Frank Sinatra’s concept of a “funny valentine” lives on.

The University Board has planned a night of laughter for local residents and Eastern students on campus for Valentine’s Day.

Comedian Jon Reep will make his Eastern debut Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Steve Bevil, a graduate student in the Student Life office, attended one of Reep’s past performances and predicts a successful show here at Eastern.

Bevil, along with Matt Fear, the coordinator of comedy for the University Board, saw Reep’s act at a Regional Showcase performance. Fear then projected the plan to the University Board for a Valentine’s Day show.

“Jon Reep has performed nationwide as well as at the Montreal Comedy Festival,” said Bevil. “He puts on a great show.”

The Grand Ballroom will be complete with a candlelight atmosphere in honor of the romantic holiday, Bevil said.

Bevil also mentioned that he expects “an outcome of 50 to100 people” for the event.

Appetizers will be served at the show and cost of the show is $5 for the public and free for Eastern students with their Panther Card.

A biographical pamphlet said that Jon Reep’s comedy routine is “high spirited and appropriate for all audiences.”

Reep’s performance will “keep audience members on the edge of their seats,” the pamphlet said.