Lookin’ for Free Things to do in Austin?

Mar 5 - May 28
,
2026

Bear Arms: Open Mic

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FREE! Every Thursday at 6pm.

 

Bear Arms: Open Mic

Hosted by Robert May

 

Signups at 5:45pm 

Free
Mar 5
,
2026

Girls Gone Wild

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GIRLS GONE WILD is a dark humor stand-up comedy show highlighting the boldest women of Austin’s thriving comedy scene. You've been warned.

 

Looking for a night that’s equal parts unhinged and unforgettable? GIRLS GONE WILD is a monthly stand-up comedy showcase packed with chaotic energy, twisted punchlines, and fearless fun — featuring a mostly female lineup of sharp, savage comics who aren't afraid to take it there.

Good girls go to heaven. Bad girls get a showcase.

This sho takes place at The Creek and The Cave, located at 611 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701. Metered street parking is available nearby, but because it’s downtown Austin, we recommend arriving early or taking a rideshare. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show runs until 9:30 PM. Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door. There’s no official dress code, but we encourage you to show up in whatever makes you feel sexy, unbothered, or a little unhinged.

Hosted by Destiny Lalane @destinylalane — a New York–raised, Austin-based stand-up comedian featured on LMAOF, Roast Battles, Don’t Tell Comedy, and SiriusXM Radio — GIRLS GONE WILD is her signature showcase for bold, unapologetic comedy.

No hacks. Just a good time.

 
Follow us on Instagram for lineup announcements and updates: @girlsgonewildcomedy and @creekandcave 
 
$15.00
Mar 5 - May 7
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2026

Love F*cks: A Psychedelic Comedy Dating Show

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Some of the Best Comedians in the world take mushrooms and  compete for a date with a lovely girl while a panel of comics crack jokes and give love advice.

$20.00
Mar 5 - May 28
,
2026

Word Up! Open mic

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FREE! Every Thursday at Midnight

 

Word Up! Open mic

Hosted by: Jordyn Aguilar

 

Free
Mar 6 - 7
,
2026

Are You Garbage: Back On The Block Tour

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Kevin Ryan and H. Foley bring you a night of Are You Garbage, featuring stand-up comedy and a chance  for you to ask your Garbage questions! Come join us and find  out if you're trash!

 

$30.00
Mar 6 - May 1
,
2026

Circus Fire

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Circus Fire Comedy is Austin’s wild late-night show — featuring top comedians, unforgettable characters, and an unpredictable experience. Each lineup is curated with Austin’s best comics, including performers seen on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Kill Tony, The Comedy Store, Comedy Mothership, and more, with professional headliners often popping in.

Packed with razor-sharp stand-up and unhinged character acts, Circus Fire delivers a high-energy, one-of-a-kind night you won’t find anywhere else.

$15.00
Mar 7
,
2026

Santi Espinosa - ESPANGLISH (English/Spanish Show)

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Based in NEW YORK CITY, Santi is a multilingual stand-up comedian who is taking his show on tour this year. He has been doing standup comedy for over a decade and his comedy can be described as honest, anecdotal and personal. He is the host of the very successful comedy showcase ItMatters Comedy at New York Comedy Club. He has performed from small and big audiences in rundown bars/comedy clubs across North America to sold out clubs in London, England and Bogota, Colombia. Santi is one of the few comics who has performed at the New York Comedy Festival both in English and Spanish. His debut comedy album IDENTITY CRISIS can be listened to on iTunes, Sirius XM and Spotify. He also did a commercial with famous actor Will Arnett and some of his credits Include: NY Comedy Festival, TBS, and Sirius/XM.
 
$35.00 - $49.00
Mar 7 - May 30
,
2026

FREAKY

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Looking for a night of nonstop laughs? We got you covered, join us for Freaky: An Inappropriate Comedy Show! It’s dark, dirty and unapologetically hilarious. Featuring comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell and more! 

$15.00
Mar 8 - May 31
,
2026

Writers’ Room

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Comedy Accelerator Workshop at Creek & The Cave

Free Weekly Comedy Development Workshop
Every Sunday • Doors at 3:00 • Workshop 3:30–5:00 PM

Free workshop dedicated to helping standups and comedy writers transition into full-on pros, develop new material, and get work beyond Austin. 

Hosted at Creek and the Cave at 611 E. Seventh, 611 E. Seventh Austin, TX 78701.

 

Collaborative and friendly space, open to anyone, hosted by Dan French. 

What Happens Each Week

  • 3:00 PM — Doors open
    Ask specific questions about the comedy industry, get career advice.

  • 3:30–5:00 PM — Workshop
    Each week features a rotating theme or skill: joke structure, late-night monologue jokes, roasts, brand writing, writing for other comics, punch-up practice, topical jokes, voice, delivery, and more.

  • We usually:

    • learn or discuss a writing technique or format

    • do guided writing exercises

    • get on stage to share material

    • give and receive supportive feedback and tags

It’s not a mic. It’s not a show.

It’s a development space — collaborative, fun, and fast-moving.

What You’ll Get Out of It

  • new jokes every week

  • stronger punchlines and structure

  • practice writing in different formats
    clear insight into the business side of comedy

  • how to earn money writing jokes
    a consistent weekly writing routine

  • a supportive community of comedy-nerds

  • A working session to map your fastest path to paid work in comedy

  • Practical direction on what you do best and where it pays (standup, acting, writing, digital)

  • Comics, writers, storytellers, speakers who want real income, not just stage time

  • Talent with pieces in place but no clear plan to monetize

 

Who Teaches It

The workshop is led by Dan French — Emmy-nominated late-night comedy writer, standup comedian, speaker, and ex-professor. His career includes:

  • staff writer for The Late Late ShowDennis Miller, and The Best Damn Sports Show Period

  • writer for George Lopez, Wanda Sykes, and David Letterman

  • 3,000+ standup performances -- clubs, cruises, corporate, etc, etc

  • Ph.D. in Rhetoric

  • former professor at UT Austin, Cal State Fullerton, and University of Louisville

Dan brings a rare combination of writing expertise, industry experience, and teaching ability. Connect with Dan on Instagram @comedyaccelerator. You can join the Facebook group and sign up for the newsletter at https://linktr.ee/comedyaccelerator

Free
Mar 8 - 22
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2026

Comedians On The Rise

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Comedians On The Rise is a standup-comedy showcase jam packed with Austin's biggest and brightest rising stars - with some names that you may already recognize! Come hangout every Wednesday to laugh with some of the best comics in the country.
 
All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change
$10.00
Mar 8 - May 31
,
2026

The Creek and The Cave Open Mic

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FREE with RSVP! $5 at door. Every Sunday at 8pm.

Also featuring ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR!

Austin has become home to some of the best rising and veteran comedians in the world. Come see these killers try out their newest material in one of the hottest comedy clubs in the city. Or maybe you’d rather try your hand at comedy yourself, sign up info below.

Sign ups go live via email Monday-Friday, simply send your full name to creekandcaveopenmic@gmail.com. Comedians will be chosen each week and will receive 3-4 minute sets. If you do not make the list, feel free to show up and put your name in the bucket. 4 random names will be chosen from the bucket and those people will receive sets as well.

All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change
Free
Mar 8 - May 31
,
2026

Banana Phone

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FREE! Every Sunday at 10pm.

An Open Mic where hecklers ring in. Hosted by Kandace Medina.

Late night drink specials! 

 
All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change
Free
Mar 9 - May 25
,
2026

The Monday Gamble Mic

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FREE! Every Monday at 6pm.

 

Signups in person.

Free
Mar 9 - May 25
,
2026

Judgment Day

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 Judgment day is an interactive comedy show where Comics will share a confession that they are willing to riff about on stage. The show will be hosted and “judged” by two Black Comics Jemischa and Genivive, leaning into the stereotype of Black women being unapologetically judgy. Audience members will also get to vote on which confession was the most hilarious or most unforgivable! Join us at the Creek and the Cave for the boldest comedy show in town! 

$10.00
Mar 9 - May 25
,
2026

New Joke Monday

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Every Monday at 10pm come see the best comedians in the world try new jokes!

 

Hosted by the best comedian you’ve never heard of, Sam Hunter! 

 

$10.00
Mar 9 - May 25
,
2026

Monday Night Gimmick Mic

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FREE! Every Monday at Midnight!

New gimmick every monday. Do a gimmick for an extry minute!

2 min set (3 min w/ gimmick)

11:30pm signup, Midnight Start

 

 

 

Free
Mar 10 - May 26
,
2026

Dunk Tank

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FREE! Every Tuesday at 6pm.

Creek and the Cave presents an evening of laughs with Dunk Tank Comedy Show!

From seasoned pros to up-and-coming talents, every comic takes the plunge into uncharted comedic waters to try out fresh material.

With a fantastic selection of drinks, this show is the perfect spot to unwind after work.

Grab your friends and coworkers to join us for a fun show!

 

Sign up at 5:45pm.

Capped at 15 

Free
Mar 4 - 10
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2026

Creek Cave Live

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A can’t-miss night of stand-up featuring the funniest house favorites from the legendary Creek and The Cave.

$10.00

Last minute plans are some of the best. Free last minute plans are even better. The list of free things to do in Austin felt a little short, so we’ve been steadily adding new weekly shows to our calendar that cost nothing, zilch, nada. Free. The city might be expensive, but the comedy doesn’t have to be.

There aren’t a lot of Austin comedy clubs that have free weekly shows hosting some of the biggest names in stand-up. If you just paid rent and still wanna make date night memorable, swing by The Creek for one of our many free shows.