The Nerdvana Experience

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Nerdlesque with Maki Roll & Martika!

Tuesday, May 3 – 7:00p

Resting at the intersection of swarovski capes, sparkly spandex and erotic fanfiction, Nerdlesque is an artform unlike any other. This course is two parts. In the first, award-winning cosplayer, burlesque performer, and sexy nerd Maki Roll will teach you how to elevate your pop culture performance art, and undress your favorite nerdy characters (and concepts). In the second part of the course, One-Woman Stunt Show Martika Daniels will walk you through Silk Fans 101, a hands on course leading participants through the stunning art of silk fan performance.

Nerd Safe for Work

Wednesday, May 3 – 7:00p

May the 4th be with you! Talk Nerdy to me, baby! Grab a drink and join Rae Pendergrass of Nerd Nite DC on a journey way way way down the rabbit hole as they host a TEDTalk-style event that explores the topics we never covered in Junior High health class. This show will feature presentations on 3 different “where sexuality meets popular culture” topics woven together by a visual performance at the end, by third presenter Martika, that ties it all together.

The Double Header: Sip & Strip and Tassels & Trivia!

Thursday, May 5 – 7:00pm and 8:30 pm

Have we got a Thursday Thirst Trap for you!

Picture it (literally)! 7pm’s Sip & Strip – an opportunity to bring your pencils and paper, grab a drink and sketch two performance artists ripped straight from the comic pages. No art skills necessary, we don’t judge. (Includes one drink ticket for registrants 21+)

At 8:30pm the space will flip and 6 teams of 4 will compete in a sexy, nerd trivia night: Tassels & Trivia. While we’ve only got space for 6 teams to compete for prizes, your general admission ticket allows you to watch, laugh, play along on the big screen and go “oh gosh I knew that!”.

If you’re interested in just one event, totally cool. Feel free to purchase just one ticket. But save $5 on admission by purchasing a joint ticket to both!

The Main Event: Nerdvana!

Saturday, May 7 – 8:00pm

YOU SHALL NOT PASS up this opportunity! Are you ready to sit in the space where nerd culture and burlesque meet? We can’t wait to meet you there. Hosted by Nerdlesque Festival boss-lady and cosplay powerhouse, Maki Roll, this is going to be an unforgettable evening of sexy, nerdy burlesque performance where you can let your freak flag, and your geek flag, both proudly fly. Nerdvana is the heart of the Nerdvana Experience, and we’re pulling out ALL the stops. The best part? This isn’t even our FINAL form!

Tickets are general admission, but a VIP tickets gets you a reserved seat in the first two rows (seating in the front row to earliest orders) as well as as a fabulous sponsor swag bag!

The Nerdvana Experience Swap & Shop

Sunday, May 8 – Noon to 5:00pm

Hello, traveler, need something for your quest? Something a little nerdy, a little sexy, a little cool? Join the Nerdlesque/Flying V family on Sunday morning to sample our wares and trade some of your own! The marketplace will be open from noon til 5pm, and filled with more than 20 vendors/artists with magical merchandise available – unique nerdy brands/businesses, fun, sex positive shops, and the highly curated closets of some primo performers presenting sexy cosplays, well preserved burlesque costumes, and even a few props. All this to some laid back tunes with available brunch snacks. Come hang out with us as the Nerdvana Experience week winds down. We’d love to see you.

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