs and Pints Northern Virginia presents: “The Single Lesson,” on myths and misconceptions about singlehood and research and advocacy efforts focused on the unmarried, with Craig Wynne, a professor of …
Monday, November 18 2024 5:30 PM 8:00 PM

SOLD OUT-Profs & Pints Nashville: Prostitution in Civil-War Nashville

SOLD OUT-Profs & Pints Nashville: Prostitution in Civil-War Nashville

Nashville, TN
This talk has sold out in advance. Profs and Pints Nashville presents: “Prostitution in Civil-War Nashville,” a look at sex workers and brothels in the city during a time of strife, with Brandon Hulette, epidemiologist and military historian at Vanderbilt University. [Doors open at 6 pm. Talk sta…
Wednesday, November 13 2024 6:30 PM 9:00 PM

Profs & Pints DC: The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Profs & Pints DC: The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Washington, DC
Advance ticket sales have ended and only a few additional tickets remain available at the door. Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” with Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University and scholar of women during the early modern period. “Divorced, beh…
Monday, November 18 2024 6:00 PM 8:30 PM
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