# Lectures on Tap - "The Story of Lithium: From the Big Bang to Your Brain"

> Professors, experts, and storytellers… Lectures on Tap - "The Story of Lithium: From the Big Bang to Your Brain" at Caveat in Downtown. One night: Sat Nov 21.

- Venue: [Caveat](https://bronder.nyc/theaters/caveat.html.md)
- Address: 21A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002 ([Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Caveat/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c25981f54d9667:0x39729f335791cb9c))
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Status: One night: Sat Nov 21
- Section: [NYC Small Stages](https://bronder.nyc/index.html.md)
- Web page: https://bronder.nyc/theaters/caveat/lectures-on-tap-the-story-of-lithium-from-the-big-bang-to.html
- Markdown: https://bronder.nyc/theaters/caveat/lectures-on-tap-the-story-of-lithium-from-the-big-bang-to.html.md
- Last updated: Nov 05, 2026 at 07:08 PM

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- Price: SOLD OUT ($41 advance)
- Tickets and info: https://www.caveat.nyc/event/lectures-on-tap-the-story-of-lithium-from-the-big-bang-to-your-brain-2026-11-21

Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars. 📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email 🧠 Lecture: "The Story of Lithium: From the Big Bang to Your Brain" 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Ben Lillie Why are there two rock songs about lithium but none about beryllium? In this illuminating talk, physicist and storyteller Ben Lillie uses lithium to trace an unforgettable journey from the birth of the universe to the chemistry of your own brain. Along the way, you’ll explore cosmology, particle physics, geology, biology, and neurochemistry—discovering how one simple element connects so many branches of science and culture. Ben is a physicist turned storyteller turned mixer of academics and performance. He is the founder of Caveat, a New York City venue specializing in smart comedy and live intellectual entertainment, and the co-founder of The Story Collider. A former TED writer and Moth StorySLAM champion, he holds a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford and has worked at The University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory. Come for an evening where science, story, and curiosity collide. Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌 Agenda 6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key. 6:55 PM – Host introduction 7:00 PM – Lecture begins 7:45 PM – Audience Q&A 8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round 8:30 PM – Wrap up.

Upcoming dates:

- Sat, Nov 21 at 07:00 PM — Caveat

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