This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Ticket Fee includes 1% City Amusement Tax.
Looking to meet real people IRL? Welcome to the first step.The Tell Me Why Its Cool Show produces live events designed to showcase humans and the topics that get them excited.We cant wait to meet you and learn what youre passionate about.Show & Tell for Grown-Ups is a night of learning cool stuff & meeting cool people.The show started here in Chicago April 2024 and has been bringing together a wide variety of knowledge junkies ever since. Check out our instagram to get a vibe for what the show is @tellmewhyitscool_show We cant wait to have fun & learn something with you.How does it work?Presenters sign up online for their 5-minute slots to tell us why something is cool. Then we open it up for Q&A with the audience for 3-4 minutes.Chicago is full of interesting people who love to chat so the show is different every time.What kinds of things do people bring to Show & Tell for Grown-Ups?Topics can range from the intricacies of woodworking joinery to the chemical structure of the 90s sensational nail polish, Unicorn Pee. Sometimes people bring their cool collections or teach us about a Pop Culture phenominon that they think the world needs to hear about.This show is PG-13. Were here to ignite interest in cool stuff, not fuel fires on heated issues. Presenters promise to keep this show free of adult content, excessive swearing, and anything that challenges anyones religious, political, racial, or sexual identity.Do YOU want to bring something to Show & Tell for Grown-Ups?!Sign up online for a chance to get a slot: https://forms.office.com/r/gfMRYyRR7pIf you want to present, here are some prompts for what to bring:Have you made something that youre really proud of, but havent had a chance to properly show it off to people? (AMAZING spreadsheets and life hacks encouraged!)Is there a subject that you have tons of seemingly pointless knowledge on? We love deep dives into the history or technical aspects of subjects.What was the last thing you did dopamine fueled rabbit hole research into (not necessarily work related)? Tell us why its cool.This is just one of the formats that we create. Follow on Instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show or visit our website www.tellmewhyshow.com to find out what other kinds of niche knowledge parties were throwing!
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- Direct venue contact line
- Not typically applicable for this local venue
- No standard event ticket pickup service
- Street parking available
- Limited free parking on surrounding blocks
- Nearby paid parking lots
- Recommended to arrive early for parking
- Ground floor venue with minimal steps
- ADA compliant entrance
- Some space for wheelchair users
- Call ahead to confirm specific accessibility needs
- 21+ venue
- Smart casual attire recommended
- No outside food or beverages
- ID required for entry
- Respectful behavior expected
- No minors permitted
- 21 and over only
- Not a family-friendly venue
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