Chicago’s “Brian Babylon” Comedy Headliner at The Function (Hannibal Buress’ Int’l Opener)

Chicago comedy icon Brian Babylon (NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) teams up with SF comedy star Stroy Moyd for epic comedy weekend.

Join Us for a Night of Unforgettable Comedy with Hannibal Buress’ Openers!

Get Free Tickets exclusively via Funcheap (normally $20) – limited to 50 people per show

Get ready to laugh it out this Friday & Saturday (NOVEMBER 8-9) as we bring you an exclusive comedy show featuring two of the funniest comedians from the Bay Area – both of whom have been handpicked to open for Hannibal Buress.

Co-Headliner: Brian Babylon – Chicago-born comic and radio host, the self-proclaimed “Prince of Bronzeville,” is a fixture in Chicago’s rich comedy community. He’s also been making a name for himself outside of Chicago, placing in the finals of the New York Comedy Contest . He has performed in LA at the historic Laugh Factory, and in the UK at Jongleurs comedy club in London. Brian hosts and produces The Morning AMP radio show on Vocalo 89.5FM, a sister station of Chicago Public Radio. He is also a regular guest on the popular NPR weekly news quiz show Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, contributes to BBC Radio and hosts The Moth Story Slam in Chicago. He is also an international tour opener for Hannibal Buress

Co-Headliner: Stroy Moyd – Bay Area favorite, Stroy Moyd, (co-owner of The Function) has been lighting up stages in New York, LA, San Francisco, Hawaii and Europe and has shared the spotlight as one of Hannibal Buress and Dave Chappelle’s local openers. You might have seen him in his recurring role on STARZ’s hit show, “Blindspotting” or featured on ABC, NBC or as the 3-time winner of the Fresh Faces Comedy Competition at the LaughFactory in Hollywood His.

This is your chance to see these incredible talents up close and personal in an intimate setting, right here at SF’s first-ever black-owned comedy club.

BRIAN BABYLON + STROY MOYD LIVE AT THE FUNCTION (TWO-NIGHTS-ONLY)

Date: Friday & Saturday, November 8-9, 2024

Comedy Lineup:
Enjoy a rare SF appearance by Brian Babylon as part of a 70+ minute show with 4-5 comics on the bill along with a special co-headling set by Stroy Moyd and other comics with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest and Outside Lands.

Showtimes:

• 7PM + 8:45 PM – Brian Babylon, Stroy Moyd + Friends

Warning: Seats are limited, and this is a rare opportunity to see Brian Babylon up close and personal. Grab your tickets NOW and be part of comedy history in the making!

Like all things in life, the comedy lineup is subject to change.

COCKTAILS, WINE, BEER + NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

The Function is a full bar with revisited cocktail classics, draft beer, an extensive curated wine selection (with many by the glass), numerous non-alcoholic options along with the signature “Hot Spot Combo” – a beer, pony shot and a lottery scratcher for just $13 (limited to just 20 a day!) – to pay homage to the former dive bar that used to occupy this space.