Back in October, we reported on a weekly comedy showcase at the 18th Street hangout Bossa that went homeless after some beef between the venue’s managers and the show’s emcees. It was a sad day for many budding Washington comics, since the Thursday nights at Bossa had a Dead Poets Society-meets-Cheers camaraderie. It felt like home for the comics and Bossa regulars. At DCist, we crossed our fingers that the word would spread, and another venue’s management would adopt the show.

Mission Accomplished! Whether or not we’re really the rainmakers, the Bossa alums were recently adopted by The Reef restaurant and bar in Adams Morgan. The kick-off show is tonight at 9 p.m., and will run every Thursday, per usual. Former emcee Seaton Smith is still a key figure, but a new line-up of producers and hosts will take over, including Andy Hayes, Kojo Mante, Jay Hastings and Rory Scovel. Every week this emcee backbone will welcome five rotating comics, including local familiar faces like John McBride, Diana Saez and Larry Poon.