Hear, Here is a reading series where people read funny stories. Laugh until you cry. Cry until you laugh. Drink a pumpkin beer. Then do it all again.

We’re thrilled to present a star-studded Halloween and scary story extravaganza featuring:

Chloe Caldwell

I’ll Tell You in Person, WOMEN, The Red Zone: A Love Story

Josh Gondelman

Desus & Mero, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Chris Owens

Human Parts, The Memoirist

Amy Shearn

New York Times Modern Love, Unseen City, The Mermaid of Brooklyn

Hosted by Harris Sockel and Jay Ludlow Martin, two verified human beings who are definitely not AI. Come hang out with us, and laugh in the face of fears.

This event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, on the second floor (room 210) of The LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC, 10011.

Registration is not required. Seating is first come, first served.

Suggested donation $10 to benefit the Bureau’s work.

All are welcome to attend, with or without donation.

We will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @bgsqd