Funny Ha-Ha

The Best Reading in Chicago. Ever.

Funny Ha-Ha, Chicago's favorite and probably only and definitely the best live-lit humor series is at the Hideout on Friday, February 6, 2026!

Founded in 2004 by YA author John Green and writer Claire Zulkey, Funny Ha-Ha is the show for Chicago's funniest, smartest writers and storytellers. For this show, ALL the proceeds of the show benefit the Sit!Stay!Read!, which is a nonprofit that helps children build literacy skills by reading to adorable dogs. Awwww. Check out the details below and get your tickets today!

Funny Ha-Ha: Rah! Rah! Rah!

February 6, 2026

6:00-7:30 PM. Doors at 5:30 PM

Featuring readings and performances by some of Chicago's top-most, incredible, talented performers.

Dan Baron, strategist, communications consultant, grant writer, and storyteller.

Kayla McCaffrey, actor, comedian, ASL interpreter, improviser, and producer of The Bi Wives Club

Lauren Hooberman, comedian, creator and cohost of Hot Dish! and co-producer of Back Room Comedy

Elizabeth Gomez, writer, podcaster, storyteller, creator of Mixed Race Tape on Substack

Hosted by Jennon Bell Hoffmann.

$10 at the door or online. Proceeds benefit Sit!Stay!Read!

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