Readings

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Readings Reading #144

Tuesday Funk #144: February 6, 2024

The weather is very wintery, but it's warm inside by the live lit. Join us Tuesday, Feb. 6 for the next edition of Tuesday Funk! The evening will feature readings by Jessi D, Kate Harding, Britt Julious, Elizabeth Gomez and James Finn Garner. Andrew Huff and Eden Robins

Readings Reading #143

Tuesday Funk #143: January 2, 2024

After a long hiatus, Tuesday Funk is finally back in 2024! Join us for the return of Chicago's favorite eclectic monthly reading series in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf in Andersonville. We'll have readings by Gint Aras, Kay Daly, Jasmine Davila, Hannah Gamble and Juan Martinez.

Readings Nighthawk Chicago

Tuesday Funk is BACK (for one show only)!

We hope to get back to Hopleaf really really soon, but until then, we have a SPECIAL show for you on Tuesday, October 11! It will be outdoors on the patio at Nighthawk Chicago (4744 N. Kimball), and will feature your co-hosts Andrew Huff & Eden Robins, Anne K. Yoder,

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Tuesday Funk is Going on Hiatus

While the prerecorded shows on YouTube have been fun, they are quite a bit more work than our live show, both for the cohosts and the readers, and they're no replacement for being together with all our friends and fans in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf. So, sadly,

Readings Reading #141

Quarantuesday Funk #141: Sept. 1, 2020

Your favorite eclectic monthly reading series helps you ease into autumn with its next show on Tuesday, Sept. 1! Join us "live" on the Tuesday Funk YouTube channel: youtube.com/TuesdayFunk for readings by Kathleen Rooney, Veronica Arreola, Rayshauna Gray, Keidra Chaney and Maggie Kast. The show will

Readings Reading #140

Quarantuesday Funk #140: Aug. 4

It's nice and hot in Chicago, so we hope you have air conditioning -- or at least a nice cold drink -- for when Tuesday Funk does its next pre-recorded YouTube Live show on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7:30pm on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/TuesdayFunk! Please

Readings Reading #139

Quarantuesday Funk #139: July 7, 2020

Still not able to get back into the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf (although they're now serving food and drink on their patio -- support them now!), Tuesday Funk will be doing another a pre-recorded YouTube Live show at our usual time -- Tuesday, July 7 at 7:30pm

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Tuesday Funk - June 2 @ YouTube!

After missing two months due to the pandemic, Tuesday Funk is back! Based on fan feedback, we're going to do a pre-recorded YouTube Live show at our usual time -- Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30pm -- on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TuesdayFunk Please

Readings Reading #138

Tuesday Funk #138: April 7, 2020

With spring right around the corner, we're trying something different for the 138th edition of Tuesday Funk. We're featuring a special lineup curated by poet Hannah Gamble! Join us in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf on Tuesday, April 7 when we'll feature readings by

Readings Reading #137

Tuesday Funk #137: March 3, 2020

March is just around the corner, which is just madness. The weeks are going by so fast, and before you know it, it'll be second winter here in Chicago! Well, anyway, join us in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf on Tuesday, March 3 for the 137th edition of

Readings Reading #136

Tuesday Funk #136: Feb. 4, 2020

We're getting into the heart of winter here, and Tuesday Funk would like to place "dibs" on your Feb. 4! Join Chicago's favorite eclectic monthly reading series in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf in Andersonville. We'll have readings by Kelly Swails, Ananda

Readings Reading #135

Tuesday Funk #135: January 7, 2020

It does not feel real putting that year up there. Here we are, talking about our first show in THE DISTANT FUTURE ...except it's next month. We are in fact living in a time beyond Blade Runner. Who would have guessed that live lit shows would be so

Readings Reading #134

Tuesday Funk #134: Dec. 3, 2019

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with the last Tuesday Funk of 2019! Join Chicago's favorite eclectic monthly reading series on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when we'll feature Ruth Kaufman, Katey Schulz, Anne-Marie Oomen, Norman Doucet and Rachel Cromidas! We&

Readings Reading #133

Tuesday Funk #133: Nov. 5, 2019

The air is distinctly chillier, and everything is pumpkin spice-flavored. We hate to break it to you, but decorative gourd season is upon us, and the only cure is Chicago's favorite eclectic live lit series, Tuesday Funk! Join us for readings by Kevin Coval, Karen Clanton, Leland Cheuk,

Readings Reading #132

Tuesday Funk #132: Oct. 1, 2019

The October edition of Tuesday Funk is going to be special -- not only will reader Gint Aras have a brand new book out, but we'll be showcasing writers from Belt Publishing's The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook, including Ann C. Logue, Scott Smith, F. Amanda Tugade, Sarah

Readings Reading #131

Tuesday Funk #131: Sept. 3, 2019

Summer's end approaches, but before it's officially over, Tuesday Funk will return to the upstairs bar at Hopleaf for one more show. Join us Tuesday, Sept. 3 for readings by Kate Harding, Tony Breed, Tiffany Gholar, Edward Moses and cohost Andrew Huff! As always, admission to

Readings Reading #130

Tuesday Funk #130: August 6, 2019

The dog days of summer are nearly here -- combat the heat with some adult beverages and live lit! Join us in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf on Tuesday, Aug. 6 for Chicago's favorite eclectic reading series, where we'll feature Sara Ross Witt, Sophie Amado, H.

Readings Reading #129

Tuesday Funk #129: July 2, 2019

The sparks will fly both inside and out for the 129th edition of Tuesday Funk! Chicago's favorite eclectic monthly reading series will be back in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf on Tuesday, July 2. Join us for readings by Sahar Mustafah, Kenji Kuramitsu, Kalisha Buckhanon, Norman Doucet and

Readings Reading #128

Tuesday Funk #128: June 4, 2019

The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, the trees are green and by the beginning of June we'll all remember why we live in Chicago -- for its amazing live lit, of course! Join us for a power-packed lineup for the 128th edition on Tuesday Funk on

Readings Reading #127

Tuesday Funk #127: May 7, 2019

Hey, it's May! Well, it will be soon -- and your favorite eclectic monthly reading series is back on Tuesday, May 7! Join us in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf, where we'll feature readings by Jenn Rourke, Tracy Harford-Porter, Jocelyn Geboy, Kathryn Kruse and Megan Manley.

Readings Reading #126

Tuesday Funk #126: April 2, 2019

Spring into action with your favorite eclectic monthly reading series! Tuesday Funk returns to the upstairs bar at Hopleaf on Tuesday, April 2 with readings by Nestor Gomez, Elizabeth Tamny, Amar Taylor, Stuti Sharma and Levi Todd. Admission to Tuesday Funk is free, but you must be 21 to attend.

Readings Reading #125

Tuesday Funk #125: March 5, 2019

Chicago's favorite eclectic monthly reading series will be roaring into March like a lion! Join us on Tuesday, March 5 in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf for readings by Kelly Swails, Lindsay Eanet, Robbie Q. Telfer, Tracy Harford-Porter and Faisal Mohyuddin! As always, admission to Tuesday Funk is

Readings Reading #124

Tuesday Funk #124: February 5, 2019

New year, new you! This is the year you go out and see more live lit and storytelling shows -- starting with Chicago's favorite eclectic monthly reading series, Tuesday Funk! Join us on Tuesday, February 5 in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf for readings by Molly Dumbleton, Mike

Readings Reading #123

Tuesday Funk #123: December 4, 2018

The holidays are right around the corner, which means there's just one more Tuesday Funk this year. But it's a super good one! Please join us in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf for readings by James Gordon, Dayna Bateman, Cesar Torres, Rosamund Lannin and Tuesday Funk

Readings Reading #122

Tuesday Funk #122: November 6, 2018

The leaves are changing colors, the air is growing chilly -- there's no doubt, it's fall in Chicago. We'll help you get in the spirit with some great live lit at Tuesday Funk! Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 6, when we'll feature