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Bad dates are usually better stories, and About Last Night has built an entire show around that useful bit of hindsight. Locals take the stage at the Make-Out Room to recount their most disastrous dates and hookups, with the embarrassment safely converted into comedy. The format works because these are not polished stand-up routines or anonymous internet confessions. They are true stories told by people who have actually survived the awkwardness, with live music from Ben Visini adding another layer to the evening. The 21-plus setup fits the subject matter, and the intimate Mission room is a much better home for this kind of oversharing than a conventional theater. You do not need to volunteer a story yourself, either, so you can enjoy other people's romantic mistakes without contributing your own. If your dating life has ever produced a story that starts with “you will not believe this,” this is probably your crowd.