Nerd Nite DC: Halloween Spectacular Show

Name: Nerd Nite DC: Halloween Spectacular Show
Start: 2026-10-17T18:30:00-04:00
Location: DC9 Nightclub

Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM DC9 Nightclub

Halloween-themed Nerd Nite with three talks (burlesque history, the jump scare, incentive design/systems failure), host Diva Darling, burlesque performances, costume contest and audience games. 21+.

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