Curious Hour: A Psychedelics Science Night

Chicago



⭐ Most nights out at a bar end in the same conversations. This one ends in understanding the science behind what psilocybin actually does to your brain, explained by someone who's read the clinical trials, all while your drink stays cold. A fun science night at the bar. Get your tickets now for Curious Hour: A Psychedelics Science Night in Chicago!

Highlights

  • 🧠 Expert-led science talks on the neuroscience of psilocybin, MDMA
  • 🔬 Info grounded on current peer-reviewed clinical research and published trial data (… no moralizing)
  • 🙋 A fully open Q&A where no question is considered off-limits
  • 🍺 A bar setting with a cold drink in hand - the opposite of a lecture hall
  • 🔄 Different angles: clinical use, neuroscience, law & policy, microdosing, among others.

General Info

  • 📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
  • ⏳ Duration: 45 minute lecture & 10 minute Q&A
  • 📍 Location: The iO Theater
  • 👤 Age requirement: 21+, a valid ID document may be required to access
  • ♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
  • ❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description

The lights are low, your drink is cold, and someone who actually knows what they're talking about explains what psychedelics actually do inside your brain. Curious Hour brings expert-led science talks into bar settings, and this edition is set to cover one of the most discussed topics in modern medicine.

You'll hear what current clinical research shows about psilocybin as a potential treatment for depression, MDMA and its benefits on PTSD. You will be informed and it will be done clearly: without jargon, or judgment. The lecture runs 45 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of open questions where nothing is off the table.

Just a knowledgeable speaker, a curious room, and cold drinks in hand. Get your tickets now for Curious Hour: A Psychedelic Science Night in Chicago!

This presentation is strictly for educational and scientific discussion. It does not constitute medical or legal advice, nor does it promote, encourage, or condone the possession, purchase, or use of illegal substances.

Available Dates

November 2026 1 dates
Sat 21st Nov
December 2026 2 dates
Sat 12th Dec Fri 18th Dec

Frequently Asked Questions

It is an expert-led event exploring the neuroscience and clinical research on psilocybin and MDMA, held in a bar setting in Chicago.
The talks are led by experts familiar with peer-reviewed clinical trials and published data on psychedelics.
Check the event website for the most current dates and times for Curious Hour in Chicago.
Curious Hour takes place at a local Chicago bar; visit the event page for exact location details.
Yes, all information is grounded in current peer-reviewed clinical research and trial data.
Yes, there is a fully open Q&A where no question about psychedelics is off-limits.
No, Curious Hour is designed to be approachable whether or not you have previous knowledge.
Tickets are available online through the event’s official website or platform.
Yes, drinks are available so you can enjoy a cold beverage while learning about psychedelics science.
No, discussions focus purely on the scientific and clinical aspects without moralizing.

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