The Bastion has been fond of Claire Zulkey's Funny Ha-Ha shows since we attended our first one back in July of 2006, when it was so swelteringly hot that we hung out in front of the big freezer door at the back of the room to keep from fainting. (Hence the shaky and distant footage of the goings-on.)

This Thursday, March 6, from 6-8 at the Hideout (1354 W Wabansia Ave) is the next installment of Funny Ha-Ha, this one featuring readings and performances by Chicago Tribune blogger and columnist Eric Zorn, "Perfect From Now On" author John Sellers, sketch group Schadenfreude, columnist and "Interview Show" host Mark Bazer (clip of "Interview Show" here), as well as films by Steve Delahoyde. Your host, of course, is author, blogger, LA Times tv critic, and very creative person Claire Zulkey.

There is a $5 suggested donation, with proceeds to benefit the Neighborhood Writing Alliance.