Admit it: Since Modern Family's summer hiatus, you've been dying to feel the sensation of laughter ripple through your body (and your four-year-old's knock knock jokes just aren't cutting it). Bookmark these upcoming shows at the Irvine Improv to ensure your September starts with a guffaw:

K-Von and Friends Summer Comedy Slam     Aug. 28, 7:00 p.m.

Jo Koy    Thurs-Sun, Sept. 1-4

Tom Arnold    Fri-Sun, Sept. 9-11

For more info visit:  http://www.improv.com/ComedyClub/Irvine