Started in 1996 by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, and Ian Roberts, UCBT was the first theater in New York dedicated to the longform improv teachings of Del Close. Before the success of their Comedy Central sketch show, The UCB Four began their school, teaching a curriculum based around The Harold, Close’s signature theater piece. To this day, you can catch the best talent of UCBT performing the Harold at Harold Night on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. Between the $5 tickets and the $2 and $3 beers, consider it one of the best cheap dates in the city.