(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. The event is hosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO) and features Mark Henely, Sam Frank Jr., Laura Merli, Gordon Baker-Bone, Cousin Kenny, and Ricky Downes.
Welcome to the only new joke show in the world to be based on the scientific method.
Join their community of hilarious comedians (from HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central - and more!) for a night of heartwarming absurdity as they bring you their joke experiments in the most exciting new joke show from NYC... that's also a Time Out New York pick!
Audience members have said that it feels like a "communal experience" that's "quirky and alive" and "if a tourist happens to find it they're lucky."
Tickets range from $6-$22 and are available for purchase online. Newark Culture Club is located at 563 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey.
What kind of comedy is presented? Mostly standup, as well as a character act or two. They include a diverse array of comedians experimenting with different ways to present standup. Audiences have loved this aspect of the show.
Newark Culture Club is your one-stop shop for good times in Downtown Newark, New Jersey. They’re a locally-owned business that prides itself on providing unique, first-class products at affordable prices. Come enjoy their craft cocktails made with award-winning spirits sourced from Newark’s All Points West Distillery and sample their Black-owned beers and wines from Montclair and South Africa. Six days a week, their stage features comedy, music, and variety shows by the best up-and-coming and nationally renowned acts. On late nights, lounge and dance to the sounds of the best DJs in the tri-state area.
