Another Haiti benefit, but this one's funny

Comedy godfather Scott Hansen has put together "Ha Ha's for Haiti," a benefit for the earthquake victims that takes place this weekend at the Comedy Gallery.

February 3, 2010 at 11:04PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Jeff Gerbino and Scott Hansen. Photos by Joey McLeister.

It seems like everyone in the Twin Cities music scene has jumped on the Haiti benefit bandwagon (and what a great bandwagon it is). The only thing missing from this outpouring of help for the earthquake victims? Some laughs.

Enter: Comedy godfather Scott Hansen and his St. Paul club, the Comedy Gallery. Hansen is putting on two shows this weekend with proceeds benefiting St. Damien Hospital in Haiti. The pediatric hospital is run by NPH International (Nuestro Pequenos Hermanos - Our Little Brothers and Sisters). Learn more at www.nph.org.

A long list of comedians have already signed on to perform at the benefit, including Hansen, Jeff Gerbino, Pete Borchers, Scott Kadrlik, Holly Henson and many more.

Cover is free, but they'll be taking donations.

8:30 p.m. Feb. 5-6.
Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery
Holiday Inn St. Paul
2201 Burns Av., St Paul.
612-961-HAHA
www.comedygallery.com

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