Lookin’ for Free Things to do in Austin?

Nov 8 - Dec 27
,
2025

New Joke Saturday Open mic

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Come out to watch up and coming comedians and veteran comedians work out some of their newest material!

Every Saturday!

HAPPY HOUR!!! 

 

Hosted by: JT Kelley

Sign up @ 4pm

Mic Starts @ 4:15pm

 

Free
Nov 8
,
2025

Jason Salmon

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Jason is a Texas born, NYC based standup whose comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.”
Jason’s performed all over the world including for the troops in Europe, South America, & Afghanistan and his standup special: BISCUITS and GRAVITY can we watched right now on YouTube.

$25.00 - $35.00
Nov 8 - 29
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2025

Freaks of the Creek

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It’s late. It’s weird. It’s Austin.

Freaks of the Creek brings the city’s wildest comics to The Creek and The Cave for an unfiltered, anything-goes late-night show. Expect chaos, big laughs, and zero rules — the kind of comedy that only makes sense after 11PM.

Grab a drink, stay up too late, and come get freaky with us.

$10.00
Nov 9 - Dec 28
,
2025

Writers’ Room

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Free joke writing workshop with Dan French!

Every other Sunday 3:30-5:30pm

Free
Nov 9 - Dec 28
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2025

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
Nov 9 - Dec 28
,
2025

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
Nov 9 - Dec 28
,
2025

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
Nov 10 - Dec 29
,
2025

The Monday Gamble Mic

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FREE! Every Monday at 6pm.

 

Signups in person.

Free
Nov 10 - Dec 8
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2025

Laughs with the Staff

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Come in to watch your Favorite Comedy Club's favorite Comedians do comedy in a Comedy Club!

Standard Line-Up Show of Professionals that the Club, it's bar staff, and management love; hosted by our doorguys!

This is the perfect show for a first time viewer, vacationing couples, or locals looking for their new hang, so come grab a drink and watch a staff favorite show!

$10.00
Nov 10 - Dec 29
,
2025

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
Nov 10 - Dec 29
,
2025

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

 

Hosted by Matt Alvarez

 

Free
Nov 11 - Dec 30
,
2025

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
Nov 11 - Dec 23
,
2025

The Butterly Effect

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The Butterly Effect: Tim Butterly brings you a lineup of his funny friends! 

Lineup TBA!

$15.00
Nov 11 - Dec 30
,
2025

Stand-Up Comedy en Espanol: ESTANDO + MATADORES

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Stand-Up Comedy en Español: ESTANDO + MATADORES
Todos los martes en The Creek & The Cave (Austin).

Arrancamos con ESTANDO con Francisco — el open mic más salvaje en español. $5 entrada. Aquí se prueban los nuevos, y si matan, suben al sofá.
El último martes del mes, esos mismos killers regresan en MATADORES — el showcase de comedia en español en Austin. $10 entrada.

Comedia real. En español. Cada martes.
Garantizado que te vas riendo… o cuestionándote tu español.

$5.00
Nov 11 - Dec 30
,
2025

Hood Therapy Tuesdays

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FREE! Every Tuesday at Midnight

Hood Therapy Tuesdays: An Open Mic

Hosted by Xavier Cardona

11:30pm Signup

Free
Nov 12 - Dec 31
,
2025

Off The Cuff

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FREE! Every Wednesday at 6pm

 

Signups at 5:30pm. 

Riff Mic! Hosted By Rachel Wolfson. 

Free
Nov 12 - Dec 17
,
2025

Absolute Show

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A LATE NIGHT TYPE COMEDY EXPERIENCE

One of the most unique comedy events in Austin. Lukas McCrary hosts a new late night type show. Like Letterman, Carson, Kimmel, Fallon, but with no rules and no class. Truly a comedy experience you don't want to miss. A daring, unkempt, extravagant, irrational, remarkable, futile, absolute show.

$10 online | $15 door
Doors: 30 min before show start

Venue: The Creek and The Cave - 611 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
Seating is first come first serve. Drinks and food available inside.

Come get your fill!

All of our upcoming shows and recorded episodes can be found at AbsoluteShowUSA.com
Insta: @AbsoluteShowUSA
 
$10.00
Nov 12 - Dec 24
,
2025

King Of The Creek

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Pros square off versus amateurs to crown the king of Austin Comedy, chosen by you.

Booked touring professionals and local favorites battle amateurs (by random bucket pull)
for the throne—and a cash prize.

Will a pro reign supreme or will a young usurper snatch the crown? Stay tuned with a new winner chosen every 2 weeks and seasonal champion battles. 

$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.