Chicago's Funniest Reading Series. Ever.
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, November 14, 2025!
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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 Greater Chicago Food Depository, to help ease the strain and stress of food insecurity for our Chicagoland neighbors. Check out the details below!
Funny Ha-Ha: November Rain
November 14, 2025
6:00-7:30 PM. Doors at 5:30 PM
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Featuring readings and performances by some of Chicago's top-most, incredible, talented performers.
Avril Granato, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, poet
Steve Gadlin, a serial silly projects guy and the owner of the web domain Fart.Pizza.
Carly Oishi, comedian, storyteller, and host of Gen X Girls podcast and The Lake Effect variety show.
Chris Davis, comedian and writer
Tall filmmaker Steve Delahoyde
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Hosted by Jennon Bell Hoffmann
$10 at the door or online. Proceeds benefit Greater Chicago Food Depository.
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