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Lookin’ for Free Things to do in Austin?
Bear Arms: Open Mic
FREE! Every Thursday at 6pm.
Bear Arms: Open Mic
Hosted by Robert May
Signups at 5:45pm
You Laugh You Leave Live On Stage
It's Thursday My Dudes! Comedian content creator JimmyHere and friends react to comedy acts of all kinds in a battle to be the last one on the couch. Every laugh costs a life and the last one remaining wins. Who's performing? Well, that's a surprise...come and find out!
VIP includes a meet-and-greet with Jimmy and the couch guests, along with a signed Polaroid photo with the group.
Na'im Ali & Friends
Na’im Ali is one of the fastest-rising comedians coming out of Philadelphia—known for his raw honesty, unpredictable punchlines, and podcast presence across Durag & the Deertag, True Dat, and his new solo show Na’im Ali Saves the World. His crowd work clips and stand-up moments have earned him a loyal following, and comedians and fans alike recognize him as one of the funniest, most original voices of his generation.
For one night only, Na’im brings his world onstage with Na’im Ali & Friends—a showcase featuring his favorite comics from two comedy hubs that shaped him: Philadelphia and Austin. Expect sharp jokes, wild stories, and the anything-can-happen energy Na’im is known for.
This isn’t just another showcase—it’s a link between two cities, two comedy communities, and the next wave of comedic voices.
Word Up! Open mic
FREE! Every Thursday at Midnight
Word Up! Open mic
Hosted by: Jordyn Aguilar
Creek Cave Live
A can’t-miss night of stand-up featuring the funniest house favorites from the legendary Creek and The Cave.
Algonauts
Algonauts is an interactive live show that explores the internet algorithms of comic and audience alike.
Imagine hundreds of people doom scrolling together, shining some light on what our internet recommendations say about us.
Tag Team
Unscripted is a tag team crowd work comedy show. twice the comics twice the fun. two comics go on stage at the same time and riff on suggestions that the crowd yells out the suggestion can be one word a scenario or whatever the comics see fit in the moment.
New Joke Saturday Open mic
Come out to watch up and coming comedians and veteran comedians work out some of their newest material!
Every Saturday!
HAPPY HOUR!!!
Sign up @ 4pm
Mic Starts @ 4:15pm
Creek Featured
Creek Featured is a chance to see our favorite comics doing feature length sets.
Each show is a different line up of comics that we think should be featured.
VENUE POLICY
-Doors open 1 hour before showtime. General admission seating is first come, first served. Arrive early to secure a great seat and enjoy dinner before the show! VIP tickets will guarantee you a seating assignment within the first two rows.
-Your entire party must be present at time of check in if you would like to sit together. Large parties are not guaranteed seats together.
-Tickets are nonrefundable. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes after scheduled show start, you will forfeit your tickets.
-All Shows are 21+, valid ID required for entry. Lineups subject to change
FREAKY
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!
Writers’ Room
Comedy Accelerator Workshop at Creek & The Cave
Free Weekly Comedy Development Workshop
Every Sunday • Doors at 3:00 • Workshop 3:30–5:00 PMFree 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 comedyhow to earn money writing jokes
a consistent weekly writing routinea 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 Show, Dennis 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
The Creek and The Cave Open Mic
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
Banana Phone
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
The Monday Gamble Mic
FREE! Every Monday at 6pm.
Signups in person.
Clocked Out Comedy
Monday is a terrible day for people with regular jobs...we hear. Come celebrate the week with HBO's Dave Jay. Dave brings his favorite comics for a showcase you dont want to miss.
Stick around for late night happy hour after the show!
All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change
New Joke Monday
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!
Monday Night Gimmick Mic
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
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.
