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    4.3 (63 reviews)
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    Stacey S.

    If you are a little off beat and/or quirky or perhaps you just like that kind of humor - pick a show! Improv comedy, plays, talk shows and Nerd Nite billed as 'like a TED Talk but with beer" never disappoints. 3 short segments by 3 different performers on topics ranging from Godzilla to the history of Monopoly. Go. Although not every performance is a 5 - I've never been disappointed. Looking forwards to checking out a lot more this season and hoping to see more of my favorite host and performer, Shyaporn Theerakulstit! I almost forgot my other favorite - 'Story Collider'. "5 True, personal stories about science." Hosts Paula Croxson and Diana Li are the kind of Nerds that bring the shows to life in a fun and playful way! Oh, and the empanadas are really good!

    Kate C.

    We had a lot of fun at the Order of the Golden Scribe Sunday tea event. The cast/staff were great and the overall experience was very engaging and fun. They decorated the room like a secret society and every detail was carefully thought out. I would definitely return for another show or experience!

    Mythili M.

    We stopped for a 7 PM show on a Thursday night--they do a lot of educational comedy--which was very informative and fairly entertaining, although drinking definitely helps. The intermission was filled by a very electric band (Pinc Louds) that had a great vibrant energy that fit in very well with the venue. Speaking of which, the venue took me a minute to find. There's a single almost nondescript door that leads down a set of stairs to a booth where they check/sell tickets. Then you walk into the main stage/audience area with a bar off to the side. The menu is not terribly extensive, mostly beer and wine and one specialty cocktail--called the Turing Test. I didn't see a food menu. I ordered the Turing Test, and the bartender wanted me that it's a lighter drink. It was but it was excellent and definitely made the rest of the show enjoyable. The show we watched was called Why Your Train is F*cked, it was about the MTA. The first half was sort of a ppt and the second was an interview segment. They have a show this Saturday called Planet Earth the drinking game: Shark Week Edition.

    JB L.

    Caveat is a not-so-hidden gem in the city, specializing in talks and events for science, philosophy, technology, and all things geeky. It's also a bar. Basically your dream stomping grounds for your local alcoholic geek (and to that, I'm guilty). As far as I can tell, they host events most nights of the week. The tickets go for usually $10-20. Their beer selection is not bad (recommend the Radiant Pig IPA), but is definitely on the pricey side. Entrance is through a black door with the C logo on it. It's right next to the cocoa place, so look for that first if you are having trouble finding it!

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    Loved his place. Great venue and loved the entertainment. We went during Nickelodeon Trivia nite and had a great time!

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    Just correct a typo... it's a joyful oasis** could use some more toys but I'm not gonna mark them down for that!

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    good popcorn that's about it not a real comedy show had to leave in the middle of the show

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