Nerd Nite SF #160: Japanese Cocktail Histories, How to Throw a FUNCTION, and This is NOT Legal Advice

We like to have a good time here at Nerd Nite. In fact, we think of our show as a kind of educational party, a one-bar crawl through the beautiful strangeness of the world and all the fascinating things in it, brought to you every month with a healthy dose of liquid courage. That’s why this month we’re featuring three spectacular speakers who will get your party going! Every party needs good drinks and every party-er needs good anecdotes to keep the conversation rolling, so where better to start than a cocktail that tells the history of Japan’s modern drinking culture? Once you’ve picked your drinks of choice it’s time to call in a professional party planner - get ready to learn the art and science of throwing a FUNCTION. Of course, most parties get a little bit out of control at some point (at least, the good ones do), and when that happens you need to know just how close you can get to the letter of the law without going over. (We have to assume that party cops follow The Price is Right rules.)