Toxicology: Don’t Eat That | Live Lectures + Stand-Up Comedy Ottawa

What makes something toxic? A night of stand-up comedy + a live lecture on poisons, toxins, chemical exposure, and the truth about “detox.” Everything can kill you. The question is how much. That detox tea you ordered? The "natural" cleanse your friend recommended? The "toxin-free" skincare you paid too much for? A board-certified toxicologist has thoughts. Tania Onica holds an MSc in Biomedical Toxicology from the University of Guelph and is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. She spends her career evaluating real chemical health risks and dismantling the wellness misinformation that fills your feed. On September 26th, she's bringing that to Laugh & Learn. Here's how the night works: First → stand-up comedy to warm up the room Then → Tania takes the stage for a fascinating live talk followed by audience Q&A. What you'll actually learn: • What "toxic" actually means and why almost everything qualifies • Real examples of chemical exposures that cause serious health effects • Why detox teas, cleanses, and "natural" cures are mostly fiction • How to actually read health risk information without panicking This is for you if: • You've ever wondered what's actually in your food, water, or skincare • You're tired of wellness influencers selling you fear with a discount code • You want a night that's genuinely funny AND makes you a smarter consumer Details: 📍 Anina's Cafe - 280 Joffre-Bélanger Way, Ottawa, ON K1L 5K8 📅 Friday, September 26th 🕖 Doors 6:30PM | Show 7PM ⚠️ Small intimate venue. We regularly sell out. Once seats are gone, that's it. Book your spot before it fills up.