If laughing was a school supply, it would be an eraser, magically and instantly absolving all past and present regrets. Rub out unpleasantries with today's side deal. For $8, you'll get two tickets to The Comedy Studio (up to a $20 total value if used for a Tuesday show). Located atop Hong Kong restaurant in Harvard Square, The Comedy Studio features daily hilarities, a menu, and a full bar. Redeem your Groupon for admission to a Tuesday ($10 per-ticket value), Wednesday ($8 per-ticket value), Thursday ($8 per-ticket value), or Sunday show ($8 per-ticket value). This Groupon is not valid for Friday or Saturday shows.

Formed by a pack of game-changing new comedians, The Comedy Studio's casual laugh lab hosts both acclaimed funny people and fresh faces. The jam-packed schedule ensures plenty of opportunities to take in a show. The 8 p.m. shows break up the monotony of a chaotic workweek but end early enough (10 p.m.) to curb next-day exhaustion. Seating is determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. The all-ages facility provides a funny-bone-fondling venue for blind dates, out-of-town visitors, or disgruntled neighbors.

Reviews

Yelpers give The Comedy Studio 4.5 stars, seven Citysearchers give it 3.5 stars, and Frommer's had this to say:

• Nobody here is a sitcom star -- yet. With a stellar reputation for searching out undiscovered talent, the no-frills Comedy Studio draws a savvy crowd of comedy connoisseurs, college students, and network scouts. It's not just setup-punch line-laugh, either; sketches and improv spice up the standup. – Frommer's
• This place is the best to see a bunch of comics and not have to spend a lot. There will be some bad and some okay comics, but there's always a few really funny guys that make it all worthwhile. – rosie7477, Citysearch
• Not much to say for the food, but the Comedy Studio above the Hong Kong Chinese restaurant in Harvard Square has some of the funniest comedians around. – basilica, Citysearch