Though now commonplace, live comedy was condemned in colonial times as "public lying," with offenders being yanked off the streets with novelty-sized shepherd's crooks. Embrace vaudevilliany with today's Groupon for a ticket at the Improv Comedy Club. For $9, you get one ticket (a $17 value) to any one of the following four showtimes:

• Aries Spears on February 18 at 8:30 p.m.
• Aries Spears on February 18 at 10:45 p.m.
• Bryan Callen on March 11 at 8:30 p.m.
• Bryan Callen on March 11 at 10:45 p.m.

Revive comatose funny bones with an evening of top-tier guffaw-hawking hosted by legendary laugh dispensary Improv Comedy Club. Select from a quartet of shows for well-seasoned stand-up from two MADtv alumni. With impeccable impressions and years of inducing diaphragm spasms, Aries Spears brings his finest comedic chops to the Improv stage. Veteran performer Bryan Callen has made appearances in Entourage, King of Queens, Old School, and countless centerfolds of Poor Richard’s Almanack. Stomachs, born with an inability to perceive punch lines, may be distracted by delicious appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees from Improv Comedy Club's extensive menu.

Reviews

Four Insider Pagers give the Improv Comedy Club a 4.5-star average, and reviewers on Yelp give it a three-star average:

• Great service, always has excellent comedians and there's no better place to be. – Franky A., Yelp
• We have never been disappointed when we've been there and it is a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any occasion. – Barbara F., Insider Pages